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News of Record: March 19, 2026

Man pleads guilty to meth, gun charges LAKE CITY — A Lake City man accused of helping to deal about 4 pounds of methamphetamine has pleaded guilty to federal drug and gun charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa reported. Clayton Brown, 34, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to federal prosecutors. He awaits sentencing in U.S. District Court. Prosecutors said Brown admitted to being part of a conspiracy that distributed about 4 pounds of methamphetamine over eight ...

News of Record: March 18, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A fight was reported in the 10 block of North Seventh Street. A traffic sign problem was reported at 10th Avenue North and 24th Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 900 block of Central Avenue. A vehicle accident was reported in the 2900 block of Fifth Avenue South. Criminal mischief was reported in the 500 block of Hawkeye Avenue. A theft was reported in the 1500 block of Third Avenue Northwest. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1300 block of Third Avenue Northwest. A suspicious person was reported on Third Avenue ...

News of record: March 17, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Third-degree criminal mischief — Malaci D. Cooley, 27, 1138 Third Ave. N.W., preliminary hearing waived. Driving while license suspended — Monica M. Shipman, 39, 610 Central Ave., trial set for April 23; Blake S. Delaney, 25, Farnhamville, $250 plus surcharge, court costs; Michael D. Rykhus, 53, 220 M St., $250 plus surcharge, court costs; Jaxon W. Howell, 17, 527 S. 15th St., $250 plus surcharge, court costs; Bret L. Larsen, 63, 1317 Eighth Ave. S., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Operating while under the influence, first offense ...

News of Record: March 14, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Third degree theft — Shanda N. Roper, 45, 226 Hawkeye Ave., continued until March 17. Driving while barred — Jodi L. Schell, 34, Manson, preliminary hearing waived. Trent T. Hiracheta, 47, 1915 Sixth Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived. Unauthorized use of a credit card under $1,500 — Brandon R. Mothershed, 24, 1660 8 1/2 Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for March 23. Operate vehicle without owners consent — Brandon R. Mothershed, 24, 1660 8 1/2 Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for March 23. Fourth degree criminal mischief — ...

News of Record: March 13, 2026

Man enters guilty plea in FD gunfire case A man charged with firing a couple of gunshots in a Fort Dodge neighborhood last December has pleaded guilty to some of the charges filed against him, according to court records. Miguel A. Vazquez, 23, of Fort Dodge, received a suspended jail sentence, but will have to pay a fine and serve probation. The incident happened at about 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17, 2025, at 720 B St. According to the criminal complaints filed against him, during an argument with two or three other people, Vazquez brandished a handgun. He hit a man with the gun and pointed ...

News of Record: March 12, 2026

FD used car dealer faces criminal charge The owner of a Fort Dodge used car dealership has been accused of improperly selling vehicles he was supposed to hold in trust and pocketing the money, according to court documents. Jeff A. Frevert, 55, of Fort Dodge, is the owner of Auto Drive Inc. at 2944 Fifth Ave. S. He is charged with ongoing criminal conduct, influence enterprise, according to court records. In the criminal complaint filed against Frevert, investigators wrote that the Iowa Department of Transportation received complaints that payment had not been received for more ...