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News of Record: Jan. 8, 2026

FD man pleads guilty to meth, cocaine dealing A Fort Dodge man accused of dealing significant amounts of methamphetamine and cocaine pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court. Matthew Groat, 41, admitted that between August 2025 and November 2025, he distributed more than 2,200 grams of methamphetamine and at least 10 grams of cocaine, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa reported. The federal prosecutors reported that Groat admitted to dealing about 10 grams of cocaine to an individual cooperating with law enforcement. Prosecutors said he also admitted to ...

News of Record: Jan. 7, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense — Brazin Ray Powell Guggisberg, 31, 1525 Fourth Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Samuel Maldonado, 34, 803 Sixth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Jan. 16. Failure to appear for arraignment — Samuel Maldonado, 34, 803 Sixth Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while barred — Samuel Maldonado, 34, 803 Sixth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Jan. 16. Stalking — Jenny L. Chavez, 32, 324 N. 10th St., preliminary hearing set for Jan. ...

News of record: Jan. 6, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Driving while barred — Dawson L. McMullen, 29, 704 S. 20th St., preliminary hearing waived. First-degree harassment — Sedrick L. Dudley, 48, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Jan. 15, no contact order issued. Possession of contraband in correctional institution — Roberto Alejandro Gonzalez Vazquez, 35, 3114 Seventh Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Possession or carrying of dangerous weapon while under the influence — Roberto Alejandro Gonzalez Vazquez, 35, 3114 Seventh Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Person ...

News of Record: Jan. 3, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Thursday Harassment was reported in the 200 block of Avenue M West. An assault was reported in the 900 block of South 31st Street. An assault was reported in the 10 block of North Seventh Street. A fight was reported in the 10 block of North 10th Street. A theft was reported in the 800 block of North 24th Street. A fight was reported in the 1000 block of Williams Drive. A vehicle accident was reported in the 1600 block of 10th Avenue North. A suspicious person was reported in the 3200 block of Fifth Avenue South. A fight was reported in the ...

News of record: Jan. 2, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday First-degree harassment — James M. Hollins, 37, 1428 Fourth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Jan. 9, no contact order issued. Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — James M. Hollins, 37, 1428 Fourth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Jan. 9, no contact order issued. Driving while license suspended — Ashley M. Spaulding, 28, Jefferson, trial set for Feb. 12. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Jade C. Wozab, 22, Moorland, continued until Jan. 9. Open container — Jade C. Wozab, 22, Moorland, ...

News of Record: Dec. 31, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Violation of probation — Dominic R. Morrow, 41, 242 Ave. E, further proceedings to be scheduled. Interference with official acts — Jody S. Donahe, 64, 1047 N. 24th Place, trial set for Feb. 5. Disorderly conduct — Jody S. Donahe, 64, 1047 N. 24th Place, trial set for Feb. 5. Rylee J. Brundage, 18, 518 S. 14th St., dismissed. Possess/purchase alcohol by person 18, 19, or 20 — Rylee J. Brundage, 18, 518 S. 14th St., $260 plus surcharge, court costs. Fourth degree theft — Shuri D. Chitty, 44, 319 1/2 N. Ninth St., preliminary ...