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News of record: Oct. 1, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while barred — Bryan D. Messerly, 62, 2416 18th Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived. Domestic abuse assault, second offense — Courtney J. Johnson, 35, 252 Ave. M West, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Dean A. Nelson, 60, 1134 A St. West, preliminary hearing waived. Contempt — Destiny May Hope Oler, 27, Story City, hearing set for Nov. 12. Assault — Cortney R. Dilley, 30, Badger, trial set for Dec. 17, no contact order issued. Police ...

News of Record: Sept. 30, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Sunday A fight was reported in the 600 block of Central Avenue. A fight was reported in the 300 block of South Fourth Street. A violation of a no contact order was reported in the 2100 block of 12th Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 2500 block of 19th Avenue North. A fight was reported in the 1200 block of Oleson Park Avenue. Harassment was reported in the 200 block of Avenue M West. A fight was reported in the 300 block of Avenue M West. A parking complaint was reported in the 1100 block of Avenue B. A vehicle accident was ...

News of Record: Sept. 27, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Thursday A noise violation was reported in the 2000 block of Highland Park Avenue. A fight was reported in the 2100 block of Second Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 200 block of I Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 500 block of North Ninth Street. A fight was reported in the 500 block of South 17th Street. A theft was reported in the 1100 block of Cooper Drive. A suspicious person was reported at 17th Street and 12th Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 200 block of North 20th Street. A fight was reported in ...

News of Record: Sept. 26, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday A noise violation was reported in the 300 block of South 18th Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 2300 block of Fifth Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported at 17th Street and 12th Avenue South. A welfare check was conducted in the 200 block of North 15th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 700 block of South 17th Street. A fight was reported in the 300 block of First Avenue North. A theft was reported in the 900 block of South 17th Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 400 block of Central ...

News of Record: Sept. 25, 2025

More charges filed in child abuse case A Fort Dodge man accused of hitting his baby faces a revised and even longer list of criminal charges, according to court records. Those records show that Austin N. Prewiit, 24, of 315 Haskell St., is now charged with these offenses: ∫ 18 counts of child endangerment, torture or cruelty causing bodily injury ∫ 18 counts of assault causing bodily injury or mental illness ∫ Three counts of neglect or abandonment of a dependent person. Fort Dodge police wrote in criminal complaints filed against Prewitt that he knowingly struck a ...

News of record: Sept. 24, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Failure to appear for arraignment — Preston J. Morris Sr., 24, 941 S. 20th St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while barred — Christopher A. Claman, 44, Gilmore City, preliminary hearing waived. Third-degree theft — Joey J. Martinez, 24, Fort Dodge, two counts, preliminary hearing waived. Operate without owners consent — Preston J. Morris Sr., 24, 941 S. 20th St., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Driving while license suspended — Terry L. Long, 54, Otho, $250 plus surcharge, court costs; ...