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News of Record: Aug. 13, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Monday An escape was reported in the 300 block of First Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 3300 block of Fifth AvenueSouth. A fight was reported in the 500 block of South 15th Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 1900 block of Second Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 300 block of G Street. Juvenile problems were reported in the 2900 block of Fifth Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 1500 block of Second Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 1200 block of North 25th Street. A ...

News of record: Aug. 12, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Driving while barred — Michael M. Armstrong, 35, 1800 Scenic Drive, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 21. Driving while license suspended — Dale H. Smith, 34, 1224 17th St. S.W., $250 plus surcharge, court costs; Dylan M. Frost, 32, 107 Ave. D, $250 plus surcharge, court costs; Davon M. Butts, 47, 311 First Ave. S., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Pamela J. Doyle, 68, 1485 21st Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 29. Operating while under the influence, second offense — ...

News of record: Aug. 9, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Thursday A fight was reported in the 1000 block of Central Avenue. Harassment was reported in the 100 block of South 19th Street. A missing person was reported in the 600 block of Third Avenue North. A theft was reported in the 2600 block of 25th Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 1000 block of Williams Drive. A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 1400 block of Second Avenue North. A theft was reported in the 700 block of First AvenueSouth. A suspicious person was ...

News of Record: Aug. 8, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday Harassment was reported in the 200 block of South 14th Street. A hit and run accident was reported in the 100 block of Avenue M West. A structure fire was reported in the 200 block of North First Street. A civil dispute was reported in the 400 block of North 27th Street. An open door or window was reported in the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue North. A civil dispute was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A welfare check was reported in the 700 block of Dakota Street. A vehicle accident was reported in the 3000 block of First ...

News of Record: Aug. 7, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Driving while barred — Steven J. Smith, 48, Badger, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Violation of probation — Jordan J. Martin, 33, 308 S. Eighth St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Trafficking in stolen weapon used in a crime — Vaneesha V. Al Hameed, 36, 106 N. 10th St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 15. Third degree burglary — Alex K. Hanson, 58, Des Moines, continued until today. Fifth degree theft — Jasmine L. Nelson, 28, Mitchellville, $217.75. Public intoxication — Brandon J. Kirl, 45, Fort ...

News of Record: Aug. 6, 2025

Seizure of illegal drugs results in man’s arrest A Webster County man is accused of having large quantities of multiple types of illegal drugs in his home, according to court records. Jacob H. Horn, 36, of 23042 Kansas Ave., was arrested Monday by Webster County sheriff’s deputies and charged with: • Intent to manufacture/deliver controlled substance • Two counts of manufacture, deliver or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver marijuana • Three counts of failure to affix drug stamp • Contempt Criminal complaints indicate that deputies obtained a warrant ...