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News of Record: July 18, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday Criminal mischief was reported in the 1300 block of Avenue C. Juvenile problems were reported in the 1400 block of Second Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported at Eighth Avenue North and 16th Street. A noise violation was reported in the 900 block of Central Avenue. Criminal mischief was reported in the 2500 block of Fifth Avenue South. A nuisance was reported in the 1400 block of First Avenue North. A fraud was reported in the 200 block of North 16th Street. A violation of a no contact order was reported in the 100 block of ...

News of Record: July 17, 2025

Magistrate Court MAGISTRATE COURT Wednesday Forgery — Jamie L. Wesley, 38, 1717 Third Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Eluding, speed over 25 mph over limit — Brandon L. Dreesman, 22, 732 S. 17th St., preliminary hearing set for July 25. Failure to provide proof of financial liability — Brandon L. Dreesman, 22, 732 S. 17th St., continued 180 days. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Robert L. Brennan Jr., 55, 912 S. 23rd St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 4. Third degree harassment — Crystal L. Bolton, 43, ...

News of Record: July 16, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Monday Juvenile problems were reported in the 1400 block of Fourth Avenue South. Fireworks were reported in the 700 block of Seventh Avenue North. A parking complaint was reported in the 1100 block of Third Avenue Northwest. A parking complaint was reported in the 1400 block of Sixth Avenue South. A disabled vehicle was reported in the 3100 block of Fifth Avenue South. A civil dispute was reported in the 10 block of Johnson Place. A parking complaint was reported in the 700 block of North Sixth Street. A vehicle accident was reported at 12th ...

News of record: July 15, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense — Jerry W. Loggins, 65, Somers, preliminary hearing waived. Driving while license suspended — Jessica A. Harrison, 34, Badger, $347.50; Shane A. Foote, 45, 214 Sixth Ave. N., continued until today; Terry L. Long, 54, Otho, $347.50. Domestic abuse assault, first offense — Richard M. Ralston, 44, 1430 First Ave. N., continued 180 days, no contact order issued. Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness — Richard M. Ralston, 44, 1430 First Ave. N., preliminary ...

News of Record: July 11, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday A suspicious person was reported at 17th Street and 12th Avenue South. A stolen vehicle was reported in the 1600 block of Fifth Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 1800 block of First Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported at First Avenue South and 16th Street. A fraud was reported in the 300 block of D Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 3100 block of 17th Avenue North. A theft was reported in the 700 block of Seventh Avenue North. A civil dispute was reported in the 100 block of North Third Street. A fight ...

News of Record: July 10, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Tuesday A person with a weapon was reported at Second Avenue North and 22nd Street. A hit and run accident was reported in the 1400 block of South 21st Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 500 block of South 20th Street. A fight was reported in the 1200 block of South 25th Street. A theft was reported in the 800 block of South 18th Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 1900 block of Fourth Avenue South. A fight was reported in the 1200 block of South 25th Street. A theft was reported in the 1100 block 10th Avenue Southwest. A ...