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News of Record: Dec. 7, 2024

Woman charged with using van as a weapon enters plea A Fort Dodge woman who police say hit another woman with her van last summer has entered a guilty plea in an agreement that will enable her to avoid serving time behind bars. Stephanie I. Koziol, 40, pleaded guilty to assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, according to court documents. She will be sentenced to one year of probation, and ordered to pay an $855 civil penalty along with court costs and attorney fees, court documents indicate. She will receive a deferred judgement, which means if she successfully completes her ...

News of Record: Dec. 6, 2024

Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday Trespassing was reported in the 1100 block of Central Avenue. A suspicious person was reported in the 1200 block of South 22nd Street. Trespassing was reported in the 200 block of North 15th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 600 block of North 22nd Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 400 block of North 17th Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 2700 block of Second Avenue North. A domestic disturbance was reported in the 1200 block of Sixth Avenue North. Criminal mischief was reported in the 100 ...

News of Record: Dec. 5, 2024

Police Logs FORT DODGE Tuesday A domestic disturbance was reported in the 700 block of Seventh Avenue North. A theft was reported in the 2500 block of North 15th Place. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1200 block of 10th Avenue North. A runaway was reported in the 2000 block of 11th Avenue South. A welfare check was conducted in the 1400 block of A Street West. A fight was reported in the 800 block of North 32nd Street. A theft was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A suspicious vehicle was reported at 17th Street and 12th Avenue ...

News of Record: Dec. 4, 2024

Small fire ignited in Fort Dodge apartment A fire that was apparently started by a woman experiencing a mental health crisis smoked up a Fort Dodge apartment Tuesday evening. No one was injured and there was minimal damage. The fire in the apartment building at 707 Seventh Ave. N., was reported at about 5 p.m. Fire Department Lt. Tom Ubben said a woman with psychiatric issues turned on all four burners on the stove in her apartment, igniting combustible material on the stove. He said another person in the apartment put the fire out with water and unplugged the stove. The woman ...

News of record: Dec. 3, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Lottery — forgery or theft of ticket — Angela M. Round, 41, 826 First Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Tara L. Sells, 47, Barnum, preliminary hearing set for Dec. 20. Fifth-degree theft — Angela M. Round, 41, 826 First Ave. N., continued 180 days. Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness — Brandon S. Beenken, 46, Gowrie, preliminary hearing set for Dec. 20, no contact order issued. Police log FORT DODGE Sunday A fight was reported in the 10 block of ...

News of Record: Nov. 27, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday No valid drivers license — Ryan J. Whitver, 31, 1424 Seventh Ave. S., $260 plus surcharge, court costs. Driving while barred — Michelle M. Kraft, 33, 1312 Sixth Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Driving while license suspended — Andrea N. Greggersen, 32, 24260 Nelson Ave., $491.25. Tarez Anthony Michael Mericle, 27, 1417 Seventh Ave. N., continued 180 days. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Tommy E. Poe, 59, 2203 Third Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Dec. 16. Carlos J. Powell, 44, 447 N. 27th St., ...