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News of Record: Nov. 15, 2024

Fort Dodge man charged with sexual abuse A Fort Dodge man has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing a 13-year-old, according to court records. Shawn M. Kirkegaard, 34, of 1138 S. 20th St. was arrested by Fort Dodge police and charged with two counts of second degree sexual abuse and two counts of lasicivious acts, touch genitals to any part of a child’s body, criminal complaints filed against him state. The abuse occurred on Oct. 23. Kirkegaard was arrested at about 8:12 p.m. Wednesday in the 300 block of South 16th Street and made his initial appearance in Webster ...

News of Record: Nov. 14, 2024

Magistrate Court MAGISTRATE COURT Webster County Failure to appear for arraignment — Anthony D. Shivers Sr., 45, 330 Central Ave., further proceedings to be scheduled. Michael M. Armstrong, 34, 2034 Highland Park Ave., further proceedings to be scheduled. Fifth degree theft — Dustin D. Harris, 36, 311 First Ave. S., one day in jail, court costs. Leave scene of accident, fail to provide aid or information — Cody D. Vegors, 35, Dayton, trial set for Dec. 11. Driving while license suspended — Cody D. Vegors, 35, Dayton, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Austin T. Moore, ...

News of record: Nov. 13, 2024

Police log FORT DODGE Monday A fight was reported in the 10 block of North 12th Street. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 300 block of North 22nd Street. A theft was reported in the 1600 block of Triton Drive. A missing person was reported in the 2200 block of Second Avenue North. A theft was reported in the 1500 block of Second Avenue North. A violation of a no contact order was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A drug violation was reported in the 1300 block of Avenue B. A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. A ...

News of Record: Nov. 9, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Driving while barred — James L. Knutson, 40, Carlisle, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 26. Possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense — Rickey R. Richmond Jr., 36, 615 Ave. C, preliminary hearing waived. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Rickey R. Richmond Jr., 36, 615 Ave. C, continued 180 days. Driving while license suspended — Byron T. Itzen, 51, 2427 Elm Drive, $400 plus surcharge, court costs. Jayden M. Wilson, 22, Lehigh, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. April W. Brewer, 38, Des Moines, $250 plus ...

News of Record: Nov. 8, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Driving while barred — Aaron L. Jones, 44, 237 Fifth Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived. Possession of controlled substance, third or subsequent offense — Ricky R. Richmond Jr., 36, 615 Ave. C, continued until today. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Ricky R. Richmond Jr., 36, 615 Ave. C, continued until today. Eluding, speed over 25 mph over limit — Orion Zane Larson Trott, 20, 1334 S. 24th St., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 27. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Orion Zane Larson Trott, 20, 1334 S. ...

News of Record: Nov. 7, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Third degree burglary, motor vehicle — Jamison Dale Thomas Worrick, 27, Goldfield, three counts, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 15. Third degree criminal mischief — Jamison Dale Thomas Worrick, 27, Goldfield, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 15. Third degree attempted burglary of a vehicle — Jamison Dale Thomas Worrick, 27, Goldfield, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 15. Trespass, injury or damage greater than $300 — Jamison Dale Thomas Worrick, 27, Goldfield, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 15. Driving while license ...