Man found injured after stabbing report

ELLSWORTH — One man was found with cuts and lacerations Tuesday in a car near Iowa Highway 175 and Tollman Avenue after reports of a stabbing, according to a press release from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the area at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a man who had been stabbed. There, they found a man inside a car in a ditch along with two other uninjured occupants.

The injured man was transported to Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames by the Jewell Fire and Rescue for treatment of non-life threatening injuries, including cuts and lacerations.

It is unclear what caused the injuries, what chain of events led to them or who may have been criminally implicated by them. No arrests were reported. Sheriff Douglas Timmons could not be reached for comment.

The Sheriff’s Office said there is no threat to public safety as it investigates the matter alongside the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

Police Log

FORT DODGE

Tuesday

A shoplifter was reported in the 3100 block of Fifth Avenue South.

A fire was reported in the 800 block of First Avenue North.

One domestic call was reported.

Harassment was reported in the 1000 block of Fifth Avenue North.

Theft was reported on First Avenue North.

A hit and run was reported in the 100 block of North Seventh Street.

Trespassing was reported in the 600 block of Dakota Street.

Harassment was reported in the 100 block of North 10th Street.

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY

Wednesday

Driving while barred — Grason Trever Lansmen, 21, Churdan, preliminary hearing set for June 19.

No insurance — Grason Trever Lansmen, 21, Churdan, continued 180 days; James Allen Cavner, 69, Minburn, court date to be determined; Russell Gentry, no age given, 719 Eighth Ave. N., court date to be determined.

Fifth-degree criminal mischief — Cody James Johnson, 21, Sioux City, $320.

Speeding — Timothy John Carlson, 56, Gowrie, $168; James Allen Cavner, 69, Minburn, court date to be determined.

Disorderly conduct — Myleesha Clayton, 21, Belleville, Illinois; $65 plus five days jail, suspended.

Violation of drug court — David John Casey, 31, no address given, court date set for June 4.

Failure to yield — Maria Martinez, no age given, 1618 8 1/2 Ave. N., $195.

Fraudulent registration — Russell Gentry, no age given, 719 Eighth Ave. N., court date to be determined.

No drivers license — Russell Gentry, no age given, 719 Eighth Ave. N., court date to be determined.