Man arrested for holding woman at gunpoint

A Fort Dodge man has been arrested for putting a gun to the head of a woman Sunday night.

Matthew J. Crimmins, 42, of 201 21st Ave. S., was arrested by Fort Dodge police and charged with assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, first degree harassment, person ineligible to carry dangerous weapons, and domestic abuse assault — display or use of a weapon.

The incident happened at 9 p.m. Sunday in the 2400 block of Fifth Avenue South.

Crimmins placed a handgun against the woman’s head and threatened to shoot her, according to criminal complaints filed against him.

Police reported in those complaints that Crimmins had a blood alcohol content of .162, according to a preliminary breath test. A blood alcohol content of .08 is considered legally intoxicated.

Crimmins made his initial appearance in Webster County Magistrate Court Monday. A preliminary hearing was set for May 2. A no contact order prohibiting him from having contact with the woman was issued.

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY

Monday

Failure to appear — Kristopher R. Hervey, Des Moines, further proceedings to be scheduled. Mariah M Hocking, 27, Humboldt, further proceedings to be scheduled.

Driving while barred — Wallace F. Brady III, 55, 702 S. 30th St., continued until April 29.

First degree harassment — Edward E. Brown, 55, 917 11th Ave. S.W., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Matthew J. Crimmins, 42, 201 21st Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for May 2, no contact order issued.

Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Matthew J. Crimmins, 42, 201 21st Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for May 2.

Person ineligible to carry dangerous weapons — Matthew J. Crimmins, 42, 201 21st Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for May 2.

Domestic abuse assault -display or use of a weapon — Matthew J. Crimmins, 42, 201 21st Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for May 2.

Controlled substance violation — Jonetta R. Clark, 40, 1229 Sixth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for May 2.

Failure to affix drug tax stamp — Jonetta R. Clark, 40, 1229 Sixth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for May 2.

Possession of controlled substance, third or subsequent offense — Jonetta R. Clark, 40, 1229 Sixth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for May 2.

Possession of controlled substance, marijuana, first offense — Jonetta R. Clark, 40, 1229 Sixth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for May 2.

Possession of controlled substance, cannabidiol, first offense — Jonetta R. Clark, 40, 1229 Sixth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for May 2.

Operating while under the influence, second offense — Elipidio H. Garcia, 47, 1807 Second Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for May 10.

Fifth degree theft — Felix Lemus-Valdovinos, 30, Sioux City, did not appear, arrest warrant issued.

Disorderly conduct — Edward E. Brown, 55, 917 11th Ave. S.W., continued 180 days.

Police Logs

FORT DODGE

Sunday

An escape was reported in the 300 block of First Avenue South.

A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 1000 block of First Avenue South

Theft was reported in the 1600 block of 10th Avenue North.

A suspicious person was reported in the 800 block of North 16th Street.

Loud music was reported in the 1400 block of Eighth Avenue South.

Theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South.

A domestic disturbance was reported in the 300 block of Second Street Northwest.

A vehicle accident was reported in the 1100 block of Junior Court.

Illegal dumping was reported in the 200 block of North First Street.

A vehicle accident was reported in the 1600 block of 12th Avenue Southwest.

Theft was reported in the 1900 block of 11th Avenue South.

A parking complaint was reported in the 2600 block of Second Avenue North.

Juvenile problems were reported in the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue South.

A parking complaint was reported in the 800 block of North 21st Street.

A welfare check was conducted in the 2900 block of 21st Avenue North.

Theft was reported in the 1300 block of South 27th Street.

Trespassing was reported in the 1100 block of South 17th Street.

A welfare check was conducted in the 500 block of South 16th Street.

A fight was reported in the 500 block of South 19th Street.

Juvenile problems were reported in the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue South.

A property dispute was reported in the 100 block of Avenue D.

Trespassing was reported in the 1300 block of Third Avenue Northwest.

Theft was reported in the 2200 block of 14th Avenue South.

A person out of control was reported in the 500 block of South 19th Street.

A disabled vehicle was reported at 15th Street and Fifth Avenue South.