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 probation and pays all ordered amounts she will not have a criminal record.

The incident happened at 9:30 a.m.July 27 in the 900 block of 14th Street Southwest.

According to criminal complaints filed against her, Koziol was heading south in a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country van when she spotted another woman who was walking along that street. She got into an argument with that woman and told her she would hit her with the van. She then struck the victim with the van.

The impact threw the victim about 10 feet, according to the criminal complaint. She suffered hip and leg injuries.

Koziol’s guilty plea was accepted by District Associate Judge Joseph L. Tofilon. He set a sentencing hearing for Jan. 6.

Man arrested after high speed vehicle pursuit

A man was arrested after leading law enforcement officers on a short high speed pursuit on U.S. Highway 169 in Fort Dodge early Thursday afternoon.

Ray S. Hollers, 29, of 2354 170th St., was charged with eluding, speed over 25 mph over limit, second or subsequent offense. He was also charged with violation of parole in response to a warrant issued prior to Thursday’s incident.

The pursuit began at about 12:34 p.m. Thursday when a Webster County sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop Hollers’ 2012 Chevrolet Impala in the 100 block of Avenue O West. Hollers refused to stop and drove north on U.S. Highway 169 at speeds of up to 118 mph, according to the criminal complaint filed against him. The pursuit lasted until Hollers disabled the vehicle, the criminal complaint states.

Hollers made his initial appearance in Webster County Magistrate Court Friday morning. His preliminary hearing was scheduled for Dec. 16. Magistrate William H. Habhab set his bond at $10,000 cash only.

The violation of parole charge was transferred to the Iowa Board of Parole. According to court documents, Hollers is accused of violating his parole by failing multiple drug tests.

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY

Friday

Domestic abuse assault impeding flow of air/blood — Michael D. Konvalinka, 51, Barnum, preliminary hearing set for Dec. 24, no contact order issued.

First degree harassment — Michael D. Konvalinka, 51, Barnum, preliminary hearing set for Dec. 24, no contact order issued.

Violation of parole — Ray S. Hollers, 29, 2354 170th St., transferred to Parole Board.

Eluding, speed over 25 mph over limit, second or subsequent offense — Ray S. Hollers, 29, 2354 170th St., preliminary hearing set for Dec. 16.

Driving while license suspended — Troy O. Cathers, 24, 3052 Madison Ave, $250 plus surcharge, court costs.

Operating while under the influence, first offense — Eric W. Gambill Jr., 31, 1428 Fourth Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived.

Possession of a controlled substance, first offense — Eric W. Gambill Jr., 31, 1428 Fourth Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived.

Possession of drug paraphernalia — Eric W. Gambill Jr., 31, 1428 Fourth Ave. N., continued 180 days.

Assault on persons in certain occupations — Dylan D. Pratt, 30, 1517 Fourth Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived.

Voluntary absence from custody — Shawn C. Bolduc, 29, 2230 Ninth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Dec. 16.

Police Logs

FORT DODGE

Thursday

Railroad crossing problems were reported at Martin Luther King Drive and 27th Street.

Juvenile problems were reported in the 1500 block of North 24th Street.

Trespassing was reported at 1 Triton Circle.

Criminal mischief was reported in the 1200 block of South 25th Street.

A welfare check was conducted in the 700 block of Avenue C.

Illegal dumping was reported on Mason Memorial Drive.

A parking complaint was reported in the 900 block of North 15th Street.

A burglary was reported in the 2200 block of Ninth Avenue South.

Juvenile problems were reported in the 300 block of Avenue M West.