FD man pleads guilty to federal firearms offense

A Fort Dodge man has pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of iowa.

Daniel Smith, 38, pleaded guilty to illegal possession of firearms. The plea was made Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Sioux City, prosecutors said.

Smith had been previously convicted in state court of unauthorized possession of offensive weapons, and dominion/control of a firearm by a felon, prosecutors reported.

His most recent firearms related arrest occurred in November 2024.

On Nov. 16, 2024, police went to his home in response to a report of shots fired. There, the officers observed evidence of a shotgun being fired.

Officers returned with a search warrant on Nov. 16, 2024, and seized a .22 caliber rifle, a 410-gauge shotgun and a 16-gauge shotgun, according to federal prosecutors.

Smith was initially charged at the state level with three counts of dominion/control of a firearm by a felon. The case against him was later transferred to federal court.

During the plea hearing, Smth admitted he had received the three weapons and fired two of them to test their functioning.

He remains in custody, awaiting sentencing.

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY

Thursday

Driving while barred — Brad A. Gully, 51, 315 S. 15th St., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued.

Violation of probation — Sidney J. Greenrock, 32, 316 1/2 S. 16th St., further proceedings to be scheduled.

Forgery — Sidney J. Greenrock, 32, 316 1/2 S. 16th St., two counts, preliminary hearing set for May 30, no contact order issued.

Third degree sexual abuse — Malaki T. Gines, 19, 1421 11th Ave. S.W., preliminary hearing set for May 30, no contact order issued.

No valid drivers license –Jayson P. Harp, 38, 1429 Prospect Ave., $260 plus surcharge, court costs.

Escape from custody — Brandon R. Mothershed, 23, 1660 8 1/2 Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for May 30.

Interference with official acts, bodily injury — Sea Breeze Lou Nelson, 28, 1224 17th St. S.W., preliminary hearing set for May 30.

Police Logs

FORT DODGE

Wednesday

A fraud was reported in the 1600 block of First Avenue South.

A welfare check was conducted in the 100 block of North 10th Street.

Disorderly conduct was reported in the 800 block of North 25th Street.

Criminal mischief was reported in the 1000 block of South 21st Street.

Juvenile problems were reported in the 900 block of South 18th Street.

A civil dispute was reported in the 3100 block of North 15th Street.

A fight was reported in the 1100 block of Central Avenue.

A theft was reported in the 300 block of First Avenue South.

A fraud was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South.

A fight was reported in the 1400 block of Seventh Avenue South.

A fight was reported in the 2800 block of Third Avenue South.

A welfare check was conducted in the 1300 block of Fourth Avenue South.

A vehicle accident was reported at Second Avenue South and Third Street.

Criminal mischief was reported in the 100 block of North 14th Street.

A fight was reported at 14th Street and Second Avenue North.

A vehicle accident was reported at 10th Avenue North and 32nd Street.

A parking complaint was reported in the 10 block of South Third Street.

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

A vehicle accident was reported in the 2900 block of Fifth Avenue South.

A welfare check was reported in the 100 block of Avenue G.

Criminal mischief was reported in the 900 block of Central Avenue.

A parking complaint was reported in the 2900 block of 15th Avenue South.

A traffic hazard was reported in the 900 block of Fourth Avenue North.

A hit and run accident was reported at 22nd Street and Seventh Avenue North.

A civil dispute was reported in the 600 block of First Street Northwest.

A fight was reported in the 700 block of Seventh Avenue North.

An alcohol or tobacco violation was reported in the 600 block of South 12th Street.