News of record: July 30, 2025
Magistrate Court
WEBSTER COUNTY
Tuesday
Driving while barred — Troy S. Habhab, 60, Humboldt, preliminary hearing waived; Kevin M. Pate, 47, 3003 Fifth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 18.
Violation of parole — John C. Schlack, 28, 106 N. 10th St., transferred to Parole Board.
Third-degree burglary — Benjamin A. McMullen, 40, Iowa City, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 18, no contact order issued.
Threat, explosive or incendiary device — Robert D. Ulicki, 75, Lehigh, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued.
First-degree harassment — Robert D. Ulicki, 75, Lehigh, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued.
Operating while under the influence, first offense — Brayton M. Sweeney, 24, Callender, preliminary hearing waived; Chelsa C. Gauerke, 18, Duncombe, preliminary hearing waived.
First-degree burglary — John C. Schlack, 28, 106 N. 10th St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 8, no contact order issued.
Operating while under the influence, second offense — Kevin M. Pate, 47, 3003 Fifth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 18.
Possession of drug paraphernalia — Benjamin A. McMullen, 40, Iowa City, continued 180 days.
Interference with official acts — Chelsa C. Gauerke, 18, Duncombe, continued 180 days; Seth A. Pliner, 19, 106 N. 10th St., $250 plus surcharge, court costs.
No valid driver’s license — Veronica J. Sharp, 59, Rockwell City, dismissed.
Failure to provide proof of financial liability, accident — Veronica J. Sharp. 59, Rockwell City, $645 plus surcharge, court costs.
Police log
FORT DODGE
Monday
A traffic hazard was reported in the 900 block of Third Avenue North.
A traffic hazard was reported in the 100 block of North 14th Street.
A traffic hazard was reported at Avenue C and I Street.
Criminal mischief was reported in the 10 block of South 25th Street.
A theft was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South.
A traffic hazard was reported in the 900 block of South 18th Street.
A theft was reported in the 2900 block of Dodger Drive.
A welfare check was conducted in the 600 block of North 23rd Street.
A parking complaint was reported in the 900 block of South 25th Street.
A fraud was reported in the 3000 block of Fifth Avenue South.
A theft was reported in the 1200 block of First Avenue South.
A vehicle accident was reported in the 2900 block of Fifth Avenue South.
A burglary was reported in the 100 block of South 14th Street.
Harassment was reported in the 1600 block of Eighth Avenue North.
A noise violation was reported in the 1400 block of Ninth Avenue South.
Downed power lines were reported at Fourth Avenue North and North 15th Street.