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News of record: Aug. 9, 2025

Police Logs

FORT DODGE

Thursday

A fight was reported in the 1000 block of Central Avenue.

Harassment was reported in the 100 block of South 19th Street.

A missing person was reported in the 600 block of Third Avenue North.

A theft was reported in the 2600 block of 25th Avenue North.

A welfare check was conducted in the 1000 block of Williams Drive.

A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South.

A vehicle accident was reported in the 1400 block of Second Avenue North.

A theft was reported in the 700 block of First AvenueSouth.

A suspicious person was reported in the 300 block of South 25th Street.

A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South.

A welfare check was conducted in the 1100 block of South 21st Street.

Child neglect was reported in the 3100 block of North 15th Street.

Harassment was reported in the 1500 block of Second Avenue North.

A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South.

A vehicle accident was reported in the 300 block of South 29th Street.

A welfare check was conducted at M Street and Avenue P.

A vehicle accident was reported in the 600 block of Fourth Avenue North.

A fight was reported in the 800 block of Fourth Avenue North.

A vehicle accident was reported at Fourth Avenue South and Eighth Street.

A traffic hazard was reported at U.S. Highway 169 and Second Avenue South.

A suspicious person was reported in the 400 block of Kenyon Road.

A fight was reported in the 1700 block of Second Avenue North.

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

A fight was reported in the 1600 block of 8 1/2 Avenue North.

A disabled vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Kenyon Road.

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY

Friday

Third degree theft — Brian L. Bird, 54, 237 Ave. E, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued.

Driving while barred — Francesca Vasquez, 38, 818 First Ave. S., continued until Aug. 15.

Failure to provide proof of financial liability — Francesca Vasquez, 38, 818 First Ave. S., continued until Aug. 15.

Operating non-registered vehicle — Francesca Vasquez, 38, 818 First Ave. S., continued until Aug. 15.

Domestic abuse assault display or use of weapon, first offense — Jerry E. Dixon, 43, 447 N. 27th St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 18, no contact order issued.

Third degree burglary — Belecia Ove Seward Phillips, 34, 909 N. 16th St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 18, no contact order issued.

Assault with intent to cause pain/injury — Belecia Ove Seward Phillips, 34, 909 N. 16th St., continued 180 days.

Second degree sexual abuse — Christian L. Tate, 33, 643 N. 22nd St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 18, no contact order issued.

Failure to appear for arraignment — Scott D. Ayala, 31, 2230 2 1/2 Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled.

Operating while under the influence, first offense — William C. Arndt, 30, 915 N. 36th St., preliminary hearing waived. Clay A. Sortedahl, 22, 804 N. Third St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 28.

Possession or carrying of dangerous weapons while under the influence — Clay A. Sortedahl, 22, 804 N. Third St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 28.

Open container — Clay A. Sortedahl, 22, 804 N. Third St., continued 180 days.

Fifth degree theft — Albert A. Stabler Jr., 29, Fort Dodge, $180.75, no contact order issued.

Violation of a no contact order — Aaron L. Jones, 44, 227 Fifth Ave. N., trial set for Sept. 4.

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