Humboldt County man sent to federal prison on gun charge

A Bode man is headed to federal prison for eight years after pleading guilty to a gun crime, prosecutors reported.

Lawrence Moore, 37, pleaded guilty in April to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa. Prosecutors say he had a handgun stuffed in a mattress in his home.

U.S. District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand sentenced him to 96 months in prison on Sept 4.

According to prosecutors, Moore was convicted of armed robbery and three counts of aggravated battery in Illinois. That makes him ineligible to have any firearms or ammunition.

In the fall of 2024, Moore communicated with an undercover agent about buying or trading firearms, according to the Attorney’s Office. On Nov. 18, 2024, law enforcement officers searched Moore’s home. They found a loaded Smith & Wesson Model 59 handgun inside a void cut into a mattress, prosecutors said.

Moore is in the custody of the U.S. Marshal’s Service, awaiting transfer to a federal prison.

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY

Wednesday

Driving while barred — Shane W. Gailey, 35, 1834 Eighth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 30.

Assault on persons in certain occupations, intent of injury — Madelyn J. Brehm, 24, 714 N. 15th St., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 19.

Assault — Madelyn J. Brehm, 24, 714 N. 15th St., continued 180 days, no contact order issued.

Interference with official acts, bodily injury — Madelyn J. Brehm, 24, 714 N. 15th St., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 19. Richard C. Chalfant II, 58, 1338 Third Ave. N.W., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 19.

Operating while under the influence, second offense — Richard C. Chalfant II, 58, 1338 Third Ave. N.W., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 19.

Driving while license suspended — Brian N. Joles, 51, 220 N. 17th St., continued 180 days. Morgan M. Becker, 2607 Williams Drive, trial set for Oct. 16.

Reckless driving — Brian N. Joles, 51, 220 N. 17th St., continued 180 days.

Operating while under the influence, first offense — Brian N. Joles, 51, 220 N. 17th St., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 19.

Eluding — Brian N. Joles, 51, 220 N. 17th St., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 19.

Failure to provide proof of financial liability, accident — Brian N. Joles, 51, 220 N. 17th St., continued 180 days.

Fifth degree theft — Skyler K. Pinkerton, 24, 1138 S. 20th St., trial set for Oct. 15.

Public intoxication — James A. Tait, 20, 311 S. 15th St., $105 plus surcharge, court costs.

Fourth degree theft — Maci E. Hiveley, 22, 2429 Elm Drive, preliminary hearing waived.