News of record: Sept. 24, 2025
Magistrate Court
WEBSTER COUNTY
Tuesday
Failure to appear for arraignment — Preston J. Morris Sr., 24, 941 S. 20th St., further proceedings to be scheduled.
Driving while barred — Christopher A. Claman, 44, Gilmore City, preliminary hearing waived.
Third-degree theft — Joey J. Martinez, 24, Fort Dodge, two counts, preliminary hearing waived.
Operate without owners consent — Preston J. Morris Sr., 24, 941 S. 20th St., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued.
Driving while license suspended — Terry L. Long, 54, Otho, $250 plus surcharge, court costs; Dallas E. Smith, 26, 213 S. 20th St., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued; Reilly S. Gordon-Peterson, 18, 850 N. 20th St., $491.25; Garrett M. Shelton, 28, 203 K St., $250 plus surcharge, court costs.
Operating while under the influence, first offense — Jacqueline J. Thoma, 67, 1606 220th St., preliminary hearing waived; Tanjae Y. Wallace, 45, 704 14th Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived; Nathan J. Sundine, 31, 1301 S. 26th St., preliminary hearing set for Oct. 13.
Fifth-degree criminal mischief — Joey J. Martinez, 24, Fort Dodge, continued 180 days.
Assault — Brian D. Vaughn Jr., 42, 301 S. 10th St., trial set for Oct. 29, no contact order issued.
Contempt — Natasha A. Ater, 48, 617 N. 22nd St., trial set for Oct. 30.
Disorderly conduct — Ismael Cardenas Jr., 51, 617 N. 22nd St., $105 plus surcharge, court costs.
Violation of a no contact order — Brian D. Vaughn Jr., 42, 301 S. 10th St., trial set for Oct. 29.
Permitting an unauthorized person to drive — Sarah D. Sanchez, 19, 510 S. 20th St., $260 plus surcharge, court costs.
Rental housing ordinance violation — Fine Points Property Management, Des Moines, $250.
Police log
FORT DODGE
Monday
An assault was reported in the 2000 block of U.S. Highway 169.
A parking complaint was reported in the 900 block of South 26th Street.
A parking complaint was reported in the 600 block of Avenue C.
A burglary was reported in the 1200 block of South 22nd Street.
Criminal mischief was reported in the 500 block of First Avenue North.
Soliciting was reported in the 100 block of South 29th Street.
A vehicle accident was reported at 10th Avenue North and 15th Street.
A vehicle accident was reported in the 200 block of South 25th Street.
A traffic hazard was reported at Hawkeye Avenue and Seventh Avenue North.
A theft was reported in the 1400 block of Fourth Avenue South.
Juvenile problems were reported in the 1400 block of Second Avenue South.
A fight was reported in the 1200 block of Eighth Avenue South.
Criminal mischief was reported in the 800 block of North 15th Street.
A traffic hazard was reported in the 1500 block of Third Avenue Northwest.
Sparking electrical lines were reported in the 2000 block of Fourth Avenue North.