Confrontation results in charges for driver

A man faces multiple criminal charges after reportedly getting into a confrontation with a motorcyclist, hitting the moving motorcycle with his vehicle, causing it to crash, and then leaving the scene, according to court records.

Those records show Bruce P. Wagner, 65, of 2475 170th St., was charged with:

∫ Leave scene of accident, injury

∫ Leave scene of accident, failure to provide aid or information

∫ Reckless driving

∫ Assault

∫ Passing on wrong side

In criminal complaints filed against him, Webster County sheriff’s deputies wrote “The defendant drove the vehicle in such a manner as to indicate a willful or wanton disregard for safety of persons or property.”

The incident that led to the charges happened at about 9 p.m. June 7 in the 2200 mile of 170th Street north of Fort Dodge. According to the criminal complaints, Wagner was driving a 2016 Jeep Wrangler eastbound on 170th Street near Madison Avenue.

“While attempting to overtake a group of motorcycle riders, the defendant failed to fully pass the group before changing lanes, resulting in a near collision with the riders,” deputies wrote in the criminal complaints.

Wagner then got into a confrontation with one of the motorcyclists while both of their vehicles were moving, according to the criminal complaints.The complaints state that Wagner swerved and his vehicle hit the motorcycle, causing it to crash. Wagner drove away from the scene, according to the complaints.

Wagner’s case was in Webster County Magistrate Court Thursday morning.

He waived his right to a preliminary hearing on the most serious charge of leave scene of accident, injury.

Court action on all the other charges was postponed for 180 days.

Magistrate Sarah J. Livingston issued an order prohibiting Wagner from having any contact with the motorcyclist whose vehicle he is accused of hitting.

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COURT

Thursday

Violation of probation — Derrick L. Stewart, 26, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled.

Driving while license suspended — Holly A. Klinger, 43, 1320 First Ave. N., three days in jail (suspended), $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Dakotah K. Greene, 22, 402 S. 17th St., $491.25. Jamie B. Booth, 44, Harcourt, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued.

Leave scene of accident, failure to provide aid or information — Bruce P. Wagner, 65, 2475 170th St., continued 180 days.

Reckless driving — Bruce P. Wagner, 65, 2475 170th St., continued 180 days.

Assault — Bruce P. Wagner, 65, 2475 170th St., continued 180 days, no contact order issued.

Leave scene of accident, injury — Bruce P. Wagner, 65, 2475 170th St., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued.

Passing on wrong side — Bruce P. Wagner, 65, 2475 170th St., continued 180 days.

Interference with official acts — Pangkham Somvong, 52, 826 First Ave. N., trial set for Dec. 4.

Failure to yield to emergency vehicle — Pangkham Somvong, 52, 826 First Ave. N., trial set for Dec. 4.

Failure to provide proof of financial liability, accident — Pangkham Somvong, 52, 826 First Ave. N., trial set for Dec. 4.

Careless driving — Jamie B. Booth, 44, Harcourt, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued.

Operating non-registered vehicle — Jamie B. Booth, 44, Harcourt, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued.

Police Log

FORT DODGE

Wednesday

A disabled vehicle was reported at First Avenue South and 42nd Street.

A parking complaint was reported in the 800 block of Central Avenue.

A vehicle accident was reported at Kenyon Road and U.S. Highway 169.

A welfare check was conducted in the 10 block of North 11th Street.

Criminal mischief was reported in the 3100 block of North 15th Street.

A parking complaint was reported in the 1900 block of First Avenue South.

An assault was reported in the 100 block of North 10th Street.

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

A theft was reported in the 400 block of Avenue E.

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

A theft was reported in the 400 block of Avenue E.

A parking complaint was reported in the 900 block of South 21st Street.

A vehicle accident was reported at 1 Triton Circle.

A fight was reported in the 10 block of Johnson Place.

A theft was reported in the 2200 block of North 15th Street.

Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3100 block of Fifth Avenue South.

Juvenile problems were reported in the 700 block of Exposition Drive.

A fight was reported in the 1800 block of First Avenue South.

A welfare check was conducted at Hawkeye Avenue and Seventh Avenue North.

A disabled vehicle was reported in the 1400 block of First Avenue South.

A welfare check was conducted in the 1300 block of 28th Avenue North.

Disorderly conduct was reported in the 300 block of South Ninth Street.

A civil dispute was reported in the 300 block of First Street Northwest.

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

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

Juvenile problems were reported in the 2500 block of Hickory Circle.

A welfare check was conducted in the 900 block of Second Avenue South.

Harassment was reported in the 600 block of North 23rd Street.

A missing person was reported in the 10 block of North 13th Street.

A welfare check was conducted in the 3000 block of Dodger Drive.