News of record: Dec. 23, 2025
Police log
FORT DODGE
Sunday
An animal complaint was reported at Seventh Street and 11th Avenue North.
A noise violation was reported in the 900 block of Third Avenue North.
A fight was reported in the 1700 block of Second Avenue North.
A welfare check was conducted in the 2500 block of 27th Avenue North.
A theft was reported in the 1000 block of Central Avenue.
A disabled vehicle was reported in the 2000 block of U.S. Highway 169.
A shoplifter was reported in the 3300 block of Fifth Avenue South.
A vehicle accident was reported in the 2800 block of Fifth Avenue South.
An assault was reported in the 1600 block of Third Avenue South.
A disabled vehicle was reported at First Avenue South and 29th Street.
An animal complaint was reported in the 1100 block of North 19th Street.
A noise violation was reported in the 700 block of Seventh Avenue North.
Disorderly conduct was reported at Ninth Avenue North and Forest Avenue.
A burglary was reported in the 300 block of South Sixth Street.
An assault was reported in the 600 block of Avenue C.
Criminal mischief was reported in the 1900 block of Second Avenue North.
A missing person was reported in the 200 block of Avenue M West.
A suspicious person was reported in the 100 block of Avenue M West.
A burglary was reported in the 2000 block of Third Avenue North.
A welfare check was conducted in the 1000 block of Junior Court.
A suspicious person was reported in the 10 block of South 25th Street.
A noise violation was reported in the 400 block of North 19th Street.
Magistrate Court
WEBSTER COUNTY
Monday
Third-degree theft — Sean D. Powers, 36, 319 N. 11th St., two counts, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued; John J. Wendel Jr., 59, 412 N. 27th St., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued.
Fifth-degree theft — Sean D. Powers, 36, 319 N. 11th St., continued 180 days, no contact order issued.
Driving while barred — Monica N. Tola, 42, 316 Sixth Ave. N.W., preliminary hearing waived.
Violation of parole — Williams E. Whytus, 44, Callender, sent to Parole Board; Kristopher C. Williamson, 37, 311 First Ave. S., sent to Parole Board.
Violation of probation — Lindsey A. Ebner, 36, 837 S. 16th St., further proceedings to be scheduled.
Dominion/control of a firearm/offensive weapon by a felon — Dean T. Summers, 71, Gowrie, preliminary hearing waived.
Driving while license suspended — Jessica A. Harrison, 34, Badger, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Ricki J. Riley, 28, 143 Ave. B, continued 180 days.
Operating while under the influence, first offense — Tyler G. Ferrand, 31, 1439 S. 22nd St., preliminary hearing waived; Wesley D. Lyftogt, 25, 3007 Seventh Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived.
Violation of a no contact order — Alejandra L. Angeles, 20, 319 S. Eighth St., trial set for Jan. 22.
Interference with official acts — John J. Wendel Jr., 59, 412 N. 27th St., continued 180 days; Williams E. Whytus, 44, Callender, continued 180 days.
Eluding — Ricki J. Riley, 28, 143 Ave. B, preliminary hearing waived; Williams E. Whytus, 44, Callender, preliminary hearing waived.
Domestic abuse assault causing injury or mental illness, first offense — Wesley D. Lyftogt, 25, 3007 Seventh Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued.
