Man arrested for breaking into apartment

A man was arrested after a deputy sheriff saw him abandon a vehicle and force his way into a Fort Dodge apartment very early Tuesday morning.

Gregory J. Marshall, 29, of 1543 27th Ave. N., was arrested and charged with second degree burglary.

According to the criminal complaint filed against him, the deputy saw Marshall’s 2017 Chevrolet Silverado pickup speeding and pass another vehicle just after midnight. The deputy saw the truck stop, and saw Marshall get out and run to an apartment in the 300 block of Avenue M West, where he forced his way in through a door. The deputy wrote that he heard a woman inside the apartment scream after Marshall entered it.

Marshall made his initial appearance in Webster County Magistrate Court later Tuesday morning.

Magistrate Brandy R. Lundy set a preliminary hearing for Jan. 12. She also issued an order barring him from having any contact with the woman who lives in the apartment.

Pot found downtown caused concern

People were asked to stay away from a section of downtown Fort Dodge for a few hours Tuesday morning after a pot was found sitting along a curb.

Police took precautions just in case the object they described as an “Instant Pot type appliance” contained an explosive or was otherwise dangerous.

The owner of the pot was later found and it was determined that it was not dangerous, police reported.

The pot was spotted at 6:52 a.m. on the south curb in the 800 block of First Avenue North.

At around 10 a.m. the owner of the pot was identified and the area was deemed to be safe.

The Fort Dodge Fire Department, Fort Dodge Public Works Department, Webster County sheriff’s deputies, the Iowa State Fire Marshal’s Office and the state Division of Narcotics Enforcement assisted with the incident.

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY

Tuesday

Possession of a controlled substance, second offense — Chance R. Pint, 40, 618 N. 16th St., preliminary hearing waived.

Driving while barred — Chance R. Pint, 40, 618 N. 16th St., preliminary hearing waived.

Second degree theft — Mahoghany Janera Lul Bum, 24, 34 N. 18th St., preliminary hearing waived.

Third degree burglary of motor vehicle — Mahoghany Janera Lul Bum, 24, 34 N. 18th St., preliminary hearing waived.

Second degree burglary — Gregory J. Marshall, 29, 1543 27th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Jan. 12, no contact order issued.

Driving while license suspended — Teyana T. Kolupcic, 22, Waterloo, continued until Friday. Ricardo M. Mack, 44, 1312 Ninth Ave. N., continued 180 days.

Operating while under the influence, first offense — Ricardo M. Mack, 44, 1312 Ninth Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived.

Fifth degree theft — Jessika M. Streck, 40, 1019 S. 24th St., continued 180 days, no contact order issued.

Failure to provide proof of financial liability, accident — Larry D. Evans Jr., 57, 20032 230th St., $645 plus surcharge, court costs.

Property maintenance code violation — Kerry C. Coleman, Clare, $750 plus court costs. Max and Debra Dillingham, 3108 10th Ave. S., continued until Jan. 30, Jeffery and Barbara Dingman, 1200 10th Ave. N., $750 plus court costs.

Rental housing ordinance violation — Timberlane Properties LLC, Fort Dodge, continued until Jan. 30.

Police Log

FORT DODGE

Monday

A disabled vehicle was reported at Second Avenue South and A Street.

A disabled vehicle was reported at Ninth Avenue South and 22nd Street.

A noise violation was reported in the 1400 block of Third Avenue South.

A disabled vehicle was reported in the 1400 block of North 32nd Street.

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

A suspicious person was reported in the 100 block of South 29th Street.

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

A hit and run accident was reported in the 1500 block of Fourth Avenue South.

A civil dispute was reported in the 300 block of Avenue E.

A suspicious person was reported in the 700 block of South 29th Street.

A theft was reported in the 700 block of South 29th Street.

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

A burglary was reported in the 300 block of South 31st Street.

A welfare check was conducted in the 300 block of Avenue M West.

A suspicious person was reported in the 500 block of South 18th Street.

Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1600 block of North 15th Street.

Juvenile problems were reported in the 800 block of Northwood Avenue.

A theft was reported in the 900 block of Third Avenue North.

A theft was reported in the 2900 block of First Avenue South.

A theft was reported in the 1200 block of First Avenue North.

A theft was reported in the 700 block of South 29th Street.

A missing person was reported in the 300 block of Avenue M West.

A suspicious person was reported in the 1600 block of North 25th Street.

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