News of record: Dec. 30, 2025
Magistrate Court
Webster County
Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Timothy J. Ellis, 45, 1414 Fourth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Jan. 16, no contact order issued.
First-degree harassment — Estrella A. Mendez, 25, 623 N. 21st St., two counts, preliminary hearing waived.
Interference with official acts — Estrella A. Mendez, 25, 623 N. 21st St., continued 180 days.
Violation of probation — Brian A. Johnson, 36, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled.
Driving while license suspended — Samuel Maldonado, 36, 803 Sixth Ave. N., $250 plus surcharge, court costs; Randi S. Smith, 38, Eagle Grove, continued until Jan. 5.
Fifth-degree theft — Dakota D. King, 19, Sac City, trial set for Jan. 29.
Voluntary absence from custody — Brian A. Johnson, 36, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Jan. 7.
Operating non-registered vehicle — Courtney S. Dixon, 30, 215 H St., $70 plus surcharge, court costs.
Dog at large — T J Bockoven, 206 Ave. B, continued until Jan. 12.
Breeding permit violation — T J Bockoven, 206 Ave. B, continued until Jan. 12.
Dangerous dog — T J Bockoven, 206 Ave. B, continued until Jan. 12.
Police log
FORT DODGE
Sunday
A vehicle accident was reported at First Avenue South and Sixth Street.
A noise violation was reported in the 600 block of Riverside Street Northwest.
A fight was reported in the 2000 block of First Avenue North.
A suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of Avenue F.
A theft was reported in the 200 block of H Street.
A theft was reported in the 200 block of Third Avenue Northwest.
A fight was reported in the 600 block of Central Avenue.
A violation of a no contact order was reported in the 100 block of South 29th Street.
A vehicle accident was reported at 12th Street and First Avenue South.
A fight was reported in the 300 block of South Eighth Street.
An assault was reported in the 1300 block of Fourth Avenue South.
A welfare check was conducted in the 900 block of Central Avenue.
A disabled vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Avenue O West.
A suspicious person was reported in the 1400 block of Eighth Avenue North.
A traffic hazard was reported at 15th Street and First Avenue South.
A civil dispute was reported in the 1300 block of Fourth Avenue South.
A disabled vehicle was reported at First Avenue South and 29th Street.
