News of Record: Jan. 30, 2026
Magistrate Court
WEBSTER COUNTY
Thursday
Driving while license suspended — Benjamin Vazquez, 34, 1220 First Ave. N., dismissed.
Operating while under the influence, first offense — Aubriegha A. Habhab, 18, 203 H St., preliminary hearing waived. Estela A. Shipman, 41, 1312 Fifth Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived.
Violation of a no contact order — Kerry J. Johnson, 30, 536 N. Ninth St., hearing to be held at a later date.
Possession of drug paraphernalia — Preston J. Morris, 26, Fort Dodge, continued 180 days.
Interference with official acts — Preston J. Morris, 26, Fort Dodge, continued 180 days.
Escape from custody — Preston J, Morris, 26, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Feb. 6.
Leave scene of accident, property damage only — Benjamin T. Murphy, 43, 311 First Ave. S., trial set for Feb. 23.
Failure to provide proof of financial liability — Nathan M. Lentsch, 32, 1222 S. 26th St., $325 plus surcharge, court costs.
Operating non-registered vehicle — Nathan M. Lentsch, 32, 1222 S. 26th St., dismissed.
No valid drivers license — Nathan M. Lentsch, 32, 1222 S. 26th St., dismissed.
Police Log
FORT DODGE
Wednesday
Juvenile problems were reported in the 1500 block of Fourth Avenue North.
A fight was reported in the 100 block of Avenue M West.
A violation of a no contact order was reported in the 500 block of North Ninth Street.
A theft was reported in the 100 block of Avenue M West.
A theft was reported in the 3400 block of Fifth Avenue South.
A welfare check was conducted in the 1400 block of Fourth Avenue South.
Juvenile problems were reported in the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue South.
A fight was reported in the 600 block of Central Avenue.
A fight was reported at 14th Street Southwest and 11th Avenue Southwest.
A suspicious person was reported at 10th Avenue South and 22nd Street.
A suspicious person was reported in the 1300 block of First Avenue North.
A noise violation was reported in the 3100 block of North 15th Street.
