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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.

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