Two hurt in

Highway 20 pileup

MOORLAND — Two people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 20 in Webster County Thursday evening.

The crash was reported at 5:27 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near Hayes Avenue. One of the vehicles was a semitrailer that ended up in the ditch on the south side of the highway, leaving its load of hay bales scattered about.

The crash remained under investigation by the Webster County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol Thursday night.

The Moorland Fire Department and ambulances from the Fort Dodge Fire Department also responded.

Police seek information on shots fired incident

A shooting incident Wednesday night in Fort Dodge caused property damage but no injuries.

Police were dispatched to the 1300 block of Eighth Avenue South at 8:49 p.m. for a report of shots fired. Officers found evidence of shots being fired, and property damage to multiple objects.

Anyone who has any information or security camera video related to this incident is asked to call the Police Department at 515-573-1424.

Information can also be provided to Webster County Crime Stoppers by calling 515-573-1444, going to wccrimestoppers.com or by texting LEC and the information to CRIMES (274637).

Police Log

FORT DODGE

Wednesday

A fight was reported at Fourth Avenue North and 12th Street.

An animal complaint was reported in the 700 block of 15th Avenue North.

A vehicle accident was reported in the 800 block of Kenyon Road.

A burglary was reported in the 900 block of South 29th Street.

A vehicle accident was reported in the 900 block of First Avenue North.

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

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

Juvenile problems were reported in the 900 block of South 18th Street.

Criminal mischief was reported in the 1000 block of South 24th Street.

A violation of a no contact order was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South.

A fight was reported in the 140 block of 17th Street Southwest.

An animal complaint was reported in the 800 block of Fifth Street Northwest.

A welfare check was conducted at 17th Street and 12th Avenue South.

A suspicious person was reported in the 900 block of Third Avenue South.

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

A suspicious person was reported in the 1400 block of South 24th Street.

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

An assault was reported in the 700 block of Central Avenue.

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY

Thursday

First degree harassment — Hayley A. Groff, 39, 118 Junior Court, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued.

Third degree theft — William A. Robishaw III, 46, 211 N. 12th St., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued.

Possession of drug paraphernalia — William A. Robishaw III, 46, 211 N. 12th St., continued 180 days.

Person ineligible to carry dangerous weapons — William A. Robishaw III, 46, 211 N. 12th St., preliminary hearing waived.

Violation of parole — Frederick L. Hawkins III, 24, 311 First Ave. S., transferred to Parole Board.

Operating while under the influence, third or subsequent offense — Edgar Ramos, 33, Storm Lake, preliminary hearing set for Jan. 28.

Operating while under the influence, first offense — Ashley J. Friesth, 19, 2004 Samson Ave., preliminary hearing waived.

Compulsory education violation, first offense — Aaron Kampman, 1626 N. 13th St., trial set for Feb. 25. Angela Fitzpatrick, 218 K St., trial set for Feb. 25.

Failure to appear for plea and sentencing — Kayla M. Potter, 35, Scottsdale, Arizona, further proceedings to be scheduled.

Driving while license denied — Chad M. Elsen, 49, Palmer, preliminary hearing waived.