News of Record: March 14, 2026
Magistrate Court
WEBSTER COUNTY
Friday
Third degree theft — Shanda N. Roper, 45, 226 Hawkeye Ave., continued until March 17.
Driving while barred — Jodi L. Schell, 34, Manson, preliminary hearing waived. Trent T. Hiracheta, 47, 1915 Sixth Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived.
Unauthorized use of a credit card under $1,500 — Brandon R. Mothershed, 24, 1660 8 1/2 Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for March 23.
Operate vehicle without owners consent — Brandon R. Mothershed, 24, 1660 8 1/2 Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for March 23.
Fourth degree criminal mischief — Brandon R. Mothershed, 24, 1660 8 1/2 Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for March 23.
Driving while license suspended — Michael D. Rykhus, 53, 220 M St., continued until March 16. Brandan C. Chapman, 43, 2632 Fourth Ave. N., $250 plus surcharge, court costs.
Disorderly conduct — Tyler A. Lindner, 35, Manson, $105 plus surcharge, court costs.
Failure to provide proof of financial liability — Michael D. Rykhus, 53, 220 M St., continued until March 16.
Fraudulent use of registration — Michael D. Rykhus, 53, 220 M St., continued until March 16.
Police Log
FORT DODGE
Thursday
A civil dispute was reported in the 1400 block of Fourth Avenue South.
A suspicious person was reported in the 1800 block of Kountry Lane.
A vehicle accident was reported in the 2700 block of Second Avenue South.
A civil dispute was reported in the 1900 block of Second Avenue South.
An animal complaint was reported in the 1900 block of Ninth Avenue South.
Soliciting was reported in the 1200 block of First Avenue South.
An animal complaint was reported at Seventh Street and Eighth Avenue North.
A parking complaint was reported in the 300 block of 10th Avenue North.
An animal complaint was reported in the 1400 block of Prospect Avenue.
An assault was reported in the 300 block of North 13th Street.
A disabled vehicle was reported in the 3100 block of Second Avenue North.
