Man pleads guilty to meth,

gun charges

LAKE CITY — A Lake City man accused of helping to deal about 4 pounds of methamphetamine has pleaded guilty to federal drug and gun charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa reported.

Clayton Brown, 34, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to federal prosecutors. He awaits sentencing in U.S. District Court.

Prosecutors said Brown admitted to being part of a conspiracy that distributed about 4 pounds of methamphetamine over eight months last year. They said that on two occasions in October 2025, he distributed 80 grams of pure methamphetamine to an individual cooperating with law enforcement.

During a search of Brown’s home, law enforcement officers seized a handgun, methamphetamine, marijuana, and more than $2,000 in cash.

Brown has seven felony convictions which prohibit him from possessing guns.

He remains in the custody of the United States Marshal’s Service pending sentencing.

Police Log

FORT DODGE

Tuesday

A suspicious person was reported in the 1500 block of Sixth Avenue South.

A suspicious person was reported at Fifth Avenue North and 15th Street.

An open door or window was reported in the 500 block of Hawkeye Avenue.

A suspicious person was reported in the 1300 block of South 24th Street.

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

A fraud was reported in the 300 block of First Avenue South.

A burglary was reported in the 900 block of South 28th Street.

A theft was reported in the 1500 block of Fourth Avenue South.

An open door or window was reported in the 900 block of South 23rd Street.

A theft was reported in the 10 block of North 14th Street.

Disorderly conduct was reported in the 2900 block of Fifth Avenue South.

A suspicious person was reported in the 400 block of North Fifth Street.

A suspicious person was reported in the 1000 block of North 23rd Street.

A welfare check was conducted in the 800 block of First Avenue South.

A suspicious person was reported at 22nd Street and Seventh Avenue South.

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY

Wednesday

Third degree theft — Shanda N. Roper, 45, 226 Hawkeye Ave., preliminary hearing waived.

Second degree criminal mischief — Igor A. Mendoza, 58, 1206 S. 22nd St., preliminary hearing set for March 27, no contact order issued.

Fifth degree criminal mischief — Igor A. Mendoza, 58, 1206 S. 22nd St., continued 180 days,

Disorderly conduct — Igor A. Mendoza, 58, 1206 S. 22nd St., continued 180 days.

Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness — Igor A. Mendoza, 58, 1206 S. 22nd St., preliminary hearing set for March 27, no contact order issued.

Leave scene of accident, failure to provide aid or information — Sherry K. Worrick, 72, 134 N. Fifth St., trial set for May 13.

Violation of compulsory education law — Karim Habhab, 608 First St. N.W., trial set for April 1. Amanda Klusman, 621 N. 15th St., trial set for April 1.

Failure to provide proof of financial liability — Greg C. Haberkorn, 65, Boxholm, $325 plus surcharge, court costs.

Property maintenance code violation — Johnny K. Habhab, 1303 Williams Drive, trial set for April 20.