News of record: April 7, 2026
Magistrate Court
WEBSTER COUNTY
Monday
Violation of probation — Jeffery E. Whyte, 59, 1204 Sixth Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled; Casey J. Schulte, 41, 1233 Seventh Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled.
Failure to appear for pre-trial conference — Jeffery E. Whyte, 59, 1204 Sixth Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled.
Voluntary absence from custody — Jeffery E. Whyte, 59, 1204 Sixth Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled.
Driving while license suspended — Tristan E. Rose, 33, Tulsa, Oklahoma, $491.25; Jerry L. Gries, 52, 837 S. 16th St., 15 days in jail (suspended), $250 plus surcharge, court costs.
Reckless driving — Kevin M. Pate, 48, 3003 Fifth Ave. S., continued 180 days.
Leaving scene of accident, failure to provide aid or information — Kevin M. Pate, 48, 3003 Fifth Ave. S., continued 180 days.
Driving while barred — Kevin M. Pate, 48, 3003 Fifth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for April 16.
Operating while under the influence, third or subsequent offense — Kevin M. Pate, 48, 3003 Fifth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for April 16.
Interference with official acts — Kevin M. Pate, 48, 3003 Fifth Ave. S., continued 180 days.
Failure to provide proof of financial liability — Kevin M. Pate, 48, 3003 Fifth Ave. S., continued 180 days.
Failure to maintain control — Kevin M. Pate, 48, 3003 Fifth Ave. S., continued 180 days.
Fifth-degree theft — Morgan N. Elsberry, 19, Webster City, one year probation, $105.
Assault — Robert Stamm, 43, 1510 Sixth Ave. S., one year probation, $105.
Police log
FORT DODGE
Sunday
A fight was reported in the 10 block of North 10th Street.
A theft was reported in the 300 block of South 31st Street.
A fight was reported in the 100 block of Kenyon Road.
A missing person was reported in the 200 block of Avenue M West.
A custody issue was reported in the 100 block of Avenue O West.
Juvenile problems were reported in the 300 block of South Eighth Street.
A noise violation was reported in the 2700 block of Second Avenue North.
A vehicle accident was reported in the 200 block of Fifth Avenue North.
A suspicious person was reported in the 600 block of Avenue E.
