News of Record: May 12, 2026
Magistrate Court
WEBSTER COUNTY
Monday
Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Jeremy F. Jenkins, 54, 549 Fourth Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued, Perry B. Bender, 48, 625 S. 15th St., dismissed.
Disorderly conduct — Vanessa M. Santana, 23, 216 N. 14th St., trial set for July 2, no contact order issued. Margie A. Berg, 58, 1007 S. 24th St., trial set for July 2. Jeremy F. Jenkins, 54, 549 Fourth Ave. N., continued 180 days. Perry B. Bender, 48, 625 S. 15th St., dismissed.
Unauthorized use of a credit card — Sea Breeze Lou Nelson, 29, 1224 17th St. S.W., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued.
Fifth degree theft — Sea Breeze Lou Nelson, 29, 1224 17th St. S.W., continued 180 days.
Intimidation with a dangerous weapon, injure or provoke fear — Joseph A. Sargent, 42, 236 Second St. N.W. dismissed.
Assault with a dangerous weapon — Joseph A. Sargent, 42, 236 Second St. N.W., preliminary hearing set for May 21, no contact order.
Third degree burglary — Elizabeth A. Coleman, 21, 1314 Seventh Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued.
Driving while license suspended — Danny L. Brown, 57, 2148 320th St., $250 plus surcharge, court costs.
Operating while under the influence, first offense — John T. Hughes, 18, 802 N. 22nd St., preliminary hearing waived.
Provide false identification information — Damion A. Durham, 25, 311 First Ave. S., continued 180 days.
Voluntary absence from custody — Damion A. Durham, 25, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for May 21.
Reckless use of fire/explosives/destructive devices — Tyler L. Vandivier, 32, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing waived.
Failure to provide proof of financial liability, accident — Amanda M. Rokes, 35, Manson, dismissed.
Police Log
FORT DODGE
Sunday
A vehicle accident was reported in the 200 block of North 15th Street.
A fight was reported in the 1300 block of Dodge Circle.
Juvenile problems were reported at 20th Street and 11th Avenue South.
Criminal mischief was reported in the 500 block of South 30th Street.
A theft was reported in the 1500 block of Ninth Avenue North.
A burglary was reported in the 1400 block of Third Avenue South.
Child neglect was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South.
A theft was reported in the 500 block of South 15th Street.
Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1500 block of Sixth Avenue South.
Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1500 block of Sixth Avenue South.
A disabled vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Kenyon Road.
An assault was reported in the 600 block of North 25th Street.
A theft was reported in the 1600 block of Avenue O.
A disabled vehicle was reported at First Avenue North and 10th Street.
A suspicious person was reported in the 1100 block of Third Avenue North.
A welfare check was conducted in the 300 block of South Eighth Street.
A welfare check was conducted in the 1600 block of Nelson Avenue.
A noise violation was reported in the 1200 block of Seventh Avenue North.
A person with a weapon was reported at 19th Street and Sixth Avenue South.
