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Police log

FORT DODGE

Monday

Harassment was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South.

A theft was reported in the 1800 block of First Avenue South.

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

A disabled vehicle was reported at Eighth Avenue South and South 25th Street.

A traffic hazard was reported at Fifth Avenue South and South 15th Street.

Criminal mischief was reported in the 3000 block of Dodger Drive.

A burning complaint was reported in the 400 block of North 20th Street.

A theft was reported in the 1500 block of Second Avenue North.

A theft was reported in the 2800 block of Third Avenue South.

A disabled vehicle was reported at Central Avenue and 10th Street.


Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY

Tuesday

Assault on persons in certain occupations -- Amy M. Herrod, 43, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for July 10.

Possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, first offense -- Amy M. Herrod, 43, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for July 10; Ricki J. Riley, 28, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing waived.

Interference with official acts -- Justin Howell, 47, 102 ½ S. 14th St., trial set for Dec. 30; Amy M. Herrod, 43, Fort Dodge, continued 180 days.

Possession of drug paraphernalia -- Amy M. Herrod, 43, Fort Dodge, continued 180 days.

Failure to appear for probation revocation hearing -- Justin Howell, 47, 102 ½ S. 14th St., further proceedings to be scheduled.

Failure to appear for arraignment -- Justin Howell, 47, 102 ½ S. 14th St., further proceedings to be scheduled; Ricki J. Riley, 28, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled.

Second-degree theft -- Jeremiah D. Barker, 39, 123 Ave. E, preliminary hearing set for July 20.

Third-degree burglary, motor vehicle -- Jeremiah D. Barker, 39, 123 Ave. E, preliminary hearing set for July 20.

Driving while license suspended -- Kaden D. Hanson, 25, 22491 Circle Drive, $250 plus surcharge, court costs; Daniel L. Hare, 63, Ames, continued until July 30; Douglas E. Godfrey, 41, Callender, $491.25.

Violation of probation -- Mercedes C. Cole, 31, Des Moines, further proceedings to be scheduled.

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