News of record: July 1, 2026
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.
