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News of Record: July 16, 2026

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Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY

Wednesday

Third degree theft -- Mycah L. Ersland, 26, 233 J St., four counts, preliminary hearing waived. Mahoghany J. Bum, 27, 34 N. 18th St., preliminary hearing waived.

Invasion of privacy -- Melody A. Sorenson, 55, 233 Ave. C, preliminary hearing set for July 24, no contact order issued.

False reports to public safety entities -- Melody A. Sorenson, 55, 233 Ave. C, preliminary hearing set for July 24.

Driving while barred -- Douglas D. Owen, 44, Churdan, preliminary hearing waived.

Violation of probation -- Mahoghany J. Bum, 27, 34 N. 18th St., further proceedings to be scheduled.

First degree theft -- Monica N. Tola, 43, McCallsburg, preliminary hearing set for July 24.

Third degree burglary -- Monica N. Tola, 43, McCallsburg, preliminary hearing set for July 24.

Animal neglect, no injury or death -- Stephanie J. Loyd, 28, Vincent, trial set for Sept. 28.

No valid drivers license -- Avery Edward Lee Dial, 18, 3138 Ninth Ave. S., continued 180 days.

Police Log

FORT DODGE

Tuesday

A suspicious person was reported in the 300 block of South Eighth Street.

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

A welfare check was conducted in the 2400 block of 10th Avenue North.

A theft was reported in the 1400 block of Seventh Avenue South.

Harassment was reported in the 1100 block of North 32nd Street.

A parking complaint was reported in the 2300 block of 10th Avenue South.

A suspicious person was reported in the 1400 block of South 25th Street.

Disorderly conduct was reported in the 900 block of Central Avenue.

Juvenile problems were reported in the 600 block of North 22nd Street.

Juvenile problems were reported at Third Aveue South and 14th Street.

A vehicle accident was reported at 19th Street and Eighth Avenue South.

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