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News of Record: April 16, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday A burglary was reported in the 700 block of Central Avenue. A parking complaint was reported on East Riverside drive. Harassment was reported in the 1500 block of 27th Avenue North. A stolen vehicle was reported in the 1200 block of Second Avenue North. A theft was reported in the 400 block of South 14th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 800 block of Central Avenue. A welfare check was conducted in the 1200 block of North Ninth Street. A fight was reported in the 2300 block of Eighth Avenue North. A vehicle accident was ...

News of record: April 15, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Failure to appear for arraignment — Anna M. Ziegler, 42, 1407 Ninth Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled. Possession of a controlled substance — Zachary J. Nelson, 48, 302 S. Eighth St., two counts, preliminary hearing waived. Unlawful possession of prescription drug — Zachary J. Nelson, 48, 302 S. Eighth St., preliminary hearing waived. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Zachary J. Nelson, 48, 302 S. Eighth St., continued 180 days. Assault on persons in certain occupations — Kwaza L. Rabb, 48, 916 13th St. S.W., continued ...

News of Record: April 14, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Sunday A fight was reported in the 300 block of South Fourth Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 3100 block of North 15th Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 200 block of South Ninth Street. A civil dispute was reported in the 300 block of Avenue M West. A vehicle accident was reported in the 100 block of South 29th Street. Water problems were reported in the 200 block of North 25th Street. A missing person was reported in the 300 block of Avenue M West. A shoplifter was reported in the 2900 block of First Avenue South. Criminal ...

News of Record: April 10, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Violation of probation — Brent A. Cooper, 43, Vincent, further proceedings to be scheduled. Leave scene of accident, fail to provide aid or information — Andrea L. Johnson, 25, 1235 Second Ave. N., dismissed. Failure to provide proof of financial liability, accident — Andrea L. Johnson, 25,1235 Second Ave. N., $645 plus surcharge, court costs. Fifth degree criminal mischief — Richard P. Davis, 43, 2802 16th Ave. N., dismissed. Dog at large — Marvin Boston, 70, 316 S. 14th St., $105 plus court costs. Police Log FORT ...

News of Record: April 10, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Wednesday An open door or window was reported in the 300 block of North 18th Street. An animal complaint was reported in the 2400 block of North Seventh Street. An assault was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1100 block of Central Avenue. A vehicle accident was reported in the 100 block of Avenue M West. A fight was reported in the 1100 block of Cooper drive. Juvenile problems were reported in the 900 block of South 18th Street. A theft was reported in the 3300 block of Fifth Avenue South. A ...

News of Record: April 9, 2026

Man arrested on meth-dealing charges A Fort Dodge man has been arrested and charged with dealing methamphetamine for about two years, court records reveal. Terry L. Spencer, 42, of 923 S. 31st St. is charged with these drug-related offenses: ∫ Conspire with intent to manufacture/deliver methamphetamine ∫ Intent to deliver amphetamine ∫ Failure to affix drug stamp In the criminal complaints filed against him, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement agents wrote that Spencer was dealing methamphetamine from November 2024 through March 2026. They wrote that he dealt five ...