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News of Record: July 15, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while barred — Brad A. Gully, 52, 315 S. 15th St., preliminary hearing waived. Violation of probation — Donjua L. Edmondson, 29, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Fourth degree theft — Donjua L. Edmondson, 29, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for July 24. Forgery — Donjua L. Edmondson, 29, Fort Dodge, three counts, preliminary hearing set for July 24. Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness — Donjua L. Edmondson, 29, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for July 24. Fifth degree theft — ...

News of record: July 14, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Sex offender registration violation, first offense — Sabastian T. Buckley, 27, 1118 Cooper Drive, preliminary hearing set for July 21. Driving while barred — Bradley R. Brown, 19, Humboldt, preliminary hearing set for July 31. Sex offender registration violation, second or subsequent offense — Matthew A. Mueller, 42, Dayton, preliminary hearing waived. Second-degree burglary — Garrett M. Walker, 37, 1810 Fourth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for July 23, no contact order issued. Driving while license suspended — Skyler K. ...

News of Record: July 11, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Thursday Fireworks were reported in the 1200 block of Sixth Avenue North. A theft was reported at 1 Triton Circle. A custody issue was reported in the 1600 block of Eighth Avenue South. A traffic hazard was reported at 14th Street Southwest and Ninth Avenue Southwest. A parking complaint was reported in the 1000 block of Williams drive. A vehicle accident was reported in the 600 block of L Street. A hit and run accident was reported in the 400 block of South 18th Street. Harassment was reported in the 1700 block of Central Avenue. A vehicle ...

News of Record: July 10, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Failure to appear for pre-trial conference — Matthew A. Kraft, 43, Manson, further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while license suspended — Donovan J. McDonald, 33, 2310 15th Ave. N., continued 180 days. Heather N. Wallace, 40, 2809 10th Ave. N., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Operating non-registered vehicle — Donovan J. McDonald, 33, 2310 15th Ave. N., continued 180 days. Registration violation — Heather N. Wallace, 40, 2809 10th Ave. N., $30 plus surcharge, court costs. Fifth degree theft — Kim M. Soetebeer, 69, ...

News of Record: July 9, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday A fight was reported in the 1500 block of 27th Avenue North. Fireworks were reported in the 1100 block of Fourth Avenue North. A suspicious person was reported in the 1200 block of 10th Avenue North. A parking complaint was reported in the 1000 block of Williams Drive. A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 300 block of Avenue D. A parking complaint was reported in the 2000 block of Sixth Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 700 block of Avenue C. An assault ...

News of Record: July 8, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while barred — Brad A. Gully, 52, 315 S. 15th St., continued until July 14. Third degree theft — Tanner L. Knight, 34, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for July 17. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Tanner L. Knight, 34, Fort Dodge, continued 180 days. Violation of parole — Preston T. Christenen, 42, 1436 1/2 Fifth Ave. N., transferred to Parole Board. Dustin L. Rhoad, 46, 311 First Ave. S., transferred to Parole Board. Voluntary absence from custody — Dustin L. Rhoad, 46, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing ...