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News of record: July 23, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Violation of probation — Joshua K. Sayadinejad, 37, 1713 ½ Second Ave. S., further proceedings to be scheduled. Fifth-degree theft — Joshua K. Sayadinejad, 37, 1713 ½ Second Ave. S., pretrial conference set for Aug. 13. Driving while barred — Jenna Ruth Mae Rose, 29, 704 S. 20th St., preliminary hearing waived. Third-degree harassment — Dedrick R. Harrington, 24, 311 First Ave. S., trial set for Sept. 24, no contact order issued. Domestic abuse assault, first offense — Bart S. Brackett, 58, 1002 S. 29th St., trial set ...

News of record: July 22, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Sex offender registration violation, first offense — Glenda M. Martin, 43, 1662 11th Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived. Driving while license suspended — Donovan J. McDonald, 33, 2310 15th Ave. N., continued 180 days; Carlos J. Ortiz Maisonet, 35, Clarion, $400 plus surcharge, court costs; Kyle H. Borton, 47, 311 First Ave. S., continued 180 days; Rajah R. Tanney, 28, 1784 Becker Drive, $250 plus surcharge, court costs; Glenda M. Martin, 43, 1662 11th Ave. N., continued 180 days. Failure to provide proof of financial liability — ...

News of Record: July 21, 2026

Man faces drunk driving charge after serious crash A Fort Dodge man faces criminal charges because police say he wrecked his SUV while driving drunk early Saturday morning, seriously injuring the passenger in the vehicle. Yorbelis Torres Creagh, 25, of 230 Fifth Ave. N., was arrested by Fort Dodge police and charged with: ∫ Operating while under the influence, second offense ∫ Serious injury by vehicle ∫ Failure to maintain control The crash happened at 2:53 a.m. Saturday on a steep hill in the 100 block of North Fifth Street. According to the criminal complaints filed ...

News of Record: July 18, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday First degree harassment — Wendy A. Leadley, 43, 213 K St., preliminary hearing set for July 27, no contact order issued. Assault — Wendy A. Leadley, 43, 213 K St., trial set for July 29. Third degree theft — Elizabeth M. Leiss, 40, Cedar Rapids, preliminary hearing set for July 24. Possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, third or subsequent offense — Terry R. Bennington, 56, Cedar Rapids, preliminary hearing waived. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Terry R. Bennington, 56, Cedar Rapids, ...

News of Record: July 17, 2026

FD woman sent to federal prison for meth dealing A Fort Dodge woman prosecutors say helped to sell about 30 pounds of methamphetamine has been sent to federal prison. Sally M. Green, 52, pleaded guilty in March to one count of conspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa. On Thursday, U.S. District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand sentenced Green to 151 months in federal prison, the attorney’s office reported. Federal prosecutors said Green admitted to dealing about 30 pounds of ...

News of Record: July 16, 2026

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 ...