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News of Record: Aug. 28, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Sex offender registry provide false information, first offense — Thomas M. Morris, 28, 1908 S. 15th St., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 4. First degree harassment — Jesseca M. Montenegro, 33, 430 Ave. G, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Fourth degree criminal mischief — Jesseca M. Montenegro, 33, 430 Ave. G, preliminary hearing waived. Driving while license suspended — Amanda M. Clark, 29, Cedar Rapids, dismissed. D’ante D. Whitfield, 29, 3003 Fifth Ave. S., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Shatasha ...

News of Record: Aug. 27, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while barred — Luke A. Espeland, 43, 1789 Becker Drive, continued until today. Domestic abuse assault, display or use of a weapon, first offense — Kohl B. Anderson, 27, Boone, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Violation of probation — Joseph R. Passow, 34, 2189 160th St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Linde M. Hepp, 32, 430 Second St. N.W., further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while license suspended — Laura L. Buchanan, 32, Waterloo, pre-trial conference set for Oct. 7. Use electronic ...

News of Record: Aug. 26, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A fight was reported in the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 1500 block of Third Avenue Northwest. A suspicious person was reported at First Avenue South and 18th Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue North. A nuisance was reported in the 1300 block of Central Avenue. A vehicle accident was reported at 1 Triton Circle. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. A civil dispute was reported in the 900 block of South 17th Street. A ...

News of record: Aug. 25, 2026

MAGISTRATE COURT WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Sex offender registration violation, first offense — Jaheim J. Clayton, 24, 2805 10th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 2. Driving while barred — Scott A. Hall, 51, Council Bluffs, preliminary hearing waived. Possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense — Jeremy J. Johnson, 49, 1128 Ave. B, two counts, preliminary hearing waived. Driving while license suspended — Jeremy J. Johnson, 49, 1128 Ave. B, continued 180 days. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Jeremy J. Johnson, 49, 1128 Ave. B, ...

News of record: Aug. 22, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Driving while barred — David E. Peck, 35, 1102 Junior Court, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued; Sharon M. O’Connor, 49, 1911 S. 11th St., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Operate vehicle without owner’s consent — Sharon M. O’Connor, 49, 1911 S. 11th St., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, first offense — Sharon M. O’Connor, 49, 1911 S.11th St., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness — Sharon M. O’Connor, 49, ...

News of record: Aug. 21, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Third-degree theft — Tiffany M. Blair, 31, 217 S. 16th St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 28. Driving while barred — Samuel Maldonado, 34, 610 Central Ave., preliminary hearing waived. Possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense — Jeremy J. Johnson, 49, 1128 Ave. B, two counts, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Jeremy J. Johnson, 49, 1128 Ave. B, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Domestic assault, third or subsequent offense — Aaron L. Jones, 45, 250 ...