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News of Record: Oct. 1, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Violation of probation — Joshua M. Ackerson, 37, 943 S. 24th St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Third-degree theft — Ann M. Peterson, 43, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 9; Kaleb A. Lenning, 31, Des Moines, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Loreen M. Yeager, 42, 368 Ave. M West, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 8, no contact order issued. Leave scene of accident resulting in serious injury — Loreen M. Yeager, 42, 368 Ave. M West, preliminary hearing set for Oct. ...

News of Record: Sept. 29, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Failure to appear for arraignment — Larry R. Kling III, 30, Eagle Grove, further proceedings to be scheduled. Fifth degree theft — Laci L. Bairey, 37, 910 Second Ave. N., $105 plus surcharge, court costs. Violation of probation — Connor A. Albright, 21, 714 N. 15th St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Kory S. Horton, 41, 825 Ave. C, further proceedings to be scheduled. First degree murder — Jamarcus L. Gully, 20, 1304 Eighth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Oct. 8. Attempted murder of a peace officer — Jamarcus L. Gully, ...

News of Record: Sept. 26, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Violation of probation — Megan R. Espeland, 47, 1222 S. 26th St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Provide false identification information — Megan R. Espeland, 47, 1222 S. 26th St., continued 180 days. Possession of a controlled substance — Patrick T. McGuire, 46, Hospers, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 5. Driving while barred — Patrick T. McGuire, 46, Hospers, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 5. Domestic abuse assault impeding air or blood flow causing bodily injury — Nicolas A. Crandall, 32, 1619 Eighth Ave. S., ...

News of Record: Sept. 25, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Driving while barred — Joseph L. Myers, 42, 2613 N. 14th St., preliminary hearing waived. Violation of probation — Sandy S. Khamsai, 40, Webster City, further proceedings to be scheduled. Controlled substance violation — Melissa E. McBroom, 38, 537 Second St. N.W., preliminary hearing set for Oct. 2. Unlawful discharge of fireworks — Melissa E. McBroom, 38, 537 Second St. N.W., trial set for Nov. 18. Sex offender registration violation, second or subsequent offense — Andrew J. Amaktoolik, 35, 100 Parkwood Circle, ...

News of Record: Sept. 24, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Operating while under the influence, first offense — Shawn N. Deuel, 39, 2019 Third Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived. Angela M. Tracy, 54, 2416 11th Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Oct. 12. Operating while under the influence, second offense — Alayna M. Jensen, 29, 1517 Sixth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Oct. 2. Sony Charles, 56, 458 N. 26th Place, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 2. Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness — Colbie Ree Ann Tenborg, 18, Des Moines, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 2, no ...

News of Record: Sept. 23, 2026

Police Logt FORT DODGE Monday A stolen vehicle was reported in the 2600 block of Fourth Avenue North. A hit and run accident was reported in the 300 block of South 18th Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 3000 block of Fifth Avenue South. An animal complaint was reported in the 700 block of Hawkeye Avenue. A welfare check was conducted in the 600 block of North 22nd Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1500 block of 11th Avenue Southwest. A hit and run accident was reported at Avenue C and Kenyon Road. A shoplifter was reported in the 3000 block of ...