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News of record: June 10, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while barred — Holly A. Klinger, 43, 826 First Ave. N., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Jacob A. Klaassen, 21, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing waived. Fifth-degree theft — Kim M. Soetebeer, 69, Fort Dodge, continued until July 9. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Aron G. Gedei, 19, Farnhamville, continued 180 days. Possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, first offense — Aron G. Gedei, 19, Farnhamville, preliminary hearing waived. Failure to appear for ...

News of Record: June 9, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Sunday A welfare check was conducted in the 1000 block of First Avenue North. A fight was reported in the 10 block of North 10th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 1900 block of Third Avenue North. A theft was reported in the 200 block of Avenue O. A welfare check was conducted in the 700 block of North 15th Street. An assault was reported in the 500 block of Fourth Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 400 block of South 13th Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1000 block of Kenyon Road. A parking complaint ...

News of Record: June 6, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Third degree harassment — Sammy L. Brinkley, 49, 1722 First Ave. S., trial set for July 30, no contact order issued. Third degree burglary of a motor vehicle, second or subsequent offense — Allen W. Nagle, 77, 311 First Ave. S., two counts, preliminary hearing set for June 15, no contact order issued. Fourth degree criminal mischief — Allen W. Nagle, 77, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for June 15. Domestic abuse assault, first offense — Anthony Daniel Carmon Braun Sr., 61, 631 11th Ave. N., trial set for Aug. 5, no ...

News of Record: June 5, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Violation of parole — Xavier Jamie Lee Rhone, 30, 243 N. 12th St., transferred to Parole Board. First degree burglary — Xavier Jamie Lee Rhone, 30, 243 N. 12th St., preliminary hearing set for June 12, no contact order issued. Violation of probation — Amanda M. Bass, 53, 1222 Ç First Ave. N., hearing set for June 15. Violation of a no contact order — Amanda M. Bass, 53, 1222 1/2 First Ave. N., continued 180 days. Estrella A. Mendez, 25, 2456 170th St., continued 180 days. Tanner L. Knight, 33, Fort Dodge, trial set for July ...

News of Record: June 4, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Driving while license suspended — Kristopher L. Taylor, 23, 614 First St. N.W., trial set for June 22. John D. Garretson Jr., 23, 1012 S. 20th St., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Violation of a no contact order — Cory D. Fraser, 48, Lehigh, trial set for June 10. Person ineligible to carry dangerous weapons — Shakira M. Parrilla, 31, 244 Ave. N West, preliminary hearing waived. Trespass, first offense — Robert M. Trost, 60, 247 N. 26th St., $630 plus surcharge, court costs. Property maintenance code violation — ...

News of Record: June 3, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A welfare check was conducted in the 600 block of North 15th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 1300 block of South 27th Street. A disabled vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Avenue M West. A sex offender violation was reported at Second Avenue North and 10th Street. An animal complaint was reported at First Avenue South and 20th Street. Child neglect was reported in the 900 block of Third Avenue North. Illegal dumping was reported in the 2800 block of Fifth Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 3000 block ...