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News of Record: Aug. 8, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday Harassment was reported in the 200 block of South 14th Street. A hit and run accident was reported in the 100 block of Avenue M West. A structure fire was reported in the 200 block of North First Street. A civil dispute was reported in the 400 block of North 27th Street. An open door or window was reported in the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue North. A civil dispute was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A welfare check was reported in the 700 block of Dakota Street. A vehicle accident was reported in the 3000 block of First ...

News of Record: Aug. 7, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Driving while barred — Steven J. Smith, 48, Badger, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Violation of probation — Jordan J. Martin, 33, 308 S. Eighth St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Trafficking in stolen weapon used in a crime — Vaneesha V. Al Hameed, 36, 106 N. 10th St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 15. Third degree burglary — Alex K. Hanson, 58, Des Moines, continued until today. Fifth degree theft — Jasmine L. Nelson, 28, Mitchellville, $217.75. Public intoxication — Brandon J. Kirl, 45, Fort ...

News of Record: Aug. 6, 2025

Seizure of illegal drugs results in man’s arrest A Webster County man is accused of having large quantities of multiple types of illegal drugs in his home, according to court records. Jacob H. Horn, 36, of 23042 Kansas Ave., was arrested Monday by Webster County sheriff’s deputies and charged with: • Intent to manufacture/deliver controlled substance • Two counts of manufacture, deliver or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver marijuana • Three counts of failure to affix drug stamp • Contempt Criminal complaints indicate that deputies obtained a warrant ...

News of record: Aug. 5, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Operating while under the influence, first offense — Jordan C. Buller, 23, Battle Mountain, Nevada, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 22. Public intoxication — Brandon J. Kirl, 45, Fort Dodge, continued. Disorderly conduct — Brandon J. Kirl, 45, Fort Dodge, continued. Interference with official acts — Brandon J. Kirl, 45, Fort Dodge, continued. Unlawful discharge of fireworks — Melissa E. McBroom, 37, 927 Central Ave., continued until Aug. 12. Fifth-degree theft — Sean D. Powers, 36, Faribault, Minnesota, one day in ...

News of Record: Aug. 2, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Child endangerment — Brandon T. Anderson, 39, 1323 S. 22nd St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 11, no contact order issued. Domestic abuse assault impeding flow of air/blood — Brandon T. Anderson, 39, 1323 S. 22nd St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 11, no contact order issued. Possession of a controlled substance, second offense — Brandon T. Anderson, 39, 1323 S. 22nd St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 11. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Brandon T. Anderson, 39, 1323 S. 22nd St., continued 180 days. Interference with ...

News of Record: Aug. 1, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday A fight was reported in the 100 block of North 10th Street. A fight was reported at First Avenue North and Ninth Street. A fight was reported in the 900 block of Second Avenue North. A disabled vehicle was reported in the 3100 block of Fifth Avenue South. A fuel spill was reported in the 2000 block of Fifth Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue North. A suspicious person was reported in the 400 block of North 27th Street. A vehicle accident was reported in the 2000 block of First Avenue South. An ...