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News of record: July 15, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense — Jerry W. Loggins, 65, Somers, preliminary hearing waived. Driving while license suspended — Jessica A. Harrison, 34, Badger, $347.50; Shane A. Foote, 45, 214 Sixth Ave. N., continued until today; Terry L. Long, 54, Otho, $347.50. Domestic abuse assault, first offense — Richard M. Ralston, 44, 1430 First Ave. N., continued 180 days, no contact order issued. Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness — Richard M. Ralston, 44, 1430 First Ave. N., preliminary ...

News of Record: July 11, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday A suspicious person was reported at 17th Street and 12th Avenue South. A stolen vehicle was reported in the 1600 block of Fifth Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 1800 block of First Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported at First Avenue South and 16th Street. A fraud was reported in the 300 block of D Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 3100 block of 17th Avenue North. A theft was reported in the 700 block of Seventh Avenue North. A civil dispute was reported in the 100 block of North Third Street. A fight ...

News of Record: July 10, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Tuesday A person with a weapon was reported at Second Avenue North and 22nd Street. A hit and run accident was reported in the 1400 block of South 21st Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 500 block of South 20th Street. A fight was reported in the 1200 block of South 25th Street. A theft was reported in the 800 block of South 18th Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 1900 block of Fourth Avenue South. A fight was reported in the 1200 block of South 25th Street. A theft was reported in the 1100 block 10th Avenue Southwest. A ...

News of record: July 9, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Failure to appear for plea/sentencing — Donjua L. Edmondson, 28, 1433 Fourth Ave. S., further proceedings to be scheduled. Failure to appear for arraignment — Deandre Marquis Scott Friedl, 32, Bode, further proceedings to be scheduled. Child endangerment — Jessica M. Montenegro, 32, 703 Ave. C, two counts, preliminary hearing set for July 28. Possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, first offense — Jessica M. Montenegro, 32, 703 Ave. C, preliminary hearing set for July 28. Operating while under the influence, first ...

News of Record: July 8, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Sunday A fight was reported in the 600 block of North Eighth Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 1000 block of Second Avenue South. A noise violation was reported in the 2600 block of 16th Avenue North. A noise violation was reported in the 900 block of Central Avenue. A vehicle accident was reported at 42nd Street and First Avenue South. A welfare check was conducted in the 300 block of Meriwether Drive. A fight was reported in the 600 block of Central Avenue. A violation of a no contact order was reported in the 300 block of North ...

News of Record: July 4, 2025

FD man sent to federal prison on gun charge A Fort Dodge man has been sentenced to a little more than seven years in federal prison for firing a gun last year in the city, according to prosecutors. Michael Turner, 35, was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa reported. U.S. District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand sentenced Turner to 87 months in prison plus two years of supervised release following the imprisonment. Turner remains in the custody of the U.S. ...