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News of Record: June 4, 2025

FD man sentenced on fentanyl charge A Fort Dodge man is heading to federal prison for selling fentanyl, including a sale to someone who later died of an overdose. Alexander Sebastian, 30, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa. He pleaded guilty to the charge on Jan. 31 and was sentenced on Friday, federal prosecutors reported. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, between December 2020 and February 2024, Sebastian was part of a conspiracy to distribute ...

News of record: June 3, 2025

WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Violation of parole — Ryan J. Whitver, 32, 1424 Seventh Ave. S., transferred to Parole Board. Second-degree burglary — Ryan J. Whitver, 32, 1424 Seventh Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for June 12, no contact order issued. Dominion or control of a firearm by a felon — Ryan J. Whitver, 32, 1424 Seventh Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for June 12. Eluding, speed 25 mph over the limit, second or subsequent offense — Ryan J. Whitver, 32, 1424 Seventh Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for June 12. Driving while barred — Ryan J. Whitver, 32, 1424 ...

News of Record: May 30, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday A suspicious person was reported in the 2500 block of Fifth Avenue South. A welfare check was conducted in the 1000 block of Raymond Drive. A fight was reported in the 200 block of Avenue M West. A suspicious person was reported in the 2700 block of Fifth Avenue South. A parking complaint was reported in the 200 block of North 15th Street. An assault was reported in the 300 block of First Avenue South. A welfare check was conducted in the 1200 block of South 24th Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 300 block of First Street ...

News of Record: May 29, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Violation of parole — Nickolas J. Mount, 30, 743 Westridge Road, transferred to Parole Board. Second degree theft — Casey J. Schulte, 40, 621 N. Third St., preliminary hearing set for June 17, no contact order issued. Enticing a minor under 16 — Joshua R. Galloway, 18, 819 N. Fourth St., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Grooming — Joshua R. Galloway, 18, 819 N. Fourth St., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Second degree burglary — Collin W. Towlerton, 32, 1606 Third Ave. N., ...

News of Record: May 28, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Monday Criminal mischief was reported in the 500 block of South 18th Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 1600 block of Avenue B. A fight was reported in the 300 block of South 20th Street. A noise violation was reported in the 1400 block of Fourth Avenue South. A hit and run accident was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. A welfare check was conducted in the 1400 block of South 22nd Street. A stolen vehicle was reported in the 800 block of South 16th Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 300 block of Ninth ...

News of Record: May 24, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Sex offender verification violation, first offense — Kirk R. Williams, 38, 1321 Second Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for June 11. Driving while barred — Kenneth M. Carman, 57, Gilmore City, preliminary hearing set for June 1. Steven B. Roe, 62, 1928 Second Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Violation of probation — Brandon R. Mothershed, 23, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Operating while under the influence, second offense — Sara E. Hoover, 41, 1338 Third Ave. N.W., continued until May 28. Driving while ...