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News of record: July 1, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Timothy J. Rokes, 66, 827 Sixth Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Failure to appear for a pre-trial conference — Georgia G. Hoan, 27, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while barred — Ariel G. Castaneda, 40, Clarion, preliminary hearing waived. Perjury — Richard Charles Copelan Francis. 39, 1332 Fourth Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived. Second-degree theft — Kenneth L. Hampe, 30, Bode, preliminary hearing set for July 10, no ...

News of Record: June 28, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Failure to appear for pre-trial conference — Cameron L. Altman, 31, 1506 13th Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled. Second degree burglary — Jazzlyin M. Peebles, 30, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for July 7, no contact order issued. Third degree criminal mischief — Jazzlyin M. Peebles, 30, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for July 7. Possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, second offense — Jazzlyin M. Peebles, 30, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for July 7. Possession of drug paraphernalia — ...

News of Record: June 27, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Failure to appear for pre-trial conference — Danyell M. Freeman, 49, 644 Second St. N.W., further proceedings to be scheduled. Third degree burglary — Araya C. Freeman, 27, 644 Second St. N.W., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Failure to appear for contempt hearing — Shelia Rodgers, 927 Central Ave., further proceedings to be scheduled. Violation of probation — Christafer T. Perez, 20, 1345 S. 21st St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Failure to appear for sentencing — Linda M. Mikesell, 31, 1946 ...

News of Record: June 26, 2025

Cash stolen from vehicles during Bible school event LYTTON — Multiple attendees at a Lytton Bible school event Wednesday morning left church to find their vehicles broken into. According to Sac County Deputy Katie Stange, cash was taken from two vehicles at Emanuel St. John Lutheran Church between 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesday. Both vehicles were unlocked at the time of the break-ins. “Lock your vehicle doors,” said Stange. “I know we live in a small community and should feel safe, but when your vehicle is left unlocked, your door just has to be opened to take things. ...

News of Record: June 25, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Monday A disabled vehicle was reported at U.S. Highway 169 and Triton Circle. A suspicious person was reported in the 1200 block of Eighth Avenue North. Child neglect was reported at Fifth Avenue South and 19th Street. A theft was reported in the 3200 block of Fifth Avenue South. A disabled vehicle was reported at 15th Street and Fifth Avenue South. A parking complaint was reported in the 1700 block of North 26th Street. A civil dispute was reported in the 700 block of North 15th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 100 block of ...

News of record: June 24, 2025

Police log FORT DODGE Sunday A noise violation was reported in the 300 block of South Fourth Street. An assault was reported in the 1600 block of Triton Drive. An assault was reported in the 1400 block of Seventh Avenue South. An assault was reported in the 1200 block of Sixth Avenue South. An open door was reported in the 700 block of South 29th Street. A fight was reported in the 900 block of South 28th Street. An assault was reported in the 1400 block of Seventh Avenue North. A disabled vehicle was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. A missing ...