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News of Record: May 9, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday Criminal mischief was reported in the 1500 block of Second Avenue South. A parking complaint was reported in the 800 block of Kenyon Road. A hit and run accident was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A fight was reported in the 2200 block of Second Avenue North. A theft was reported in the 700 block of Avenue C. A stolen vehicle was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A fraud was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A disabled vehicle was reported at First Avenue South and 29th Street. A civil ...

News of Record: May 8, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Tuesday A shoplifter was reported in the 1200 block of First Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 2300 block of 19th Avenue North. A parking complaint was reported in the 400 block of B Street. A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 600 block of North 16th Street. A civil dispute was reported in the 600 block of Central Avenue. A vehicle accident was reported in the 800 block of Kenyon Road. A vehicle accident was reported in the 1200 block of North Ninth Street. A ...

News of Record: May 7, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while barred — Mahoghany Janera Lul Bum, 23, 920 Fourth Ave. N., continued until May 29. Failure to appear for guilty plea hearing — Megan S. Freeman, 34, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Kristopher T. Geilenfeld, 44, 3028 Soldier Ridge Drive, preliminary hearing set for May 23. Fifth degree theft — Jasmine L. Nelson, 28, Altoona, trial set for June 18, no contact order issued. Travis M. Collins, 35, Fort Dodge, $60 plus $19 restitution, no contact ...

News of record: May 6, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Driving while barred — Mahoghany Janera Lul Bum, 23, 917 11th Ave. S.W., preliminary hearing set for May 23. Escape from custody, felon — Michael S. Kruckenberg, 46, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for May 15. Possession of a controlled substance, K2 — Michael S. Kruckenberg, 46, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for May 15. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Victor M. Rodriguez de Leon, 43, 479 N. Second St., preliminary hearing set for May 23. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Kurtis ...

News of Record: May 3, 2025

More charges filed in sex abuse case Criminal charges continue to pile up for a Fort Dodge man jailed for alleged sexual offenses. Christopher J. Novencido, 44, made his initial appearance in Webster County Magsitrate Court Friday on charges of second degree sexual abuse and incest. According to the criminal complaints filed against him, he is accused of abusing a child between September 2011 and September 2012. A preliminary hearing was set for May 9. On Wednesday, he appeared in Magistrate Court on charges of second degree sexual abuse and incest. A May 9 preliminary hearing is ...

News of Record: May 2, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday Harassment was reported in the 3100 block of North 15th Street. A burglary was reported in the 3000 block of Fifth Avenue South. A burglary was reported in the 2000 block of Second Avenue South. A parking complaint was reported in the 400 block of Avenue F. A disabled vehicle was reported at First Avenue South and 31st Street. A fight was reported in the 1400 block of First Avenue South. A welfare check was conducted in the 2700 block of Second Avenue North. A disabled vehicle was reported at Second Avenue North and 27th Street. A ...