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News of Record: Dec. 13, 2024

Man gets probation in burglary, assault case A Fort Dodge man has been ordered to serve probation and pay civil penalties after pleading guilty in an October burglary and assault case. Cameron J. Hartley, 37, of 440 Third St. N.W., pleaded guilty to third degree burglary and assault on persons in certain occupations. A charge of assault causing bodily injury or mental illness was dismissed. According to the criminal complaints filed against him, Hartley broke into a home in the 300 block of Fourth Street Northwest at about 4:50 a.m. Oct. 4. He forced his way in through a bathroom ...

News of Record: Dec. 12, 2024

Sheriff says man’s death is not suspicious CALLENDER — The death of a man found in a vehicle along a Webster County road Tuesday evening is not considered suspicious, according to Sheriff Luke Fleener. The man was found at about 7:30 p.m. along Fairbanks Avenue near Callender. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. “It looks like he had a medical episode and was found deceased,” Fleener said. Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Third degree theft — Daniel G. Robell, 54, 1425 Seventh Ave. S., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Driving while ...

News of Record: Dec. 11, 2024

Police Logs FORT DODGE Monday An escape was reported in the 300 block of First Avenue South. A welfare check was conducted in the 300 block of North Ninth Street. A tobacco violation was reported in the 800 block of North 25th Street. A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 600 block of Central Avenue. A welfare check was conducted in the 200 block of Hawkeye Avenue. A theft was reported in the 3100 block of North 15th Street. Harassment was reported in the 700 block of Avenue South. Child neglect was reported in the 1500 block ...

News of record: Dec. 10, 2024

WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Driving while barred — Ray S. Hollers, 29, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Dec. 16; Michael T. Gliem, 46, 606 N. Eighth St., preliminary hearing set for Dec. 19. Controlled substance violation — Michael T. Gliem, 46, 606 N. Eighth St., preliminary hearing set for Dec. 19. Failure to affix drug stamp — Michael T. Gliem, 46, 606 N. Eighth St., preliminary hearing set for Dec. 19. Unlawful possession of a prescription drug — Michael T. Gliem, 46, 606 N. Eighth St., preliminary hearing set for Dec. 19. Third-degree harassment — Tykell Q. ...

News of Record: Dec. 7, 2024

Woman charged with using van as a weapon enters plea A Fort Dodge woman who police say hit another woman with her van last summer has entered a guilty plea in an agreement that will enable her to avoid serving time behind bars. Stephanie I. Koziol, 40, pleaded guilty to assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, according to court documents. She will be sentenced to one year of probation, and ordered to pay an $855 civil penalty along with court costs and attorney fees, court documents indicate. She will receive a deferred judgement, which means if she successfully completes her ...

News of Record: Dec. 6, 2024

Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday Trespassing was reported in the 1100 block of Central Avenue. A suspicious person was reported in the 1200 block of South 22nd Street. Trespassing was reported in the 200 block of North 15th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 600 block of North 22nd Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 400 block of North 17th Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 2700 block of Second Avenue North. A domestic disturbance was reported in the 1200 block of Sixth Avenue North. Criminal mischief was reported in the 100 ...