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News of Record: Nov. 20, 2024

Police Logs FORT DODGE Tuesday A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. Debris in the road was reported at First Avenue South and 42nd Street. An assault was reported in the 800 block of North 32nd Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 700 block of Seventh Avenue North. A suspicious person was reported at First Avenue North and 10th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 1200 block of North 15th Street. A domestic disturbance was reported in the 100 block of North Seventh Street. A drug violation was reported in the 600 block of ...

News of Record: Nov. 20, 2024

Police Logs FORT DODGE Monday A suspicious person was reported at Fourth Avenue North and 19th Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 300 block of North 19th Street. A disabled vehicle was reported at Fifth Avenue South and 32nd Street. Harassment was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South.\ A suspicious person was reported at Third Avenue North and 15th Street. Trespassing was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A domestic disturbance was reported in the 1600 block of 10th Avenue South. Harassment was reported in the 300 block of Second ...

News of record: Nov. 19, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Failure to appear for arraignment — Shawn M. Hart, 53, 309 C St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Domestic abuse assault, display or use of a weapon, first offense — Leah G. Lundberg, 20, 419 Loomis Ave., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 26, no contact order issued. First-degree burglary — Jesse L. Crawford, 38, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 26, no contact order issued. Second-degree attempted burglary — Heaven G. Armstrong, 18, Vincent, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 26, no contact order ...

News of Record: Nov. 16, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Violation of parole — Bradley W. Sparrow, 44, 311 First Ave. S., transferred to Parole Board. Driving while license suspended — Michael A. Altman, 39, 1415 11th Ave. N., $347.50. Animal neglect, no injury or death — Mason Mitchell Dorn Machovec, 28, 1341 Third Ave. N.W., 30 days in jail (suspended), court costs, cannot have any pets for 24 months. Priscilla M. Machovec, 28, 1341 Third Ave. N.W., 30 days in jail (suspended), court costs, cannot have any pets for 24 months. Police Logs FORT DODGE Thursday A disabled vehicle was ...

News of Record: Nov. 15, 2024

Fort Dodge man charged with sexual abuse A Fort Dodge man has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing a 13-year-old, according to court records. Shawn M. Kirkegaard, 34, of 1138 S. 20th St. was arrested by Fort Dodge police and charged with two counts of second degree sexual abuse and two counts of lasicivious acts, touch genitals to any part of a child’s body, criminal complaints filed against him state. The abuse occurred on Oct. 23. Kirkegaard was arrested at about 8:12 p.m. Wednesday in the 300 block of South 16th Street and made his initial appearance in Webster ...

News of Record: Nov. 14, 2024

Magistrate Court MAGISTRATE COURT Webster County Failure to appear for arraignment — Anthony D. Shivers Sr., 45, 330 Central Ave., further proceedings to be scheduled. Michael M. Armstrong, 34, 2034 Highland Park Ave., further proceedings to be scheduled. Fifth degree theft — Dustin D. Harris, 36, 311 First Ave. S., one day in jail, court costs. Leave scene of accident, fail to provide aid or information — Cody D. Vegors, 35, Dayton, trial set for Dec. 11. Driving while license suspended — Cody D. Vegors, 35, Dayton, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Austin T. Moore, ...