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News of Record: May 21, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday First degree harassment — Brandon L. Tiernan, 28, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for June 9, no contact order issued. Driving while barred — Juan Lopez Velasco, 36, Ames, preliminary hearing waived. Tampering with witness — Labrandon J. Williams, 24, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for May 29, no contact order issued. Reckless driving — Brandon A. Farrand, 36, 2240 Ninth Ave. S., trial set for July 15. Failure to obey traffic control device — Brandon A. Farrand, 36, 2240 Ninth Ave. S., trial set for July ...

News of Record: May 20, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A traffic hazard was reported in the 3100 block of 18th Avenue North. A hit and run accident was reported in the 1100 block of South 25th Street. A fight was reported in the 1500 block of Sixth Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 1200 block of 13th Avenue North. A civil dispute was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 3400 block of Fifth Avenue South. Juvenile problems were reported in the 900 block of South 18th Street. An animal complaint was reported in the 2500 block of Second ...

News of record: May 19, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Violation of probation — Jonathan L. Shutt, 39, 28 N. 10th St., further proceedings to be scheduled; Joseph R. Passow, 34, Mount Pleasant, further proceedings to be scheduled. First-degree harassment — Daquan L. Altman, 31, 1021 First Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Second-degree theft — Reggie D. Johnson, 46, Hampton, two counts, preliminary hearing set for May 28, no contact order issued. Third-degree burglary — Reggie D. Johnson, 46, Hampton, two counts, preliminary hearing set for May 28, no contact ...

News of record: May 16, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Violation of probation — Lynn D. Thomas, 61, Barnum, further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while barred — Javion L. Davis, 29, 1425 Eighth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for June 4. Reckless driving — Javion L. Davis, 29, 1425 Eighth Ave. S., continued 180 days; Gabriel M. Grove, 23, 317 Haskell St., continued until Monday. Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — River Edmund Parker McNealey, 21, 2108 Ninth Ave. S., two counts, preliminary hearing set for May 22, no contact order issued. Possession of contraband ...

News of Record: May 15, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Wednesday A robbery was reported in the 200 block of North 12th Street. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 2500 block of Fifth Avenue South. Criminal mischief was reported in the 2000 block of 10th Avenue North. A hit and run accident was reported in the 1500 block of Sixth Avenue North. An alcohol or tobacco violation was reported in the 800 block of North 25th Street. A theft was reported in the 2200 block of Ninth Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 300 block of Second Avenue South. A parking complaint was reported in the ...

News of Record: May 13, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday An animal complaint was reported in the 1600 block of Triton Drive. A stolen vehicle was reported in the 1100 block of Avenue B. A welfare check was conducted at 10th Avenue North and 20th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported at First Avenue South and 15th Street. Juvenile problems were reported in the 600 block of Eighth Avenue North. A parking complaint was reported in the 2500 block of 17th Avenue North. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1100 block of ...