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News of Record: Aug. 30, 2024

Woman charged with hitting someone with van A woman who Fort Dodge police say intentionally hit another woman with her van faces multiple criminal charges. Stephanie I. Koziol, 40, of 217 S. 16th St., was arrested by Fort Dodge police and charged with these offenses: • Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon • Leave the scene of an accident, injury • Reckless driving • Operating a non-registered vehicle The incident happened at 9:30 a.m. July 27 in the 900 block of 14th Street Southwest. According to criminal complaints filed against her, Koziol was heading ...

News of Record: Aug. 29, 2024

FD teen faces robbery, theft charges A Fort Dodge teenager has been arrested for hitting a man and taking his phone. Derrien D. McElroy, 17, of 248 Ave. D, was arrested by Fort Dodge police and charged with second degree robbery and first degree theft. According to criminal complaints filed against him, McElroy assaulted a man, causing injuries, and took an Apple iPhone 15 valued at $1,200, plus other property. The robbery happened at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in an apartment at 707 Seventh Ave. N, the complaints state. The case against McElroy was moved to adult court, and he made his ...

News of Record: Aug. 28, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while barred — Saul B. Jones, 35, Lehigh, continued until Sept. 10. Jacob C. Waldrop, 38, 1918 10th Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 17. Possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, third or subsequent offense — Nathan D. Lawrence, 44, Cedar Rapids, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 17. Violation of parole — Jeremiah L. Piper, 20, 311 First Ave. S., further proceedings to be scheduled. Violation of probation — Daniel Smith, 37, 304 Ave. G, further proceedings to be scheduled. Brady J. Arends, 37, Otho, ...

News of record: Aug. 26, 2024

Police log FORT DODGE Sunday Railroad crossing problems were reported in the 900 block of South 17th Street. Juvenile problems were reported in the 400 block of South 17th Street. Harassment was reported in the 500 block of Fifth Avenue North. A domestic disturbance was reported in the 200 block of Avenue M West. A theft was reported in the 200 block of Avenue M West. A custody problem was reported in the 1400 block of Sixth Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue North. A hit-and-run accident was reported in the 3100 block of ...

News of Record: Aug. 24, 2024

Police Logs FORT DODGE Thursday A burglary was reported in the 2100 block of Second Avenue North. A theft was reported in the 10 block of South Eighth Street. Shots fired were reported in the 100 block of North 10th Street. A theft was reported at Second Street and Fifth Avenue North. A suspicious person was reported in the 1900 block of 11th Avenue South. A traffic signal problem was reported at Central Avenue and 15th Street. Counterfeiting was reported in the 200 block of North 15th Street. A missing person was reported in the 3000 block of Dodger Drive. A theft ...

News of Record: Aug. 23, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Third degree theft — Anthony S. Gray, 38, Fort Dodge, continued until today. Driving while license suspended — James M. Echevarria, 47, 1926 11th Ave. S., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Gustavo Otoniel Escobedo Lopez, 35, Webster City, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Autumn M. Thayer, 22, 116 N. 21st St., $491.25 Fifth degree theft — Michelle M. Kraft, 33, 1312 Sixth Ave. S., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Ty A. Johnson, 40, 1007 S. 22nd St., failed to appear, arrest warrant ...