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News of Record: Sept. 4, 2024

Police Logs FORT DODGE Monday A fight was reported in the 600 block of Central Avenue. A hit-and-run accident was reported in the 3000 block of Fifth Avenue South. Criminal mischief was reported at 1 Triton Circle. Theft was reported at 1 Triton Circle. A shoplifter was reported in the 300 block of South 29th Street. Harassment was reported in the 300 block of O Street. A domestic disturbance was reported in the 800 block of Eighth Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 1600 block of Seventh Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 1200 block ...

News of record: Aug. 31, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday First degree harassment — Mandell Clark, 49, 1702 Fourth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 10, no contact order issued. Possession of a controlled substance, second offense — Michael A. Scott, 31, 1613 Second Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Operating while under the influence, second offense — Michael A. Scott, 31, 1613 Second Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Driving while barred — Michael A. Scott, 31, 1613 Second Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Violation of parole — Mandell Clark, 49, 1702 Fourth Ave. S., ...

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 ...