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News of Record: Sept. 18, 2024

Police Logs FORT DODGE Monday A domestic disturbance was reported in the 600 block of Avenue C. A welfare check was conducted at 14th Street and Ninth Avenue South. A suspicious vehicle was reported at 10th Avenue North and 29th Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 600 block of Central Avenue. A theft was reported at 1 Triton Circle. A runaway was reported in the 600 block of Third Avenue North. A parking complaint was reported in the 10 block of 11th Street Northwest. A suspicious person was reported in the 300 block of North 17th Street. A parking ...

News of record: Sept. 17, 2024

Police log FORT DODGE Sunday A vehicle accident was reported in the 100 block of North Fifth Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 2900 block of Dodger Drive. A hit-and-run accident was reported in the 1500 block of First Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 1500 block of Third Avenue North. Harassment was reported in the 300 block of Second Street Northwest. A fight was reported in the 1400 block of Seventh Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 300 block of South 17th Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 1500 block of Third ...

News of record: Sept. 14, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Introduce intoxicants or drugs into institution — Daniel M. Martin, 41, 827 Sixth Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived. Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Daniel M. Martin, 41, 827 Sixth Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Mya A. Vote, 18, Humboldt, preliminary hearing waived. Operating while under the influence, third or subsequent offense — Derek D. Calahan, 45, 1905 S. 15th St., preliminary hearing set for Oct. 3. Driving while license ...

News of Record: Sept. 13, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Violation of probation — Kristopher R. Hervey, 40, Des Moines, further proceedings to be scheduled. Third degree harassment — Hayley A. Groff, 38, 1118 Junior Court, trial set for Oct. 31, no contact order issued. Driving while barred — William D. Hanus, 35, Stanhope, dismissed. Samantha R. Bobinet, 27, 313 Second St. N.W., preliminary hearing waived. Third degree theft — Charles A. Gray, 41, 910 Second Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 20, no contact order issued. Driving while license suspended — Anna M. ...

News of Record: Sept. 12, 2024

FD woman pleads guilty in confrontation with officers A woman armed with a knife who sprayed law enforcement officers with wasp spray during an incident in downtown Fort Dodge early this summer has pleaded guilty in an agreement that spares her any additional time in jail. Morgan A. Flanigan, 38, of 1714 Rathermel Drive, was initially charged with interference with official acts, dangerous weapon; assault on persons in certain occupations and disorderly conduct. She pleaded guilty to interference with official acts and third degree harassment, according to court records. The ...

News of Record: Sept. 11, 2024

FD woman accused of taking $25,000 A Fort Dodge woman has been charged with taking more than $25,000 from her mother’s bank account, according to court records. Brittany D. McCaleb, 40, has been charged with first degree theft, court records indicate. In a criminal complaint filed against her, Fort Dodge police officers wrote that McCaleb took the money between August 2018 and December 2023. That money was to be paid to the Maran Home in Fort Dodge to pay for the mother’s care there, officers wrote in the complaint. McCaleb made her initial appearance in Webster County ...