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News of Record: May 16, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Escape from custody, felon — Terry L. Keifer, 33, Corwith, preliminary hearing set for May 24. Driving while license suspended — Brent A. Cooper, 41, Vincent, $491.25. Fifth degree theft — Jeffery O. Holland, 60, Fort Dodge, trial set for June 6. Assault — Charyl K. Colvin, 62, 406 N. 14th St., trial set for June 5. Violation of probation — Ramon J. Maxfield, further proceedings to be scheduled. Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness — Darren Mikesell Newsome Butts, 29, 334 Seventh Ave. N., preliminary hearing ...

News of Record: May 15, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Identity theft under $1,500 — Matthew S. Merrick, 37, Mason City, preliminary hearing set for June 3, no contact order issued. Failure to appear — Samantha R. Flippo, 39, Sacramento, California, further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while license suspended — Dale H. Smith, 32, 1224 17th St. S.W., $491.25. Santana M. Rocha, 24, Waukee, trial set for June 5. No valid drivers license — Hulices Gutierrez, 16, Fort Dodge, $260 plus surcharge, court costs. Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness — Yesenia E. ...

News of Record: May 14, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Violation of probation — Jeffery E. Whyte, 247 N. 26th St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Lucious L. Jackson, 30, 826 Eighth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for May 23. Driving while barred — Jonathan A. Latham, 29, 1644 Eighth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for May 31. Violation of parole — Michael Graves, 1204 Sixth Ave. N., transferred to Parole Board. Second degree theft — Janese M. Strong, 52, 312 D St., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. First ...

News of Record: May 11, 2024

Police Logs FORT DODGE Thursday A welfare check was conducted at Second Avenue South and Third Street. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 400 block of South 17th Street. Harassment was reported in the 1000 block of Fifth Avenue North. Criminal mischief was reported in the 600 block of South 32nd Street. An assault was reported in the 300 block of Avenue M West. A disabled vehicle was reported at Ninth Avenue South and 16th Street. Juvenile problems were reported in the 300 block of Avenue M West. Counterfeiting was reported in the 800 block of Central Avenue. A ...

News of Record: May 10, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Driving while license suspended — Michael D. Wood, 51, 24260 Nelson Ave., $491.25. Travis E. Bickford, 48, 1211 17th St. S.W., $250 plus surcharge and court costs. Douglas E. Godfrey, 39, Algona, $250 plus surcharge and court costs. Interference with official acts — Charity Olwell, 1545 27th Ave. N., continued 180 days. Lisa M. Ward, 1615 Knollcrest Drive, $250 plus surcharge, court costs.. Provide false identification information — Lisa M. Ward, 1615 Knollcrest Drive, $105. Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday Theft was ...

News of Record: May 9, 2024

Police Logs FORT DODGE Tuesday A power outage was reported in the 1000 block of North 22nd Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 900 block of Avenue C. A disabled vehicle was reported at Fifth Avenue South and 29th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 1000 block of 25th Avenue North. Theft was reported in the 1800 block of First Avenue South. A runaway was reported in the 300 block of Avenue M West. A custody problem was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. An open door was reported in the 1300 block of First Avenue North. A vehicle ...