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News of record: May 21, 2024

Magistrate Court Monday Failure to appear — Samantha R. Bobinet, 1328 S. 26th St., further proceedings to be scheduled; Carlos E. Ceballos, 39, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while barred — Bryan D. Messerly, 61, 2416 18th Ave. N., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Second-degree theft — Celina M. Valiente, 29, 516 Central Ave., preliminary hearing waived. First-degree theft — Joshua H. Lester, 39, Mason City, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Second-degree criminal mischief — Joshua H. Lester, 39, Mason City, no ...

News of Record: May 18, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Failure to appear — Alan Varela, 47, Lincoln, Nebraska, further proceedings to be scheduled. Violation of probation — Demetrius E. Foy, 215 N. 12th St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Homicide by vehicle, operating under the influence — Logan A. Christensen, 38, Eagle Grove, preliminary hearing set for June 5. Serious injury by vehicle, OWI — Logan A. Christensen, 38, Eagle Grove, preliminary hearing set for June 5. Violation of a no contact order, contempt — Lashonda M. Nolan, 51, Webster City, seven days in jail ...

News of record: May 17, 2024

MAGISTRATE COURT WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Driving while license suspended — Randy J. Guerin, 59, 1556 M St., $250 plus surcharge, court costs; Amber M. Benavides, 31, Grand Junction, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Domestic abuse assault — first offense — Nicholas B. Cook, 39, Moorland, trial set for June 6, no contact order issued. Contempt — resist order or process of magistrate court — Amber M. Benavides, 31, Grand Junction, trial set for June 12. Violation of a no contact order — Amber M. Benavides, 31, Grand Junction, trial set for June 12. Patricia A. ...

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 ...