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News of Record: April 23, 2024

Man arrested for holding woman at gunpoint A Fort Dodge man has been arrested for putting a gun to the head of a woman Sunday night. Matthew J. Crimmins, 42, of 201 21st Ave. S., was arrested by Fort Dodge police and charged with assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, first degree harassment, person ineligible to carry dangerous weapons, and domestic abuse assault — display or use of a weapon. The incident happened at 9 p.m. Sunday in the 2400 block of Fifth Avenue South. Crimmins placed a handgun against the woman’s head and threatened to shoot her, according to ...

News of record: April 24, 2024

Magistrate Court Webster County Violation of parole — Daquan L. Altman, 29, 737 Westridge Road, transferred to Parole Board. Driving while license suspended — Oscar Garcia Chavarria, 22, Storm Lake, five days in jail suspended, $250 plus surcharge and court costs; Dusty D. Ridling, 61, 1812 Second Ave. S., $250 plus surcharge and court costs. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Jewels A. Marrow, 44, Charles City, continued 180 days. General contempt — Ryan P. McDermott, 43, 2447 Elm Drive, one day in jail, must pay court costs. Possession of controlled substance, ...

News of Record: April 20, 2024

Police Logs FORT DODGE Thursday Shots fired were reported in the 1000 block of South 21st Street. Harassment was reported in the 400 block of North 16th Street. A vehicle accident was reported in the 1600 block of 11th Avenue North. Theft was reported in the 700 block of Seventh Avenue North. A disabled vehicle was reported in the 300 block of South 25th Street. Theft was reported in the 1300 block of Third Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 1100 block of 14th Street Southwest. A hit and run accident was reported in the 200 block of Avenue M ...

News of Record: April 19, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Driving while barred — Marsha Young, 41, Humboldt, preliminary hearing set for May 8. Failure to appear — Michael Owen, 50, Dakota City, transferred to District Court. Tampering with witness or juror — Tanner D. Rosburg, 28, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for April 26. Domestic abuse assault, third or subsequent offense — Justin R. Ebner, 43, Badger, preliminary hearing set for April 26, no contact order issued. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Max M. Bishop, 19, 2231 141st St., preliminary ...

News of Record: April 18, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Violation of probation — Anthony S. Gray, 226 Fifth Ave. N., transferred to District Court. Child endangerment — Bobbi L. Ford, 42, Gilmore City, preliminary hearing waived. Driving while barred — Troy S. Habhab, 58, Dakota City, preliminary hearing waived. Bryan D. Messerly, 61, 2416 18th Ave. N., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. William D. Hanus, 35, Stanhope, preliminary hearing waived. Violation of parole — Anthony S. Hinton, 37, 1028 Williams Drive, transferred to Parole Board. Assault on persons in certain ...

News of Record: April 17, 2024

Police Logs FORT DODGE Monday A subject out of control was reported in the 500 block of Avenue E. An assault was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of North 15th Street. Harassment was reported in the 1400 block of Prospect Avenue. A parking complaint was reported in the 700 block of Central Avenue. A parking complaint was reported in the 1400 block of Prospect Avenue. A disabled vehicle was reported at Second Avenue South and Third Street. An assault was reported in the 1000 block of South 29th ...