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News of record: May 7, 2024

Police log Fort Dodge Sunday A domestic disturbance was reported in the 1200 block of South 27th Street. A vehicle accident was reported in the 1600 block of Floral Avenue. An assault was reported in the 800 block of Kenyon Road. A loud party was reported in the 1400 block of Third Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 1900 block of Third Avenue North. Theft was reported in the 2000 block of Ninth Avenue South. A welfare check was conducted in the 300 block of K Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 10 block of Fourth Street Northwest. A ...

News of Record: April 25, 2024

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Third degree theft — Damion A. Durham, 23, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Driving while barred — Rachel E. Wagner, 41, 1441 17th St. S.W., preliminary hearing waived. Samantha R. Bobinet, 27, 2230 S. 14th St., continued until May 8. Driving while license suspended — Wendi E. Butler, 30, 1722 Fourth Ave. S., $250 plus surcharge,court costs. Clark Newcomb, 45, 238 Ave. M West, $250 plus surcharge and court costs. Megan D. Thacker, 30, 1028 Williams Drive, $250 plus surcharge and court costs. Brent ...

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 ...