Just 16 months after being sentenced to prison for involuntary manslaughter, a Fort Dodge man is back behind bars again. Olnario Rodriguez-Ruffridge was arrested Saturday by Fort Dodge police after he reportedly broke into an apartment and assaulted two people inside. According to court ...
Webster County Supervisors heard a presentation Tuesday on continuing moisture problems at the Webster County Courthouse that could contribute to deterioration of the building’s foundational masonry. Michael Clancy, chief technology officer for RenoDry, an Overland Park, Kansas, company, told supervisors the company first inspected the Webster County Courthouse foundation three years ago and upon returning this week, found the sandstone to have further deteriorated. “It really addresses structural integrity of the courthouse and preservation of masonry,” said Clancy. “It’s ...
A Webster County jury found a Duncombe man guilty of multiple sexually related offenses last week. According to court documents, Brandon Patterson, 44, was found guilty of seven counts of third-degree sexual abuse following a four-day trial in Webster County District Court. “I’d like to thank law enforcement for working diligently on this case,” said Webster County Assistant County Attorney Bailey Cavanaugh. “I’m thankful the jury returned a guilty verdict, which ensured justice for the victim in this case.” The case was investigated by the Webster County Sheriff’s ...
Police Logt FORT DODGE Monday A stolen vehicle was reported in the 2600 block of Fourth Avenue North. A hit and run accident was reported in the 300 block of South 18th Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 3000 block of Fifth Avenue South. An animal complaint was reported in the 700 block of Hawkeye Avenue. A welfare check was conducted in the 600 block of North 22nd Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1500 block of 11th Avenue Southwest. A hit and run accident was reported at Avenue C and Kenyon Road. A shoplifter was reported in the 3000 block of ...
Webster and Humboldt counties are taking another step toward connecting two regional trail systems, a project officials say has been discussed for more than three decades. The Webster County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding with Humboldt County outlining ...
