News of Record: July 30, 2026
Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Third degree theft — Lee J. Quinones, 54, 1339 Third Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived. First degree burglary — Shamar L. Foy, 37, 414 S. 16th St., continued until today Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Shamar L. Foy, 37, 414 S. 16th St., two counts, continued until today. Reckless use of fire/explosives/destructive devices — Shamar L. Foy, 37, 414 S. 16th St., continued until today. Second degree theft — Nathan A. Peterson, 39, 1806 Second Ave. N., continued until today. Operate vehicle without owners ...
Man charged in propane torch attack
A Fort Dodge man has been charged with going into an apartment and menacing two people there with a lighted propane torch. Two people sustained very minor injuries and a backpack was burned, according to police. Shamar L. Foy, 37, 414 S. 16th St., was arrested by Fort Dodge police and charged with: • First degree burglary • Two counts of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon • Reckless use of fire/explosives/destructive devices The attack happened at about 12:30 a.m. May 23 in the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue South, according to criminal complaints filed against ...
Fatal shooting determined to be in self defense
The July 24 shooting that claimed the life of a Fort Dodge man was determined to be an act of self defense and no criminal charges will be filed, according to the Police Department. Police identified the deceased as Thomas H. Ahrens, 45, of Fort Dodge. He was shot July 24 in the 1300 block of Third Avenue North. The shooting was reported at 1:52 p.m. Police also identified the shooter as Josiah Byram, 31, of Fort Dodge. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Police Department reported that its investigation showed that Byram was “actively retreating from an attack made by Mr. ...
Fatal shooting ruled self defense
The July 24 fatal shooting that killed one man in Fort Dodge has been determined to be a case of self defense, according to the Fort Dodge Police Department. Police identified the dead man as Thomas H. Ahrens, 45, of Fort Dodge. According to police, Ahrens attacked a man in the 1300 block of Third Avenue North and the man fired one shot in self defense, striking and killing Ahrens.
News of Record: July 29, 2026
Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Driving while barred — Brad A. Gully, 52, 315 S. 15th St., preliminary hearing waived. Tracy L. Castle, 38, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 14. Jake W. Anderson, 41, 24260 Nelson Ave., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 14. Domestic abuse assault, second offense — Chance R. Pint, 40, 618 N. 16th St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 7, no contact order issued. First degree harassment — Chance R. Pint, 40, 618 N. 16th St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 7. Driving while license suspended — Javier Perez, 41, ...