Greene County district court, week ending April 27

In Greene County district court, Jake Allen Cretsinger, 19, of Waukee was sentenced April 27 to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty in March to intimidation with a dangerous weapon, and another five years on a charge of going armed with intent, both Class D felonies. The prison terms are concurrent. Cretsinger was sentenced to two years in…

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Police blotter – April 2018

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department. Monday, April 30: Routine activity reported. Sunday, April 29: At 1:56 am staff at Casey’s General Store reported a gas drive-off in the amount of $15. The officer was provided a plate number and is investigating. At 3:57 pm a complainant reported his neighbor’s dog jumped the fence and…

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Sheriff’s report – April 2018

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Sunday, April 29: At 12:35 pm a deputy investigated two unattended children in the 900 block of Cedar St in Scranton. At 8:25 pm a deputy investigated a harassment complaint in the 800 block of Percival St in Grand Junction.

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