In Greene County district court Daniel R. Coleman, 54, of Gowrie was sentenced Oct. 23 to 180 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated. All but two days of the jail sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. He may complete the Des Moines Area Community College 48-hour alcohol education program at his own expense in lieu of the jail time. He must complete any recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation and he must also complete a drinking drivers course. Coleman was fined $1,250 with a $187.50 surcharge; one-half will be waived if he obtains a temporary restricted license. He must pay an amount not to exceed $500 for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $100 court costs. (Sentencing: Honorable Joseph B. McCarville)
Persons pleaded not guilty at arraignments as follows: Treyton Alan Swanberg, 18, of Farnhamville, possession of fictitious license, ID card or form; and Brian Alan Newton, 37, of Grand Junction, possession of marijuana. A trial date was set for Jan. 27 for Swanberg and for Dec. 9 for Newton.
A case was initiated against Dambra Knowles, 63, of Jefferson, animal neglect w/ injury.
