Sheriff’s report

Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, Sept. 17: At 1:33 am a deputy, Grand Junction Fire, and Greene County Ambulance responded to a structure fire in the 1900 block of 220th St. The metal building and all contents were a total loss. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.…

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Greene County district court, week ending Sept. 4

In Greene County district court judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered Sept. 1 against Duane Edward Forkner, 59, of Jefferson, on a charge of disorderly conduct, amended from assault causing bodily injury or mental illness. Court costs were $163. (Sentencing: Honorable Joseph B. McCarville) Ryan James Brown, 54, of Jefferson was sentenced to two years…

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Sheriff’s report – August 2026

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, Aug. 31: At 7:24 pm Jared Bielenberg, 36, of Coon Rapids was booked into the jail for a violation of probation*. At 8:55 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of animal neglect in Grand Junction.           Sunday, Aug. 30: At 12:09 am a deputy investigated a report…

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Greene County district court, week ending Aug. 7

In Greene County district court Christopher Robert Ciesla, 61, of Jefferson was sentenced Aug. 4 to five years in prison on each of two counts of sex exploitation of a minor, amended from purchase/possess depiction of minor in sex act. The prison terms were suspended and he was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Correctional Services for three…

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