Greene County district court, Nov. 4-9

In Greene County district  Joey Ann Godwin, 36, of Jefferson and Tyson James Ruth, 36, of Jefferson pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of burglars tools. Trial dates were set for Jan. 24 in both cases. A case was initiated Nov. 7 against Jami Lyn Stupka, 26, of Webster City on a charge of manufacture/ deliver/ or possession with…

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Sheriff’s report – October 2016

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, Oct. 31: At 6:46 am, a deputy was dispatched to the 300 block of S. Wise St in Paton to investigate the theft of property from a vehicle. At 9:54 am a deputy was advised by a Scranton city employee of suspicious activity at the city park…

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Police blotter – October 2016

Following are excerpts of activities reported  by the Jefferson police department: Monday, Oct. 31: At 6:45 am an officer assisted a motorist who had struck a deer in the 1600 block of Westwood Drive. The vehicle had very minor damages and the owner did not want a report made. The officer had to put the injured deer down. At 12:14…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 20

In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Shane Detlef Coil of Jefferson on a charge of criminal mischief- fifth degree. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Coil must also pay a $125 law enforcement initiative surcharge, $600 restitution for his court appointed attorney, $450 victim restitution, and $121 court costs. The charge was amended from…

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