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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Greene County district court, week ending Oct. 13

Persons pleaded not guilty at arraignment during the week ending Oct. 13 as follows: Christopher Hollis Christian, 36, of Grand Junction, driving while license barred; Karah Jean Brown, 19, of Jefferson, harassment- first degree and burglary- second degree; Ryan James Brown, 44, of Jefferson, criminal mischief- fourth degree; Jessica Jane Marie Martin, 31, of Lake City, driving while license revoked;…

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Evidence stands in Pizza Ranch arson case

Despite the efforts of a Des Moines defense attorney, there is adequate evidence to proceed to trial in the case of arson at the Jefferson Pizza Ranch last January. District court judge the Honorable Gary McMinimee overturned a motion to suppress evidence by attorney Robert Owens, defending Pizza Ranch owner Rob Schultz. McMinimee issued his ruling Oct. 4, after hearing…

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