In Greene County district court Kathryn Lynn Welch, 52, of Grand Junction was granted a deferred judgment Oct. 28 after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana- second offense. She was placed on informal probation for one year and she must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at her own…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 3
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 2 against Mitchell Lane Mothei of Jefferson on a charge of fraudulent practice- fifth degree. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must also pay $125 restitution. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 27
In Greene County district court Joshua Harold Gingery, 32, of Churdan was sentenced to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted burglary- third degree, amended from burglary- second degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Gingery was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge and a $125…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 27
In Greene County magistrate court Deann Marie Goff, 34, of Jefferson was sentenced Oct. 12 to consecutive 30 days in jail on each of two charges: harassment- third degree and criminal mischief- fifth degree. The jail terms were suspended and Goff was placed on informal probation for one year. On each charge she was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge.…
Read MoreSheriff’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…
Read MorePolice 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…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 20
In Greene County district court Joseph Donald Andrews, 33, of Gowrie was sentenced Oct. 20 to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of carrying weapons. The prison sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Andrews was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge and restitution for his court…
Read MoreGreene 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…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 13
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 12 against Jacob Arthur Ore of Fort Dodge on a charge of trespass. Ore was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreGreene 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;…
Read MoreEvidence 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…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 7
In Greene County district court Trinity Glen Welch, 27, of Jefferson was sentenced Sept. 23 to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Welch was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge. He must also…
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