In Greene County district court Michee Chinyama, 29, of Ankeny was sentenced to 10 days in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The jail sentence was suspended and she was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. She must also complete 100 hours of community service. A…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending March 21
Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending March 21 as follows: Liberty Ann Norgart of Grand Junction, harassment- third degree; Jason William Sheldahl of Boone, possession of drug paraphernalia; Travis Michael Heinz of Jefferson, violation of protective order and harassment- third degree, and in a separate case, domestic abuse assault, disorderly conduct- loud, raucous noise, interference with…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 14
In Greene County district court Danyell Marie Freeman, 48, of Fort Dodge was sentenced March 11 to two years in prison after changing her plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Corrections for two years. She was fined $855 with…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 14
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered March 12 against Melissa Sue Dopheide of Breda after she pleaded guilty to a charge of theft- fifth degree. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $110.90. A judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered against Debra Ann Coughlon of Gowrie on a…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 7
In Greene County district court Tantya Marie Helmrichs, 45, of Grand Junction was found guilty at a jury trial March 6 of possession of methamphetamine- third or subsequent offense. Assistant county attorney Laura Snider prosecuted the case. Sentencing will be at a later date. Aryanna J. Rank, 18, of Churdan was granted a deferred judgment after she changed her plea…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 7
In Greene County magistrate court a sentencing order was entered Feb. 27 in a case from October 2023 in which Joshua Michael Faller of Jefferson was charged with disorderly conduct- loud raucous noise. A criminal verdict of guilty was entered on the charge in May 2024. Faller was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $339.50, including a…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 28
Persons pleaded not guilty to charges at arraignments in Greene County district court during the week of Feb. 28 as follows: Kolbe Richard Hunter, 24, of Scranton, assault on person in certain occupation/ use display weapon, willful injury causing bodily injury, and assault while displaying dangerous weapon; Lonnie Joe Walker Jr, 27, of Carroll, operating while intoxicated- second offense and…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 28
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered Feb. 26 against Andrew James Jalas of Scranton after he pleaded guilty to a charge of theft- fifth degree. He must also pay $82.79 restitution to the city of Scranton. Court costs were $60. Daniel Joseph Tasler of Jefferson was sentenced to seven…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 21
In Greene County district court Tanisha Renee Gully, 41, of Fort Dodge was sentenced Feb. 19 to 10 days in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. She will receive credit for time served. Gully was fined $1,000 with a $150 surcharge. Court costs were $100. (Sentencing: Honorable Ashley Beisch) Steven…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 21
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Kenny Millard of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. He must pay $59.05 restitution to HyVee and $101.80 court costs. Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending Feb. 21 as follows: Neal W. Schoon of Bayard, violation…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – February 2025
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, Feb. 28: At 6:26 am a deputy, Churdan fire and Greene County Ambulance responded to a two-vehicle accident on 110th St and J Ave in Highland Township. Connor Juergensen of Churdan was eastbound on 110th St operating a 2009 Ford Ranger. Marc Hoyle of Churdan was southbound…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 14
In Greene County district court Eric Nathan Ranker Jr, 20, of Jefferson was sentenced Feb. 10 to two days in jail, with credit for time served, after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommendations. He was fined $100 with a $15 surcharge. Court…
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