In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 29 against Steven Logan Dzuris of Jefferson on a charge of assault, amended from domestic abuse assault. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge and $98 court costs. A charge of disorderly conduct was dismissed. A judgment was entered against Freedom Hope Ore of Jefferson on a charge of…
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Poaching investigation leads to drug bust
Investigation of a poaching complaint in Cedar Township Monday afternoon led to the arrest of three Polk County men Tuesday evening on a laundry list of charges, including drug charges. According to sheriff Steve Haupert, deputy Shane Allen responded to a complaint of poaching in a pasture in the 300 block of County Road E-19 (130th St). Allen approached three hunters who “got…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 31
In Greene County district court Michael David Teeples, 21, was sentenced Oct. 27 to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. The jail term was suspended and he was placed on informal probation for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 31
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 27 against Colby Baugh of Ames on a charge of harassment-third degree. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge. Court costs were $60. A case was initiated against Tyler Anthony Kokenge of Grand Junction of a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 24
In Greene County district court Adam Bauer, 30, of Paton was sentenced Oct. 24 to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI)-first offense. He must pay the sheriff’s room and board fees for the time he serves. He must comply with any recommendations from a substance abuse evaluation…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 24
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 22 against Edward Eugene Goff of Jefferson on a charge of criminal mischief. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge and a $125 law enforcement initiative (LEI) surcharge. He must pay $45 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $60 court costs. Charges of trespass and harassment-third degree…
Read MorePolice blotter, October 2014
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Friday, Oct. 31: Routine activity reported. Thursday, Oct. 30: At 5 pm a complainant spoke with an officer about harassing text messages from a former boyfriend. An investigation has been started. At 6 pm a complainant reported a theft that had occurred online. The complainant reported paying for…
Read MoreSheriff’s report, October 2014
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, Oct. 31: At 6:46 pm, a deputy was dispatched to a car-deer accident that was reported on Highway 25 near 340th St in Willow Township. Shelly Kay Strahl, 52, of Glidden was northbound on Highway 25 when a deer ran onto the roadway and struck the Strahl…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 17
In Greene County district court Michelle Denise Rader Smith, 43, of Jamaica was sentenced Oct. 10 to two days in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI)-first offense. She was fined $1,250 with a $437.50 surcharge and a $10 surcharge for drug abuse resistance education (DARE). She must also pay sheriff’s…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 17
In Greene County magistrate court cases a judgment was entered against Meri Astrid Nelson of Jefferson on a charge of disorderly conduct. The judgment was for a $65 fine with a $22.75 surcharge and $251 court costs. Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending Oct. 17 as follows: Donara Tanatsky Minor of Des Moines, harassment-third degree (46…
Read MoreFatal accident on Highway 30 near Grand Junction
`Edited Oct. 22 at 9 am A Boone woman was killed on Highway 30 east of Grand Junction Tuesday morning when the car she was driving struck an oncoming semi tractor-trailer. The Iowa State Patrol reports that at 11:17 am Shannon Poole, 26, of Boone was westbound driving a 1984 Buick Delta 88 when for unknown reasons she crossed the centerline. She struck…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 10
In Greene County district court Beth Renee Perdue, 29, of Jefferson was sentenced Oct. 6 to two years in prison after she pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation for two years. She was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge. Perdue must also pay $100 court…
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