Greene County magistrate court, week ending July 11

In Greene County magistrate court two cases were initiated against Michael David Teeples of Jefferson, both on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia. Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations during the week ending July 11 as follows: Keith Dale Kobs of Avoca, windshield and window-obstructed vision, $50; David Fountain of Grand Junction, failure to yield upon left turn, $100;…

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Greene County district court, week ending July 4

In Greene County district court Alex Duncan Dankel, 20, of Scranton was granted a deferred judgment after he changed his plea to guilty on a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI)-first offense. He must pay a $1,250 civil penalty and he must complete a community college drinking drivers course at his own expense. A charge of possession of marijuana was…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending July 4

In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated as follows: David Troy Upchurch of Jefferson, disorderly conduct; and Jacob Arthur Ore of Jefferson, domestic abuse assault-simple, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and trespass. Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations during the week ending July 4 as follows: Brandon Duong of Jefferson, boat personal flotation devices, $20; Michael Steven Heinrichs of…

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Greene County district court, week ending June 27

In a jury trial in Greene County district court, Jesse Lynn Crawford, 27, of Jamaica was found not guilty June 26 of assault-aggravated, burglary-first degree, and being a felon in possession of a fire arm. A judgment was entered against Crawford for $100 court costs. The Honorable William Ostlund presided over the trial. Disposition was entered June 27 against Thomas…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending June 27

In Greene County magistrate court a disposition was entered of a case initiated in district court against Jennifer Wendy Gohn Chavez of Jamaica. Gohn Chavez was charged with public intoxication-second offense. The charge was amended to public intoxication-first offense and a judgment was entered for time served. She must pay a $48 sheriff’s fee and $60 court costs. A case…

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Greene County district court, week ending June 20

In Greene County district court persons pleaded not guilty at arraignments as follows: David Troy Upchurch, 36, of Jefferson, operating while intoxicated (OWI)-third offense and driving while license revoked; and Jaye Christopher Conner, 50, of Jefferson, driving while license revoked. Trial dates were set for Aug. 26 in both cases. Cases were initiated as follows: Jennifer Wendy Gohn Chavez, 42,…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending June 20

In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Zachery Allen Waters of Paton after a trial on charges of theft-fifth degree and trespass. He was found guilty of both charges. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge on each charge. He must also pay a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge and $60 court costs. Total judgment was…

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Rippey man hurt in crash on the DSM River

Two men were injured Saturday, June 21, when the personal water crafts (PWCs) they were operating on the Des Moines River hit an obstruction near the surface of the water. Injured were Christian Whitney, 42, of Rippey and Kevin Davis, 42, of Johnston. Both were transported to Boone County Hospital. Davis was later transferred to Mercy Medical Center in Des…

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Police blotter, June 2014

  Following are excerpts of activities reported  by the Jefferson police department: Monday, June 30: At 4:09 am a complainant requested an officer at a residence in the 300 block of W. Head Street for a domestic disturbance between a male and female. The female was reported to have been screaming, yelling and attempting to set a bed on fire.…

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Greene County sheriff’s report, June 2014

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, June 30: At 7:27 am, the Greene County sheriff’s office and the Jefferson police department responded to a domestic altercation involving someone reported being chased with a knife in the 700 block of N. Cedar Street in Jefferson. At 10:40 am a deputy was dispatched to R…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending June 13

In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered June 11 against Scott Alan Bradley of Jefferson on a charge of theft-fifth degree. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. Court costs were $60. A judgment was entered against Benjamin Earl Herridge of Jefferson on a charge of assault-simple. He was fined…

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