Detailed investigation yields alleged culprit in theft of copper from vacant homes

Criminal charges against Brian Keith Dunlap, 39, of Perry are the result of an intensive investigation conducted by the Greene County sheriff’s office and chief deputy Jack Williams. The Guthrie County and Boone County sheriff’s offices assisted, as did the Perry police department. Dunlap was charged last week in Greene County district court with criminal mischief-second degree and burglary-third degree,…

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Greene County district court, week ending June 6

In Greene County district court Zakkariah Dylan Levi Boudewyn, 22, of Jefferson was sentenced June 3 after entering Alford pleas to charges of criminal mischief-second degree, operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent, and assault on a peace officer. In entering an Alford plea, a defendant does not admit committing a crime, but believes that given the facts in the…

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JPD tells results of May 19-June 1 enforcement project

The Jefferson police department conducted a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) May 19-June 1. During that time the JPD arrested two drivers for operating while intoxicated, made one felony arrest, investigated one accident and assisted two motorists. JPD officers wrote 10 citations as follows: speed, two; driving while license suspended or revoked, one; registration violations, two; failure to have proof…

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Greene County district court, week ending May 30

In Greene County district court Brian Scott Davis, 36, of Clemons was sentenced May 23 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI)-third offense. All but 30 days of the prison sentence was suspended. His driver’s license was revoked for six years, and he must complete a community…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending May 30

In Greene County magistrate court identical judgments were entered May 28 against Joseph J. Ratliff of Jefferson and Vincent Andrew Ratliff of Glidden on charges of disorderly conduct. They were each fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. A judgment was entered against Lance Michael Ross on a charge of assault, amended from a charge in district…

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Greene County district court, week ending May 23

In Greene County district court Kelsi Elizabeth Gross, 24, of Jefferson was granted a deferred judgment after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of unauthorized use of credit She was placed on probation for two years. She must pay a civil penalty of $625,  a Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge of $125, $410.88 victim restitution, $650 restitution for her…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending May 23

In Greene County magistrate court identical judgments were entered against Jerry Dean Wilson and Donald Merle Wilson, both of Paton, and both charged with harassment-third degree. Both were granted deferred judgments and placed on informal probation for one year. A judgment for a $100 civil penalty with $60 court costs was entered against each of them.

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending May 16

In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week that ended May 16 as follows: Vincent Andrew Ratliff of Glidden, disorderly conduct; Joseph J. Ratliff of Jefferson, disorderly conduct; Steven C. Smith II of Jefferson, disorderly conduct; and Maurice Dontez Daye of Des Moines, disorderly conduct and false report to public entity.

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Greene County district court, week ending May 9

In Greene County district court Angus Foutch, 20, of Grand Junction was granted a deferred judgment May 9 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of child endangerment. He was placed on probation for two years. Foutch must pay a $625 civil penalty and $100 court costs. A charge of domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury was…

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