Thursday, July 31: At 11:30 am a deputy investigated a burglary report in the 1200 block of E Ave north of Scranton. At 3:40 pm the animal control officer collected a loose small black dog in Churdan and took the dog to PAWS. At 4:05 pm a deputy started an investigation into a computer fraud case. At 8:21 pm a…
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Greene County district court, week ending July 18
In Greene County district court Richard Allen Frye, 33, of Grand Junction was sentenced July 11 to five years in prison after changing his plea to guilty to a charge of child endangerment. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for three years. He was fined $750 with a $262.50 surcharge; both were suspended. The court…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 18
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week that ended July 18 as follows: Kaleigh Cristin Gross of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; Donald Duane Daniel of Scranton, disorderly conduct; Terry W. Becker of Jefferson, interference with official acts; Crystal Lynn Heard of Jefferson, violation of no contact order- aiding and abetting; and Michael Lynn Heard Sr…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending July 11
In Greene County district court Tobi Ann Baker, 46, of Jefferson was sentenced to two years in prison after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent. The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation for two years. She must pay a $625 fine with a $218.75 surcharge…
Read MoreGreene 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;…
Read MoreGreene 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…
Read MoreGreene 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…
Read MoreGreene 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…
Read MoreGreene 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…
Read MoreGreene 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,…
Read MoreGreene 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…
Read MoreRippey 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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