In Greene County district court a mistrial was called in a trial April 8 in which defendant Connor Laine Groves, 28, of Scranton is charged with arson- second degree, conspiracy to commit non-forcible felony fraudulent practices greater than $10,000, insurance fraud- presenting false information, criminal mischief- first degree and possession of marijuana. The mistrial was called after a potential juror…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending April 11
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending April 11 as follows: Michael Allen Olson of Jefferson, public intoxication; and Jacob Eugene Day of Jefferson, interference with official acts.
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Damon Lee McDonald, 48, of Lohrville was sentenced April 3 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of burglary- third degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Correctional Services for two years. He was fined $1,025 with a $153.75 surcharge; both were…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 4
In Greene County magistrate court Daryl Eugene Agent of Ogden was sentenced April 3 to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of theft- third degree, amended from theft- fifth degree. The prison term is concurrent to aggravated misdemeanor charges in Hamilton, Dallas and Wright counties. Agent was fined $855 with a $128.50…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 28
In Greene County district court Aristides Iban DePazpaz, 44, of Perry was sentenced March 19 to 180 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated. All but two days of the jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Correctional Services for one year.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 28
In Greene County magistrate court Joe Edward Blackmon of Grand Junction was sentenced to 20 days in jail on a charge of assault with intent to cause pain/injury. He will be given credit for time served on a serious misdemeanor charge in district court. A judgment was entered for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $230.82.…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – March 2025
Following are excerpts of activity reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, March 31: At 10:57 am a deputy investigated a scam in the 1200 block of 245th St in Jackson Township. Sunday, March 30: At 7:30 pm a deputy assisted with cattle out on D Ave near 170th St in Kendrick Township. Saturday, March 29: At 10:05 am…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 21
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…
Read MoreGreene 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…
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