In Greene County magistrate court a sentencing order was entered Feb. 27 in a case from October 2023 in which Joshua Michael Faller of Jefferson was charged with disorderly conduct- loud raucous noise. A criminal verdict of guilty was entered on the charge in May 2024. Faller was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $339.50, including a…
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Greene County district court, week ending Feb. 28
Persons pleaded not guilty to charges at arraignments in Greene County district court during the week of Feb. 28 as follows: Kolbe Richard Hunter, 24, of Scranton, assault on person in certain occupation/ use display weapon, willful injury causing bodily injury, and assault while displaying dangerous weapon; Lonnie Joe Walker Jr, 27, of Carroll, operating while intoxicated- second offense and…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 28
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered Feb. 26 against Andrew James Jalas of Scranton after he pleaded guilty to a charge of theft- fifth degree. He must also pay $82.79 restitution to the city of Scranton. Court costs were $60. Daniel Joseph Tasler of Jefferson was sentenced to seven…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 21
In Greene County district court Tanisha Renee Gully, 41, of Fort Dodge was sentenced Feb. 19 to 10 days in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. She will receive credit for time served. Gully was fined $1,000 with a $150 surcharge. Court costs were $100. (Sentencing: Honorable Ashley Beisch) Steven…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 21
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Kenny Millard of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. He must pay $59.05 restitution to HyVee and $101.80 court costs. Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending Feb. 21 as follows: Neal W. Schoon of Bayard, violation…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – February 2025
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, Feb. 28: At 6:26 am a deputy, Churdan fire and Greene County Ambulance responded to a two-vehicle accident on 110th St and J Ave in Highland Township. Connor Juergensen of Churdan was eastbound on 110th St operating a 2009 Ford Ranger. Marc Hoyle of Churdan was southbound…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 14
In Greene County district court Eric Nathan Ranker Jr, 20, of Jefferson was sentenced Feb. 10 to two days in jail, with credit for time served, after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommendations. He was fined $100 with a $15 surcharge. Court…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 7
In Greene County district court Shelly Marie Esquer, 61, of Fort Dodge was sentenced Feb. 5 to two 5-year prison terms after a jury found her guilty Dec. 10 of passing a winning wager to another person and fraudulent practices- second degree. The prison terms are concurrent. Esquer was fined $1,025 with a $153.75 surcharge on each charge; the fines…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 7
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Feb. 4 against Stephenie Lynn Scigliano of Des Moines after she pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal mischief- fifth degree. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. She must pay $340.23 restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees and $193.50 court costs. A judgment for a $105 fine with…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 31
In Greene County district court Melanie Marie Smith, 25, of Jefferson pleaded not guilty Jan. 28 to a charge of accessory after the fact. A trial date was set for April 8. Information is available since the return of an arrest warrant that Richard Dean Sucher, 57, of Perry has been charged with gambling- avoid set-off and fraudulent practice- second…
Read MoreGreene County sheriff’s report – January 2025
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, Jan. 31: Routine activity reported. Jan. 30: At 1:23 pm a deputy investigated a theft in the 2400 block of 260th St in Junction Township. At 4:50 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of a dog running at large in the 500 block of Jay St in…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 24
In Greene County district court Michael James Wagoner, 42, of Jefferson was sentenced Jan. 17 to one year in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse assault- serious, amended from domestic abuse assault of pregnant person with intent to inflict serious injury. All but 90 days of the jail term was suspended. He was also sentenced…
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