Greene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 20

In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Jan. 19 against Steven Darwin Meister of Woodward after he pleaded guilty to a charge of harassment- third degree. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $110.50. A charge of operating without an interlock device was dismissed. (Sentencing by district court judge Joseph B. McCarville) Cases were…

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Greene County district court, week ending Jan. 12

Persons pleaded not guilty at arraignments in Greene County district court as follows: Travis James Crichton, 44, of Vail, possession of marijuana; Cody Michael Husar, 19, of Churdan, theft- second degree, supply alcohol to person under legal age- serious injury, possession of fictitious ID card or license; and Kenneth Eugene Hardman, 47, of Jefferson, sex registry violation. A trial date…

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Sheriff’s office a partner in state I-PLEDGE program

The Greene County sheriff’s office has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products out of the hands of Greene County underage persons. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) to educate local retailers and to enforce Iowa’s tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor product laws. Since the program’s inception…

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Sheriff’s report – December 2022

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Saturday, Dec. 31: At 1:48 am a deputy assisted a Jefferson police officer with a traffic stop on N. Elm and W. Adams St. At 9:33 am a deputy removed a deer from the roadway on Highway 30 near Orchard Ave east of Jefferson. At 9:27 pm a…

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Police blotter – December 2022

Following are activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Saturday, Dec. 31: At 1:48 am a traffic stop at N. Elm and W. Adams Sts resulted in Justin Lopez, 24, of Jefferson being arrested for driving while license barred*. At 9:12 pm an officer was advised of fireworks being ignited in the 700 block of N. Cedar St. The officer…

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