Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, June 30: At 10:55 am an officer investigated an accident in the 1400 block of N. Elm St. Joshua Orr of Lehigh was northbound in the outside lane driving a 2006 International Semi and trailer, owned by Ft. Dodge Distributing. He signaled to make a right turn into…
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Sheriff’s report – June 2022
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, June 30: At 10:55 am a deputy assisted the Jefferson PD with a two-vehicle accident in the 1400 block of N. Elm St. At 11:35 am a deputy assisted the Boone County sheriff’s office with unlocking a car with a child in it in 100 block of…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 24
In Greene County district court Tanisha May Dillinger, 40, of Perry was sentenced June 20 to 10 years in prison with credit for time served after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 24
In Greene County magistrate court judgments for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge were entered against Nicholas James Charlson of Des Moines on a charge of theft- fifth degree and on a charge of criminal mischief- fifth degree. He must pay $112.61 restitution to the city of Churdan on the theft charge and $300 restitution, also to the city…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 17
During the week ending June 17 persons pleaded not guilty to charges in Greene County district court as follows: Morgan Paterson, 37, of Ames, theft- second degree; Harvick Beals, 19, of Jefferson, possession of marijuana, manufacture, deliver or possess with intent to deliver not more than 50 kg; Saw Joy, 34, of Perry, operating while intoxicated; Jamie Alan Gumm, 44,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 17
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered against Fallon Caroline Heater of Perry on a charge of public intoxication. A charge of disorderly conduct was dismissed. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Jessica Lea Duong of Jefferson, violation of protective order; Sirjohn Daniels Wilder…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 10
In Greene County district court James Martin Moreland Jr, 47, of Perry was sentenced to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. He was fined $430 with a $64.50 surcharge. A charge of ongoing criminal conduct- influence enterprise was dismissed. Court costs were $144.66. (Sentencing: Honorable Christopher C. Polking)…
Read MoreGrCo student charged as adult after taking gun to school
The 16-year-old student who took is accused of taking a gun and ammunition to Greene County High School has been charged as an adult in Greene County district court. Jace Wilson is charged with carrying weapons on school grounds, a Class D felony, and harassment- first degree, an aggravated misdemeanor. According to court documents, Jefferson police officers were called to…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 3
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending June 3 as follows: Fallon Caroline Heater of Perryt, public intoxication and disorderly conduct; Michael Scott Richards of Jefferson, public intoxication; and Benjamin Jeffrey Ellingson of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 27
In Greene County district court Sean Patrick Phillip Shell, 46, of Jefferson was sentenced May 24 after he changed his plea to guilty to drug-related charges in two separate cases. The first case was initiated in March 2021. He was sentenced to five years in prison on a charge of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver; he was fined…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 27
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending May 27 as follows: Betty Ann Hoyle of Pleasantville, public intoxication; Zachary W. Clewell of Alexis, IL, violation of no contact order; Lathan Phillip Davis of Jefferson, harassment- third degree; Morgan L. Vail of Alexis, IL, domestic abuse assault, and in a separate case, violation of no contact…
Read MorePolice blotter – May 2022
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, May 31: At 10:22 am an employee at Oly’s Corner reported a gas drive off in the amount of $69. The officer is investigating. Monday, May 30: Between 11:18 am and 3:42 pm officers issued six citations for excessive speed at N. Grimmell Rd and W. Central Ave.…
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