In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Jan. 4 against Hunter Michael Davis of Cooper on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Davis was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $95. A case was initiated against Brandon Lee Ferguson o Jefferson on charges of interference with official acts and providing false identification information.
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Greene County district court, week ending Dec. 31
In Greene County district court Kage Tyler Gordon, 25, of Howell, NJ, pleaded not guilty Dec. 29 to a charge of child endangerment causing serious injury. In a separate case, Gordon pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit forcible felony (two counts), conspiracy to commit non-forcible felony, and conspiracy to commit aggravated misdemeanor. Trial dates were set for…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 31
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending Dec. 31 against the following individuals: Ivy Heithoff of Jefferson, domestic abuse assault; John Taylor Roberts of Grand Junction, disorderly conduct; and Royce Christopher Gonnelly of Jefferson, theft- fifth degree.
Read MoreJefferson man subject in officer involved shooting in Adair County
At approximately 8:30 pm on Dec. 29, 2021, a Stuart police officer attempted to stop a driver for a traffic violation. The suspect failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated. Several agencies to include the Stuart PD, Greenfield PD, Guthrie County sheriff’s office and the Adair County sheriff’s office were involved in the pursuit. The pursuit ended in rural Adair…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 24
In Greene County district court Vashara Tametria Gwendo Green, 24, of West Des Moines was sentenced Dec. 14 to seven days in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana- second offense. The jail time was suspended and she was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. She must undergo…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 24
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending Dec. 24 as follows: Marlene Eleanor Anderson of Jefferson, operate vehicle without interlock device; Richard John Sabus of Churdan, operate vehicle without interlock device; Rita Kay Reedy of Churdan, theft- fifth degree; Paul Emmett Reedy of Churdan, theft- fifth degree; and Linda Ann Johnson of Perry, theft- fifth…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – December 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, Dec. 31: At 8:50 am a deputy assisted with cattle out in the 1500 block of County Road E-53 (235th St) west of Jefferson. At 11:17 am a deputy assisted a motorist who went into the ditch on the ice-covered roadway on Highway 30 at J Ave…
Read MorePolice blotter – December 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Friday, Dec. 31: At 2:45 am an officer was requested at the Greene County Medical Center regarding a subject who reported a gunshot victim was in his car in the parking lot. The officer determined the reporting party was suffering from a mental health issue and there was no…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 17
In Greene County magistrate court disposition was entered Dec. 16 against Tristan Isaiah Heese of Dow City, who was found guilty of interference with official acts at a non-jury trial. Heese was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. (Magistrate Jessica Morton) Information is available since the return of arrest warrants that Michelle A. Christian of Grand…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 17
In Greene County district court Ashley Marie McGrauth, 24, of Jefferson pleaded not guilty Dec. 15 to charges of possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. Her trial date was set for March 1.
Read MoreWailes sentenced to prison for Scranton bank robbery
Zachary Wailes, 27, was sentenced recently in federal court on charges of theft and robbery. Wailes was accused of entering the Scranton office of Peoples Bank on Feb. 25 and taking several thousand dollars while employees believed he had a hand gun. Wailes must spend eight years and four months in federal prison before his release. He was also ordered…
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In Greene County district court Dale Lee Spaulding, 53, of Ellsworth was sentenced Dec. 6 to 1 year in in jail after being found guilty in a jury trial Nov. 29 of operating while intoxicated- first offense. All but 10 days of the jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Correctional Services…
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