In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 17 against Justin Joe Downs of Churdan on a charge of violation of a no contact order. Downs was sentenced to 10 days in jail, with credit given for time served. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $95.50. A case was initiated against Nicholas Weber…
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Police blotter – November 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, Nov 30: At 10:55 am staff at Wild Rose Casino reported an unknown driver had struck a light pole in the parking lot. The estimate for damages to the light pole is $3,200. They are reviewing video to help identify the vehicle involved. Monday, Nov. 29: At 2:33…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – November 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, Nov. 30: At 12:09 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of harassment in the 400 block of Harding St in Churdan. At 1:19 pm a deputy assisted with cattle out in the 1500 block of 310th St in Franklin Township. At 4:38 pm a deputy investigated a…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 12
In Greene County district court Jessica Jo Peterson, 28, of Ogden was sentenced Nov. 10 to 10 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary- second degree. The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Correctional Services for 2-5 years. Peterson was sentenced to two days in jail…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 6
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered against Gailee Nichole Richter of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. She must also pay $24 victim restitution to Cobblestone Inn and Suites, $200 restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees and $133 court costs. Cases were initiated in magistrate court…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 5
In Greene County district court Suanne Elaine Winters, 50, of Bayard was sentenced Nov. 5 to 30 days in jail after she pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing injury, amended from domestic abuse assault causing injury or mental illness. All but five days of the jail time was suspended and she was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 5
New cases listed in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending Nov. 5 were: Kelsey Jean Brooks of Des Moines, possession of drug paraphernalia; Robert Michael Guzman Jr of Carter Lake, possession of drug paraphernalia; Ryan Joseph Murphy of Jefferson, theft- fifth degree; and Benjamin Thomas Murphy of Jefferson, violation of no contact order.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 29
In Greene County district court Charles Andrew Richard Learned, 54, of Gowrie was sentenced Oct. 25 to five days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of theft-fourth degree. He must pay $463 victim restitution. He was fined $430 with a $64.50 surcharge. He must also pay an amount not to exceed $600 for his…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 29
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 with a $15.75 surcharge was entered against Elisha Zechariah Hiram Ward of Jefferson on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. He must pay $300 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $95 court costs. As part of a plea agreement, a charge against Ward in district court of…
Read MorePolice blotter – October 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Sunday, Oct. 31: At 7:59 pm staff at Sparky’s One Stop reported one of the subjects with a fake ID the previous day was back at the business. Three local juveniles’ names were given to the officer as being the three responsible. The officer is investigating. At 9:12 pm…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – October 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Sunday, Oct. 31: At 3:28 pm a deputy assisted with an unruly child in Scranton. Saturday, Oct. 30: At 8:49 am a deputy investigated a complaint of trespass in the 700 block of 215th Lane in Bristol Township. At 7:25 pm a deputy, Churdan fire, Jefferson fire, and…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 22
In Greene County district court James Warren Matthews Jr, 24, of Ogden was granted a deferred judgment Oct. 21 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. He was placed on self probation for one year. He must pay a $105 civil penalty and $200 court costs. (Sentencing: Honorable Joseph B. McCarville) Breeanna Marie…
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