In Greene County district court Weston James Brammer, 22, of Des Moines was sentenced Sept. 11 to six days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse assault- simple, amended from domestic abuse assault impeding air/blood flow. He was given credit for time served. Brammer was fined $65 with a $9.75 surcharge. He must pay up…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 11
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $65 fine with a $9.75 surcharge was entered against Lauren Marie Schulte of Jefferson on a charge of disorderly conduct. Court costs were $60. Christopher Wade Lindaman of Jefferson was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge on a charge of disorderly conduct, amended from assault. He must pay up to $300…
Read MoreJefferson man involved in fatal accident in Carroll County
A Jefferson resident was involved in a two-vehicle fatal accident that occurred Friday, Sept. 4, at 12:50 pm at the intersection of 130th St and Robin Ave north of Lidderdale in Carroll County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Jacob Allen Hubbs, 20, of Jefferson was northbound on Robin Ave driving a 1997 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. He failed to…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 4
In Greene County district court Adam Joseph Harvey, 44, of Grand Junction was sentenced Sept. 3 to one year in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. In the same case, Harvey was sentenced to 180 days in jail on a charge of possession of marijuana. Both jail terms were suspended and…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 4
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against James Leon Cunningham of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. Cunningham was fined $65 with a $9.75 surcharge. Court costs were $95. Cases were initiated as follows: Bradley D. Wolf of Jefferson, interference with official acts; and Chanze Jay Bushman of Scranton, interference with official acts.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 28
Former Grand Junction fire chief and ambulance driver Thomas Michael Launderville, 40, of Grand Junction was sentenced Aug. 28 in district court to 180 days of jail on a charge of operating while intoxicated- second offense. He was driving a Grand Junction ambulance at the time of the offense. All but 18 days of the jail term was suspended and…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 28
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Adam Eugene Coy of Boone on a charge of disorderly conduct, amended from domestic abuse assault. Coy was fined $65 with a $9.75 surcharge. Magistrate Jessica Morton ruled he is unable to pay court costs. A judgment was entered against James Pena of Denison on a charge of disorderly conduct,…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – August 2020
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, Aug. 31: At 9:41 am a deputy investigated a theft in the 700 block of Dudley St in Churdan. At 8:39 pm a deputy assisted with cattle out on P Ave near 255th St in Grant Township. Sunday, Aug. 30: Routine activity reported. Saturday, Aug. 29: At…
Read MorePolice blotter – August 2020
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Monday, Aug. 31: At 2:30 pm a complainant reported the theft of a lock box containing prescription medications from a residence in the 300 block of W. Washington St. The complainant gave the officer a list of suspects; the officer is investigating. At 3:05 pm an officer performed a…
Read MoreWife of Bristol Township clerk sentenced for fraud against the township
Christine Joan Durlam, 52, of Jefferson was sentenced Aug 17 in Greene County district court to a pair of 10-year prison terms and ordered to pay $13,846.62 restitution to Bristol Township for defrauding the township while her husband Justin was a township clerk. According to court documents, an investigation of Bristol Township finances was initiated in July 2019 at the…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 21
In Greene County district court Robert E. Barnard Jr, 54, of Des Moines was sentenced to two days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse assault, amended from domestic abuse assault- display or use weapon. He was fined $65 with a $9.75 surcharge. He must pay $213.25 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 21
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Aug. 7 against Guadalupe Rubio Fuentes of Houston, TX, on a charge of providing false identification. Rubio Fuentes was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated as follows: Roger Dean Hicks of Rippey, animal neglect- no death or serious injury; and Brooke Renae Venteicher of…
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