Greene County magistrate court, week ending May 22

In Greene County magistrate court Dale Sanford Arey of Boone was sentenced to 10 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of violation of a no contact order. Magistrate Jessica Morton found he is able to pay sheriff’s fees for the time he serves. Arey was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must also pay $37.80…

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Greene County district court, week ending May 14

In Greene County district court Jenniffer Kaye Jane Barkalow, 28, of Marshalltown was sentenced May 8 to seven days in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana- second offense. The jail term was suspended and she was placed on informal probation for one year. She must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and…

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Greene County magistrate court, ending May 14

In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered May 8 against Penny Lane Sankey of Fort Dodge on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. She was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $95. Cases were initiated as follows: Steven Logan Dzuris of Jefferson, interference with official acts; and Teresa Ann Turner of Bayard, possession of…

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Sheriff’s report

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, May 19: At 11:32 am a deputy arrested Adam Harvey, 43, of Grand Junction on arrest warrants for possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine (serious misdemeanors) and possession of drug paraphernalia (simple misdemeanor)*.

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Greene County district court, week ending May 7

In Greene County district court Clint Michael Dennhardt, 19, of Ames was granted a deferred judgment May 4 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. He was placed on probation to Greene/Boone County Probation for 12 months. He must complete the recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation he has already undergone,…

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Greene County district court ending April 28

In Greene County district court Sylvester L Trotter, 32, of Carroll was sentenced April 24 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- third offense. He will be given credit for time served. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and follow all recommendations until maximum benefits are attained.…

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Police blotter – April 2020

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, April 30: At 1:38 am the Jefferson PD assisted the Greene County sheriff’s office with a driving complaint that led to the arrest of Steven Dzuris of Jefferson at the intersection of E. Monroe and S. Cedar Sts in Jefferson.

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Greene County district court, ending April 20

In Greene county district court Daniel Joseph Brownfield, 39, of Ogden was sentenced April 16 to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of theft- third degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Department of Correctional Services for two years. Brownfield was fined $625 with a…

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Greene County magistrate court, ending April 20

The first charge has been made in Greene County for violating Gov Reynolds’ executive orders dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Riley Jacob Rittgers, 23, of Paton has been charged violation of the executive order prohibiting gatherings of more than 10 persons and permitting persons under the age of 18 to consume alcohol. The charges are in connection with a party…

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Sheriff’s report – April 2020

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s department: Thursday, April 30: At 1:38 am a deputy investigated a careless driving complaint in Jefferson. The deputy located the car and a pursuit followed. Steven Dzuris, 32, of Jefferson was later arrested after a short pursuit. He was charged with eluding, interference with official acts, assault on persons…

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