Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, March 31: At 1:02 am while on routine patrol, an officer located several juveniles at Kelso Park. The officer removed the juveniles from the property. At 8:07 am a complainant reported finding a counterfeit $100 on his property in the 500 block of N. Wilson Ave. At 11:55…
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Greene County district court, week ending March 13
In Greene County district court Milton Antwine Wright, 38, of Des Moines was sentenced March 2 to 180 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana- first offense, amended from possession of marijuana- third or subsequent offense. The entire jail term was suspended and Wright was placed on informal probation to the Greene County…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 13
In Greene County magistrate court Susan Marie Travis of Dayton was found guilty of trespass at a trial March 11. Magistrate Jessica Morton entered a judgment for a $65 fine with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $98.45.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 6
A judgment was entered Feb. 28 in Greene County district court against Scott Randolph Luke, 31, of Garner after he pleaded guilty to a charge of theft- fifth degree, amended from theft- fourth degree. Luke was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. He is jointly and severally liable with Allyssa Luke for $412…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 6
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Feb. 28 against Ryan Douglas Patterson of Jefferson on a charge of violation of a no contact order. He was sentenced to seven days in jail with credit for time served in this case and another magistrate case on the same charge. He was placed on probation for one year. Patterson…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 28
In Greene County district court Amanda Ruth Breckinridge, 31, of Mingo was sentenced. Feb. 26 to two years in prison after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of burglary- third degree (motor vehicle.). The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Correctional Services for two years. She must participate…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 28
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending Feb. 28 as follows: Alexander Ruben Basurto of Jefferson, harassment- third degree; and Juan Angel Guzman of Jefferson, harassment- third degree.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 21
In Greene County district court Devin Julian Villalobos, 18, of Jefferson pleaded not guilty Feb. 21 to a charge of sex abuse- third degree. A trial date was set for May. 12. A case was initiated against Nicholas Weber, 19, of Jefferson, on a charge of possession of marijuana.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 21
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending Feb. 21 as follows: Ryan Douglas Patterson of Jefferson, violation of no contact order, two separate cases; Nicole Terese Borkowski of Jefferson, violation of no contact order; and Nicholas Weber of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Read MorePolice blotter – February 2020
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Saturday, Feb. 29: Routine activity reported. Friday, Feb. 28: At 5:29 pm the owner of Cambridge Apartments reported the strong smell of marijuana at one of the buildings. The officer is investigating. At 10:29 pm an officer checked on an wanted male subject at a residence in the 600…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – February 2020
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Saturday, Feb. 29: At 5:37 am a deputy investigated an abandoned vehicle on its roof in the ditch in the area of 300th St and X Ave in Washington township. At 1:49 pm a deputy investigated a harassment complaint in Rippey. At 3:54 pm a deputy assisted the…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 17
In Greene County district court Richard John Sabus, 56, of Churdan was sentenced Feb. 24 to 10 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. He must pay sheriff’s room and board fees for the time he serves. He was fined $1,000 with a $350 surcharge; both were suspended. He…
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