In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Jeremy Erskine-Jamal Miller of Carroll on a charge of disorderly conduct- loud or raucous noise. Miller was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. A case was initiated against Shawn Annear of Adel on a charge of disorderly conduct.
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Greene County district court, week ending Feb. 22
In Greene County district court Gregory Jay Hampton, 53, of Johnston was sentenced to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. He must complete the recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation he has already undergone, and he must also complete a community college drinking drivers school. He…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 22
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Blossom Rani McBride of Des Moines on a charge of trespass (casino self-exclusion). A warrant for the charge was issued Jan. 1, 2018, and returned Feb. 11, 2019. McBride was fined $200 with a $70 surcharge. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – February
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, Feb. 28: At 6:43 pm a deputy investigated a harassment complaint in the 600 block of S. 15th St in Grand Junction. At 10:04 pm a deputy investigated a trespass complaint in the 600 block of E. Hager St in Grand Junction.
Read MorePolice blotter – February
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, Feb. 28: At 1:14 pm staff at Greene County High School requested an officer after finding possible narcotics on a male juvenile. The substance tested positive for marijuana with a NICS test kit. The officer is investigating and future charges are expected for the 15-year-old male. At 1:15…
Read MoreMobile home destroyed, no injuries
A mobile home was destroyed by a fire that was reported Sunday morning, Feb. 17, at 4:45 am. Fire departments from Paton, Grand Junction and Jefferson responded to the fire at 513 T Ave. Also responding were sheriff/Jefferson fire chief Jack Williams, a deputy, and Greene County EMS.
Read MoreMore info about dog incident at McMahon Access
A Greene County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a dog at McMahon Access in Jackson Township early Saturday evening. Sheriff Jack Williams explained the dog had bitten a person in the face at McMahon Access and was running loose in the woods. The responding deputy located the dog while the victim was taken to the emergency room.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 15
Noah Exline, 21, of Jefferson was sentenced Feb. 11 in Greene County district court to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of indecent contact with a child, amended from lascivious acts with a child. He was also charged with seven counts of sex abuse- second degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 15
In Greene County magistrate court Carlos Vega Ramirez o Denison was sentenced to two days in jail on a charge of public intoxication. The sentence was suspended and he was place on informal probation for one year. A judgment was entered for a $100 fine with a $35 surcharge. Vega Ramirez must also pay $300 restitution for his court appointed…
Read MoreCAFO building a total loss after fire
No animals were lost when a hog confinement building in Jackson Township burned early Friday morning. Fire departments from Scranton and Jefferson, the sheriff and deputies, and Greene County Emergency Medical Services responded to the fire at 5:06 am in the 1900 block of I Ave, just north of County Road E-57.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 8
In Greene County district court persons pleaded not guilty at arraignment as follows: Daniel Eduardo Westrum, 41 of Des Moines, theft- second degree (habitual offender) and forgery (habitual offender; and Brandon Duong, 29, of Jefferson, possess or carry dangerous weapon while under influence. Trial dates were set for April 9 for both defendants.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 8
In Greene County magistrate court Denise Katherine Beadle of Jefferson was sentenced to two days in jail after she pleaded guilty to contempt of court, amended from violation of a protective order. She must pay sheriff’s room and board fees for the time she serves. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated as follows: Austin Easterlie of Yale, theft- fifth…
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