Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Friday, Nov. 30: Routine activity reported. Thursday, Nov. 29:At 6:05 pm an officer responded to the 500 block of E. Highway 30 for a car-deer accident. Jerry Orfield struck a deer with his 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500, causing an estimated $1,500 in damage to the front of the pickup…
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Sheriff’s report – November 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, Nov. 30: Routine activity reported. Thursday, Nov. 29: At 6:57 am a deputy removed a deer from the roadway on 330th St near Highway 4 in Franklin Township. At 1:03 pm the sheriff, deputies, Scranton fire department and Greene County EMS responded to a structure fire in…
Read MoreShaw sentenced to 90 days in jail
Truck driver in rear-end crash that killed Paton farmer In Greene County district court Troy Michael Shaw, 26, of Jefferson was sentenced Nov. 9 to one year in jail after he was found guilty Sept.30 at a trial by testimony of possession of heroin. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. He must…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 15
In Greene County district court Jeromy David Antonen, 35, of Grand Junction was sentenced Nov. 9 after he pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary- third degree, amended from burglary- second degree. He was sentenced to five years in prison. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for three years. He must reside in a residential…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 15
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 14 against Jennifer Marie Ashby of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. She was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and $60 court costs. She must also pay $600 restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Justin Ray Lopez of…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 8
In Greene County district court Mitchell Kenneth Venteicher, 34, of Jefferson was sentenced Oct. 26to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of burglary- third degree. The prison term was suspended. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own expense. He was fined $750 with a…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 8
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct.31 against Steven Logan Dzuris of Jefferson on a charge of disorderly conduct. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. A judgment was entered against Dean Emmet Salzwedel Jr of Ames on a charge of disorderly conduct. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 1
In Greene County district court Nathaniel Brown, 52, of Scranton was sentenced Oct. 26 to two years in prison after he was found guilty of domestic abuse assault- aggravated. He will be given credit for time served. Brown was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge; both were suspended due to his incarceration. He was also found unable to pay restitution…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 25
In Greene County district court Randy Jason Milliken, 56, of Otho was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge after he pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawful betting (simple misdemeanor), amended from gambling- cheat or alter outcome of game (Class D felony). Court costs were $60. (Sentencing: Honorable William B. McCarville)
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 25
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 24 against Allen George Smith of Grand Junction on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Smith was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. Court costs were $126.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – October 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Wednesday, Oct. 31: At 7:33 am a deputy investigated a car-deer accident on Highway 30 near County Road P-46 east of Grand Junction. Vicki Gustafson, 64, of Ogden struck a deer with her 2010 Ford Fusion, causing an estimated $4,000 damage to the vehicle. At 10:10 am a…
Read MorePolice blotter – October 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Wednesday, Oct. 31: At 2:43 pm a complainant reported a stray dog near S. Mulberry and E. Vest Sts. The officer placed the dog in the animal holding facility. Tuesday, Oct. 30: At 5:05 pm an officer began investigating a sex abuse of a 14-year-old allegedly abused in Jefferson…
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