Trucker dumps scrap metal on Hwy 30 in one-vehicle accident

A trucker hauling scrap metal on Highway 30 rolled his truck and dumped scrap metal on the roadway this morning, with enough mess to close the road to traffic early this morning. According to Greene County sheriff Jack Williams, he, deputies, Greene County EMS, and the Jefferson fire and police departments responded to the accident near L Ave, two miles…

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Greene County district court, week ending Aug. 22

Persons pleaded not guilty at arraignments in Greene County district court during the week ending Aug. 22 as follows: Chad Christopher Louk, 42, of Jefferson, assault causing bodily injury or mental illness; James Kenneth Harris, 31, of Woodward, domestic abuse assault- second offense;  and Hayley Lynn Brown, 25, of Jefferson, operating while intoxicated- first offense. Trial dates were set for…

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Sheriff’s report – August 2018

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, Aug. 31: At 9:26 am a deputy investigated a theft on Highway 4 near 305th St in Franklin Township. At 3:53 pm a deputy conducted a traffic stop on 300th St and Taft Ave in Washington Township. Steven Smith, 41, of Jefferson was arrested for driving while…

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Police blotter – August 2018

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Friday, Aug. 31: At 6:01 am a complainant reported the overnight theft of a motorcycle from the parking lot at 102 S. Grimmell Rd. The 1977 Yamaha was last seen in the parking lot on the prior evening. The motorcycle was entered in NCIC and the officer is investigating.

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Greene County district court, week ending Aug. 16

In Greene County district court Gary Lee Bundy Jr, 45, of Jamaica was fined $315 with a $110.25 surcharge after he pleaded guilty Aug. 14 to a charge of theft- fourth degree, amended from theft- third degree. He must also pay a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge, $350.25 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees, $425 victim restitution, and $322.30…

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Greene County district court, week ending Aug. 9

In Greene County district court Rexo Lucas Mackey, 38, of Gueda Springs, KS, was sentenced Aug. 6 to one year in jail after he pleaded guilty to one county of identity theft. All but 30 days of the jail time was suspended and he was place on probation for two years. He must pay sheriff’s room and board fees for…

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