In Greene County magistrate court Jacob Steven Kimmes of Carroll paid a $65 judgment with a $22.75 surcharge on a charge of consumption of alcohol in a public place. Courts costs were $67.25. A judgment for a $65 fine with a $22.75 surcharge was entered against Kimberly Joy Allen of Jefferson on a charge of public intoxication. Court costs were…
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Driver in fatal accident found guilty on drug charges
The truck driver involved in the accident in which Paton farmer Pat Fields was killed last summer could be sentenced to up to a year and a month in jail following a trial held Thursday in Greene County district court. Troy Michael Shaw, 26, of Harcourt waived his right to a jury trial and was found guilty by the Honorable…
Read MoreTrucker 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…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 22
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Aug. 15 against Stevie Renee Hibner of West Des Moines on a charge of theft- fifth degree. She was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. She must also pay $5 victim restitution to Hy-Vee. The magistrate ruled she is unable to pay restitution for…
Read MoreGreene 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…
Read MoreSheriff’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…
Read MorePolice 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.
Read MoreGreene 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…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 16
In Greene County magistrate court Amanda Andrean Abrams of Panora was granted a deferred judgment Aug. 13 after she pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. She was placed on self probation for six months. A judgment was entered for a $65 civil penalty. She must also pay $100 restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees and…
Read MoreGreene 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…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 9
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Aug. 8 against Adam Michael Winger of Jefferson on a charge of trespass. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. Court costs were $60. A case was initiated against Hayley Lynn Brown of Jefferson on a charge of disorderly conduct.
Read MoreFatal motorcycle accident on E-53 west of Jefferson
A Scranton man was killed Thursday evening when his Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with an SUV west of Jefferson. According to an Iowa State Patrol accident report, Donald Daniel, 46, of Scranton was westbound on County Road E-53 driving a 2015 Harley Davidson FXSB at 7:26 pm. Emily Perrien, 28, of Coon Rapids was northbound on County Road P-14 driving…
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