James Exline, 46, of Jefferson, who was sentenced last month to up to 75 years in prison after being found guilty by a jury of sex abuse against his 12-year-old daughter, has appealed his conviction to the Iowa supreme court. Exline filed the appeal Aug. 30 on his own behalf. He wrote that he had ineffective representation by his court…
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Greene County district court, week ending Sept. 6
In Greene County district court a case was initiated Aug. 31 against Steven Craig Smith II, 41, of Jefferson on a charge of driving while license barred.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 6
In a new case on the magistrate docket, Christopher Adelbert Laurent pleaded guilty Sept. 5 to a charge of disorderly conduct. A judgment was entered for a $100 fine with a $35 surcharge. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreJPD clarifies vape laws
The Jefferson Police Department would like to clear up some misconception about minors and vapor products. Iowa Code 453A.2 reads: 1. A person shall not sell, give, or otherwise supply any tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, vapor products, or cigarettes to any person under eighteen years of age.
Read MoreJPD tells results of sTEP
Jefferson police officers made one arrest, wrote 20 citations and issued 154 warnings during a special Traffic Enforcement Project Aug. 17 through Sept. 3. One driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated. Citations were issued as follows: registration violations, five; equipment violations, five; speed, three; driving while license suspended or revoked, three; stop sign/traffic light, one; driving without a license,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 30
In Greene County district court on Aug. 24 Jesus Moises Zuniga Jr, 19, of Jefferson was sentenced to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of conspiracy to deliver marijuana. He was fined $750 with a $262.50 surcharge; both were suspended. He must pay a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge and a $10…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 30
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…
Read MoreDriver 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…
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