Judge calls crimes were “as serious as any crime you can possibly commit” James Exline, 47, was sentenced in Greene County district court Monday to a total of 75 years in prison for the sex abuse of his daughter Paige Exline. Judge James Drew, who presided over the jury trial in Waverly in June in which he was found guilty…
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Greene County district court, week ending Aug. 2
In Greene County district court Shane Christopher Jewett, 42, of Paton was sentenced July 30 to 60 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse assault, amended from domestic abuse assault impeding air/blood flow. All but two days of the jail time was suspended and he was placed on informal probation for one year. The…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 2
Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending Aug. 2 as follows: Jacob Steven Kimmes of Carroll, consumption of alcohol in public place; and James Kenneth Harris of Woodward, violation of a no contact order.
Read MoreExline sentencing delayed
Motion for new trial to be heard The sentencing of James Exline, who was found guilty June 7 of sex abuse against his 12-year-old daughter, has been delayed from the Aug. 6 date set in Greene County district court. Exline could face up to 75 years in prison after a Bremer County jury found him guilty of sex abuse- second…
Read MoreRippey man in head-on collision on Hwy 20
A Rippey man was involved in a fatal head-on collision July 31 on Highway 20 east of Correctionville in Woodbury County. The accident occurred at 1:56 pm. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Matthew William McNeill, 29, of Rippey was westbound on Highway 20 driving a 2011 Peterbilt semi tractor-trailer owned by McNeill Trucking, LLC, hauling hazardous material.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending July 26
In Greene County district court James Marvin Holmberg, 43, of Boone was sentenced July 24 to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on informal probation for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 26
Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations in Greene County during the week ending July 26 as follows: Breann Margaret Gibson of Scranton, dark windows or windshield.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – July 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, July 31: Routine activity reported. Monday, July 30: At 9:02 am a deputy investigated a harassment complaint in the 200 block of W. Paton St in Paton. At 1:23 pm a deputy investigated a harassment complaint at Spring Lake Park. At 2:02 pm a deputy investigated a…
Read MorePolice blotter – July 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, July 31: At 2:06 am a traffic stop in the 1400 block of N. Elm St resulted in Milton Wright of Des Moines being cited for driving while license suspended and excessive speed. During the stop the officer could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the car.…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending July 19
In Greene County district court Amber Marie Benavides, 25, of Grand Junction was sentenced to two days in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. She must pay a sheriff’s room and board fee for the time she serves. She must complete the recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation she…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 19
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered July 18 against Brittany Kay Smith of Jefferson on a charge of violation of a no contact order. Smith was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending July 12
In Greene County district court rob Jonathan Herridge, 24, of Jefferson was sentenced to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of failure to affix a tax stamp. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for three years. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his…
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