Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending July 5 as follows: Leah Meredith Kurt of Ames, possession of drug paraphernalia; and Jill Renae Kanealy of Grand Junction, theft- fifth degree and trespass.
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Greene County district court, week ending June 28
In Greene County district court Cody James Schulte, 29, of Lytton was sentenced to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to theft- third degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Schulte was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. He must pay $415.99 victim…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 28
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered June 27 against Randa Sue Pedersen of Lake City on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. She was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. She must also pay $500 restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – June 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Saturday, June 30: At 1 am a deputy investigated a theft in the 200 block of N. 16th St in Grand Junction. At 8:30 am a deputy investigated another theft in the 200 block of N. 16th St in Grand Junction. At 11:14 am a deputy investigated an…
Read MorePolice blotter – June 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Saturday, June 30: At 12:57 pm a complainant reported a missing refrigerator and snow blower from the yard in the 300 block of S. Pinet St. Friday, June 29: Routine activity reported.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 21
In Greene County district court Nathaniel Brown, 51, of Scranton was sentenced June 20 to two days in jail after changing his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. He must pay a room and board fee for the time he serves. He must complete the recommendations of a drug abuse evaluation he has already…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 21
In Greene County magistrate court disposition was entered June 20 in a case against Jessica Ann Marie Kelton of Jefferson on a charge of interference with official acts. Kelton was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge; both were suspended. She must pay restitution not to exceed $300 for her court appointed attorney’s fees and $60 court costs.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 14
In Greene County district court Adam James Stilson, 20, of Polk City was granted a deferred judgment June 8 after he pleaded guilty to a charge of aid or abet threatening intimidation with a dangerous weapon. He was placed on probation for two years. A civil penalty of $750 was suspended. Stilson must pay restitution for his court appointed attorney’s…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 14
District court judge the Honorable Joseph B. McCarville on June 8 sentenced Courtney Lynn Morlan of Jefferson to seven days in jail after she pleaded guilty to a charge of theft- fifth degree in magistrate court. She must pay sheriff’s room and board charges for the time she serves. She was also fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and $60…
Read MoreJame Exline guilty of two counts of sex abuse
In a jury trial moved to the Bremer County courthouse in Waverly, James Hubert Exline, 47, of Jefferson was found guilty June 6 of one count of sex abuse sex abuse- second degree and one county of sex abuse- third degree. Jury selection began Monday. After hearing testimony on Tuesday, the jury deliberated for 45 minutes before reaching a unanimous…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 7
In Greene County district court charges against Gary Lee Warnke, 63, of Scranton of sex abuse- second degree and lascivious acts with a child- fondle, touch were dismissed May 31 on a motion of the state, “in the interest of justice.”
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 7
Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending June 7 as follows: Ryan Michael Vaughn of Farnhamville, possession of drug paraphernalia. Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations during the week ending June 7 as follows: Shane Christopher Jewett of Paton, open container of alcohol (driver), $200; *Jorge Octavio of Omaha, NE, no valid driver’s license, $200; *Steven…
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