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…
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Greene 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…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 31
In Greene County district court Bradley Keith Langfitt, 47, of Dana was sentenced to 10 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 unsupervised probation for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 31
In Greene County district court a judgment was entered May 23 against Nicole Jamison Vote of Webster City on a charge of false report to public entity. She was fined $200 with a $70 surcharge. Court costs were $110.26. A charge of harassment- third degree was dismissed.
Read MoreDrug charges filed against driver in crash that killed Paton farmer
The driver of a semi tractor-trailer that was involved in the accident last June 6 that killed Paton farmer Pat Fields has been charged in Greene County district court with possession of heroin- first offense (a serious misdemeanor) and possession of drug paraphernalia (a simple misdemeanor). The charges against Troy Michael Shaw, 26, of Harcourt were filed May 16.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 24
In Greene County district court James Michael Lefeber, 36, of Jefferson was sentenced to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary- third degree, amended from burglary- first degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for three years. He must reside at a residential correctional facility until he obtains the…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 24
Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations in Greene County during the week ending May 24 as follows: Justin Trevor Tysseling of Jefferson, operation without registration card or plate, $50; Heather Lee Dennhardt of Rippey, open container (passenger), $200; Keaton Russell Marquardt of Paton and Shane Joe Spaulding, Jessica Amber Montoya and Rochelle Lee Guess, all of Jefferson, operating non-registered…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – May 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, May 31: At 12:24 am a deputy investigated a go-cart on the streets in Scranton. At 12:42 am a deputy investigated a harassment complaint in Dana. At 12:53 am a deputy investigated a car-deer accident on Highway 30 and X Ave east of Grand Junction. Sydney Schiltz,…
Read MorePolice blotter – May 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, May 31: At 8:05 am an officer picked up an abandoned bicycle in the 400 block of S. Elm St and placed it in the impound lot. At 11:10 am a resident caught a stray cat in the 700 block of S. Elm St. The officer placed the…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 17
In Greene County district court Chad Alvin Prichard, 36, of Arcadia was sentenced May 14 to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Prichard was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge. He must pay…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 17
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Amanda Jo Goodpaster of Grand Junction after she pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct. She was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. A charge of public intoxication was dismissed.
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