Sheriff’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…

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Police 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.…

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Greene 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…

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Greene 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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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…

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Greene 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.

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