In Greene County district court John Taylor Roberts, 19, of Scranton was sentenced May 10 to 14 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of carrying weapons. He must pay sheriff’s room and board fees for the time he serves. He was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge; both were suspended. On a charge…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending May 10
In Greene County magistrate court Paul Richard Nelson was granted a deferred judgment May 9 on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was placed on informal probation for one year. He must pay $65 civil penalty, a $125 Law Enforcement Initiativ surcharge, $300 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $60 court costs.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 3
A mistrial was the outcome when James Hubert Exline, 47, of Jefferson went to trial May 1 in Cerro Gordo County (Mason City) on Greene County charges of sex abuse- second degree and sex abuse- third degree. A jury was selected on May 1 and the trial proceeded the next day. The state’s second witness divulged information that Judge James…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 3
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Mikayla Juanita Wenger of Boone on a charge of violation of a no contact order. She was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. She must also pay $300 restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees. Court costs were $218.93.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 27
In Greene County district court, Jake Allen Cretsinger, 19, of Waukee was sentenced April 27 to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty in March to intimidation with a dangerous weapon, and another five years on a charge of going armed with intent, both Class D felonies. The prison terms are concurrent. Cretsinger was sentenced to two years in…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 26
In Greene County district court a judgment for a $100 fine was entered April23 against Grason Trever Lansman of Churdan on a charge of false report 9-1-1 call. He must also pay a $35 surcharge and $96.50 court costs.
Read MorePolice blotter – April 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department. Monday, April 30: Routine activity reported. Sunday, April 29: At 1:56 am staff at Casey’s General Store reported a gas drive-off in the amount of $15. The officer was provided a plate number and is investigating. At 3:57 pm a complainant reported his neighbor’s dog jumped the fence and…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – April 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Sunday, April 29: At 12:35 pm a deputy investigated two unattended children in the 900 block of Cedar St in Scranton. At 8:25 pm a deputy investigated a harassment complaint in the 800 block of Percival St in Grand Junction.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 19
In Greene County district court Melissa Marie Kroupa, 38, of Grimes was sentenced to five years in prison April 13 after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of burglary-third degree (motor vehicle). The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation for three years. She must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 19
In Greene County magistrate court Jill Ranae Kanealy of Grand Junction was sentenced April 18 to 30 days in jail on a charge of theft-fifth degree (16 counts). The jail time was suspended. A judgment was entered against her for $614.69 restitution to Hy-Vee. There was no entry for a fine, surcharge or court costs.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 12
In Greene County district court Michael Lynn Heard Jr, 56, of Jefferson was sentenced April 5 to 30 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to one count of theft- fifth degree, amended from forgery. He will receive credit for time already served in jail. The $65 fine was suspended and restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees was waived,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 12
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered April 11 against Robert Richard Kovar of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. He must pay $3.19 restitution to Hy-Vee. Court costs were $60.
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