Greene 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…

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Greene 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…

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Sheriff’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,…

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Police 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…

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Greene 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…

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Greene 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…

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Greene 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…

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