Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending Dec. 28 as follows: Rick Eugene Tuhn of Jefferson, harassment- third degree; and Ryan James Brown of Jefferson, disorderly conduct, harassment of public official, and interference with official acts. Information is available since the return of an arrest warrant that Robert Allen Lindahl of Perry has been charged with possession…
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Police blotter – December 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Sunday, Dec. 31: At 1:04 pm staff at Wild Rose Casino requested officers to assist with an unruly female patron there. The officer made contact with the female and advised her that the casino wished for her to leave. She advised her friends had dropped her off and would…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – December 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Sunday, Dec. 31: At 12:18 am a deputy investigated a single vehicle accident on Highway 4 near 330th St in Franklin Township. Benjamin Barron, 39, of Jefferson lost control of his 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and went into the ditch. There was no damage to the vehicle. At 6:09…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 21
Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending Dec. 21 as follows: Jonathan Michael Mills of Rippey, assault; Bailey Joleen Lounsbury of Churdan, theft- fifth degree (seven counts); and Jose Trinidad Hernandez of Grand Junction, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 21
In Greene County district court a judgment was entered Dec. 8 against James Kenneth Harris, 30, of Jefferson after he changed his plea to guilty to charge of domestic abuse assault. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and must pay sheriff’s room and board fees for the time he serves. He shall not possess, ship, transport or receive…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 14
In Greene County district court Suanne Elaine Winters, 46, of Glidden was sentenced to five years in prison after she entered an Alford plea to a charge of burglary- third degree. (In entering an Alford plea, a defendant does not admit committing a crime, but believes that given the facts in the county attorney’s information, a jury would find her…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 14
Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending Dec. 14 as follows: Douglas Wayne Shutt of Grand Junction, possession of drug paraphernalia; and Cindy Jo Sheehy of Grand Junction, theft- fifth degree.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 6
In Greene County district court Bryan Gene Snell, 33, of Coon Rapids was sentenced to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- third offense. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. He must live at a residential correctional facility until he receives…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 6
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Dec. 6 against Marshall Lee Mcollough of Waterloo on charges of trespass and interference with official acts. He was fined $200 with a $70 surcharge on each charge. He must also pay a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge and $537.42 court costs.
Read MoreNumbers told for Thanksgiving traffic enforcement
Jefferson police officers wrote only 13 citations but issued 110 warnings during a special Traffic Enforcement Project Nov. 19-26. Officers arrested one driver for operating while intoxicated.
Read MoreTwo Waukee men charged with shooting in Jefferson Sunday night
Shots – 10 in all – were fired in a residential neighborhood in Jefferson Sunday night. No one was injured, but two tires were flattened. Arrest warrants have been issued for two males in connection with the incident. According to the Jefferson police report, numerous callers advised of gun shots at 9:15 pm in the 100 block of S. Pinet…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 29
In Greene County district court Kimberly Ann Mustang, 38, of Des Moines was sentenced to two days in jail Nov. 28 after she pleaded guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. She may complete the Des Moines Area Community College 48-hour alcohol education program in lieu of the jail time. She must complete the recommendations of a…
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