Inn Greene County district court cases were initiated as follows: Chad William Taute, 48, of Paton, trespass- intentional; Bradley Jon VanWyk, 64, of Ames, burglary- third degree; Matthew John Goff, 44, of Jefferson, possession of contraband in correctional facility; and Dray Rivera 27, of Jefferson, burglary- third degree.
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Greene County distict court, week ending Nov. 8
In Greene County district court Rick Thomas Weiss, 47, of Fort Dodge was sentenced to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. He must pay sheriff’s fees for the time he serves. He may complete the Des Moines Area Community College weekend offenders program in lieu of…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 8
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 3 against James Harris of Woodward on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. Court costs were $133. A judgment was entered Nov. 1 against Aaron Michael Strickler of Indian Mound, TN, on a charge of…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 2
An order was entered Oct. 26 in Greene County district court setting the trial of James Hubert Exline Jr, 46, of Jefferson to begin Jan. 23 in Mitchell County. The Honorable James Drew will preside over all remaining facets of the litigation, the order stated. Exline was charged in Greene County with sex abuse- second degree second or subsequent offense,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 2
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 1 against Tauwana Rae Laue of Grand Junction in a case that was initiated in district court. Laue was charged with operating while intoxicated- first offense. She pleaded guilty to an amended charge of public intoxication. Magistrate David Morain entered a judgment for a $100 fine with a $35 surcharge…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 25
In Greene County district court Matthew Seth Losee, 42, of Paton was granted a deferred judgment Oct. 17 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana- first offense. He was placed on informal probation for one year, and he must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own expense.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 25
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 25 against Albert Castaneda of Guthrie Center 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 also pay $300 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $105.70 court costs.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – October 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, Oct. 31: At 10:01 am a deputy investigated a harassment complaint in the 600 block of School St in Churdan. At 1:32 pm a deputy investigated a dog bite in the 600 block of 18th St N in Grand Junction.
Read MorePolice blotter – October 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, Oct. 31: At 9:36 am an officer arrested Jodi Ann Ganoe, 42, of Jefferson on an outstanding Jefferson PD arrest warrant for possession of marijuana- first offense (serious misdemeanor)*. At 6:34 pm an officer investigated a car-deer accident at S. Elm St near 250th St. Dennis Fox of…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 19
In Greene County district court a jury was selected Oct. 17 for a trial of James Hubert Exline Jr, 46, of Jefferson, charged with sex abuse- second degree second or subsequent offense, and sex abuse- third degree. The defense entered a motion for a change of venue, arguing that pre-trial publicity made it impossible for Exline to have a fair…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 19
Persons paid fines in Greene County magistrate court for scheduled traffic violations during the week ending Oct. 19 as follows: Aaron Joseph Lyons of Grand Junction, operate non-registered vehicle, $50. Also, speed, $80 (11-15 mph over limit): Kaitlyn Elizabeth Cope of Newton.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 12
In Greene County district court persons pleaded not guilty during the week ending Oct. 12 as follows: Danielle Rae Dawson, 34, of Grimes, unauthorized use of credit card less than $1,000; and Jeromy David Antonen, 34, of Grand Junction, burglary- second degree. A trial date of Dec. 5 was set for Dawson, and of Jan. 23 for Antonen.
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