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…
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Greene 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.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 12
In Greene County magistrate court a case was initiated Oct. 10 against Sean Robert McKeage of Jefferson on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations during the week ending Oct 12 as follows: *Paul Marvin Askvig of Apple Valley, MN, driving wrong side of two-way highway, $100; Rianna Lea Stott of Jefferson, faiure…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 5
In Greene County district court Shawn J. Gifford, 27, of Jefferson was sentenced 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 Gifford was placed on informal probation for two years. He was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge. He must also pay…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 5
In Greene County magistrate court a case was initiated during the week ending Oct. 5 against Trent Alan Michael Ray of Polk City on a charge of domestic abuse assault- first offense.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 28
In Greene County district court Robert Alan Fry, 54, of Jefferson was sentenced Sept. 25 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to burglary- third degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. He was fined $750 with a $262.50 surcharge; both were suspended. He must pay a…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 28
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Sept. 23 against Robert R. Kovar of Jefferson in a case initiated in district court on a charge of theft- fourth degree. The charge was amended to theft- fifth degree and Kovar was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Both were suspended. He must pay a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 21
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated in during the week ending Sept. 21 as follow: Zachery Allen Waters of Paton, violation of protective order and interference with official acts; and Craig Steven Johnson of Jefferson, harassment- third degree.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 21
In Greene County district court Savannah Danielle Baugh, 19, of Jefferson pleaded not guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana- first offense. A trial date was set for Oct. 31. Cases were initiated during the week ending Sept. 21 as follows: Paul Marvin Askvig, 49, of Apple Valley, MN, operating while intoxicated- first offense; Christopher Hollis Christian, 37, of…
Read MorePolice blotter
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Saturday, Sept. 30: At 8 am staff at Oly’s Corner reported receiving a counterfeit $20 bill the previous day. The officer is investigating. At 3:17 pm a complainant reported damage to a camper door in the 900 block of N. Cedar St. Someone appeared to have pried on the…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – September 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Saturday, Sept. 30: At 12:50 am a deputy investigated a fight in the 2200 block of Highway 25 (E Ave) in Willow Township. At 11:42 am a deputy investigated a criminal mischief complaint in the 100 block of W. Main St in Grand Junction. At 11:53 am a…
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