Greene County district court, May 19-24

In Greene County district court Susan Houseman, 57, of Ogden was granted a deferred judgment after she pleaded guilty to a charge of prohibited activities, amended from fraudulent practice- second degree. A judgment was entered for a $315 civil penalty and $193.25 court costs. Houseman was placed on informal probation for one year. (Sentencing: Honorable Adria A. Kester)

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Greene County magistrate court, May 19-24

In Greene county magistrate court David Hoyle of Churdan was sentenced May 24 to 30 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse assault- simple. The case was initiated in district court and included a charge of harassment- first degree. All but two days of the jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation for…

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Sheriff’s report – May 2017

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Wednesday, May 31: At 6:16 am a deputy investigated a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Chicago St and Eagle St in Scranton. Jeffrey Hartl, 50, of Coon Rapids was southbound on Eagle St in his 2001 Chevrolet Blazer when he was struck by Frank Adamson, 48,…

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Police blotter – May 2017

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Wednesday, May 31: At 3:52 pm Mike Nicolini of Massillon, OH, reported his vehicle had been struck while parked at the Super 8 hotel. The 2001 Honda Accord sustained a reported $1,500 in damages. At 5 pm a complainant reported $300 in change missing from his garage in the…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending May 18

In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered May 10 against Zachary Jeremiah Danner of Grand Junction on two counts of criminal mischief. On each count he was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. He must also pay $200 victim restitution. Two counts of trespass and one count of disorderly conduct were…

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Greene County district court, week ending May 18

In Greene County district court Lyric Marie Stier, 21, of Marshalltown was sentenced May 16 to two years in prison after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of operating without owner’s consent. The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation for two years. Stier was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge and a $125…

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Help needed in investigation of deadly arson

The Guthrie County sheriff’s office is asking the public for help in the investigation of a house fire in Guthrie Center early Monday that killed two girls. The state fire marshal’s office has concluded that the house fire was the result of arson and is assisting with the investigation.

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Greene County district court, week ending May 11

In Greene County district court Steven Craig Gibson, 52, of Guthrie Center was sentenced to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of gambling- false statement on employment application. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Gibson was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge. He must…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending May 11

In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered May 10 against Jackson Devon Walsh of Ankeny on a charge of criminal mischief- fifth degree. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. He must also pay $200 restitution to the victim and $103 court costs. A charge of assault- simple was dismissed.

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Greene County district court, week ending May 4

In Greene County district court Victorino Pena Perez, 39, of Jefferson was granted a deferred judgment May 4 after he pleaded guilty to a charge of fraudulent practice- third degree, amended from fraudulent practice- second degree. He was placed on informal probation. He just pay a civil penalty of $625 and a Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge of $125. Court costs were…

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