In Greene County district court James Alan Watters, 50, of Jefferson pleaded not guilty Jan. 4 to charges of domestic abuse assault display or use weapon, intimidation with dangerous weapon, assault with intent to commit sexual assault, and burglary- first degree. A trial date was set for Feb. 28.
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Clouse warns public of bogus traffic stop
Jefferson police chief Mark Clouse reminds the public of steps to take during a questionable traffic stop after a bogus stop was reported Tuesday evening. According to the JPD’s daily report for Jan. 3, Josh Thompson reported being stopped by an unmarked sedan police vehicle in the 300 block of N. Locust St at 9:05 pm. The vehicle had a…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 29
In Greene County district court Theodore John Herrick, 35, of Jefferson was sentenced Dec. 21 to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of prohibited acts (aggravated misdemeanor), amended from prohibited act, Schedule II narcotic (Class C felony). The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. He must undergo a…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 29
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against James Pena of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. Pena was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must also pay a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge and $81.50 court costs.
Read MoreGreene County district court, Dec. 16-21
In Greene County district court Brett Tyler Adams, 30, of Jefferson pleaded not guilty Dec. 20 to a charge of unlawful betting- winning more than $500, less than $1,000. A trial date was set for Feb. 28.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, Dec. 16-21
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Dec. 21 against Patrick Michael Kennedy of Jefferson on a charge of harassment, amended from violation of a no contact order. Kennedy was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must also pay $100 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $60 court costs.
Read MoreGreene County sheriff’s report – December 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Saturday, Dec. 31: At 5:35 pm a deputy investigated a car-deer accident on County Road N-65 (D Ave) and County Road E-19 (140th St) in Cedar Township. The driver had left the scene. At 6:30 pm a deputy conducted tobacco compliance checks on all stores in the county;…
Read MoreJefferson police blotter – December 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Saturday, Dec. 31: At 10:18 am members of the Kingdom Hall at 1701 N. Elm St reported a burglary occurring to a shed on the property. Subjects forced the locked shed open and removed power lawn tools. The officer is investigating. At 4:27 pm an officer investigated a two…
Read MoreCharges filed against hunters in Franklin Township
A Jefferson man is charged with three counts of trespassing and has been issued 19 citations by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for illegal hunting in Franklin Township Dec. 10. Brett Daryl Cranston, 41, of Jefferson is charged in Greene County magistrate court with three charges of trespass on three separate properties. He allegedly shot at running deer on…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 15
In Greene County district court Michael David Teeples, 23, of Jefferson was granted a deferred judgment after he pleaded guilty to a charge of possession with intent to deliver marijuana. He was placed on probation for three years and must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own expense. A judgment was entered for a $750…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 15
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Dec. 14 against Ashely Ann Jones of Grand Junction on a charge of reckless driving, amended from operating while intoxicated- first offense. Jones was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge. She must pay $90 for her court appointed attorney and $100 court costs.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 8
In Greene County district court Randy Dean Esslinger, 61, of Bayard was sentenced Dec. 1 to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI)- first offense. He may complete a 48-hour weekend offender program in lieu of jail time. He must complete the recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation he…
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