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Police Report

Published by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 8:50am

(Publisher’s note: The Monticello Express reserves the right to edit the weekly police report for incidents that are considered routine business, juvenile-related or animal-related.)

Feb. 10

10:34 a.m. – Police assisted the public in the 100 block of E. Grand St.

8:07 p.m. – Police performed a warrant check in the 800 block of Southhaven Dr.

Feb. 11

3:35 p.m. – Police requested extra patrol on Beckenridge Dr.

5:23 p.m. – Police responded to a parking complaint in the 100 block of N. Farley St.

Sheriff's Report

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A single-vehicle accident took place on Feb. 9 at 5:26 a.m. near the intersection of Old Highway 151 and Richland Road. Noah Kenneth Niemer, 17, of Manchester was driving a 2009 Kia Sportage when he fell asleep at the wheel, striking a utility pole owned by Alliant Energy. Niemer left the roadway into the right ditch before hitting the pole, causing downed power lines and power outages in the area. No injuries were reported. Niemer was cited for failure to maintain control. There was approximately $6,000 in damages to the vehicle and $5,000 in damages to the utility pole.

Magistrate Court

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Emma Jane Freiburger, Dubuque, pleaded guilty to speeding. She was fined $90 plus court costs.

Andrew Vitalyvich Likanchuk, Anamosa, pleaded guilty to failure to display registration plate. He was fined $20 plus court costs.

Shelby Lee Schnipkoweit, Mechanicsville, was found guilty of speeding. She was fined $80 plus court costs.

Terrance Devon Rubin, Dubuque, pleaded guilty to speeding. He was fined $20 plus court costs.

Caleb Joseph Lee Weber, Springville, pleaded guilty to speeding. He was fined $80 plus court costs.

District Court

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Jordan Lee Jaeger, Marion, pleaded guilty to two counts of 3rd degree theft. He was sentenced to a total of 10 days in jail, and fined a total of $1,250 plus court costs. The fines were suspended.

Matthew Jay Ashcraft, Anamosa, pleaded guilty to impersonating a public official. Judgment was deferred, and he was placed on self-supervised probation for one year. He was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $625 plus court costs. The civil penalty was suspended.

Courthouse Briefs

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Marriage licenses – Echo Anne Kent and Justin Craig Musfeldt, both of Martelle; Cheyenne Elizabeth Hansen, Marion, and Drake Donald Coonrod, Springville

Marriage dissolutions – Andrea Sue Beddingfield and Russell James Beddingfield

Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 10:08am

A single-vehicle accident took place on Feb. 1 at 1:18 a.m. on Highway 151. Brett Joseph Moravek, 34, of Marion was driving a 2008 Ford Fusion when he swerved to avoid hitting an object on the roadway. Moravek lost control and entered the right side of the ditch as he began sliding sideways through the snow. His vehicle rolled twice before coming to rest up right. When the Jones County Sheriff’s Deputy arrived on scene, Moravek admitted to consuming alcohol and marijuana prior to the accident. He was arrested on scene. No injuries were reported.

Magistrate Court

Published by admin on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 10:07am

Mitchell E. Slock, Olin, pleaded guilty to no valid driver’s license. He was fined $200 plus court costs.

Grover Jay Quinn, Jr., Oxford Junction, pleaded guilty to no insurance and driving while license denied/ suspended/cancel l ed/ revoked. He was fined a total of $500 plus court costs.

Shelly Renea Stearns, Anamosa, pleaded guilty to no insurance and driving while license denied/ suspended/cancel l ed/ revoked. She was fined a total of $500 plus court costs.

Hannah Lois Boots, Anamosa, pleaded guilty to no seatbelt. She was fined $50 plus court costs.

Police Report

Published by admin on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 10:04am

(Publisher’s note: The Monticello Express reserves the right to edit the weekly police report for incidents that are considered routine business, juvenile-related or animal-related.)

Feb. 3

2:42 a.m. – Police responded to a disturbance in the 400 block of E. Second St.

9:08 a.m. – Police responded to a theft in the 800 block of W. First St.

1:50 p.m. – Police responded to civil complaints in the 100 block of N. Sycamore St.

2:32 p.m. – Police provided a public assist on Highway 38.

Feb. 4

District Court

Published by admin on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 10:03am

Evan James Shelton, Marion, pleaded guilty to 3rd degree theft. He was sentenced to 45 days in jail, and fined $625 plus court costs. He was also ordered to pay victim restitution in the amount of $550.

Adam Lee Gersdorf, Anamosa, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance 2nd offense (methamphetamine) and possession of marijuana 1st offense. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail, with 80 days suspended. He was fined a total of $940 plus court costs, with $625 suspended. Gersdorf was placed on self-supervised probation for two years.

Courthouse Briefs

Published by admin on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 10:02am

Marriage licenses – None

Marriage dissolutions – Sheleen Ann Krieger and Robert Paul Krieger, Jr.; Tonia M. Moeller and Anthony C. Moeller

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