Marshalltown police warn of bogus phone solicitations
The Marshalltown Police Department has received a series of complaints regarding the theft of money through PayPal, a business allowing payments and money transfers through the Internet.
In both instances "Dish Network" television customers were contacted by phone by subjects identifying themselves as "Dish Network" sales representatives. The victims were told they could receive an entire year of "Dish Network" services for $300. The representative then requests that the victim obtain a PayPal Green Dot Money Pak Card from a local retailer and call back with the card's payment information. Once the payment information is given to the representative and the money is transferred from the payment card, no service is provided.
The Marshalltown Police Department would like to warn citizens about possible telephone scams. If you received an unsolicited call from a product or service provider, our department recommends locating an independent phone number for the organization from either a Yellow Page listing or company internet website and calling the company to verify the advertised product or service.
If you believe that you have been fraudulently solicited, please contact the police department to report the incident.
New Arrivals
Brandon and Kayla Burras, of Marshalltown, are the parents of a son, Hendrix Parker Burras, born at 3:54 p.m. on Nov. 3 at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames weighing 9 pounds, 13 ounces and measuring 21 inches in length. Grandparents are Michael and Carrie Osborn, of Marshalltown; Alicia and Jim Gannaway, of Sioux Rapids, and the late Raymond Burras.
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Brian and Megan Shultz, of Marshalltown, are the parents of a daughter, Chloe May Shultz, was born on Sept. 30 at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center weighing 7 pounds and 19.5 inches in length. Grandparents are Dennis and Mary Shultz, of Marshalltown, Dennis and Annette Lemker, of Haverhill, and Steve and Carla Nordstrom, of Marshalltown.
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Tim and Kelly Hartwig, of Marshalltown, are the parents of a son, Ryker Allen Hartwig, born at 10:40 a.m. on June 18 at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center. Grandparents are Mary Hartwig and Dave and Lynn Drury, all of Marshalltown.
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Matt and Amy Searle, of Marshalltown, are the parents of a son, Blake Howard Searle, born at 9:17 a.m. on Nov. 16 at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center. Welcoming Blake home is big brother Gage Searle. Grandparents are Lee and Cheryl Searle, of Marshalltown, Carol Stewart, of Le Grand, and Charlie and Marcella Stewart, of Marshalltown. Great grandparents are Don Searle, of Marshalltown.
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Raejean Rosedale, of Marshalltown, is the proud parent of a son, Traevian Truman Rosedale, born at 5:37 p.m. on Nov. 22 at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center. Grandparents are Tracy Rosedale and Kathy Rosedale, both of Marshalltown. Great grandparents are Truman Oliver Rosedale and Betty Jean Rosedale and Donna Rae Sietmann and Richard Carl Sietmann, all of Marshalltown.
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Stephen and Deanna Frahm, of State Center, are the parents of a son, Lucas Kenneth Frahm, born at 3:15 p.m. on Nov. 7 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measuring 21 inches in length. Welcoming Lucas home is big sister Hannah. Grandparents are Dave and Aileen McKinney, of State Center, and Kim and Sandra Frahm, of Kellogg. Great grandparents are Ken and Dorothy Dake, of Vinton, and Cora Frahm, of Marshalltown.
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Michelle Grommet and Fernando Carrillo, of Marshalltown, Tama and Toledo, are the parents of a daughter, Evealina Marie Carrillo, born at 1:21 p.m. on Nov. 25 at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center.
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Cory Howell and Amy Brandt, of Marshalltown, are the parents of a son, Lucas Wayne Howell, born at 8:50 a.m. on Nov. 10 at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center. Welcoming Lucas home is sibling Devon Howell. Grandparents are Dan and Donna Brandt and John and Pam Wyatt. Great grandparents are Tom and Barbara Morgan and Don Nichols.
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Scott and Sara Whaley, of Fenton, are the parents of a daughter, Hannah Mae, born on Aug. 15 weighing 2 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 14 inches in length. After spending 11 weeks in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn., she was welcomed home by big brother, Gabe.
Marshall County Courthouse
Court
Friday
Zana Caprice Simpson, 106 N. 2nd Ave., made an initial appearance on a failure to have a valid driver's license or permit charge and a no insurance charge. She pleaded guilty to both charges. On the failure to have a valid license or permit charge the fine was $200 with a $70 surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $330 due immediately. In lieu of the fine and surcharge the court allowed Simpson to complete 30 hours of community service plus pay the court costs to be completed by March 1, 2012. The no insurance charge was dismissed with court costs of $60 due immediately.
Traviss Alexander Snelling, 411 1/2 S. 2nd St., made an initial appearance on a criminal mischief, fifth degree charge. He pleaded guilty and was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge, a $125 law enforcement initiative surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $272.75 due immediately.
Tim Nelson, of Albion, made an initial appearance on a operating while intoxicated charge, a driving while revoked charge and a reckless driving charge. The Public Defender's Office was appointed to handle his cases. The Preliminary Hearing is set for 1 p.m. on Dec. 21. Nelson was released on his own recognizance. The court ordered that he obtain a substance abuse evaluation and submit the results to the court within 60 days.
Michael Wayne Bond Sr., 104 N. 11th Ave., made an initial appearance on a trespass charge. He pleaded guilty and was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge, a $125 law enforcement initiative surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $272.75 due immediately.
Troy Vincent Corwin, 2144 Marsh Ave. N, made an initial appearance on a driving under suspension charge. He pleaded guilty and was fined $250 with a $87.50 surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $397.50 due immediately.
Kimberly Ann Boyd, 708 Noble St., made an initial appearance on a dog at large charge. She pleaded guilty and was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $147.75 due immediately.
Jody Gasca, 905 W. Nevada St., made an initial appearance on a ongoing criminal conduct charge. The Public Defender's Office was appointed to handle her case. The Preliminary Hearing is set for 1 p.m. on Dec. 21. Gasca was released on her own recognizance.
Magen Lada, 532 N. 2nd St., made an initial appearance on a operating while intoxicated charge, a striking an unattended vehicle charge and a driving on the wrong side of a two-way highway charge. The Preliminary Hearing is set for 1 p.m. on Dec. 21. Lada was released on her own recognizance. The court ordered that she obtain a substance abuse evaluation and submit the results to the court within 60 days.
Ciera Keith, 307 S. 1st St. Apt. #6, made an initial appearance through counsel, Chad Frese, on a operating while intoxicated charge and a driving on the wrong side of a two-way highway charge. The Preliminary Hearing was waived by counsel. Keith was released on her own recognizance. The court ordered that she obtain a substance abuse evaluation and submit the results to the court within 60 days.
Miguel Rico, 1954 Wallace Ave., made an initial appearance on a failure to maintain control charge, a driving on the wrong side of a two-way highway charge, a failure to have a valide driver's license or permit charge, an operation without registration charge and a no insurance charge. He pleaded guilty to all charges. On the failure to maintain control charge and driving on the wrong side of a two-way highway charge the fine was $100 each with a $35 surcharge each, a $5 county enforcement initiative surcharge each and $60 in court costs each for a total of $200 on each count due immediately. The fine on the failure to have a valid driver's license or permit was $200 with a $70 surcharge, a $5 county enforcement initiative surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $335 due immediately. On the operation without registration charge the fine was $50 with a $17.50 surcharge, a $5 county enforcement initiative surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $122.50 due immediately. The fine on the no insurance charge was $250 with a $87.50 surcharge, a $5 county enforcement initiative surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $402.50 due immediately. On all penalties the court allowed for monthly installment payments of $50 beginning Dec. 30 until the debt is completed.
Tim Jarrell, address unknown, made an initial appearance on a credit card fraud charge. The Public Defender's Office was appointed to handle his case. The Preliminary Hearing is set for 1 p.m. on Dec. 12. Bond is set at $2,000 cash only.
Marshall County Sheriff's Office
Arrests
On Wednesday Daniel Todd Branon, 10 W. Lincoln St., was arrested for failure to appear.
On Monday Adam Lee Barger, of Melbourne, was arrested on a warrant to serve jail time.
On Sunday Thomas James Ruopp, of State Center, was arrested for simple domestic assault.
On Sunday Raelynn Frances McVay, of Garwin, was arrested for contempt of court.
On Nov. 25, Luis Romeo Arguera, of Perry, was arrested for failure to appear.
On Nov. 25, Tyler James Heatherington, 607 E. Olive St. Apt. #14, was arrested for possession of a Schedule I Controlled substance with then intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On Nov. 24, Keith Alan Ray, of Boone, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.
On Nov. 24, Huan Ju Lin, of Ames, was arrested for driving under the influence.
On Nov. 23, Vincent Charles Steward, of Melbourne, was arrested for possession of stolen property/theft, fifth degree; failure to maintain control, driving while license is suspended, expired registration, striking fixtures and failure to provide proof of financial liability.
On Nov. 22, Brandon Michael Harris, of Dubuque, was arrested for violation of probation.
Marshalltown Police Department
Citations
On Thursday Jody Elaine Gasca, 905 W. Nevada St., was cited for ongoing criminal conduct.
Arrests
On Thursday Jody Elaine Gasca, 905 W. Nevada St., was arrested for ongoing criminal conduct.
On Nov. 18, Timothy Wayne Jarrell, 405 E. Boone St., was arrested for credit card offenses.