Recent court logs from Bremer County reveal a mix of matrimonial unions and criminal sentencing outcomes. In a series of marriages celebrated throughout October and November 2023, various couples tied the knot in locations such as Waverly and Nashua. Notable among these unions were Mariah Kay Riley and Damon Tyrone Ross, who married on October 17 in Waverly, and Madison Jay Stirling and Matthew Jeffrey Negen, who wed on October 18 in Charles City.
The marriage records indicate a vibrant community, with couples like Laura Michele Hall and Brent Allen Mehmen also exchanging vows on October 18 in Waverly. Other couples included Aidan Charles Calonder and Maria Eduarda Vianeli Rodrigues, who celebrated their marriage in Tripoli on the same date.
Criminal cases in Bremer County reflect a different side of the community, with several individuals facing the consequences of their actions. For example, David Leroy Jones, 53, from Afton, had his probation revoked following a guilty plea for forgery of a lottery ticket. His sentence, which includes 2-5 years in prison, will run concurrently with sentences in related cases from Boone and Polk Counties. The charges stemmed from an incident on February 15, 2023, when Jones attempted to cash a fraudulent ticket at a local Hy-Vee store.
Another individual, Quaddre Phillip White, 26, from Saint Paul, Minnesota, faced similar repercussions. His probation for possession of a controlled substance and eluding law enforcement was revoked after a high-speed chase on April 12, 2024. The authorities, including the Bremer County Sheriff’s Office, apprehended White after pursuing him along Highway 63.
Magistrate Court Developments
The Bremer County Magistrate Court also saw several outcomes involving theft offenses. Jose Vicente Montano McCain, 42, from Nashua, was ordered to pay restitution and fines totaling $186.06 after pleading guilty to fifth-degree theft. The initial complaint stemmed from an insufficient funds incident reported on May 5, 2022.
In another case, Melinda Jean Hauser, 47, of Shell Rock, received a deferred judgment for a similar offense, resulting in a year of unsupervised probation and a financial penalty totaling $180.56. Complaints against Hauser were filed after she failed to scan items at a local Wal-Mart.
The court also dealt with several young offenders, including 18-year-old Abigail Jane Schafer, who was placed on probation for theft after being caught stealing from Wal-Mart. Her restitution amount totals $148.76.
District Court Sentences
In the District Court, Jabari Jerun Mathews, 30, from Waverly, faced penalties for driving while barred. He was ordered to pay court costs and restitution, with a suspended fine of $855. The Waverly Police made the stop on June 13, identifying Mathews as the driver.
Another case involved Levi Gene Boevers, 22, from Denver, who pleaded guilty to first-degree harassment. He received two years of supervised probation and treatment, along with a financial penalty of $494.50.
The court also addressed driving under the influence cases, with individuals such as Jason Michael Pates, 55, from Waverly, pleading guilty to first-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). He was sentenced to participate in a weekend diversion program and placed on supervised probation, facing fines totaling $1,437.50.
As Bremer County continues to witness both joyous celebrations of love and serious legal challenges, these court logs offer a snapshot of the community’s diverse experiences as of late 2023.
