Small fire ignited in Fort Dodge apartment

A fire that was apparently started by a woman experiencing a mental health crisis smoked up a Fort Dodge apartment Tuesday evening.

No one was injured and there was minimal damage.

The fire in the apartment building at 707 Seventh Ave. N., was reported at about 5 p.m.

Fire Department Lt. Tom Ubben said a woman with psychiatric issues turned on all four burners on the stove in her apartment, igniting combustible material on the stove. He said another person in the apartment put the fire out with water and unplugged the stove.

The woman was taken into custody by Fort Dodge police and was transported to UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center in a police vehicle.

Ubben said the damage was limited to the stove.

Seventh Avenue North between Seventh and Ninth streets was closed to traffic while emergency personnel worked at the scene.

Webster County sheriff’s deputies assisted city police and firefighters.

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY

Tuesday

Driving while barred — Gabriel L. Cunningham, 25, 1008 S. 17th St., preliminary hearing set for Dec. 13.

First degree harassment — Gabriel L. Cunningham, 25, 1008 S. 17th St., preliminary hearing set for Dec. 13, no contact order issued.

Tampering with witness — Gabriel L. Cunningham, 25, 1008 S. 17th St., preliminary hearing set for Dec. 13.

Fourth degree criminal mischief — Gabriel L. Cunningham, 25, 1008 S. 17th St., preliminary hearing set for Dec. 13.

Failure to provide proof of financial liability — Gabriel L. Cunningham, 25, 1008 S. 17th St., continued 180 days.

Leave scene of accident, fail to provide aid or information — Gabriel L. Cunningham, 25, 1008 S. 17th St., continued 180 days.

Operating while under the influence, first offense — Chelsea K. Webb, 39, 1815 Seventh Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Dec. 23.

Fifth degree theft — Jasais Naa Kwarley Quartey, 18, 2809 10th Ave. N., trial set for Jan. 8.

Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Douglas A. Strange, 39, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Dec. 13, no contact order issued.

Third degree harassment — Douglas A. Strange, 39, Fort Dodge, continued 180 days, no contact order issued.

Violation of probation — Robert Reese II, 47, Redington Shores, Florida, further proceedings to be scheduled.

Police Logs

FORT DODGE

Monday

A suspicious person was reported in the 2800 block of Fifth Avenue South.

A domestic disturbance was reported in the 200 block of Avenue N West.

A domestic disturbance was reported in the 1400 block of South 25th Street.

A welfare check was reported in the 1800 block of Second Avenue North.

A theft was reported in the 10 block of South 25th Street.

A suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of North 15th Street.

A parking complaint was reported in the 200 block of North 19th Street.

A person with a gun was reported in the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue South.

A disabled vehicle was reported at Fifth Avenue South and 17th Street.

A noise disturbance was reported at 18th Street and Eighth Avenue South.

A person out of control was reported in the 200 block of South Seventh Street.

A noise disturbance was reported in the 200 block of M Street.

Criminal mischief was reported in the 300 block of Second Street Northwest.