Man arrested for solicitation attempt

A Fort Dodge man was arrested after soliciting a person he thought was a 13-year-old girl for sex, but who was actually a detective, according to court records.

Fort Dodge police arrested Joshua R. Galloway, 18, of 819 N. 14th St. on Tuesday and charged him with enticing a minor under 16 for sexual purpose and grooming, court records show,

According to the criminal complaints filed against Galloway, he communicated with the detective via SnapChat. He made plans to meet the detective at a park for sex, the complaints state.

Galloway made his initial appearance in Webster County Magistrate Court Wednesday morning. His preliminary hearing was set for March 21. Magistrate Stephen Kersten set bond for him at $10,000 cash only.

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY

Wednesday

Violation of probation — Anthony D. Linderman, 33, 1701 First Ave. S., further proceedings to be scheduled.

Third degree arson — Jazzlyin M. Peebles, 30, 319 S. Eighth St., preliminary hearing set for March 21.

Driving while barred — Kyle H. Reader, 37, 821 S. 15th St., continued until today.

Enticing a minor under 16 for sexual purpose — Joshua R. Galloway, 18, 819 N. 14th St., preliminary hearing set for March 21.

Grooming — Joshua R. Galloway, 18, 819 N. 14th St., preliminary hearing set for March 21.

Fifth degree theft — Skylar L. Brown, 40, 610 Central Ave., trial set for April 16, no contact order issued. Agueda J. Diaz, 23, 360 Ave. M West, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Marc R. Metzger, 49, Manson, two days in jail (suspended), court costs.

Trespass, first offense — Agueda J. Diaz, 23, 360 Ave. M West. $917.50.

Disorderly conduct — Martasia R. Jackson, 21, 1235 Fifth Ave. N., $105 plus surcharge, court costs.

Possession of drug paraphernalia — Sean E. Paxson, 56, Clare, continued 180 days.

Possession of marijuana — Sean E. Paxson, 56, Clare, continued 180 days.

Possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense — Sean E. Paxson, 56, Clare, preliminary hearing waived.

Driving while license denied — Nicole M. Moore, 44, Des Moines, continued until March 18.

Third degree theft — Jenna F. Germundson, 32, 707 Seventh Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for March 21, no contact order issued.

Operate vehicle without owner’s consent — Jenna F. Germundson, 32, 707 Seventh Ave.N., preliminary hearing set for March 21, no contact order issued.

Driving while license suspended — Jenna F. Germundson, 32, 707 Seventh Ave. N., continued 180 days. Heather N. Wallace, 38, 2809 10th Ave. N., $325 plus surcharge, court costs.

Failure to provide proof of financial liability — Caleb J. Rowland, 22, Smithton, Missouri, $325 plus court costs, surcharge. Heather M. Wallace, 38, 2809 10th Ave N., $325 plus surcharge, court costs.

Police Logs

FORT DODGE

Tuesday

Juvenile problems were reported in the 200 block of Avenue M West.

Harassment was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South.

A disabled vehicle was reported at Second Avenue South and Third Street.

A suspicious person was reported at First Avenue North and Ninth Street.

A fight was reported in the 300 block of South 14th Street.

A theft was reported in the 2100 block of Seventh Avenue North.

Criminal mischief was reported in the 600 block of North Seventh Street.

Harassment was reported in the 2500 block of Fifth Avenue South.

A theft was reported in the 3300 block of Fifth Avenue South.

A fraud was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South.

A welfare check was conducted in the 800 block of Sixth Avenue North.

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

A fight was reported in the 10 block of South 15th Street.

An assault was reported in the 1000 block of Second Avenue South.

A suspicious person was reported at 19th Street and Second Avenue North.