Marshall County Courthouse

Dec. 8

• Cristopher Jareth Rodriguez Martinez made an initial appearance on an operating while under the influence-first offense charge and a no valid driver’s license charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 23. A substance abuse evaluation is ordered with the results submitted to the court.

• Giovani Leyva made an initial appearance on a driving under suspension charge. Leyva pleaded guilty and the fine is $250 with a $37.50 surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $347.50.

• Hunter Shane Smith made an initial appearance through counsel, Norma Meade, on an operating while under the influence-second offense charge and a careless driving charge. The preliminary hearing on the driving under the influence is set at 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 23. A substance abuse evaluation is ordered with the results submitted to the court. A pre-trial conference for the careless driving is set at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 21, 2026 in Magistrate Court.

• Francisco Jesus Ordaz made an initial appearance on a possession of marijuana-first offense charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 23. A substance abuse evaluation is ordered with the results submitted to the court.

• Samantha Rose Rink made an initial appearance on a dog at large charge. Rink pleaded guilty and the fine is $105 with a $15.75 surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $180.75.

Property Transfers

Dec. 5

• Amber A. and Zachary S. Schlag to Wildcarz LLC, 1904 Edgebrook Drive

• Brett and Ellen R. Hofman to Serena McGrew and Trenton Muller, 3311 Governor Road

• Marajo L. and William L. Benda to Brett and Ellen Hofman, 1618 S. 12th St.

• Janneth Deniz, Noe Deniz, Noe Denz to Cristal Esmeralda Ibarra Diaz and Jose Antonio Saldana Saldana, 213 Pine St.

• The James S. Sullivan Trust to Dawn Keeler, 1563 Lafayette Ave., Albion

Marshalltown Police Department

Arrests

• On Saturday, Dec. 6, Jemale Miggins, 33, was arrested on a warrant.

• On Saturday, Dec. 6, Brandon Holubar, 30, was arrested for interference with official acts and harassment-first degree-threaten forcible felony.

• On Saturday, Dec. 6, Paul Wernau, 26, was arrested on a warrant.

• On Friday, Dec. 5, Bryan Garcia, 30, was arrested on a warrant.

• On Friday, Dec. 5, Brooke Hickman, 40, was arrested for contempt of court/violation of a no-contact order.

• On Friday, Dec. 5, Kimberly Wilson, 54, was arrested on a warrant.

Marshall County Sheriff

Arrests

• On Sunday, Dec. 7, Cristopher Rodriguez Martinez, 22, was arrested for no valid driver’s license and operating while under the influence-first offense.

• On Friday, Dec. 5, Tommie Valentine Jr., 56, was arrested on a warrant charging him with contempt of court.