Daily Record, Jan. 17, 2026
Marshall County Courthouse
Court
Jan. 16
• Donald Harvey Schermerhorn made an initial appearance on a voluntary absence from custody charge. Mark Olberding is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 26. Schermerhorn is being held without bond.
• Johnathan Cody Tuttle made an initial appearance on a driving under suspension charge. A pre-trial conference is set for 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 18 in Magistrate Court.
• Estevan Luis Sanchez made an initial appearance on a driving under suspension charge. A pre-trial conference is set for 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 18 in Magistrate Court.
• Edward Dean McVay made an initial appearance on a failure to display a reflective device on a slow moving vehicle charge and a failure to use flashing lights on a slow moving vehicle charge. A pre-trial conference is set for 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 25 in Magistrate Court.
• Bertha Alicia Garcia Flores made an initial appearance on a theft-fifth degree charge. A pre-trial conference is set for 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 18 in Magistrate Court.
• Erik Wiencierz made an initial appearance on a speeding charge. A pre-trial conference is set for 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 11 in Magistrate Court.
• Arion David Seiser made an initial appearance on a rabies vaccination violation charge. Seiser pleaded guilty and the fine is $855 with a $128.25 surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $1043.25.
• Barbara Lou Weuve made an initial appearance on a theft-fifth degree charge. Julia Cutler is appointed as counsel. The pre-trial conference is set for 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 11 in Magistrate Court.
Property Transfers
Jan. 15
• The Estate of Donna J. Williams to Marlene W. Reece, 1520B and 1524 Reed Ave.
• Joel R. and Martha L. Button to Blood Partners, 2424 Arney Ave., State Center
• Blackstar Stability Revitalization Trust F1, Blackstar Stability Revitalization Trust F1A to Derek Jongma, 7 N. Sixth St.
Marshalltown Police Department
Arrests
• On Thursday, Jan. 15, Guyan Garrett-Lucas, 28, was arrested on a warrant.
• On Thursday, Jan. 15, Carlos Maravilla Avalos, 43, was arrested on a warrant.
Marshall County Sheriff
Arrests
• On Thursday, Jan. 15, Donald Schermerhorn, 40, was arrested on a warrant charging him with absence from custody.
• On Thursday, Jan. 15, Myron Porter, 39, was arrested on a warrant charging him with driving while barred-habitual offender.
