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Daily Record, Jan. 29, 2026

Marshall County Courthouse

Court

Jan. 28

• Juan Carlos Gonzalez Jr. made an initial appearance on a driving while barred charge and a no insurance charge. Mark Torche is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 17.

• Austin Taner Rankin made an initial appearance on a violation of parole charge. Brian Mercy was appointed as counsel. The parole revocation hearing will be scheduled by the Administrative Law Judge. Rankin is being held without bond.

• Justin Patrick Connelly made an initial appearance on a violation of a no-contact order/contempt of court charge. The contempt hearing is set for 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 6. Bond is set at $2,000 cash or surety. A new no-contact order has been issued for the protected party.

• Tupo Laloata made an initial appearance on a driving under suspension charge. A pre-trial conference is set for 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 25 in Magistrate Court.

• Suzana Bikyeobe 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. 25 in Magistrate Court.

• Judith Juma Kalunga made an initial appearance on a failure to maintain control of a vehicle charge and an operating without registration charge. Kalunga pleaded guilty to both charges. On the failure to maintain control the fine is $135 with a $20.25 surcharge and $55 in court costs for a total of $210.25. The fine on the operating without registration is $70 with a $10.50 surcharge and $55 in court costs for a total of $135.50.

Property Transfers

Jan. 27

• Amber Clark, Amber R. Clark, Amber Ray Clark, Amber R. Mann, Amber Ray Mann to Jeffrey S. Jacobson, 7 S. Fifth St.

• The Estate of Phyllis Y. Miller to Triumph Homes LLC, 502 N. Third Ave.

• Player Street LLC to Hayes Auto LLC, 514 Player St.

Marshalltown Police Department

Arrests

• On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Keith Nugent, 74, was arrested for operating while under the influence-first offense.

• On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Elaine Locke, 78, was arrested for dog at large.

• On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Juan Gonzalez Jr., 34, was arrested for no insurance-no accident, driving while barred-habitual offender and on a warrant.

Marshall County Sheriff

Arrests

• On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Austin Rankin, 32, was arrested on a warrant charging him with violation of parole.

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