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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Muscatine County District Court 5/25/2012

Friday, May 25, 2012, in Muscatine County District Court:

ADAN DEHOYOS, DOB: 7/24/1988, of 3140 M&W Circle, Muscatine, pleaded guilty to Arson in the Second Degree, a class "C" felony, and Burglary in the Third Degree, an aggravated misdemeanor. The charges against DEHOYOS stemmed from a December 10, 2011, incident in which he set a motor vehicle on fire in the 100 block of Neidig Avenue. The incident was investigated by the Muscatine Police Department and Muscatine Fire Department.

The Court suspended a prison term of not to exceed ten years on the arson charge and imposed a sentence of 180 days jail on the burglary charge.


DANIEL LEWIS, DOB: 7/2/1965, formerly of 2002 Oneida Ave., Muscatine, was sentenced following guilty pleas to Manufacture of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, Burglary in the Third Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, and Theft in the Third Degree.

The charges against LEWIS were based upon three separate investigations. In the first he had been involved in the manufacture of methamphetamine. This case was investigated by the Muscatine County Drug Task Force. The second case involved the theft of copper piping and wiring from unoccupied homes. The third involved the theft of a spool of copper wire. These two cases were investigated by the Muscatine Police Department.

The Court imposed prison sentences on all counts. The total term of incarceration was for a term not to exceed 24 years. LEWIS must serve one-third the maximum term before being eligible for parole consideration.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Muscatine man pleads guilty to sexual offenses against child, agrees to 60 year prison sentence

Today (May 17, 2012) in Muscatine County District Court:

NICHOLAS PALMAREZ, DOB: 6/9/1980, formerly of 1211 Wisconsin Street, Muscatine pleaded guilty to six counts of Lascivious Acts with a Child, each a class "C" felony.

PALMAREZ pleaded guilty under a plea agreement which calls for consecutive terms of incarceration for a total term not to exceed 60 years imprisonment. In addition he will be subject to supervised release as if on parole for the remainder of his life. He will also be required to register as a sex offender.

Investigation by the Muscatine Police Department showed that PALMAREZ sexually abused a child over a two year period ending at his arrest on December 31, 2011. The child was between the ages of eight and ten years of age during the offense conduct.

"This is an excellent result," said Muscatine County Attorney Alan Ostergren. "The Muscatine Police Department responded immediately to the allegation and conducted a thorough investigation. It was also very important to the case that the victim was forensically interviewed at the Mississppi Valley Child Protection Center in Muscatine. That gave me the evidence I needed to prosecute the case," Ostergren continued.

The defendant will be sentenced July 2, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. He remains in custody in the Muscatine County Jail. The Court revoked the defendant's bond after his guilty plea.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Guilty plea to sexual abuse

Today, May 16, 2012, in Muscatine County District Court MAXWELL HONS, DOB: 8/28/1990, of 1333 100th Street, West Liberty, pleaded guilty to Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, a class "C" felony.

Investigation by the Muscatine County Sheriff's Office showed that the defendant performed a sex act with a 15 year old girl in February of 2012.

The defendant will be sentenced June 29, 2012, at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Muscatine County District Court 5/11/2012

EARL WOOTEN IV, DOB 2/12/1993, Muscatine, Iowa was sentenced for Theft in the Second Degree, a class "D" felony. Wooten was granted a deferred judgment and ordered to pay a $750 civil penalty. Wooten was ordered to successfully complete the residential correctional facility. Wooten was also ordered to pay victim restitution.


Investigation by the Muscatine Police Department and the Coralville Police Departmentshow the defendant had stolen a vehicle from a convenience store in Coralville and had driven it to Muscatine on February 5, 2012.



CRAIG EUGENE HETZLER, DOB 8/23/1977, 3058 New Era Road, Muscatine, Iowa, was sentenced for five counts of Forgery, a class "D" felony. Hetzler was sentenced to an indeterminate period in the Iowa Department of Corrections not to exceed 5 years and pay a $750 fine on each count. The sentences were ordered to be served consecutively for a total term of 25 years. Hetzler was ordered to pay victim restitution.


Investigation by the Muscatine County Sheriff shows that Hetzler forged five checks not belonging to him on October 22, 2011.



ISSAC CLINE, DOB 1/4/1986, 13827 Blazey Drive, Houston, Texas, was sentenced for four counts of Lascivious Acts with a Child, a class "C" felony. Clint was sentenced to an indeterminate period in the Iowa Department of Corrections not to exceed 10 years and a $1000 fine on each count. The sentences were ordered to be served consecutively for a total term not to exceed 40 years.


Investigation by the Muscatine Police Department showed that Cline engaged in sex acts with a minor during the time period of 2003-2005.



BETTY JO GRAY, DOB 1/30/1974, 612 Evans Street, Muscatine, Iowa, was sentenced for Possession of Contraband in a Jail Facility, a class "D" felony. Gray was sentenced to an indeterminate period in the Iowa Department of Corrections not to exceed 5 years and a $750 fine. The term of incarceration was suspended, and the defendant was placed on supervised probation for 2 years.


Investigation by the Muscatine Police Department showed that Gray attempted to enter the Muscatine County Jail while having methamphetamine in her possession.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Muscatine County District Court 5/8/2012

JOSEPH DEAN MENKE, DOB 8/29/1989, 300 Canon Avenue, Muscatine, Iowa was sentenced for Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, an aggravated misdemeanor. Menke was sentenced to an indeterminate period in the Iowa Department of Corrections not to exceed two years and a $625 fine. Menke was also ordered to pay victim restitution.



Investigation by the Muscatine Police Department shows the defendant damaged the windshields of several cars in the area of Chestnut and 7th Street in Muscatine on August 17, 2011.



HECTOR RUBEN MARTINEZ, DOB 9/9/1984, 514 E. 8th Street, West Liberty, Iowa, was sentenced for Delivery of a Controlled Substance, cocaine, a class "C" felony and a Drug Tax Stamp Violation, a class "D" felony. Martinez was sentenced to an indeterminate period in the Iowa Department of Corrections not to exceed 10 years and pay a $1000 fine. Martinez is not eligible for parole until he has served one third of his sentence.



Investigation by the Muscatine Drug Task Force shows that Martinez delivered cocaine on or about April 28, 2011 in West Liberty.



ANTHONY WAYNE WINSTON II, DOB 6/6/1991, 160 North Street, Fruitland, Iowa, was sentenced for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, cocaine, a class "C" felony. Winston received a deferred judgment and was placed on probation for 2 years and was ordered to pay a $1000 fine.



Investigation by the Muscatine Police Department shows that Winston was stopped by police on April 19, 2011 and was found to have 5 small bags of cocaine in his possession.