The Bremer County Court logs for the end of December reveal a range of recent legal outcomes along with several new marriages. Notably, various individuals faced consequences for offenses including theft and driving violations, while numerous couples celebrated their unions in October.
Recent Marriages in Bremer County
In a series of ceremonies held throughout October, multiple couples tied the knot in locations across Bremer County. Among them, Mariah Kay Riley married Damon Tyrone Ross on October 17 in Waverly. Other notable unions included Madison Jay Stirling and Matthew Jeffrey Negen, who wed on October 18 in Charles City, and Laura Michele Hall alongside Brent Allen Mehmen, also on October 18 in Waverly.
On October 25, several couples exchanged vows, including Jordan Bethany Scribner and Mitchell Edward Meyers in Nashua, and Nathaniel James Meyer from Calmar, who married Cyndy Guiroben from Jenks, Oklahoma. The month concluded with additional ceremonies, such as Molly Marie Laning marrying Cody Matthew Carpenter on October 31 in Waverly.
Legal Proceedings and Sentencing Updates
The court logs also documented significant legal rulings, particularly concerning probation violations. David Leroy Jones, 53, of Afton, had his probation revoked following a conviction for forgery related to a lottery ticket. As a result, he will serve a sentence of 2 to 5 years in prison, which will run concurrently with sentences from cases in Boone and Polk counties. Jones attempted to cash a fraudulent ticket at Hy-Vee on February 15, 2023, but was denied by the store manager.
Another individual, Quaddre Phillip White, 26, from Saint Paul, Minnesota, also faced repercussions as his probation was revoked due to multiple offenses, including possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. His sentences will run for a total of five years, concurrent with a separate Black Hawk County case.
The magistrate court also processed several theft cases. Jose Vicente Montano McCain, 42, of Nashua, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree theft and has been ordered to pay a total of $186.06 in fines and restitution after a check incident involving insufficient funds.
Additionally, Melinda Jean Hauser, 47, from Shell Rock, received a deferred judgment for similar charges. She was placed on a year of unsupervised probation and required to pay $180.56 in penalties.
In the district court, Jabari Jerun Mathews, 30, from Waverly, entered a guilty plea for driving while barred and was ordered to pay associated costs. He was stopped by police on June 13, 2025, leading to the court’s decision.
These recent developments in Bremer County highlight both the celebratory moments of new marriages and the continuing challenges faced by some individuals within the legal system. As the community navigates these events, the impact of these legal outcomes continues to resonate.
