(Clarinda, Iowa) – The Page County Attorney’s Office reports a man from Coin was sentenced during the week of September 8th, to nine months probation, following his plea of guilty to drug-and alcohol- related charges. 21-year-old Matthew Wayne Peterson pled guilty to Count 1: Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated-1^st Offense and Count 2: Possession of a Controlled Substance- Marijuana.

On Count 1: Peterson was granted a deferred judgment for 9 months, during which he was placed on probation for 9 months. He was ordered to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and follow any recommendations and complete the drinking driver’s school. On Count II: Peterson was fined $105, and ordered to pay a $1,250 civil penalty, court costs, surcharges and court-appointed attorney fees.

In a separate case, 45-year-old Timothy Scott Fletcher, of Clarinda, represented himself in court (Or, “Pro se”) and admitted to violating the terms and conditions of his probation. He was found to be in willful contempt and sentenced to 10 days in jail.