Page County Attorney’s report on court cases heard the week of Feb. 23rd (2026)

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March 10th, 2026 by Ric Hanson

(Clarinda, IA) – Page County Attorney, James L. Varley, today (March 10th) reports the following activities in the Iowa District Court for Page County for the week of February 23, 2026. The Honorable Margaret Reyes, District Court Judge of the Fourth Judicial District presided. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Gerardo Moses Ray Buttry, age 25, Shenandoah, Iowa, appeared with counsel and pled guilty to Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance. The defendant was granted a deferred judgment and placed on probation for a period of 2 years. As a condition of probation, the defendant is to obtain a substance abuse evaluation and follow all treatment recommendations. Defendant was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,025, plus surcharges and penalties.

Lorenzo Davila, age 37, Shenandoah, Iowa, appeared by counsel and pled guilty to Operating While Under the Influence-1st Offense. The Defendant was sentenced to 30 days in jail, with all but 2 days suspended and placed on probation for 1 year. As a condition of probation, the defendant is to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and attend and successfully complete the Drinking Driver’s School. The defendant was ordered to pay court costs, surcharges, and a $1,250 fine.

Jerry Dewayne Easley, age 55, Braddyville, Iowa, appeared by counsel and pled guilty to Operating While Under the Influence-1st Offense. The Defendant was sentenced to 2 days in jail and fined $1,250. Defendant has completed the Drinking Driver’s School and obtained a drug/alcohol evaluation and is to follow through with treatment recommendations. The defendant was ordered to pay court costs, surcharges and court-appointed attorney fees.

Quintyn James, Gray, age 19, Clarinda, Iowa, appeared by counsel and pled guilty to Attempted Burglary in the Third Degree. The defendant was granted a deferred judgment and was placed on probation for 1 year. As a condition of probation, the defendant is to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and follow through with any recommendations. Defendant was ordered to pay court costs, surcharges, court-appointed attorney fees and a civil penalty of $430.

Hannah Jean Hall, age 20, Clarinda, Iowa, appeared with counsel and admitted to violating the terms and conditions of probation. Probation was revoked and the defendant was ordered to serve 21 days in the Page County Jail. Defendant was also ordered to pay court costs, fines, fees and court-appointed attorney fees.

Travis Leroy Holman, Jr., age 24, Fort Madison, Iowa, appeared by counsel and pled guilty to Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations. The defendant was sentenced to a term of incarceration not to exceed 2 years that will run consecutive to the sentence the defendant is currently serving. Defendant was fined $855, suspended, and ordered to pay surcharges and penalties.

Jose Manuel Huerta, age 41, Clarinda, Iowa, appeared by counsel and pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance, Marijuana-3rd Offense. The defendant was sentenced to 2 years of incarceration, suspended, and placed on probation for 1 year. As a condition of probation, the defendant is to reside at the Residential Correctional Facility until maximum benefits have been achieved. Defendant was ordered pay a fine of $855, plus court costs and court-appointed attorney fees.

Gary Lynn Kent, age 69, Clarinda, Iowa, appeared by counsel and pled guilty to Operating While Intoxicated-1st offense. The Defendant was sentenced to 45 days of incarceration with all but 2 days suspended. Defendant was placed on probation for 1 year and ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation. The Defendant was ordered to pay a fine of $1,250, surcharges and penalties.

Rico Osby, age 35, Fort Madison, Iowa, appeared by counsel and pled guilty to Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations Causing Bodily Injury. The defendant was sentenced to 5 years of incarceration which will run consecutively to the sentences the defendant is currently serving. Defendant was ordered to pay court costs, surcharges and court-appointed attorney fees.

Keaton Ray Osthoff, age 34, New Market, Iowa, appeared by counsel and pled guilty to Operating While Under the Influence-1st Offense. The defendant was sentenced to 2 days in the Page County Jail and fined $1,250. Defendant previously completed the Drinking Driver’s School and obtained a drug/alcohol evaluation. The Defendant was ordered to pay court costs, surcharges and court-appointed attorney fees.

Evan James Welsh, age 19, Clarinda, Iowa, appeared by counsel and pled guilty to Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations. The defendant was sentenced to a term of incarceration not to exceed 2 years that will run consecutive to the sentence the defendant is currently serving. Defendant was fined $855, suspended, and ordered to pay surcharges and penalties.