(Clarinda, Iowa) – Page County Attorney, James L. Varley, reports the following activities in the Iowa District Court for Page County for the week of June 2, 2025. The Honorable Eric J. Nelson, District Court Judge of the Fourth Judicial District presided. 

Jason Charles Allison, age 48, Coin Iowa, appeared by counsel and pled guilty to Assault Causing Bodily Injury or Mental Illness. The defendant was sentenced to 60 days in the Page County Jail, with all but 2 days suspended and placed on probation for 1 year. As a condition of probation, the defendant is to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow all recommendations. The defendant was assessed a fine of $430,suspended, and ordered to pay court costs, surcharges and court-appointed attorney fees.

Paul Patrick Cooley, age 57, Clarinda, Iowa, appeared by counsel and pled guilty to Operating While Intoxicated-1^st Offense. The defendant was granted a deferred judgment and placed on probation for 9 months. The defendant was authorized to attend and complete the Second Chance’s Program in lieu of serving 2 days in jail. The defendant was ordered to pay court costs, surcharges and court-appointed attorney fees.

Cindy Joe Gray, age 45, New Market, Iowa, appeared by counsel and admitted to violating the terms and conditions of her probation. The Defendant was found to be in willful contempt of court and sentenced to time already served. The Defendant’s terms of probation were modified to require her to reside at the Residential Correctional Facility until maximum benefits have been achieved.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.