(Clarinda, IA) – Page County Attorney James L. Varley reports a man from Shenandoah has entered pleas of guilty to charges  of Probation Violation and Possession of illegal substances. 36-year-old Christopher Chane Adkins admitted to violating the terms and condition of his probation. His deferred judgment was revoked, and Adkins was sentenced to 45 days of incarceration with all but two days suspended. He was placed on probation for two years and was ordered to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and follow through with any recommendations.

In addition, Adkins pled guilty to:

• Possession of Controlled Substance-Methamphetamine, 2nd Offense. He was sentenced to two- years of incarceration and fined $855. The fine and term of incarceration were suspended.
• Adkins plead guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance-Marijuana, 2nd Offense. On that charge he was sentenced to 60 days in jail and fined $855. The term of incarceration and fine were suspended.
• And, Adkins pled guilty to one-count of Persons Ineligible to Carry Dangerous Weapons. He was sentenced to 12 months in jail and fined $430. The term of incarceration and fine were suspended. Adkins was placed on probation for two-years and ordered to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and follow through with any recommendations. He was also  was ordered to pay court costs, surcharges and court-appointed attorney fees.

The Page County Attorney’s Office said also, 23-year-old Howker Ludwig, of Fort Madison, Iowa, pled guilty to two counts of Assault on Persons Engaged in Certain Occupations. He was sentenced to 12 months of incarceration on each count, to run concurrently, but will run consecutively to the sentence Ludwig is currently serving. He was fined $430 on each count, both were suspended and defendant was ordered to pay court costs, surcharges and court-appointed attorney fees.

Both men’s cases were heard the week of November 24th, 2025, in Page County District Court.

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