(Clarinda, IA) – The Page County Attorney’s Office has released a report on case outcomes in Page County District Court for the week of January 12, 2026.

Among the cases, was that of 25-year-old Alan Myron Jones, of Des Moines, who pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance, Marijuana- 1st Offense. He was fined and ordered to pay court costs and related fees.

23-year-old Jackson David Mellencamp, of Grimes, pled guilty to Operating While Under the Influence-1st Offense. He was granted a deferred judgment and placed on probation for 12 months. Mellencamp must obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and follow through with any recommendations. He was ordered to pay a civil penalty, courts costs, and related fees.

49-year-old Christopher Charles Rodrigues, of Blockton, pled guilty in Page County District Court, to Theft in the Second Degree. He was sentenced to 5 years of incarceration, and fined $1,025. The term of incarceration was suspended, and Rodrigues was placed on probation for 2 years. As a condition of probation, he is required to reside at the Residential Correction Facility until maximum benefits are achieved. He was also ordered to pay court costs and related fees.

22-year-old Eustacio Joseph Sanchez, of Thurman, pled guilty to Operating While Under the Influence-2nd Offense. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail, with all but 7 days suspended. Sanchez was placed on probation for 1 year and as a condition of probation will obtain a Substance Abuse Evaluation and complete the 12-hour Drinking Driver’s Course. He was also ordered to pay court costs and related fees.

And, 34-year-old Jason Jay Smith, of Clarinda, pled guilty in Page County to Operating While Under the Influence-1st Offense. He was granted a deferred judgment and placed on probation for 1 year. As a condition of probation, the defendant must obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and follow through with any recommendations plus complete the Drinking Driver’s School. Smith was ordered to pay a civil penalty,  courts costs and surcharges.

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