(Clarinda, IA) – Page County Attorney, James L. Varley, reports the following activities in the Iowa District Court for Page County for the week of January 26, 2026. The Honorable Craig Dreismeier, District Court Judge of the Fourth Judicial District presided. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Cody Dean Nevada Carlson, age 34, Clarinda, Iowa, appeared pro se and pled guilty to Assault Causing Bodily Injury. The defendant was sentenced to 10 days in jail, fined $430 and ordered to pay restitution, court costs, surcharges and court-appointed attorney fees.

Joshua Edward Mastin, age 45, Johnson City, New York, appeared by counsel and pled guilty to Person Ineligible to Carry Dangerous Weapons and Possession of Controlled Substance-Marijuana. The defendant was sentenced on the Person Ineligible to Carry Dangerous Weapons charge to 180 days in jail, with all but 40 days suspended and fined $430, suspended. The defendant was sentenced on Possession of a Controlled Substance-Marijuana to a fine of $420. The defendant was placed on probation for one year and ordered to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and following any recommendations. Defendant was ordered to pay court costs, court-appointed attorney fees.

Bryson Sean McAlpin, age 31, Clarinda, Iowa, appeared by counsel and admitted to violating the terms and condition of his probation. The defendant was sentenced to one day in jail and shall continue on probation with expectation that he successfully complete the terms of probation until successfully discharged.

Jayden Anthony Morris, age 26, Clarinda, Iowa, appeared by counsel and pled guilty to Operating While Under the Influence-1^st Offense. The defendant was sentenced to 2 days in jail and fined $1,250. Defendant shall successfully complete drinking driver’s school and obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and follow through with any recommendations. Defendant was ordered to pay courts costs and court-appointed attorney fees.

Samuel Wade Walker, age 51, Clarinda, Iowa, appeared with counsel and admitted violating the terms and conditions of probation. The defendant’s probation was modified to require defendant to enter and successfully complete inpatient treatment and shall remain in jail until bed space is available.

Samantha Josephine Wheatley, age 38, Des Moines, Iowa, appeared with counsel and admitted violating the terms and conditions of probation. The defendant’s probation was revoked and the original sentence of 5 years in prison was imposed.

Anthony Curtis Webb, age 21, Clarinda, Iowa, appeared by counsel and pled guilty to Attempted Burglary in the Third Degree. The defendant was granted a deferred judgment for one year and placed on probation for 12 months. As a condition of probation, the defendant must obtain a substance abuse evaluation. Defendant was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $430, courts costs and court-appointed attorney fees.