March 18, 2024

Former prosecutor pleads not guilty in underwear theft case

MARSHALLTOWN — A Marshalltown school board member who resigned his post as a prosecutor has pleaded not guilty to trespassing and theft charges. Authorities say a co-worker accused Ben Stansberry of stealing underwear from her home. He was arrested Monday and released. Marshalltown Police Chief Mike Tupper said Stansberry’s co-worker reported the underwear missing on Aug. 22, after Stansberry stopped by her home.