On October 21st, Theresa Marcione (44) of Mount Ayr failed to appear in Worth County Associate Circuit Court on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Felony). A warrant was issued and bond was denied. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department had arrested her on October 18th on a charge of Driving While Barred. Bond for the Ringgold County charge was set at $2,000.
On October 21st, Brewster Pepper (39) of Paris (MO) pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to charges of Driving While Revoked and Driving Vehicle on Left Side when View Obstructed. He was assessed $600 in fines and costs by Judge Corey Herron.
On October 21st, Joseph Dixon (44) of Kansas City failed to appear in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court for a probation revocation hearing. He had been serving probation on a charge of Failure to Register as Sex Offender. Bond was denied.
On October 22nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Chance Midyett (36) of King City in Gentry County on charges of DWI, Unlawfully Operating UTV on Highway, and Unlawfully Operating UTV Under the Influence of Alcohol.
On October 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2019 Peterbilt tractor-trailer began to skid at the 24.2 mile marker on I-29 in Platte County at around 3 pm, setting of a chain reaction of crashes. First, a 2002 Toyota Corolla struck the rear of a 2022 Freightliner before skidding off the road into a tree line. The Peterbilt them struck and Freightliner, causing it to strike a 2022 Ford F-350. A male infant was killed in the wreck. Injured were Terry Swartz (44) of St. Joseph, Joseph Waxmonski (47) of Linwood (KS), Samani Majouri (57) of Lincoln (NE), and Patsy Withrow (78) of Savannah.
On October 23rd, Livingston County Prosecutor Adam Warren filed charges against Jay Shirley (55) of Carrolton alleging two counts Sexual Contact with Student (Felony). Bond was denied. The defendant allegedly committed these acts while employed as a teacher at Grand River Technical School in Chillicothe.
On October 23rd, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced that Luis Eduardo Pineda-Zarao (29) of Lebanon (TN), a citizen of Mexico, was convicted by a jury for participating in a $4.7 million conspiracy to distribute more than 335 kilograms of Methamphetamine and 22 kilograms of Heroin in the Kansas City area as part of a drug trafficking organization tied to the Carteles Unidos cartel in Michoacan (Mexico). He is one of 44 defendants charged in this case. He faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison.
On October 24th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced the indictments of Kal Nay (21) of Oak Grove (MO) and Robert Turnage (20) of Blue Springs (MO) for their alleged roles in participating in a conspiracy to distribute Fentanyl earlier this year. Nay was also charged with possessing six machine gun conversion devices and unlawful possession of a machine gun.
On October 24th, multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were issued as a band of showers and thunderstorms moved across Kansas and western Missouri that evening. In St. Joseph, there were several downed trees and limbs. There was hail up to one inch in Caldwell County. In Hamilton, there were winds as high as 60 mph. The storm missed this area and there were barely sprinkles.
On October 24th, the body of Herb VanVactor (75) of Stanberry was found on private property he owned north of Parnell in Worth County at a pond where he had been fishing in what the Missouri State Highway Patrol says was a drowning incident. His personal possessions were found near the pond, but he could not be located, prompting a massive search. The Worth County Sheriff’s Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Missouri Department of Conservation were involved along with the Clarinda Dive Team.
On October 24th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Christopher Wiederholt (64) of Conception Junction alleging Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony) and Driving While Revoked (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.
On October 24th, Daemon Johnson (48) of Kansas City pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Speeding (26+ mph over), No Valid License, and No Seat Belt. He was sentenced to four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections and fined $110 plus court costs by Judge Steven Hudson.
On October 24th, Donald Greenleaf (32) of Waseca (MN) pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). He was sentenced to 70 days in jail by Judge Steven Hudson with credit for 74 days served.
On October 24th, Jimmie Dankel (54) of Fort Dodge pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was sentenced to five years probation by Judge Steven Hudson. All fines and costs must be paid within 120 months, including $2,675 owed to North Missouri Court Services.
On October 24th, Frederick Ellis (70) of Buena Vista (AR) failed to appear in Harrison County Circuit Court on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. A warrant was issued and bond set at $10,000, cash only.
On October 24th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against David Horsman (74) of Clarksdale alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).
On October 24th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Cody Adwell (46) of Ravenwood alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).
On October 24th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Randall Sego (58) of Stanberry alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), DWI, and No Insurance.
On October 25th, an extradition hearing was scheduled for Demetrius Patten (23) of Bethany on a Tarrant County (TX) Warrant (Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle). Bond was denied.
On October 25th at around 11:30 pm, a 1994 Dodge 1500 driven by Kevin Berry (42) of Trenton was westbound on Route 6 one half of a mile north of Jamesport and a 2023 John Deere Tractor driven by Randall Bears (39) of Blythedale was westbound. The Dodge attempted to make a left turn and struck the John Deere with the driver’s side mirror. Berry received minor injuries and was taken to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton.
On October 28th, Jay Johnston (56) of Los Angeles was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for his role in the events of January 6th. He allegedly joined other rioters in a mass assault against officers guarding a tunnel entrance to the US Capitol. He is an actor who has played roles in “Bob’s Burgers,” “Arrested Development,” “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” and has appeared on “Mr. Show with Bob and David.”
On October 28th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Tracy McMinn (47) of Wathena (KS) in Harrison County on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Plates, Speeding, and No Seat Belt. The Patrol also arrested William Tyler (52) of Wathena (KS) on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Seat Belt.
On October 28th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Darrell Cronk (63) of Maryville alleging Impersonation of a Law Enforcement Officer. An affidavit from the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department alleges that the defendant conducted a traffic stop on two juveniles in a golf cart using a flashing red light on the dash of his personal vehicle on September 29th. The defendant allegedly told the juveniles that it was getting dark and that they needed to go home. After the police made contact with the defendant, he allegedly stated that since the place he was in was inside an incorporated town and they did not have a police department, the responsibility fell on him as the mayor to enforce the ordinances. The affidavit said the defendant had previously been advised by the Sheriff’s Department that he was not allowed to conduct such traffic stops.
On October 28th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Sandra Branchcomb (38) of Bedford alleging DWI.
On October 28th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Weston Redden (19) of Maryville alleging Assault (Felony).
On October 28th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2019 Chevy Silverado driven by Michael Cole (56) of Fish Creek (W) and a 1979 Suzuki CB850 driven by Brandon Church (43) of St. Joseph were eastbound on Route E one half of a mile west of Darlington at around 6:08 pm. The Silverado attempted to turn north on Route H and crossed into the path of the Suzuki. Church received serious injuries and was lifeflighted to Truman Medical Center.
On October 28th, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, SpaceX, and Tesla, and his political action committee, America PAC. The defendants allegedly announced the daily chance of a $1 million cash prize to voters who would sign a political petition circulated by his PAC. Musk has been campaigning for GOP Presidential Nominee Donald Trump this election cycle.
Charges listed are merely allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.