Courthouse News for February 21st, 2018

The Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted multiple drug busts in Harrison County.

On Tuesday, the Patrol arrested Dayna Prather (58) of Newton (IA) on charges of possession of a controlled substance (meth), possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and no seat belt.

On Tuesday, the Patrol arrested Rusty Conrad (31) of Kansas City on charges of possession of a controlled substance (meth), possession of marijuana, driving while suspended, failure to display valid plates, speeding, and no seat belt.

On Wednesday, the Patrol arrested Slade Hahn (19) of Cameron on charges of felony possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and speeding.

On Wednesday, the Patrol arrested Taylor Cook (20) of Cameron on charges of felony possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

On Saturday morning at 12:12 am, the Patrol arrested Jessie Cunningham (21) of Waterloo (IA) in Worth County on charges of driving without a valid license, speeding, and no insurance. He was released from the Worth County Sheriff’s Department.

On Saturday afternoon at 12:15 pm, the Patrol arrested Colton Files (17) of Conception Junction on charges of possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He was taken to the Nodaway County Jail and released.

On Sunday morning at 12:12 am, the Patrol arrested Timothy Barmann (53) of Maryville on charges of DWI and failure to have a two-lighted headlamp. He was taken to the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office and held for 12 hours.

The above charges are mere accusations and not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence.

On February 14th, Worth County Prosecuting Attorney Brett Hurst filed charges against James Kerwin (75) of Grant City of animal neglect or abandonment. Judge Joel Miller has recused himself from the case.