Courthouse News for March 21st

On March 15th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Tanner Wilcox (18) of Parnell in Nodaway County on charges of DWI, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and Careless & Imprudent Driving.

On March 17th, the Patrol arrested Lawrence Smith (53) of Kansas City in Harrison County on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Speeding.

On March 17th, the Patrol arrested Laurie Smith (52) of Kansas City in Harrison County on a charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Information was taken off the Patrol’s online arrest reports page. The above charges are merely accusations and not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence.

In Nodaway County, Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against John Stephenson (61) of Sheridan for Class D Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance on September 12th. On Thursday, he was bound over to Division I.

In Worth County, Prosecutor Brett Hurst filed information on Wednesday, March 14th alleging that on February 28th, Kyle Kobbe (23) of Grant City committed the Class B Misdemeanor of DWI. He was also charged with operating a motor vehicle in a careless & imprudent manner, involving an accident.

Shana Land (26) of Grant City was charged with exceeding the speed limit by 16-19 miles per hour on December 26th, 2017.

Jason Thomas (38) of Stanberry was charged with exceeding the posted speed limit by 11-15 miles per hour on February 9th, 2018.

Charges listed are merely allegations. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Aaron Moad (27) pleaded guilty to a charge of DWI Monday. He was placed on two years probation and was assessed $252.50 in court costs, the Highway Patrol Fee, and jail keep.

Dustin Ueligger pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of having a defective bumper and was assessed $591.50 in fines and court costs.

Beau Eversol (42) of Kellerton (IA) failed to appear on a charge of 2nd Degree Property Damage. Judge Joel Miller issued a warrant, and bond was set at $750, cash only.