The Bethany Republican-Clipper reported in their March 21st paper on a home invasion in Ridgeway on Monday, March 19th which resulted in an officer-involved shooting and the arrest of Lisa Ann Legge (55) of Washington (MO) and Elmer Martin Sorrell (52) of High Ridge (MO). Legge and Sorrell allegedly tried to break into the home of a Ridgeway woman, who called 911. A chase ensued and the suspects crashed their car into a ditch at the intersection of Route N and 69 in Daviess County. Sorrell allegedly exchanged gunfire with an officer, was shot, and was lifeflighted to Liberty (MO). Legge is charged with 1st Degree Robbery, Burglary, and Stealing and is being held in Harrison County on $100,000 bond. Sorrell is being charged with 1st Degree Assault, Armed Criminal Action, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Stealing, and Resisting Arrest.
There was a high speed police chase in Worth County Wednesday at around 10 pm Wednesday night, March 21st along Old 169 south of Grant City.
On Thursday, multiple sheriffs’ departments across southwest Iowa reported of three individuals who would knock on peoples’ doors. If they were home, they would attempt to sell hotel coupons. If not, they would burglarize their homes. They went to Bethany, Savannah, Bedford, Red Oak, and Leon, where KMA Radio reports they were arrested after a call from a citizen. Arrested were Victor Lamont Gaston of Warner-Robins (GA), Jenea Yervone Gaston of Macon (GA), and Ja Shawn Lamar Clayborne of Toledo (OH). They were charged with third degree burglary and two counts of possession of stolen property. Additional charges were filed in Montgomery County (IA).
Additional charges were filed in Ringgold County according to the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department Facebook Page. They face charges of Ongoing Criminal Conduct and 3rd Degree Burglary. The Sheriff’s Department alleges on their Facebook page that Clayborne and the Gastons burglarized the home of Mr. & Mrs. Francis Willis of Mount Ayr between the hours of 1:30 pm and 2:11 pm on March 21st. Bond in Ringgold County is denied until they are seen by a magistrate.
On March 23rd, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department reported on their Facebook Page that James Drake (21) of Blockton was charged with five counts of 3rd Degree Arson on March 22nd. The Department reports that an investigation was started after the Blockton Fire Department had requested one following what they said were several suspicious grass fires. Drake was a member of the Fire Department and has been removed. He is free on $2,000 cash bond.
On Wednesday, March 21st, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office arrested James Leroy Meek (54) of Blockton in the 400 Block of Main Street in Bedford on charges of Failure to Appear on a charge of Domestic Assault. He is being held in the Taylor County Jail on no bond until seen by the magistrate.
On Tuesday, March 20th, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office arrested Carlos Cortez (21) in Lenox on a charge of Failure to Appear on a charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Bond was set at $1,000.
On Tuesday, March 20th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Shelly Andersen (40) of Stanberry in Gentry County on charges of Speeding and Driving While Revoked.
On Tuesday, March 20th, the Patrol arrested Jennifer Walker (46) of Bethany in Gentry County on charges of Careless & Imprudent Driving Involving a Crash, DWI with Drugs, and No Seat Belt.
On Thursday, March 22nd, the Patrol arrested Dontay Bookman (24) of Houston in Nodaway County on charges of No Driver’s License and Speeding.
On Friday, March 23rd, the Patrol arrested Terry Larison (67) of Sheridan in Worth County on charges of DWI, Speeding, and No Insurance.
On Saturday, March 24th, the Patrol arrested Dale Guernsey (24) of Bethany for DWI (Persistent Offender) and Speeding.
On Saturday, March 24th, the Patrol arrested Carrie McLead (43) of Redding in Worth County of DWI, Failure to Equip Vehicle with Two Headlights, and Failure to Display Valid Plates.
On March 24th, the Patrol arrested David Kendrick (35) of Murfreesboro (TN) in Harrison County on charges of Speeding and Possession of Marijuana.
On March 25th, the Patrol arrested Caleb Rose (18) of Kansas City (KS) in Nodaway County on charges of Possession of Marijuana and Speeding.
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, James M. Kerwin (76) of Grant City was charged by Prosecutor Brett Hurst with Class E Felony Property Damage in addition to the Animal Abuse charges that were filed. Judge Joel Miller has recused himself from the case, and Judge Ed Manring has been assigned. On March 2nd, bond was set by Judge Manring at $500 and posted. He is being represented by Jared Welch.
On March 20th, Hurst filed three Class B Misdemeanor Bad Check charges and one Class A Misdemeanor Bad Check charge against Connie Hudson (58) of McFall.
On March 20th, Hurst filed a Class A Misdemeanor charge against Jasen Bebout (42) of Bedford for Passing a Bad Check.
On March 20th, Hurst filed a Class A Misdemeanor charge against Anthony Hurst (30) of Blockton for Passing a Bad Check.
On March 19th, Jeremy Foster was bound over to Division I and Judge Roger Prokes on a Class D Felony charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Charges listed are merely allegations. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On March 19th, Jackie Tinkle pleaded guilty before Circuit Judge Roger Prokes to two counts of Class E Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Judge Prokes sentenced him to 5 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. The court retains jurisdiction for up to 120 days after sentencing and may place the defendant on parole or probation.
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