Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Courthouse News for November 28th, 2018

On November 20th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Austin Carlson (21) of Grant City in Worth County on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Marijuana, two counts of Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia, and Speeding.

On November 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Ricky Goodin (42) of Clearmont in Nodaway County on charges of No Valid License and Failure to Register.

Ricky Peterson, 41, of Clarinda, was arrested in the 3200 block of Highway 148, south of Bedford, on November 21 by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. Peterson was stopped for failing to obey a stop sign. He was arrested on charges of driving while license revoked, a simple misdemeanor, possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, a serious misdemeanor, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. He is being held on $1,000 bond.

On November 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jerry Gibbs (39), a homeless man living in Maryville, alleging Fraudulent Use of a Credit Device.

On November 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Torey Weingrad (26) of Maryville alleging Stealing and Resisting Arrest.

On November 21st, Nicholas Joseph Wolff, of Des Moines, Iowa was arrested in Polk County on a Ringgold County warrant for Probation Violation from original charges of Theft 2nd Degree He was transported to the Ringgold County Jail. Bond was set at $25,000 cash.

On November 21st, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department made multiple arrests in Lenox on drug charges. They posted the following news release on their Facebook page:

Edward Davis, 23, of Lenox, was arrested in the 400 block of West Temple St, in Lenox, on November 21. Davis was arrested for possession with intent to deliver marijuana, a class D felony, possession of a controlled substance (3rd offense), a class D felony, carrying weapons while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, a serious misdemeanor, and assault causing bodily injury, a serious misdemeanor. Davis' possession charges are enhanced due to the offenses being within 1000 feet of a public park and using a weapon during the commission of the crime. Davis is being held on $12,000 bond. 

During the investigation into the alleged assault that occurred, drug paraphernalia was found in plain view. A subsequent search warrant was executed on his residence. The following arrests were made in reference to that search warrant:

Erik Almaguer, 22, of Lenox, was arrested in the 400 block of West Temple, in Lenox, for possession of a controlled substance, (marijuana) a serious misdemeanor, and four counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. 

Alejandra Almaguer, 26, of Lenox, was arrested in the 400 block of West Temple, in Lenox, for possession of a controlled substance, (marijuana) a serious misdemeanor, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor. 

Aaron Anaya, 27, of Lenox, was arrested in the 400 block of West Temple, in Lenox, for possession of a controlled substance, (marijuana) a serious misdemeanor, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor.

E. Almaguer, A. Almaguer, and Anaya were all held at the Taylor County Jail until they posted $1000 cash bond and were released. 

On November 22nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Robert Sweat (49) of Darlington in Gentry County on Macon County (MO) warrants for Failure to Appear for No Insurance and Failure to Secure Child under 16.

On the morning of November 22 a call came from ShopKo in Mount Ayr about a theft. After an investigation was conducted a total of eight Blue Rhino propane tanks were missing from their storage bin.

Michael Hartley, 30, of Lenox, was arrested in the 400 block of West Illinois St, in Lenox by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department, on November 22. Hartley was charged with Assault Causing Bodily Injury, a serious misdemeanor, and Interference with Official Acts, a simple misdemeanor. He has since posted bond and been released.

Dennis Andrew Hartley, 35, of Lenox, was arrested in the 400 block of West Illinois St, in Lenox by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department on November 22nd. He was arrested on charges of Domestic Abuse Assault Causing Bodily Injury, a serious misdemeanor and Interference with Official Acts, a simple misdemeanor. He is being held on no bond, until seen by a Magistrate.

On November 22, 2018 at 0900 Department of Human Services called wanting an officer to help conduct a house check at 104 W. Van Buren Street in Mount Ayr. While conducting the check a suspicious odor was detected by officer. A search warrant was obtained due to the suspicious odor. The search warrant was then executed. During the execution of the search warrant illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia were found along with stolen property. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Chad Michael Mastin (39) of Mount Ayr on charges of Burglary, Theft, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Failure to Affix Drug Stamp. Bond was set at $36,300 cash.

On November 24th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Duncan Payne (21) of Darlington in Gentry County on charges of DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.

Christopher Draman, 47, of Lenox was arrested on November 24, 2018 in the 200 block of North Maple St in Lenox by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. He was charged with Driving While Barred, an aggravated misdemeanor. Draman has since been released from the Taylor County Sheriff's Office.

The Maryville Department of Public Safety reported that scammers have targeted area landlords asking for them to hold a property for them and offering to send a deposit. Then, their “associate” sends a check for a larger amount. The first scammer tells the landlord to cash their check and return the difference. The check will not clear, meaning the scammer has made off with your money.

On November 24th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Brandon Michaelis (26) of Tarkio alleging two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony).
On November 26th, Special Prosecutor Barbara Klima filed charges against Thomas Moore (42) of Burlington Junction in Nodaway County alleging three counts of non-support.

Charges listed are mere 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.


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