Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Courthouse News for May 15th, 2019

In February 2019, a multi-jurisdiction group of law enforcement agencies worked across the state lines of Missouri and Iowa to investigate an alleged significant dealer of methamphetamine. The accused was living in Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri. On Saturday, February 2, 2019, at approximately 2333 hours, Deputy Mather with the Mills County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Glenwood, Iowa for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop K9 Zehn was deployed and indicated at the odor of narcotics coming from the vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle, nearly 1 pound of methamphetamine and approximately $7,800 in US currency was located. The female driver, 34-year-old Chanel Traci Huff was arrested on numerous drug related charges and she was transported to the Mills County Jail.

After further investigation, the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Cochenour and Deputy Riley, along with the Maryville Police Department, conducted a narcotics search warrant at an apartment belonging to Huff, in Maryville, Missouri. During a search of the apartment approximately $15,000 in US Currency, methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, drug paraphernalia and a loaded handgun was located. Huff is currently awaiting a federal court hearing.

The following agencies were involved in this investigation: The Mills County (Iowa) Sheriff’s Office, the Glenwood Police (Iowa), Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office, Maryville Police, Southwest Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force and the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement.

On Sunday, May 5th, KSHB TV of Kansas City reported that Steve and Lisa Tharp of Bethany found their 4 year old miniature horse, Quigley, shot and killed. He was shot through the neck and the bullet exited the horse’s nose. He was shot through the ear, and one of his eyes was taken out. His lower abdomen was skinned and his genitals were removed. The Bethany Police Department is investigating. If you have any tips, please contact them.

On May 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Mariah Smart (21) of Kansas City alleging Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On May 7th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Jordan Bennett (19) of Bethany alleging Littering.

On May 7th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Michael Guy (23) of Bethany alleging Littering.

On May 7th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Hailey Comer (32) of Bethany alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (accident).

On May 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Dai’Shaun Perry (19) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony).

On May 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Heather Pearson (31) of Clearmont alleging Failure to Yield and Driving While Revoked.

On May 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Leann Walker (23) of Barnard alleging Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On May 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jason Larabee (40) of New Market alleging Passing a Bad Check.

On May 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Alexis Johnson (21) of Kansas City alleging Possession of Marijuana.

On May 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jhana Traylor (21) of Kansas City alleging Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On May 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Charles Turner (34) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony).

On May 8th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Craig Wood (34) of St. Joseph alleging Tampering with a Motor Vehicle (Felony) and No Valid License. Bond was set at $15,000, cash or surety.

On May 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Russell Troutwine (60) of Sheridan alleging Driving While Revoked and Failure to Register.

On  May 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Autumn Burleson (22) of Independence alleging Stealing.

On May 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Lexie Fitch (21) of Kansas City alleging Stealing.

On May 9th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Israel Benavidez (19) of Des Moines alleging No Valid License.

On May 9th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against John Worland (46) of Cameron alleging DWI.

On May 9th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Dakota Michalak (32) of Ridgeway alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (accident).

On May 9th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Dayton Chaney (46) of Grant City alleging Violation of a Protection Order.

On May 9th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Dale Saville (30) of Grant City alleging No Muffler. That same day, he pleaded guilty and was assessed $189.50 in fines and court costs by Judge Joel Miller.

On April 24, 2019, and following a narcotic and firearm related investigation, a search warrant was served at the residence of Nathan J Blane, age 43, at 28349 State Highway B, Hopkins, MO by Investigator Cochenour and Deputy Riley. Based on items located inside the residence and firearm related complaints, the Nodaway County Prosecutor charged Blane with seven felony counts including Delivery of a controlled substance, Unlawful use of a weapon when possessing a controlled substance, Unlawful use of a weapon (exhibiting) and possession of drug paraphernalia. On May 9, 2019, an arrest warrant was served on Blane during a traffic stop by Sgt. Hann and K9 Bolt. Blane was in possession of a Glock 9 mm pistol and pills that will be sent to the lab. This information will be forwarded to the Prosecutor for consideration of additional charges. Blane is being held in the Nodaway County Jail. Bond is $30,000.00.

On May 10th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Timothy Gaigals (47) of Leawood (KS) alleging DWI and Speeding.

On May 10th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Erick Manning (28) of Bethany alleging Possession of Marijuana.

On May 10th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Bradley Sheeley (27) of Stanberry in Nodaway County on a charge of Driving While Suspended.

On May 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Cody Swinney (29) of Skidmore alleging DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident).

On May 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Michelle LaTour (29) of Conception Junction alleging Involuntary Manslaughter (Felony), Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony) and Possession of Marijuana.

On May 10th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Conrad McMahon (23) of Kansas City alleging Speeding.

On May 11th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Kaleb Clipson (17) of Maryville alleging Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Minor in Possession of Tobacco, Driving Without Headlights, and Violations of Intermediate Driver’s License.

On May 12th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Darrell Charles (52) of Skidmore in Nodaway County on charges of DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.

On May 12th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Winter Clayton (38) of Bethany on charges of Distribution of Controlled Substance in Protected Location (Felony), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony), Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), three counts Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Charges were subsequently filed by Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer.

On May 12th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Justin Beier (39) of Swan (IA) in Worth County on charges of No Valid License, Failure to Signal, and No Seat Belt.

Brad Larson, 31, of Bedford, Iowa, was arrested on May 12th, 2019, in the 400 block of 4th Street in New Market for Public intoxication and Disorderly conduct. Larson is being held at the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office on $300 bond pending an appearance with the magistrate.

On May 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Brayden VanDivert (17) of Bethany alleging No Insurance.

On May 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Stephen Barber (59) of Des Moines alleging No Valid Interstate Fuel License.

On May 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Omarr Lindsey (41) of Salina (KS) alleging DWI, Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and No Valid License.

On May 13th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Dena Barber (63) of Grant City alleging No Insurance.

On May 13th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Kali Cameron (24) of Allendale alleging No Seat Belt and No Insurance.

On May 13th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Amber Anthony (32) of Albany alleging Speeding and No Seat Belt.

On May 14th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Kenneth Manwarren (45) of Wallingford (IA) alleging No Valid Interstate Fuel License.

On May 14th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Zachary Brannen (33) of Albany alleging Failure to Register, Careless & Imprudent Driving (accident), No Seat Belt, and DWI.

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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