Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Courthouse News for October 30th, 2019

On October 16th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that someone kicked in the back door of the old Kellerton Filling station located on Main street in Kellerton, Iowa. Nothing appears to be taken at this time, damage to the door is approximately $200.

On October 17th, the Nodaway News-Leader reported that Nodaway Associate Circuit Judge Doug Thomson sentenced Bryce Enyard (27) of Maryville in conjunction with a case in which he exposed his genitals to two different women in Nodaway County. He was sentenced to 9 days in jail, ordered to work 60 hours of community service, submit apology letters to the two victims, and serve two years probation. He must also register as a Tier 1 sex offender.

Sometime between October 15th and 18th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reports that someone entered a residence at 403 West Monroe Street in Mount Ayr and stole a Taurus Model 605 .357 Magnum Revolver.

On October 21st, Lawrence Wayne Davison pleaded guilty to 2nd Degree Murder for the beating death of his father, an 88 year old man. The Nodaway News-Leader and Prosecutor Robert Rice’s office reported that the defendant had beaten his father on January 23rd and had waited until January 25th to get help. Formal sentencing will be Tuesday, December 3rd in the Nodaway County Courthouse at 3:30 pm.

On October 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against William Teator (41) of Stanberry alleging Driving While Revoked and Passing Vehicle on Shoulder.

On October 23rd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jacob Williams (24) of Maryville alleging Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Speeding.

On October 23rd, additional charges were charges were filed in the case of the missing brothers in Braymer. The Caldwell County Prosecutor has filed charges against Garland Joseph Nelson (25) alleging two counts of First Degree Murder, Felon in Possession of Firearms, Abandonment of a Corpse, Tampering with Evidence, Armed Criminal Action, and Tampering with a Motor Vehicle. Court documents allege that the Diemel brothers went to get payment of $250,000 from Nelson from the sale of cattle. Instead, the allegations state that Nelson killed the brothers with a .30-30 rifle, set their remains on fire with diesel fuel, took their truck and abandoned it at a commuter lot in Holt (MO), and threw their cell phones along the roadway.

Joe A Downing, age 49, of Maryville, Missouri, was arrested on October 23rd in Des Moines, Iowa, on a Nodaway County warrant charging him with felony distribution of methamphetamine. The Maryville Police, conducted a covert controlled buy of methamphetamine from Downing. At a later date, Nodaway County Deputies conducted two covert controlled buys of methamphetamine from Downing. On October 22, 2019, Prosecutor Robert Rice charged Downing with three counts of distribution of a controlled substance, each a class C felony. His bond is $25,000. He’s is being held in Iowa awaiting extradition.

On October 23rd, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Denny Wiley (65) of Albany alleging DWI (Felony).

On October 24th, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s Securities Division ordered unregistered agents John J. Palczuk and Karen Palczuk to show cause why restitution, civil penalties and costs should not be imposed after they allegedly misled Missouri investors. From 2004 to 2009, the Palczuks and their associate Richard Heyl solicited Missouri investors to invest $144,000 in Johns Folly Ocean Villas LLC, which was engaged in real estate development in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Palczuks made false and misleading statements to get investors to send money in exchange for ownership interests in the company. The commissioner ordered the Palczuks to show cause why restitution, civil penalties and investigation costs of more than $174,000 should not be imposed. Heyl has already entered into a consent order with the division, agreeing to repay $30,000 to investors. The balance of the investors’ restitution and interest has not been recovered.

On October 24th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Demorus Rayford (32) of St. Louis in Harrison County on a Cole County Warrant for Failure to Appear (Fraud – Insufficient Funds).

On October 24th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Nicholas Harvalis (37) of St. Joseph alleging Resisting Arrest.

On October 24th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Trevor Szuba (25) of Gower alleging Resisting Arrest (Felony), Driving While Revoked (Felony) and Identity Theft.

On October 24th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Rachel Downs (25) of St. Joseph alleging Resisting Arrest, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Identity Theft.

On October 24th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Jami Love (44) of Redding alleging Speeding.

On October 24th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Austin Lininger (21) of Grant City alleging No Title.

On October 24th, Special Prosecutor Myra Stout filed charges against Wade Adams (29) of Grant City in Harrison County alleging Non-Support (Felony).

On October 25th, Special Prosecutor David Baird filed charges against Bruce Woodward (63) of Maryville in Nodaway County alleging Receiving Stolen Property (Felony).

On October 26th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Brian Bennett (42) in Nodaway County on charges of DWI, Failure to Signal, and Failure to Dim Headlights.

On October 27th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Rhonda Morris (48) of Sullivan (IL) in Nodaway County on a charge of DWI.

On October 28th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Maria Savage (22) of Pattonsburg alleging No Insurance.

On Monday, October 28, 2019, at 6:30 PM, the Nodaway County Sheriff’s 911 Center took a call reporting a missing adult family member in the rural Burlington Jct. area. Deputy Sgt. Hann and Deputy Murphy responded to the residence and learned that the missing family member had last been seen leaving for a walk at 1:00 PM. Tending to work and after school functions, the family discovered late in in the day that the family member was not in the home and they conducted a search of the area that was unsuccessful. It was now dark, temperatures were falling, and it was snowing. The situation was now dangerous. The two deputies, along with family members, continued searching and Sheriff Randy Strong was notified and responded to the scene. Reserve Deputy James arrived and assisted. After evaluating the situation, it was determined that we needed additional help to aid in the search. West Nodaway Fire was called and briefed on the situation as was Maryville & Polk Fire. Calls went out and volunteer first responders assembled and began search and rescue. Jackson Township Fire brought lights. A first responder, using an ATV, found the missing person in a ditch at about 10:00 PM. The victim was seen by Emergency Medical Services on the scene and then was transported to MOSAIC Medical of Maryville. The family was grateful for all that came to their aid and for the successful recovery of their loved one. Respecting the family’s privacy, no additional information shall be released.

On October 28th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jeffrey Gross (27) of Maryville alleging Harassment and Property Damage.

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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