Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Courthouse News for November 20th, 2019

On November 4th, the families of Wanda Findley (81) and Peggy Rinehart (86) of Bethany received a settlement award of $2,050,000 from Dalgit Singh (25) of Stockton (CA), his employer, and the owner-operator of a semi-truck in conjunction with a fatal accident occurred on Route 36 near Stewartsville on April 23rd, 2016. The semi-truck driven by Singh rear-ended the vehicle driven by Findley and Rinehart.

KQ2 reported that on Sunday, November 10th, a 14 year old received assault charges in juvenile court in conjunction with a shooting that critically injured another teen. The teen who was shot was lifeflighted to Kansas City Saturday.

On November 12th, Northwest Mo Info reported that a Salvation Army van was stolen outside of a residence in St. Joseph. On Wednesday, the van was recovered. No suspects were in custody as of Thursday.

Northwest Mo Info reported that on November 12th, a Federal Grand Jury indicted Ava Lea Langner (58) of Lathrop for stealing $5,000 from the Plattsburg Special Road District between May 2016 and April 2017. She allegedly made unauthorized payments to her business, credit card, and for personal expenses. In addition, the State Auditor’s Office says at least $286,000 was misappropriated from the district between 2011 and 2018. The charges are federal because the $5,000 in question was allegedly stolen from an agency receiving federal funds.

On November 12th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Justin Kozminske (34) of Augusta (MI) alleging Trespass and Hunting Deer with Bait.

On November 12th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Trista Boley (34) of Bethany alleging Passing a Bad Check.

On November 12th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Kimberly Rowe (34) of Bethany alleging Passing a Bad Check.

On November 12th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Brandon Allee (24) of Sheridan alleging No Insurance.

On November 12th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Matt Staley (43) of Rea (MO) alleging Speeding.

On November 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Henry Tamegni III (52) of Cape May (NJ) alleging Invalid Deer Permit.

On November 12th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Klaire Williams (41) of New Hampton alleging Passing a Bad Check.

On November 12th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Dustin Wiedmaier (29) of St. Joseph alleging Passing a Bad Check (Felony).

On November 12th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Cody McIntosh (34) of Stewartsville alleging Passing a Bad Check (Felony).

On November 13th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Ronnie Dine (39) of Albany alleging 3 counts of Passing a Bad Check.

On November 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Bradley Skillen (58) of Wichita (KS) alleging Hunting with Unplugged Shotgun.

On November 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against James Rucker (37) of Hopkins alleging Failure to Check Deer as Prescribed and Abandonment of Dead Wildlife.

On November 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Will Morin (27) of Worth alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On November 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Jason Milbourn (38) of St. Joseph alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On November 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Emily Joesting (24) of Rock Port alleging No Insurance.

On November 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Anthony Greeno (22) of Maryville alleging No Insurance and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident).

On November 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Megan Moore (24) of Parnell alleging No Insurance.

On November 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Bailey Toombs (20) of Maryville alleging No Valid License.

On November 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Jayson Baker (16) of Pattonsburg alleging No Insurance and 5 counts Failure to Signal.

On November 13th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Brenda Martin (47) of Iowa City (IA) in Gentry County on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Register, No Insurance, and No Seat Belt. Charges were filed on November 14th by Prosecutor Jessica Jones. Bond was set at $4,950 cash or corporate surety.

On November 13th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Christopher Traeger (36) of Northwood (IA) on a charge of Domestic Assault. He is being held on no bond until seen by a magistrate.

On November 13th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Brendin Saltkill (22) of Rea (MO alleging Driving While Revoked (2nd or 3rd), No Insurance, and Careless & Imprudent Driving.

On November 14th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Shana Land (27) of Sheridan alleging No Seat Belt.

On November 14th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Stephanie Fish (49) of Bethany alleging No Insurance.

On November 14th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Daniel Meyer (57) of Old Monroe (MO) alleging No Insurance.

On November 14th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against David Smith (25) of Milwaukee (WI) alleging No Valid License.

On November 14th at 7:30 pm, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Devan Jackson (21) of Grant City on charges of Eluding (25+ over limit), Speeding, and three counts Failure to Stop. Bond was set at $2,000, cash or corporate surety.

On November 15th, Lincoln County (NE) Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a ranch south of Hershey (NE) after a rancher reported he found human remains in a stock trailer he had purchased in Missouri. Deputies arrived and found a tub full of dirt and human remains. The rancher had planned to spread the dirt on his driveway when he found the remains. There were also personal items in the tub. Authorities believe the remains belong to one of the two brothers who were killed in Braymer.

On November 15th, Jamey Griffin (39) of Trenton was in court on charges related to the shooting of a Trenton police officer, Jasmine Diab. Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson is charging Griffin  with Assault (Felony), Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony), and Armed Criminal Action (Felony) in conjunction with the case. Officer Diab survived her wounds.

On November 15th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Kyle Cline (34) of Albany in Gentry County on charges of 2 counts Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Marijuana. Charges were subsequently filed on November 18th by Prosecutor Jessica Jones. Bond was set at $7,500, cash only.

On November 15th, three people pleaded guilty to hunting violations in Worth County Associate Circuit Court. Michael Fralick (52) of Roseland (LA) pleaded guilty to a charge of Hunting With a Suspended, Revoked, or Denied Permit. He was fined $750 plus costs by Associate Circuit Judge Joel Miller. Destinee Fralick (26) of Tickfaw (LA) pleaded guilty to a charge of Nonresident Hunting Without a Permit and was fined $500 plus costs by Judge Miller. Alayna Braden (21) of Tickfaw (LA) pleaded guilty to Nonresident Hunting Without a Permit and was fined $500 plus costs by Judge Joel Miller.

On November 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Christene Deason-Gowin (38) of Burlington Junction alleging No Valid License.

On November 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Dalton Hartman (20) of Lawson and Kyler Popplewell (19) of Maysville, alleging Minor Visibly Intoxicated.

On November 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Kaleb Popplewell (21) of Maysville alleging Trespassing.

On November 16th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Shay Buyas (42) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), DWI (Prior), and Resisting Arrest. Bond was set at $25,000.

On November 16th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Edward Zaleski (52) of Denver (CO) alleging Tampering with a Motor Vehicle (Felony).

On November 16th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Tyler Bodnar (19) of Kansas City in Nodaway County on charges of Possession of Marijuana and No Plates.

On November 16th, a Cainsville resident had their truck stolen from his land by his grain bin. It was stolen by two women; a friend of the victim’s recognized it and stopped the vehicle. One woman has been arrested and the other is being sought by officers. They are also still looking for a white van.

On November 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Heather Signs (40) of Urbandale (IA) alleging Tampering with a Motor Vehicle (Felony).

On November 17th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Kenneth Sisk (69) of St. Joseph alleging Resisting Arrest by Fleeing (Felony). Bond was set at $2,500, posted by the defendant. On November 18th, Sisk was additionally charged with Failure to Submit Hunting Permits to a Department of Conservation Agent.

On November 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Shane Powers (42) of Maryville alleging Stealing.

On November 18th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Christopher Cantrell (40) of Bethany alleging Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony), Taking Over the Limit of Deer, and Failure to Check Deer. Bond was set at $5,000, with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.

On November 18th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Bradley Waldeier (31) of Bethany alleging Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony).

On November 18th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Dylyn Constant (26) of Albany alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Marijuana (Prior) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Prior). Bond was set at $4,950, cash or corporate surety.

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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