The Ray County Prosecutor’s office sent the following release regarding a child endangerment case:
On January 16, 2020, a Blue Springs, Missouri woman plead guilty to Endangering the Welfare of a Child in the 1st degree and was sentenced to 4 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections with a suspended execution of sentence and 5 years of supervised probation with Missouri Probation and Parole.
Shelby Lynn Mattson DOB 04-09-1992, pled guilty to the charge of child endangerment in reference to a series of incidents that occurred in Ray County, Missouri in 2015. The Missouri Highway Patrol’s investigation revealed Ms. Mattson’s son, (under the age of two) had multiple injuries, including bruises, a broken femur and healing pelvic fracture while in her care. Physicians at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, determined the injuries were not consistent with an accident, as alleged by Ms. Mattson.
On January 27, 2020 The Ringgold County Sheriffs Office responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Hwy 2 and 169 in Mount Ayr. Edwin Ehm of Arispe, IA was attempting to turn north from Hwy 2 onto 169 and sideswiped a Farmers Coop propane tanker truck driven by Richard Booth of Murray, IA.
On February 1, 2020 The Ringgold County Sheriffs Office responded to a motor vehicle crash on Hwy 2 and Glendenning Motors. Rebecca Parkis of Fontanelle, IA was traveling west on Hwy 2 attempting to make a left turn. While stopped in the Hwy Kolben Klommhaus of Mount Ayr struck her vehicle in the rear end. Parkis was cited for having an expired drivers license.
On February 3rd, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department was called to the Everystep offices on the Square in Mount Ayr for an individual who was intoxicated and belligerent. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested William Powell (62) of Diagonal on charges of Public Intoxication and Harassment.
On February 4th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Alyshia West (20) of St. Louis alleging Purchasing Liquor by Minor, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Speeding.
On February 4th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Tony Walton (37) of Guilford alleging Failure to Stop and No Seat Belt.
On February 5th, Atchison County Prosecutor Brett Hurst filed charges against Travis Holmes (36) of Rock Port alleging Domestic Assault (Felony), Rape or Attempted Rape (Felony), Burglary (Felony), Sodomy (Felony), Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony), Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony), Harassment (Felony), and Violation of a Protection Order. Bond was denied.
On Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at approximately 2:00 am, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call that there were shots fired in the 100 block of West Iowa Street in Lenox. Upon arrival the suspect, John Fraley, of Lenox, had barricaded himself in his residence and would not come out of the residence against orders given by Deputies. Adams and Ringgold County Deputies arrived on scene and secured the surrounding area. The Iowa State Patrol Negotiators were requested and arrived on scene. Deputies and Negotiators were able to get Fraley to surrender peacefully after approximately two and a half hours. A subsequent search warrant was executed on Fraley’s residence. During the search warrant, Iowa State DPS Narcotics Officers were called and assisted in the execution of the warrant. Fraley was charged with assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, interference with official acts, and possession of controlled substances - marijuana. Additional charges are pending tests results from the Iowa State DCI lab. Fraley has since been released after posting the appropriate bond.
On February 5th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Nevaeh Matson (37) of Bethany alleging Passing a Bad Check (Felony) and Forgery (Felony). This is in addition to a Forgery charge filed previously. Another Bad Check charge was dismissed by the prosecutor. Bond was set at $5,000, cash only.
On February 5th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Nykia Thigpen (25) of Indianapolis (IN) in Harrison County on a Marion County (IN) warrant (Trafficking with an Inmate, Possession of Controlled Substance). She was also charged with No Valid License and Speeding (86 mph). An Extradition case was subsequently filed against her in court.
On February 6th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Coleton Rosser (20) of Concordia (MO) alleging No Insurance.
On February 6th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Maggie Gulling (36) in Harrison County on a Harrison County Warrant for Failure to Appear (Speeding). She was also charged with Speeding (80 mph).
On February 6th, a Buchanan County Jury convicted Eric Busey (39) of Unlawful Use of a Weapon in relation to a high-speed motor vehicle chase. He had allegedly fired gunshots at a vehicle that he was pursuing.
On February 6th, Livingston County Prosecutor Adam Warren filed charges against James Utley (59) of Chillicothe alleging two counts Delivery of Controlled Substance (Felony). Bond was set at $7,500 cash only, with supervised conditions of release.
On February 7th, KQ2 reported that a Platte County jury had convicted a Parkville woman, Letti Straight, of the killing of her ex-husband, Charles Cammisano in 2007. Straight is scheduled to be sentenced on May 26th to life without parole. The shooting death followed an argument over who was eligible to ask for food stamps on behalf of their children.
On February 7th, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office warned of a phone scam. A caller alleged they were an employee of the Sheriff’s Office and that if they were not paid over the phone, they would be arrested. Scam callers frequently spoof the local sheriff’s office or highway patrol number in order to make the call appear authentic. Most sheriff’s departments do not ask people to provide personal or financial information over the phone. If you receive a call from someone saying you have an active arrest warrant or that you failed to supply a secondary DNA sample and you must pay, it’s a scam.
On February 7th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Reuben Miller (36) of Lancaster (MO) alleging Child Abuse (Felony). Bond was set at $25,000, cash only.
On February 7th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Dustin Fortner (35) of Bethany alleging Child Molestation (Under 14, Felony), Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Sexual Conduct, Felony), and Sexual Misconduct (Under 15, Felony).
On February 7th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office arrested Nichole Ott in Diagonal on a charge of Driving While Suspended.
On February 7th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Bradley Risser (32) of Blockton alleging No Seat Belt.
On February 7th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Will Runde (22) of Grant City alleging No Seat Belt.
On February 8th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Rachel Guernsey (43) of Bethany in Harrison County on charges of DWI and Speeding (20-25 mph over).
On February 8, 2020, at approximately 9:05 pm, Clayton Nelson, 44, of Lenox, was headed west on Highway J23 (170th) near Yellowstone Avenue. Nelson's 2007 Ford F-250 had a mechanical failure, which caused the vehicle to enter the north ditch. The truck rolled and came to rest on its top. Nelson and four passengers suffered injuries. Two occupants were ejected from the truck and one was pinned underneath the vehicle. Nelson was taken by Ringgold County EMS to the Ringgold County Hospital with undisclosed injuries. Two passengers were flown to Des Moines area hospitals with undisclosed injuries: Angela Jenkins, 33, of Lenox and Zachary Marxen, 21, of Corning. Additionally, Cedric Nelson, 19, of Lenox was taken to Greater Regional Medical Center for injuries, and Brylee Van Gelder, 21, of Lenox was transported to Ringgold County Hospital for treatment. A four year old female was transported by private vehicle with minor bumps and bruises.
On February 8th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office says that a vehicle driven by Tessia Rinehart (28) of Mount Ayr was backing out of a driveway when she didn’t see a vehicle driven by Myrna Thatcher (74) of Creston on Madison Street in Mount Ayr. Both vehicles sustained minor damage. No injuries were reported.
On February 9th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office investigated the unattended death of Richard Graham (81) of Benton. No foul play is suspected.
On February 9th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Justin Faris on a charge of DWI.
On February 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Elmer Harwell (45) of Bedford alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony).
On February 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against William Neese (36) of Sparta (TN) alleging DWI and Resisting Arrest.
On February 10th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Tammy Routh (43) of Hamilton alleging Speeding.
On February 10th, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Tristan West (19) of Mercer alleging DWI, Speeding, and No Rear License Lamp.
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office posted the following news release about a drug bust:
On February 11, 2020, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office and K9 Ciba, along with Deputies from Ringgold County and Nodaway County, Missouri, executed a search warrant at 202 Washington Street in Bedford. The search warrant was in connection with an on-going narcotics investigation.
Cynthia Butler, 37, of Bedford, was charged with Controlled Substance Violation, possession of more than five grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, a class B felony. Butler is being held without bond pending an appearance before the Magistrate.
Subsequently, another arrest was made:
Elmer Harwell, 44, of Bedford, was charged with Controlled Substance Violation, possession of more than five grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, a class B felony. Harwell is being held without bond pending an appearance before the Magistrate.
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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