Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Courthouse News for April 15th, 2020

On April 7th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Weston Wolfe (30) of Barnard in Buchanan County on charges of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender (Felony) and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway. Subsequently, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges in Nodaway County against Wolfe alleging Failure to Register as a Sex Offender (Felony).
On April 7th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Adam Downing (36) of Worth alleging Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident).
On April 8th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Latisha McCrary (37) of Bethany alleging three counts Passing a Bad Check (Felony).
On April 8th, the FDA published a warning letter to a seller that markets “Miracle Mineral Solution” that purports to prevent and treat the Coronavirus. There is no scientific evidence showing that Chlorine Dioxide products are safe and effective in the treatment of the Coronavirus; in fact, they pose significant risks to patient health. (Story, Page 3)
On April 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Cameron Smith (38) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony).
Brent Pierce of Pierce Farms reported on Facebook that during the evening of April 10th, someone had vandalized their sand plant.
Saturday, April 11th is the 19th anniversary of the last time anyone had seed Branson Perry alive. The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office says that the case is still open and that anyone who has direct knowledge of his disappearance can contact them at (660) 582-7451.
On April 11th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jed Morin (37) of Grant City in Gentry County on charges of DWI and Driving While Suspended.
On April 12th, the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office conducted a manhunt for a person in the Barnard area after the Sheriff’s Department said he had committed felony property damage. The subject subsequently wrecked in a field and was subsequently apprehended.
On the morning of April 13th, there was a shooting and a stabbing in St. Joseph. In the 3100 block of Mitchell Avenue, there was a call of shots fired, and a shell casing was found. The stabbing occurred in the 200 block of East Linn, and a man was taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
On April 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Brian Wheeler (27) of Nicholasville (KY) alleging Resisting Arrest (Felony) and two counts Property Damage. He also faces charges in Nebraska and that state is seeking extradition. Bond was denied.
On April 13th, Eric Busey of Kansas City was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a shooting and high speed chase in St. Joseph in 2019.
On April 13th, DeKalb County Prosecutor Erik Tate filed charges against Ralph Saaverdra (33) of Unionville alleging Sodomy (Felony) and Sexual Abuse (Felony).
On April 14th, the Montgomery County (IA) Sheriff’s Office arrested Darold Bredberg (48) of Emerson (IA) on charges of two counts Delivery of Methamphetamine, Criminal Mischief, and Driving While Revoked.
On April 14th, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office reported an increase in chain posts on Facebook encouraging people to post details about their personal life. They state that such posts, such as, “Share a picture of every car you have ever owned,” or, “Share the last ten cities you’ve lived in,” can help scammers gain access to your challenge questions that you use to authenticate online accounts and separate you from your money.
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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