Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Courthouse News for August 26th, 2020

 On the evening of August 18th, University Police alerted students of a sexual assault that allegedly occurred at around 11:30 pm on August 17th at Tower Suites West at Northwest Missouri State. The alert encouraged intervention in situations of concern. Anyone with information can contact University Police at (660) 562-1254.

On August 18th, Livingston County Prosecutor Adam Warren filed charges against Joshua Dennis (37) of Chillicothe, a candidate for Livingston County Coroner, alleging a Class 4 Election Offense. Northwest Mo Info reports that the charges arose after he had allegedly made promises on video and in a local newspaper article to donate his first year’s salary back to the county if elected and do the job for free. 

On August 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Gregg Cummings (55) of Lamoni in Harrison County on a Harrison County Warrant for Failure to Appear (Seat Belt).

On August 18th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Jordan Miles (22) of Blythedale alleging Tampering with Property of Another.

On August 20th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Rana Lamberson (46) of Bethany alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony). 

On August 21st, the Gentry County Sheriff’s Department attempted to stop a pickup truck for a traffic violation, Northwest Mo Info reports. The suspect, Shiloh Smith (35) of St. Joseph fled from the deputy and fired shots; the deputy returned fire. The pursuit continued on multiple roadways until Smith crashed in DeKalb County at Route 31 and Fairmont Road. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Subsequently, an autopsy determined that he had died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

On August 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Nancy Stahl (59) of Maysville in Gentry County on charges of DWI (Felony) and Careless & Imprudent Driving.

On August 22nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jessica Portenier (26) of St. Joseph in Nodaway County on a Buchanan County Warrant (Traffic Violation) along with charges of Speeding and No Insurance.

On August 22nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Michael Cowden (33) of Ridgeway alleging Assault (Felony) and Armed Criminal Action (Felony). 

On August 22nd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Nancy Jo Stahl (59) of Maysville alleging DWI (Felony) and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). Bond was set at $2,000, cash or corporate surety.

On August 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Cody LaMontagne (24) of Warner Robins (GA) in Nodaway County on charges of DWI and Speeding (83 mph).

On August 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Smileen Singeuo (28) of St. Joseph in Harrison County on various St. Joseph Police and Buchanan County Warrants (Parking Violations, two counts Failure to Secure Child in Child Restraint, No Valid License).

On August 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Terry Wilson (25) of Gentry in Gentry County on a Gentry County Warrant for Failure to Appear (Traffic Violation).

On August 23rd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Hannah Summers (37) of Amity alleging Stealing and Property Damage. Bond was set at $1,000, cash or corporate surety.

On August 24th, Nodaway County Prosecutor David Baird filed charges against Benjamin Blackman (40) of Tarkio alleging Leaving the Scene.

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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