A man with a court case that involves Melissa Chapman, the woman from Grant City who went missing, had his bond revoked Friday.
On June 3rd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Jeremiah Searles (39) of Bethany alleging Kidnapping (Felony), Domestic Assault (Felony), and Child Abuse (Felony). On June 19th, Judge Thomas Alley granted bond in the amount of $10,000, with defendant given leave to post $1,000 cash, which he posted on June 26th. One of the conditions was that the defendant have no contact with Melissa Chapman.
On August 28th, after Chapman had gone missing, Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer made a motion to revoke Searles’ bond, which was granted by the court. Judge Thomas Alley revoked the bond and set a new bond at $100,000, cash only. On August 31st, Searles was arrested by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department.
As of Tuesday afternoon, no formal charges had been filed in conjunction with Chapman’s disappearance. Charges listed are mere allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented in a court of law. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
As of Tuesday afternoon, Melissa Chapman remains missing. People have been searching for her around the county without success. If anybody has information regarding the disappearance of Chapman, please contact the Worth County Sheriff’s Department at (660) 564-2222.
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