Thursday, October 22, 2020

Courthouse News for October 21st, 2020

Misty Slavens, 29, of Bedford was arrested on October 6, in the 100 block of Pearl Street in Bedford by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. Slavens was wanted on multiple Taylor County warrants for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. During the execution of the arrest warrant, additional methamphetamine, marijuana, and paraphernalia were located. Slavens attempted to conceal or destroy evidence that would be used in her and another’s prosecution. K9 Ciba was deployed to assist in locating the items thrown. Slavens was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a class C felony, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and obstructing prosecution. Slavens is being held on no bond at the Taylor County Jail pending an initial appearance with the magistrate.

A Grant City resident reported that on October 7th, someone in a pickup kidnapped their dog out of their yard. She stated that they also unsuccessfully attempted to kidnap two dogs in Worth.

On October 8th, Joseph Wallace, 41, of Bedford was arrested in the 300 block of Main Street in Bedford. He was wanted on an active Taylor County warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of a driving while barred. During the arrest, controlled substances were located. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance third or subsequent offense. Subsequently, on October 15th, he was served an additional Taylor County warrant for probation violation. Wallace is currently in custody of Taylor County Jail and a detainer has been placed on him for Page County. Wallace is being held at the Taylor County Jail on $12,000 cash only bond for the respective Taylor County charges and has separate bond in Page County. 

Dana Johnson, 48, of Clarinda was arrested in the 2500 block of Colt Avenue on October 9 by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. She was charged with driving while revoked. Johnson is awaiting extradition for an active Page County warrant for a probation violation.

On October 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Jerad Reynolds (19) of Clever (MO) alleging two counts Delivery of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Weapon & Controlled Substance (Felony), and Speeding (26 mph or more). Bond was denied.

On October 11th, Joshua Jay “JJ” Martin, 39, of Clarinda, was arrested in the north 100 block of Brooks Street in Lenox by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. Martin was being investigated for theft of a cell phone. During the investigation Martin became combative and attempted to elude law enforcement on foot. The deputy successfully deployed a Taser and detained Martin. He was charged with public intoxication and interference with official acts causing bodily injury. Martin is being held at the Taylor County Jail on $2,300 cash bond.

On October 12th, Livingston County Prosecutor Adam Warren filed charges against Haley Graves (19) of Chillicothe alleging Burglary (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash only. Conditions stipulate that the defendant not enter Chillicothe Animal Shelter property, possess any animals, or leave Livingston County except to meet with her bond supervisor or Supervision Services. Northwest Mo Info reports that the charges arose after she allegedly entered the animal shelter in the early morning hours of September 26th, took four dogs, and attempted to hide them along a nearby river bottom. The dogs had been seized from the same home due to animal neglect. 

On October 14th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Andrew Trusty (46) of Bethany in Harrison County on an out of state warrant.

On October 15th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Larry Bremer (65) of Lake City (MN) in Harrison County on charges of Careless & Imprudent Driving, Failure to Yield to an Emergency Vehicle, Resisting Arrest, and Driving While Suspended. 

Abraham Schweers, 39, of Lenox, was arrested in the 200 block of Spear street in Lenox, on October 14 by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. Schweers was known by Deputies to have a suspended license. He was observed getting into the driver's seat of a vehicle at Casey's. Schweers took off and attempted to evade law enforcement. He was charged with driving while suspended and eluding law enforcement, along with numerous traffic violations. Schweers is being held on $1,300 bond.

On October 16th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested John Malone (56) of Mount Ayr on charges of Assault and Harassment.

On October 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jordan Bennett (30) of Barnard in Nodaway County on charges of DWI and Speeding.

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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