Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Courthouse News for November 25th, 2020

 On November 17th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Kevin Trullinger on a charge of DWI (3rd Offense). Bond was set at $5,000 cash or corporate surety or no bond until seen by the magistrate.

On November 17th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Jessica Roy (24) of Gilman City alleging DWI.

On November 18, 2020, Ringgold County Dispatch received a call from a concerned citizen about a burglary in progress at the Mount Ayr swimming pool. Upon arrival at the pool one subject fled on foot from a vehicle and two subjects were observed inside the pool pump house at the west end of the pool inside a fenced in area and arrested. The subjects were two 17-year-old juveniles. One subject was charged with burglary and the other with burglary, carrying weapons, and theft. Both subject were transported to Eldora juvenile detention center. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office appreciates all calls from citizens.

On November 19th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Cody Lewis (22) of Grant City alleging Tampering with a Motor Vehicle (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, cash only.

On November 20th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Christopher Cash (55) of New Hampton in Harrison County on a Ray County Warrant for Failure to Appear. He was also charged with No Valid License and Passing a Vehicle on the Right (Traveling Off the Roadway).

On November 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Austin Farley (24) of Gilman City in Harrison County on charges of DWI, Speeding, and Failure to Register.

On November 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Matthew Fisher (44) of Grant City in Nodaway County on charges of Speeding and Driving While Revoked (3rd Offense).

On November 21st, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Toni Anderson (58) of Stanberry alleging three counts Domestic Assault (Felony), Child Abuse (Felony), Harassment (Felony), and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony). 

On November 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Kassim Dowling (30) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.

On November 23rd, Jeremiah Searles, who is now representing himself in Harrison County, filed a motion to dismiss charges against him for Kidnapping, Domestic Assault, and Child Abuse. He stated that his 6th Amendment rights would be violated if the Harrison County case moves forward, since Melissa Chapman is deceased and will not be available to be confronted as a witness. 

On November 23rd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Gene Griffith (42) of Gilman City alleging DWI, Littering, and Hunting Without a Permit.

On November 24th, the US Department of Justice rescheduled the execution of Lisa Montgomery for January 12th of next year. A judge halted her scheduled execution until after January 1st after some of her attorneys had tested positive for the Coronavirus. She was convicted in conjunction with the murder of Bobbi Jo Stinnett in Skidmore.

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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