Thursday, December 17, 2020

Courthouse News for December 16th, 2020

On December 7, 2020 Christina Fairholm 31, of Charles City (IA) was arrested in Mount Ayr on an Out of County Warrant for Simple Assault. Fairholm was transported to the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office where she’s being held until extradition.

On December 7th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed an additional charge of Tampering (Felony) against Jeremiah Searles in the Harrison County case. On December 11th, the case was set for trial from June 1st through 4th, 2021 in Mercer County on charges of Tampering (Felony), Kidnapping (Felony), Domestic Assault (Felony), and Child Abuse (Felony). The case was moved there on a Change of Venue.

On December 8th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Craig Ingram (45) of Grandview (MO) in Harrison County on charges of Driving While Revoked, No Insurance, Speeding, a St. Charles (MO) Warrant for Failure to Appear (Possession of Marijuana) and an Out of State Warrant.

On December 8th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Jennifer Grey (31) of McFall alleging DWI.

On December 9th, Special Prosecutor David Baird filed charges against Abbey Morin (38) of Grant City in Nodaway County alleging Stealing.

On December 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Stephanie Mickelson (49) of Maryville in Nodaway County alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony).

On December 10th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Kimberly Tinkle (50) of Grant City alleging two counts Hindering Prosecution (Felony), Abandonment of a Corpse (Felony), and Tampering with Evidence (Felony). Northwest Mo Info reports that the charges were related to the Melissa Chapman case. 

On December 10th, Jeremiah Searles pleaded guilty to killing Melissa Chapman and was sentenced to 30 years in the Department of Corrections by Judge Roger Prokes in the Worth County case.

On December 11th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested DeAndre Allen (21) of Albany in Harrison County on a Gentry County Warrant for Failure to Appear (No Seat Belt).

On December 11th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Kyle Pfeifer (28) of Manhattan (KS) in Gentry County on a charge of DWI.

On December 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Alexandra Lasley (40) of Council Bluffs alleging Possession of Controlled Substance.

On December 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Garrett Seals (23) of Corning alleging Assault (Felony).

On December 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Byron Merriett (52) of Burlington Junction alleging Delivery of Controlled Substance (Felony).

On December 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Philip Merriett (25) of Burlington Junction alleging Delivery of Controlled Substance (Felony).

On December 13th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Ryan Jones (20) of Blythedale in Harrison County alleging DWI (Drugs), Failure to Place Vehicle Not in Motion As Near Right Hand Side as Practical, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Insurance.

On December 13th, Lucas Samo, 30, of Gravity, was arrested in the 400 block of Jackson Street in Gravity. Samo was charged with domestic abuse assault, a serious misdemeanor.  Samo is currently being held at the Taylor County Jail without the ability to post bond pending an appearance before the magistrate.

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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