On December 11th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reports that Hope Whittington was traveling east on 180th St. at around 6 am, when she lost control of her 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix after hitting an animal in the roadway. Whittington entered the south ditch striking a light pole. The car was totaled and the light pole had to be replaced. Whittington suffered minor injuries and was transported to Mt Ayr Hospital by private vehicle.
The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department posted the following news release about a drug bust that occurred in Burlington Junction on December 11th:
On December 11, 2020, Nodaway County Deputies conducted an illegal drug investigation that resulted in obtaining a search warrant for a residence in Burlington Junction, MO. During the search, deputies found drug paraphernalia consisting of scales, syringes, spoons and pipes. A presumptive field test of a crystal stance was positive for methamphetamine. Two firearms in the possession and control of a convicted felon were found and seized. Two children in the home were taken into protective custody and were turned over to Missouri Children’s Services.
Nodaway County Prosecuting Attorney Caleb Phillips filed three felony complaints on 51-year-old Byron Merriett, aka “Drifty,” and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Count 1. Delivery of a controlled substance.
Count 2. Unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Count 3. Unlawful possession of a firearm while in possession of methamphetamine.
Byron Merriett is a prior and persistent offender.
P.A. Phillips filed one felony complaint on 25-year-old Philip Merriett and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Count 1. Delivery of a controlled substance.
Both men are currently in custody at the Nodaway County Jail.
Deputies involved with this investigation did an exceptional job!
Sheriff Randy Strong
On December 16th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Walker Evans (26) of Cainsville alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).
On December 16th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Jessica Hogue (30) of Fairfax alleging Delivery of Controlled Substance.
On December 17th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against James Gordon (42) of Albany alleging two counts Forgery (Felony) and one count Stealing (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, cash or corporate surety. Northwest Mo Info reported that the charges arose after the defendant allegedly opened an account at an Albany bank on Tuesday and presented a cashier’s check made out to himself and drawn on Wells Fargo Bank. The defendant allegedly took $2,650 in cash. The check was later found to be forged. The defendant allegedly was advised by American Resource Organization to cash the check, keep $600, and send the remainder to them on a Google Play card and through a cash app.
On December 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Dakota Cox (19) of Bethany alleging Arson (Felony) and Animal Abuse. Bond was set at $25,000, cash only.
On December 18th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Dawn Levi (40) of Bethany alleging Tampering with Electronic Monitoring Equipment (Felony). Bond was set at $15,000, cash only.
On December 19th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Luke Ramsey (32) of Bedford in Worth County on charges of DWI and Speeding.
On December 19th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against William Souter (57) of Eagleville alleging two counts Tampering with a Motor Vehicle (Felony) and Stealing (Felony).
On December 19th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Alec Lawson (20) of Maryville alleging three counts Delivery of Controlled Substance (Felony).
On December 21st, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Dustin Nall (39) of Kellerton on a charge of Domestic Abuse.
On December 21st, Evergy reported that customers are getting scam calls. Evergy recently suspended disconnections for non-payment; however, customers are getting calls threatening disconnection unless a prepaid card is provided for payment within 30 minutes. Evergy will never make a call of this nature or dictate payment type. If you receive such a call, contact Evergy at the number on your bill to see if a payment is due.
On December 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Cedrick Sharpe (34) of Nashville (TN) alleging DWI, Failure to Drive on Right Half, and Speeding.
On December 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Matthew Vore (41) of Maryville alleging DWI (Person Under 17 in Vehicle) and two counts Resisting Arrest.
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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