On January 7th, a preliminary hearing was been set for Kimberly Tinkle, who faces charges related to the death of Melissa Chapman, for March 5th. On December 17th, Tinkle was released on her own recognizance by Judge Rebecca McGinley. She is being represented by Annette Wallace of Kansas City.
On January 9th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Cody Leonard (29) of Mount Ayr on a charge of Domestic Abuse.
On January 15, 2021 at approximately 10:03 pm, 35-year-old Jorge Alberto Verdugo Gomez and his wife 37-year-old Stephanie Rose Morales were driving west on State Hwy 2 approximately 3 miles east of State Hwy 25. Gomez lost control on black ice spinning 180 degrees and entered the south ditch backwards. The vehicle then rolled at least 3 times before coming to rest on its passenger side. Mr. Gomez was outside of the vehicle when emergency services arrived and Stephanie had to be extricated from the vehicle. Both individuals were transported by ambulance to Ringgold County Hospital and treated for suspected severe injuries. Stephanie was later transported to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines for further treatment of critical injuries. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, RCH Ambulances, Taylor County Ambulance and Mount Ayr Fire Department.
On January 15th, Gerold Adams of Kellerton was traveling west on Hwy 2 and lost control on the slick snowy road. Adams slid sideways and entered the east bound ditch resting against a tree. Adams 2008 GMC Sierra had minor damage. No injuries were reported at the time of the press release.
On January 17, 2021 at 4:34 am Tyler Merl Jonsson, age 27, of Woodward was arrested on the charge of Driving While Suspended after wrecking a stolen car out of Lamoni at the intersection of Co Hwy J55 and Co Hwy P68. Jonsson was transported to and booked into the Ringgold County Jail and awaits additional charges in Decatur County. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, Lamoni Police Department and Ringgold County Ambulance. He was also charged for Failure to Maintain Control.
On January 19, 2021 at 7:45 pm Rhonda Sue Buck age 71 of Mount Ayr pulled up to 1002 East VanBuren in a 2020 Buick when her foot slipped of the brake hitting the accelerator. The vehicle struck a parked 1997 Chevrolet Lumina owned by Robert Buck age 65 of Mount Ayr and the building owned by Derrick Dredge age 32 of Coon Rapids, Iowa formerly of Mount Ayr.
On January 20th, on Highway 169 north of J20, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department says Mark Walden crossed the centerline in his 2019 Malibu and struck the side of Kimberly Bishop’s 2019 Tahoe. There was minor damage to both vehicles and Walden was transported to the Ringgold County Hospital to be checked out.
On January 20th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Rumen Kushev (35) of Schaumburg (IL) in Harrison County on an Atchison County Warrant for Failure to Appear (Gross Weight Exceeded).
On January 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Ethen Bentley (30) of Stella (NE) alleging Arson (Felony). The charges were in conjunction with the jail fire that occurred recently at the Nodaway County Jail. The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department posted the following news release:
Nodaway County Prosecuting Attorney Caleb Phillips has charged 29-year-old Ethan Mark Bentley, of Rulo, Nebraska, for allegedly starting an arson fire in the Nodaway County Jail on January 14, 2021, at about 7:57 P.M. The arson investigation was conducted by the Missouri Fire Marshal’s Office and Investigator Cochenour of the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office. P.A. Phillips formally charged Bentley with arson in the first degree, a class B felony, in that the defendant knowingly damaged an inhabitable structure, and did so by starting a fire at a time when persons were present and thereby recklessly placed such persons in danger of death or serious physical injury. P.A. Phillips also noted that Bentley is a “Prior and Persistent Offender” having been found guilty of two or more felonies committed at different times. Bentley has 4 felony convictions in Nebraska during a time span of 2012 to 2015.
At the time of the fire, Bentley was being held in the Nodaway County Jail on charges stemming from an incident that took place on January 6, 2021, in Maryville, MO. Maryville Police attempted to stop a vehicle allegedly driven by Bentley after a witness reported seeing a man assaulting a woman in the moving car. Officers attempted to stop Bentley in his vehicle and Bentley refused to yield. A pursuit started. It is alleged that during the pursuit, Bentley intentionally drove head on into a Maryville Police car involved in the pursuit. Both vehicles were totaled. During his arrest, Bentley is alleged to have assaulted an Officer. P.A. Phillips charged Bentley with 2 counts of 1st degree assault, a class A felony. A class D felony of domestic assault, 1st degree property damage, and a class E felony of resisting a lawful stop.
On January 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Shauntel Williams (40) of St. Joseph in Nodaway County on a St. Joseph Warrant (Speeding).
On January 21st, a Ravenwood woman reported that she had gotten two scam calls that day. One was purportedly from the Social Security Office; one was purportedly from DirecTV. She stated that the Social Security office in Maryville had gotten a scam call as well.
On January 22nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Preston Wilmes (50) of Winterset (IA) alleging DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and No Seat Belt.
On January 24th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Robert Fry (40) of Conway (AR) in Gentry County on charges of DWI (Felony, Chronic Offender), Driving While Revoked (Felony), Careless & Imprudent Driving, Failure to Place Stopped Vehicle as Near to Right Hand Side of Road as Practical, No Insurance, and Failure to Comply with Ignition Interlock Device. Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges the following day.
On January 24th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Trey Weingrad (33) of Maryville alleging two counts Domestic Assault (Felony), Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony), and Property Damage (Felony).
On January 25th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Shanen Law (22) of Jacksonville (NC) alleging Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident).
On January 25th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Aaron James Walker (37) of Ravenwood alleging Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident).
On January 25th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Luke Edick (40) of Barnard alleging Driving While Revoked.
On January 25th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Gerry Rilinger (39) of Douds (IA) alleging Tampering with a Motor Vehicle (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash only.
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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