Friday, May 28, 2021

Courthouse News for May 26th, 2021

On May 13th, Linn County Prosecutor Shiante McMahon filed charges against Jason Jones (41) of Forker (MO) alleging 24 counts Child Molestation (Felony), 7 counts Statutory Rape (Felony), Rape (Felony), Statutory Sodomy (Felony), and Patronizing Prostitution. Bond was denied.

On May 17th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Jared Read (22) of Coffey alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony) and Child Abuse (Felony). Northwest Mo Info reports that the charges arose after the defendant allegedly punched a one year old in the face and side of the head, and later, didn't want to take the child to the hospital. In the other incident, the defendant allegedly closed a car door on the child's hand during an altercation. Bond was set at $10,000, cash only. In a related case, Prosecutor Gibson filed charges against Jessica Claibourn alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Bond was set at $2,000, cash only.

On May 18th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Juan Flores (39) of Silver City (NM) alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and No Insurance.

On May 18th, additional charges were filed in conjunction with the Garland Joseph Nelson case, in which he allegedly murdered brothers Justin and Nicholas Diemel of Wisconsin. The US Attorney’s Office filed charges against Nelson alleging that Nelson had agreed to feed and pasture cattle belonging to the Diemel brothers and send the brothers the proceeds, minus the costs. But instead, Nelson allegedly sold, traded, or killed many of the cattle without paying them and that the cattle had high death rates due to underfeeding, neglect, and maltreatment. In one case, Nelson allegedly dropped hay bales in a pasture for calves, but did not remove the plastic covering, so the calves ate the plastic and died. Subsequently, Nelson allegedly sent the Diemel brothers a bad check for $215,936.

On May 18th, a Bethany woman reported that a woman and a man, whom the woman allegedly claimed was a lawyer, an FBI informant, or an expert computer hacker, were going door to door trying to sell items such as big screen TV’s, a boys bike, and electric tankless hot water heaters.

On May 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Anthony Marshall (34) of Kansas City in Harrison County on charges of Possession of Cocaine (Felony), Possession of Marijuana (Felony), No Valid License (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Speeding (94 mph).

On May 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Michelle Brown (31) of Belton (MO) in Harrison County on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Unlawful Possession of Firearm (Felony), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

On May 19th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Danny Graves (40) of Bethany alleging Possession of Marijuana, No Valid License, and Speeding (26+ mph over).

On May 19th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Christopher Nelson (32) of King City alleging Resisting Arrest (Felony). Bond was denied.

On May 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Crystal Sportsman (36) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.

On May 21st, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested James Ehrlich (34) of Lowry City (MO) on a City of Leon (IA) Warrant for Violation of a No Contact Order. Bond was set at $500 cash, with the defendant released on his own recognizance.

On May 21st, Erron Bolinger, of Lenox, was arrested in the 600 block of south Maple Street in Lenox on an outstanding Taylor County warrant. The warrant stems from an ongoing investigation into the distribution of narcotics in Taylor County. Bolinger was charged with possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver methamphetamine. He is being held without the ability to bond pending an initial appearance before the Magistrate.

On May 21st, Austin Morrison, 25 of Lenox, was arrested for driving while barred in the 600 block of North Brooks by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. He is being held on $2,000 cash bond pending an initial appearance before the Magistrate. 

On May 22nd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Richard Brooke (36) of St. Joseph alleging Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $1,000, cash or corporate surety.

On May 22nd, a Bethany resident reported that their trailer was stolen.

On May 22nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Mariah Parker (25) of St. Joseph in Nodaway County on a City of St. Joseph Warrant for Failure to Appear (Pet Violation).

On May 22nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested William Cochran (38) of Sacramento (CA) in Nodaway County on an out of state warrant.

On May 24th, Northwest Mo Info reports that a St. Joseph police officer, James Langston, pleaded guilty in Buchanan County Court to a charge of Assault. The charges arose after the defendant allegedly struck a handcuffed suspect multiple times on April 6th. The defendant was sentenced to two years probation, and he must resign from the St. Joseph Police Department and turn in his license.

On May 24th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Chuck Johnson (47) of Stewartsville in Harrison County on charges of DWI and Failure to Drive in Single Lane.

Evergy has received many customer reports May 24th of individuals placing phone calls to customers and claiming to be Evergy representatives. The individuals are asking customers for immediate payment to avoid service disconnection. These representatives are not employees of Evergy. For past-due accounts, calls from Evergy requesting payment are never made the same day as the disconnection. Several customers have contacted Evergy after receiving suspicious calls. In most cases, the caller claims to be an Evergy customer service representative to get the customer to provide credit card information or other personal information, telling the customer a check has bounced or he/she has a past-due bill. Imposters will often ask customers to use a pre-paid card for payment. Evergy will never ask a customer to purchase a pre-paid debit card to pay for service.  Customers may verify an individual is from Evergy by asking to see company identification or by calling the Customer Contact Center before giving any information such as your Evergy account number or banking information. If you can’t verify that you’re speaking with an Evergy employee, do not give them this information.  Evergy Missouri service areas and Evergy Kansas Metro may reach customer service toll-free at 1-888-471-5275. Evergy Kansas Central customers may call 1-800-383-1183. Customers can also review their account status online by visiting www.evergy.com. Employees will carry Evergy employee identification. For a service appointment, they may be driving an Evergy vehicle or wearing Evergy branded clothing. Evergy does not perform door-to-door sales. Evergy employees rarely need to enter a customer’s home.

On May 24th, a judge ordered former Plattsburg Special Road District bookkeeper Ava Langner to pay more than $100,000 in restitution on charges of theft brought by the US Attorney’s Office. The charges arose after an audit from the Missouri State Auditor’s Office alleged that the defendant made $286,000 in unauthorized self-payments and then falsified records to cover it up.

On May 24th, Livingston County Prosecutor Adam Warren filed charges against Steven Wilson (33) of Chillicothe alleging DWI (Causing the Death of Another, Felony), and DWI (Causing Serious Injury, Felony). Bond was set at $50,000, cash only, with defendant given leave to post 10% cash for supervised release. Defendant must wear electronic monitoring device and have no contact with victim.

On May 24th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Richard Moad (38) of Bethany alleging Kidnapping (Felony), Domestic Assault (Felony), Resisting Arrest (Felony), and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony). Bond was set at $50,000, cash only.

On May 25th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against David Clay (36) of Lathrop alleging Stealing (Felony) and Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony). 

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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