Thursday, November 11, 2021

Courthouse News for November 10th, 2021

On October 16th, a 16 year old boy led officers from Ringgold, Taylor, Union, and Decatur Counties along with the Iowa State Highway Patrol on a police chase after he failed to stop for a traffic violation. He was charged with Eluding (25+ mph over) and Minor in Possession.

On October 19th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department says that Jace Lamb of Clearfield was backing a 2010 Ford F150 in the Diagonal High School parking lot.  Lamb did not see a parked 2013 Chevy Malibu owned by Melvina Burton and struck the front fender, causing an estimated $2000 damage.  Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.

On October 28th, Kevin Kilgore was arrested in Union County (IA) on an active Ringgold County Warrant (Trespass). He was transported to the Ringgold County Jail. Bond was set at $300, cash or corporate surety.

On October 29th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department says that Jon Christensen was driving 1998 Chevy K1500 and backing from a parking spot at Dollar General in Mount Ayr.  Christensen did not see a parked 2015 Dodge Caravan owned by Steve and Terri Newton, and struck the front fender causing an estimated $1700 damage.  Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.

On October 30th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested William Spencer Powell (64) of Diagonal alleging Public Intoxication and Possession of Weapon While Intoxicated.  The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department says that the charges arose after a complaint was filed alleging that the defendant was walking in the middle of the highway near Route 2 and 169 that evening. 

On November 2nd, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department says that Aaron Darrah (23) of Redding was driving a 1998 Ford Ranger, lost control, and struck a bridge on Route P27 near Redding, causing $5,000 in damages. He was arrested by the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department and charged with DWI and Failure to Maintain Control. Bond was set at $1,420.51.

On November 2nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Kevin Adcock (32) of Bethany alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony). Bond was set at $15,000, cash only.

On November 2nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Jay Thomas (39) of Bethany alleging Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $15,000, cash only.

On November 2nd, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, in coordination with the ASPCA, at the request of the US Department of Justice, seized 500 dogs from Daniel Gingerich, who ran dog breeding facilities at Seymour (IA) and other locations in southern Iowa. The US Attorney General’s Office, on September 27th, filed a lawsuit against Gingerich alleging numerous violations of the Animal Welfare Act. The story was picked up by the Washington Post on November 3rd. On June 14th, the ASPCA had filed a lawsuit against the USDA, alleging they had abandoned their responsibilities to enforce the Animal Welfare Act, alleging that they had chosen to let violations go unreported and unpunished, not imposing a single penalty against a dog dealer since 2017.

On November 3rd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Joseph Kerns (32) of Thayer (MO) alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony).

On November 3rd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Daryl Watts of St. Joseph alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Valid License. Bond was denied.

On November 3rd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Jeremy Grieshaber (45) of St. Joseph alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $30,000, cash or corporate surety.

On November 3rd, Special Prosecutor Myra Stout filed charges against William Taul 40) of Plattsburg in Harrison County alleging 8 counts of Non-Support.

On November 4th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Lacie Hamilton (37) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $30,000, cash or corporate surety.

On November 4th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Joshua Schroder (37) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $30,000, cash or corporate surety.

On November 5th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Dylan Whitmire (25) of Eagleville alleging DWI.

On November 5th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Christa Freeseman (17) of Bethany alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), two counts Stealing (Felony), Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony, Controlled Substance), and Tampering with Motor Vehicle (Felony). Bond was set at $25,000, cash only.

On November 5th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Krystal Forrester (22) of Evanston (IL) in Harrison County on a charge of Speeding and a Linn County Warrant (Speeding).

On November 6th, someone posted on their Facebook that a Bethany person had their shed broken into. The thieves beat their dog in the back of the head, dragged behind the shed, and left.

On November 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Arthur Mack (67) of Skidmore alleging Domestic Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $500, cash only.

On November 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Tina Baker (47) of Maryville alleging Stealing. 

On November 8th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Ryan Evans (62) of Stanberry alleging Leaving the Scene (Felony). Bond was denied.

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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