Thursday, December 23, 2021

Courthouse News for December 23rd, 2021

On December 13th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that George Hosfield (89) of Tingley was driving a 2013 Ford Fusion Southbound on Hwy 169 near 170th Street.  Hosfield lost control of his vehicle, coming to a rest in the Northbound ditch.  Hosfield was airlifted and later passed away due to his injuries sustained in the crash.  Assisting at the scene were the Mt. Ayr Fire Department and Ringgold County EMS.

On December 13th, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department was requested to conduct a welfare check at a home in New Market. Officers located Kevin Woldruff (70) deceased inside his home. His body was taken to the Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Subsequently, it was determined he had died of natural causes.

On December 14th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2006 Honda Accord driven by Alexas Davis (24) of Wichita (KS) was southbound on I-35 between Bethany and Eagleville when she traveled off the west side of the roadway, overturned multiple times, and came to rest on its wheels facing east. She and a passenger, Joan Robinson (32) of Wichita, received moderate injuries and were taken to Harrison County Hospital. 

On December 15th, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department received reports of smoke during the storms that day. They were believed to be carried into the area from heavy winds from wildfires in Kansas. There were reports of smoke as far east as the Iowa/Illinois border.

On December 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Arthur Mack (67) of Skidmore alleging Attempted Stealing (Felony), Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.

On December 15th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Micra Hernandez (40) of Blythedale in Harrison County on charges of DWI and Speeding.

On December 16th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Maryah Smith (21) of Springfield in Harrison County on a Polk County Warrant (Speeding).

On December 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Jacob Flint (19) of Burlington Junction alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and No Insurance.

On December 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Lisa Hunt (36) of Bethany alleging Assault (Felony) and Trespassing.

On December 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Brianna Edigo (21) of Lake Charles (LA) alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), No Insurance, and No Plates.

A recent nationwide threat against schools went viral on Tik Tok, with a target date of December 17th. While there was no specific threat against local schools, law enforcement was present at all Nodaway County schools that day out of an abundance of precaution. Subsequently, six Sioux City students were arrested and charged with Harassment. The Sioux City Police Department says that additional charges may be pending. Five West Des Moines students were arrested; three were charged with Harassment and two were charged with Terrorism. One Dubuque student was arrested and charged with Terrorism after allegedly posting a threat on social media.

On December 17th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested John Taylor (46) of Union Star in Nodaway County on a City of St. Joseph Warrant (Traffic Violation), a Clay County Warrant for Contempt of Court (Non-Support), Driving While Suspended, and No Plates.

On December 17th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Charles McClellan (34) of Castle Rock (CO) in Nodaway County on charges of DWI and Speeding.

On December 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Angela Larison (37) of Sheridan in Worth County on a charges of DWI.

On December 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Lawrence Henderson (68) of St. Joseph in Harrison County on a charge of No Seat Belt and a Cole County Misdemeanor Warrant.

On December 19th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Davidson Hosteen (55) of Polo in Harrison County on a charge of DWI.

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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