Thursday, January 6, 2022

Courthouse News for January 5th, 2022

On December 27th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Zayne Swope (20) of Grant City alleging Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

On December 28th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Skylar Jones (19) of St. Joseph alleging DWI and Speeding.

On December 28th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Martin Stillwell (23) of Tarkio alleging Domestic Assault and Trespassing.

On December 28th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Robert Walkup (65) of Diagonal alleging Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

On December 28th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Wayne Cox (42) of King City alleging Property Damage.

On December 29th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Timothy Richardson (21) of Maryville alleging Tampering with Property of Another.

On December 29th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Austin Atkison (20) of Grant City alleging Tampering with Property of Another.

On December 30th, five people were injured in a three car accident at 136 and Pleasant View Drive just east of Maryville. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek driven by Connor Nielson (20) of Maryville and a 2010 Ford Explorer driven by Charles Henry (36) of Ravenwood were eastbound on 136, while a 2004 Ford F150 driven by Grant Hegeman (41) of Maryville was westbound. Nelson slowed to turn onto Pleasant View Road when Henry failed to slow down, struck Nielson’s vehicle in the rear, and became attached. Both vehicles crossed the center of the roadway and the Nielson vehicle struck the Hegeman vehicle in the driver side tire. The Hegeman vehicle rotated counter clockwise and came to rest on the westbound shoulder. The Nielson and Henry vehicles became detached. The Nielson vehicle came to rest on the westbound shoulder, while the Henry vehicle continued eastbound, ran off the north side, returned, and ran off the south side and came to rest in a private drive. Henry received serious injuries and was taken to Mosaic in St. Joseph. Nielson received moderate injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville. A passenger, Randi Nielson (44) of Maryville, received serious injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville. Two minors, a 16 year old girl and a 12 year old boy, received moderate injuries and were taken to Mosaic in Maryville. Hegeman was not injured.

On December 30th, the Tri-County Health Department reported that scammers were impersonating state and local health inspectors and contacting businesses. The Tri-County Health Department has only one health inspector, who is occassionally assisted by a state health inspector. Any person, business, or inspection site may ask for identification if suspicious.

On December 31st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Charles Owens (45) of St. Joseph alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.

On December 31st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Bobby Clark (45) of Savannah alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.

On December 31st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested William Morast (51) of St. Joseph in Nodaway County on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving While Suspended, and a City of St. Joseph Warrant for a Health & Safety Violation.

On December 31st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Clifford McCrary (36) of Bethany in Harrison County on charges of DWI (Person Under 17 in Vehicle) and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.

On January 1st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against William Morast (52) of St. Joseph alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.

On January 1st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Augustus Shunk (21) of Fillmore in Nodaway County on charges of DWI, Speeding, and Failure to Dim Headlights.

On January 1st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Cory Polley (33) of Ridgeway on charges of DWI (Prior) and Failure to Move Over for Stationary Emergency Vehicle.

On January 2nd, Special Prosecutor Terry White filed charges against Christopher Moore (42) of St. Joseph in Nodaway County alleging DWI, Possession of Marijuana, No Valid License, Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, Careless & Imprudent Driving, and No Insurance.

On January 2nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Aaron King (47) of Bethany alleging Harassment (Felony). Bond was set at $25,000, with defendant released on his own recognizance.

On January 2nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Kenneth King (48) of Bethany alleging Harassment (Felony) and Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $25,000, with defendant released on his own recognizance. 

Michael Losee, 31, of Bedford was arrested on January 3, 2022 by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department in the 400 block of Illinois Street in Bedford. He was charged with 2nd degree criminal mischief and is being held in the Taylor County Jail on $5,000 cash bond.

On January 3rd, the Iowa State Highway Patrol reports that a two vehicle crash west of Mount Ayr injured two. The Patrol says that a 2012 Buick Enclave driven by Alemu Temesgen (40) of St. Joseph ran a stop sign while northbound on P27 north of Redding at the intersection of P27 and Route 2. The Patrol says that the Buick struck a 2005 Dodge Van driven by William O’Conner (18) of Clearfield.

On January 3rd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Kevin Groe (56) of Mesa (AZ) alleging Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Valid License, and No Insurance.

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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