Thursday, April 21, 2022

Courthouse News for April 20th, 2022

On April 12th, fire units responded to a massive grass fire near Bedford that was fueled by high winds. Route 2 was closed at one point. Fire units from Bedford, Lenox, Blockton, Gravity, Sharpsburg, New Market, and Clearfield responded.

On April 12th, the Sheridan Fire Department responded to a grass fire west of Sheridan in the afternoon.

On April 12th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jeffrey Spicer (45) of Bethany in Harrison County on charges of Failure to Register as Sex Offender (Felony), Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony), No Plates, No Insurance, and No Seat Belt. Subsequently, Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges and bond was set at $20,000, cash only.

On April 12th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Molly Waterman (34) of Barnard in Nodaway County on charges of DWI, Leaving the Scene, and Careless & Imprudent Driving.

On April 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Laurie Long (48) of Rosendale alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony). Bond was denied.

On April 13th at around 7 am, the Bedford Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 2400 block of Rockwood Avenue east of Bedford. A 21 year old woman and a 1 year old boy were found deceased inside the home. The cause remains under investigation. As of the afternoon of the 13th, no names were released. The Bedford Fire Department was assisted by the fire departments of Lenox, Sharpsburg, Gravity, and Blockton, along with the Taylor County Ambulance, Air Evac, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

On April 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Jason Dukes (42) of Lee’s Summit alleging DWI, Speeding, Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and No Valid License.

On April 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Kiera Kueker (21) of Independence alleging DWI.

On April 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Lane Reidlinger (25) of Clyde alleging DWI (Prior).

On April 14th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Justin Aiton (20) of Oak Grove alleging Resisting Arrest (Felony), Speeding (26+ mph over), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.

On April 14th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Jaquan Davis (33) of St. Joseph alleging DWI (Prior).

On April 14th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Timothy Sweat (29) of Bedford in Gentry County on a Misdemeanor Warrant from Henry County (MO).

On April 15th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested James Liwis (42) of Kansas City in Harrison County on charges of DWI and Speeding (18 mph over).

On April 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Jacob Nastasio (31) of Maryville alleging Domestic Assault (Felony) and Property Damage.

Raul Hernandez, 23, of Lenox was arrested on April 15, 2022 near the 73 mile marker of Highway 2. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and is being held at the Taylor County Jail on $5,000 bond.

On April 15th, a Grant City resident reported that a large white dog dragging a 20 foot chain got tangled up on a water meter post in front of their house. Two other people reported seeing it in their area as well.

On April 16th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Bradley Zurn (46) of Hot Springs (SD) in Gentry County on charges of DWI (Prior) and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway. 

On April 16th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Brett Taylor (30) of Mount Ayr on charges of DWI and Violation of One Way Street. Bond was set at $1287.88, posted by the defendant.

On April 16th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Kelsie Walker (30) of St. Joseph alleging Stealing.

On April 16th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Amber Dorman (43) of Savannah alleging Stealing.

On April 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Jason Sarabia (25) of Lincoln alleging Tampering with Motor Vehicle (Felony), Escape from Custody (Felony), Resisting Arrest (Felony), and Property Damage. Bond was denied.

On April 17th, vandals in Hopkins broke windows on the old Ford Garage, NAPA store, Community Center message board, the Elks Little Library, and cracked glass at the Post Office.

On April 17th, the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department arrested Justin Blades (42) of Leon on a Ringgold County Warrant for Violation of a Protection Order. He was being held on no bond until seen by a judge.

On April 18th, a Grant City man reported that vehicles were running the stop sight at Old 169 and High Street south of Orilla’s Way, some going as fast as 70 miles per hour.

On April 18th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Christina Fisher (38) of Ridgeway alleging Speeding (26+ mph over), Failure to Register, and No Insurance.

On April 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Anthony Flora (61) in Harrison County on a Missouri Department of Probation and Parole Warrant.

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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