On June 3rd, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that a Jeep driven by Mindy Lesan (63) of Kellerton was struck by the Ringgold County Ambulance driven by Jonathan Ross (52) of Mount Ayr. There were no injuries.
On June 7th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Theresa Marcione (41) of Mount Ayr on charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and No Valid License. Bond was set at $300 cash.
On June 13th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Amberlyn Potter (29) of Grant City alleging Speeding, Failure to Register, No Insurance, and DWI.
On June 14th, Fremont County (IA) Deputy Austin “Melvin” Richardson was killed in a collision with a combine on Highway 275 near 260th Street after his vehicle struck a dual front tire of a southbound combine which was sticking into the northbound lane. The vehicle skidded and overturned several times before coming to rest. His remains received a police escort from the State Medical Examiner’s office in Ankeny (IA) to the Rash-Gude Funeral Home in Hamburg (IA).
On June 14th, Special Prosecutor Tara Cluck filed charges against Justin Brodrick (41) of Quitman in Nodaway County alleging Non-Support (Felony).
On June 14th, Special Prosecutor Tara Cluck filed charges against John David (42) of Pickering alleging Non-Support (Felony).
On June 15th, the Ravenwood Fire Department was called out to a bailer fire.
On June 15th, a 2020 Chevy 1500 driven by Gregory Dias (65) of Stanberry was turning left from 169 into a private drive ½ mile south of Stanberry when he was rearended by a 2015 Chevy Cruz driven by a 16 year old King City youth. The King City youth received moderate injuries and was taken to Mosaic in St. Joseph.
On June 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Quinten Rice (24) of Blue Springs alleging DWI.
On June 16th, the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department reported that a semi truck with a trailer overturned and snapped a power line on Northbound 71 near 400th Street (White Cloud Bottom). Northbound 71 was limited to one lane of traffic. The trailer was also split in two and there was a pile of used tires in the field.
On June 16th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Rachel Clark (37) of Forest City alleging Domestic Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $1,000, cash only.
On June 16th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Derick Liebetrau (19) of Albany alleging Burglary (Felony), Stealing (Felony), and Property Damage (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash only.
On June 16th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Andrew Wickizer (19) of Ionia (MI) alleging Burglary (Felony), Stealing (Felony), and Property Damage (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash only.
On June 16th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Danielle Morgan (30) of Grant City alleging Sexual Misconduct.
Devon Shaw, of Bedford, was arrested on June 16, 2022 by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department. He was charged with simple domestic abuse assault. He was held on no bond until seen by the Magistrate. He has since been released from custody.
Andrew Kennan, 18, of Clearfield, turned himself in on June 16, 2022, to the Taylor County Sheriff's Office. Kennan was charged with possession with intent to deliver controlled substance and theft. These charges are results of the previously reported search warrant for a stolen stop sign in rural Taylor County. Kennan posted the appropriate bond and has since been released.
On June 17th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a vehicle driven by Correy Miller (43) of Cameron was northbound on 71 in Nodaway County near Bolckow when he went off the east side, struck a sign, overturned, and struck a utility pole. Miller was seriously injured and taken to Mosaic in St. Joseph for treatment.
On June 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Justin McQuinn (44) of Bethany alleging No Valid License (Felony) and Speeding (20-25 mph over).
On June 17th, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s securities division issued a final order to cease and desist against Overland Park, Kansas resident Robert C. Bridgforth after he defrauded six Missouri investors by selling fake “silver certificates.” The order also prohibits Bridgforth from working in the securities industry and includes $3.3 million in civil penalties and $651,000 in restitution plus interest.
Between April 2018 and August 2020, Bridgforth, through an entity he reportedly called Liberty Gold and Silver, offered and sold securities instruments to six investors in Missouri, including four elderly residents from Warrensburg, Independence and Oak Grove. The certificates were said to be collateralized by gold or silver.
In connection with offering the investments, Bridgforth made material misstatements and omissions, engaged in a Ponzi-like scheme when paying investors interest, and misappropriated investor funds. By engaging in these activities and conduct, Bridgforth violated multiple sections of the Missouri Securities Act.
The year-long investigation concluded with a June 14, 2022, hearing before Missouri Securities Commissioner David M. Minnick, in which Bridgeforth failed to appear. Bridgeforth also must pay $13,000 in investigative costs.
On June 19th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Ronald Gibson (43) of Ridgeway alleging Domestic Assault (Felony) and 8 counts Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Bond was set at $100,000, cash only.
On June 19th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Logan Evans (31) of Guilford alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.
On June 20th, Northwest Mo Info reported that a Cameron woman, Jessica Marie Hughes-Salcedo, had gone missing on May 18th after telling her mother that she would return for some personal items. On June 19th, the Independence Police Department reported that they had been in contact with her, and that she was safe.
On June 20th, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department reported that a body was found in the missouri River Friday. The body was identified as Michael Zorn (39), a homeless man from St. Joseph. An extensive search was made for any living relatives without success.
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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