Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Courthouse News for July 20th, 2022

On July 5th, a young girl was pulled from a pool from the Coconut Cove Pool at Oceans of Fun after she was seen to be in distress, the Associated Press reported. She was transported to Children’s Mercy Hospital in critical condition. On July 12th, she passed away.

On July 12th, Missourinet reported that Missouri is ranked first in the nation in military veteran suicides with 148 in 2021.

On July 13th, a Federal Aviation Administration vehicle was stationed in Hopkins along 148 that afternoon.

On July 13th, there was a fire with black smoke on the west side of Hopkins. It was a controlled burn of brush.

On July 14th, the Nodaway County Health Department reported that a bat in the county has tested positive for rabies. The Health Department says that residents should not touch live or dead bats, avoid contact with wild animals and stray pets, vaccinate dogs and cats against rabies, do not keep wild animals as pets, and seek immediate medical attention when bitten or injured by an animal. If symptoms develop in humans, it is too late for treatment. Rabies is a fatal illness.

On July 14th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Carol Marshall (62) of Haltom City (TX) alleging DWI and Speeding (26+ mph over).

On July 14th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Zayne Swope (20) of Grant City alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and Minor Visibly Intoxicated.

On July 14th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Ron Randle (58) of Sheridan alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony).

On July 14th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Raymond Harris (20) of Corning alleging Minor Visibly Intoxicated, Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident), and No Insurance.

On July 14th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Lanny Leivan (52) of Maryville alleging two counts Sodomy (Felony) and Enticement (Felony). Bond was denied.

On July 15th, a Sheridan resident reported that raccoons nesting underneath an abandoned home were showing up in his yard daily and had eaten a whole row of his neighbor’s corn.

On July 15th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Austin Kent (27) of Clarinda in Nodaway County on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Marijuana, and Speeding.

On July 15th, a pilot made an emergency landing on I-70 during the early morning hours. The plane had run out of fuel. No motorists were hurt and the pilot was able to walk away. Subsequently, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested John Seesing (35) of Prairie Village (KS) on charges of DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony), Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On July 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Logan Steeve (24) of Hopkins alleging DWI and No Headlamps.

On July 16th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Summer Gann (26) of Tulsa (OK) in Harrison County on charges of Speeding (104 mph) and No Valid License.

On July 17th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Todd Stoll (51) of Ravenwood in Nodaway County on charges of DWI, Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, No Insurance, and No Seat Belt.

On July 17th, the Associated Press reported that the Missouri resident who was infected with a rare brain eating amoeba while swimming at the Lake of Three Fires has died. The beach remains closed.

On July 17th, someone vandalized the Highway 246 sign just east of the junction with Route 148 in Hopkins.

On July 18th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Jay Rasmussen (34) of Bethany alleging Possession of Weapon at Jail. Bond was set at $10,000, cash only.

On July 18th, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department reported that an increasing number of burglaries across the county have been reported to the Sheriff's Office.  They recommend that people lock doors to residences, vehicles, sheds, outbuildings etc. Do not store valuable items such as guns, wallets, jewelry, tools and such in unsecured areas.   If you own an old farm house, they are also being targeted. Stay safe and keep a vigilant eye. Should you have information regarding the burglaries, please contact the Harrison County Sheriff's Office at 660-425-3199.

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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