Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Courthouse News for July 27th, 2022

On July 14th, a search warrant was executed at a rental home in Mount Ayr by the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department. Officers seized several firearms as well as narcotics and drug paraphernalia. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Vernon Nellis on charges of Felon in Possession of Firearm and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $5,300, cash only. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Angela Fessler on charges of Felon in Possession of Firearm and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $5,000, cash only. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Norman Fessler on charges of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On July 18th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that Henry Russell (70) of Diagonal was southbound on P27 in a 2015 Chevy Impala while a Minor driver was northbound on P27 in a 2008 Honda Accord. The minor driver’s Accord crossed the center line and made contact with the Accord. The Accord was sent into the west ditch. The minor driver was given traffic citations.

On July 19th, United Fiber experienced a companywide outage for all Internet and phone services. Service to most customers was restored later that day.

On July 19th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested David Johnson (43) of Stratford (CA) in Harrison County on a charge of Trafficking a Controlled Substance (Felony). Charges were filed the same day by Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer along with an additional charge of Speeding. Bond was set at $500,000, cash only. 

On July 19th, North Kansas City officer Daniel Vazquez was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop. The suspect is now in custody. On July 20th, Clay County Prosecutor Daniel White filed charges against Joshua Rocha (24) of Kansas City alleging 1st Degree Murder (Felony) and Armed Criminal Action (Felony). Bond was set at $2 million with the defendant not to possess weapons or ammunition of any type. Officers placed Officer Vasquez’s handcuffs on the defendant that day as he was being led to court.

On July 20th, someone littered a bottle west of Grant City along the highway.

On July 20th, the City of Grant City received a complaint about weeds at a property along with snakes and vermin.

On July 20th, the City of Grant City received a complaint about cats and people around an abandoned home in Grant City.

On July 21st, the power went out in Sheridan, knocking out power to 500 people at around 10:30 am. Service was restored between 12 noon and 1 pm. Electric crews were replacing a pole in town.

On July 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Sarah Ury (39) of Eagleville in Harrison County on a charge of Failure to Register and a Harrison County Warrant for Failure to Appear (No Insurance).

On July 21st, the Maryville Parks & Recreation Department reported at its regular meeting that the restrooms near the sand volleyball courts have been repaired after a bout of vandalism.

On July 21st, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Summer Gann (26) of Bixby (OK) alleging Speeding (26+ mph over) and No Valid License.

On July 21st, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Baley Turner (22) of Crosby (MN) alleging Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $25,000, cash only.

On July 22nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Jay Rasmussen (34) of Bethany alleging two counts Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $50,000, cash only.

On July 22nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Dyllon Allen (26) of St. Joseph alleging No Valid License (Felony), Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Insurance, and No Seat Belt.

On July 22nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Algetha Sykes (45) of Kansas City in Harrison County on charges of Possession of Synthetic Narcotics (Felony), Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On July 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Dalton Luke (21) of Stanberry in Nodaway County on charges of DWI and No Tail Lights.

On July 24th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jay Thomas (39) of Bethany in Harrison on charges of Resisting Arrest (Felony), No Valid License (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Careless & Imprudent Driving, and No Seat Belt. Charges were filed the next day by Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer. Bond was set at $5,000, cash only.

On July 25th, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department says that a Chevy Silverado was involved in a hit and run near the intersection of J20 and Highway 148.

On July 25th, Northwest Mo Info reported that an Oregon teenager, Alexander Harris (18) died trying to save his brother who went underwater on the Missouri River and did not resurface. 

On July 25th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Sarah Fletchall (32) of Grant City alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony).

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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