Thursday, November 24, 2022

Courthouse News for November 23rd, 2022

On November 15th, a Taylor County Deputy observed a male known to him for not having a driver’s license leaving a known residence associated with narcotic activity. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Department arrested Harold Brown (39) of Malvern on charges of Driving While Suspended, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Felon in Possession of Firearm. Bond was set at $5,000 cash only, posted by the defendant.

On November 16th, the Bethany Republican Clipper reported that a hunting party from Arkansas brought to the area by a local guide was accused of poaching 12 deer carcasses on private land near the county lake. A photo of the carcasses was published in the Republican-Clipper.

On November 16th at around 5:09 pm, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2019 Kenworth driven by Daniel Sullenger (33) of Skidmore and a 2014 Ford driven by Annette Mullins (60) of Skidmore tried to enter the intersection of Galaxy Road and 240th Street two miles south of Wilcox at around 5:09 pm and struck each other. Mullins received moderate injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville.

On November 16th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2018 Chevy driven by Javier Jimenez (29) of Maryville traveled across Route 71 at the intersection of 71 and Business 71 north of Maryville and was struck by a 2004 Nissan driven by Philip Fick (68) of Maryville. Fick received minor injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville.

On November 16th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Carter Dougherty (20) of Columbia (MO) alleging two counts Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony).

On November 16th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Natasha Leland (30) of Savannah alleging DWI and No Plates.

On November 16th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Albert Force (34) of King City alleging DWI, Speeding, and Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle.

On November 16th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against James Smith (42) of Albany alleging No Valid License (Felony).

On November 16th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Jerry Campbell (81) of St. Joseph alleging Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident).

On November 16th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Kali Cameron (27) of Grant City alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and No Insurance.

On November 16th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Carl Colville (62) of Ravenwood alleging DWI and Resisting Arrest (Felony). Bond was set at $20,000, cash or corporate surety.

On November 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Logan Evans (31) of Guilford alleging Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony).

On November 17th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Sebastian Sweat (23) of Albany alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and Driving While Revoked.

On November 20th, 2022 at around 2:46 am in nine degree weather, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a house fire located in Bedford. The female occupant exited the home and was treated by Taylor County EMS prior to being airlifted to a burn center for treatment of serious injuries. Sheriff’s Deputies began an investigation into the origin of the fire, which led to the belief that it was arson. Ellis Houk, 68, of Kellerton, Iowa, was charged with Arson in the first degree. Houk was located and is being held in Texas, awaiting extradition to Taylor County on a no bond warrant. The Sharpsburg, Lenox, Gravity, Bedford, and New Market Fire Departments assisted in putting out the blaze. The Bedford and Lenox EMS along with the Adams and Ringgold County Sheriffs’ Departments also assisted. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Department says additional charges are pending the result of the investigation.

On November 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Tyler Olinger (23) of Overland Park (KS) in Nodaway County on charges of No Valid License, Speeding, and a Henry County Warrant (Drug Possession).

On November 21st, officers from the Taylor, Ringgold, Adams, and Union County Sheriff’s Departments along with officers from the Creston and Afton Police Departments entered a residence in Lenox on a warrant for controlled substance violations. Subsequently, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department arrested Antonio Munoz (37) of Lenox on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Felon in Possession of Firearm, and a Taylor County Warrant (Domestic Abuse). The Taylor County Sheriff’s Department also arrested Jonathan Junez of Lenox on a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver. Bond for both was denied, pending an appearance before a magistrate.

On November 21st, a Grant City resident reported that a truck hit a pedestrian at the Maryville Wal-Mart.

On November 22nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Allen Thomsen (54) of Eagleville alleging three counts Statutory Sodomy (Felony), Child Molestation (Felony), Furnishing Pornographic Material to Minor (Felony), Incest (Felony), and Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child (Felony). Bond was set at $100,000, cash only.

On November 22nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Amanda Steen (33) of Apple Valley (MN) alleging Speeding (26+ mph over), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Seat Belt.

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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