Friday, November 4, 2022

Courthouse News for November 2nd, 2022

On October 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Stephen Stevens (60) of Maryville alleging DWI (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, with the defendant being released on his own recognizance.

On October 23rd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Charles Miller (56) of Albany alleging two counts Violation of a Protection Order and Harassment (Felony). Bond was set at $4,000, posted by the defendant.

On October 23rd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Brendon Peterson (22) of Maryville alleging DWI (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000 cash or corporate surety, posted by the defendant. Defendant must install SCRAM prior to release and prepay one month.

On October 24th, the Osceola (IA) Police Department arrested Darren Obermeier (36) of Osceola (IA) on a Ringgold County Warrant for Harassment. Bond was denied.

On October 24th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Kaitlyn Brown (16) of Maryville alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On October 25th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Brian Cuchetti (30) of Albany alleging Driving While Revoked (Felony), No Plates, and No Insurance.

On October 25th, Radio Iowa reported that a woman told authorities and reporters from Newsweek Magazine that her father, the late Donald Studey (75) of Thurman (IA), who passed away in 2013, killed as many as 70 women over three decades in Southwest Iowa in Fremont County. The Des Moines Register has also picked up the story. Mr. Studey allegedly forced his children to help bury the bodies. Reporters from Newsweek said they were at a remote site in Fremont County when dogs picked up the scent of human remains. The Fremont County Sheriff is putting together a plan to search the area.

On October 25th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Corey Nichols (46) of Bethany in Harrison County on charges of DWI and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On October 25th, the Osceola (IA) Police Department arrested Daniel Nichols (43) of Afton on a Ringgold County Warrant for Failure to Appear (Driving While Suspended). Bond was set at $300 cash.

On October 27th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Michael Siler (46) of St. Joseph alleging Driving While Revoked (Felony) and No Insurance.

On October 27th, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office reported that officers took a report of a stolen vehicle from a location between Ridgeway, Bethany, and Eagleville. Officers located the vehicle crashed a short time later one mile from where it was taken. Subsequently, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department arrested Devin Lacy (36) on charges of Tampering with Motor Vehicle and Harassment. On October 28th, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges. Bond was set at $20,000, cash only.

On October 27, 2022, Margaret Williams, of Diagonal, was arrested on an outstanding Taylor County warrant for burglary in the third degree. She was taken into custody by Adams County Deputies and transferred to the Taylor County Jail where she was held on bond. She has since been released.  This warrant stems from a multijurisdictional investigation into stolen property offenses. 

On October 28th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Waneta Combs (41) of St. Joseph on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Insurance, Driving While Revoked, and No Plates.

On October 28th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Todd Hayes (59) of Maryville alleging DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.

On October 29th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2005 Toyota Avalon driven by Lareena Amlong (58) of Maryville and a 2022 Honda Passport driven by Katheryn Miller (62) of Sioux Falls (SD) were eastbound on 136 two miles east of Maryville when the Toyota struck the Honda in the rear. Miller, Amlong, and Kyle Miller (33) of Maryville, a passenger in the Miller vehicle, all received minor injuries and were taken to Mosaic in Maryville.

On October 29, 2022, Ringgold County Deputies arrested David Baca, of Grant City, MO on an outstanding Taylor County warrant for failure to appear. He has since been released. 

On October 29th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2008 Chevy Equinox driven by Richard Lebow (70) of Parnell and a 2003 John Deere driven by David Miller (67) of Ravenwood were eastbound on Route 46 one mile east of Ravenwood. The Equinox attempted to pass the John Deere and struck the John Deere. Lebow received minor injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville.

On October 29th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Kathryn Harris (34) of Forest City alleging Assault. Bond was set at $1,000, cash only.

On October 30th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Seth Shurvington (26) of Maryville alleging Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony) and Property Damage. Bond was set at $10,000, cash or surety.

On October 31st, the Maryville Forum reported that someone had thrown a brick into the window at the Finish Line in Maryville, then proceeded to damage the entrance door at around 6 am. The store was open for business at the time. 

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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