Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Courthouse News for February 15th, 2023

On February 2nd, Corry Johnston (35) of Des Moines was arrested in Adair County on a Ringgold County Warrant for Failure to Appear (Felon in Possession of Firearm, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Burglar Tools, Driving While Barred). Bond was set at $15,000, cash only.

On February 7th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Richardo Tarango (42) of Coffey alleging Possession of Controlled Substance, Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and No Valid License. Bond was set at $25,000, cash only.

On February 7th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Justin Faris (39) of Mount Ayr on charges of Driving While Suspended and Improper Rear Lamp. Bond was set at $300, cash only.

On February 7th, a Grant City resident reported that they got a scam call from someone purporting to be from Dish. They stated they were getting ready to change the orbit of their satellite and that if he didn’t give out his receiver ID, he might lose some of his favorite stations.

On February 8th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Joseph Hyde (41) of Kellerton on charges of Driving While Suspended and No Insurance. Bond was set at $300, cash only.

On February 8th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Devin Lacy (37) of Winston alleging Property Damage.

On February 8th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Mauricio Garcia (23) of Bethany alleging DWI.

Sometime between February 8th and February 11th, someone vandalized one of the Missouri DOT signs one mile east of Hopkins near the junction of Highway 246 and Route AC.

On February 9th, Nodaway County Assistant Prosecutor Amy Cloud filed charges against Karagen Max (22) of Maryville alleging Stealing. Bond was denied.

On February 9th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that at 5:20 am on snow and slush covered roadways, a 2010 GMC Sierra driven by Randy Busse (33) of Conception Junction was eastbound on Route 136 three miles east of Conception when he slid off the roadway, struck a ditch, and overturned. Busse received minor injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville. Schools were called off, as were the games between Worth County and North Nodaway. The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department deployed extra deputies to help deal with weather related accidents.

On February 9th, the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department received 14 new ballistic shields, which will be used in the event of an active shooter or high risk search warrants or traffic stops. The cost was $1,700 each, and the money was paid for through a grant from the Gladys Rickard Charitable Trust. One was assigned to each deputy, and they will be carried in the deputy’s patrol vehicle.

On February 9th, the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department received 16 AED’s, which can be used to help people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. They were paid for by a grant funded by the Health Resource and Service Administration. The sheriff’s department partnered with Northwest Health Services and the Rural Community Opioid Response. One will be carried by each deputy.

On February 11th, Sheridan fire units were called out to a grass fire west of town.

On February 12th, Northwest Mo Info reported that a Bethany woman, Allison Derwinis, was reported missing on Wednesday. On Thursday, at 2 am, a 911 call was received from her phone near Gilman City, but there was no communication on the line. Her vehicle was located near where the 911 call originated. A search of the area did not locate her. Subsequently, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department reported that her body was bound near 240th Avenue and 146 near Gilman City on February 13th using canines. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department says the investigation is ongoing and that they are being assisted by the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Detective Squad, the FBI, the DEA, and the Bethany Police Department.

On February 13th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Dillon DeLong (28) of West Des Moines (IA) in Harrison County on a charge of DWI.

On February 13th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested W.L. Robertson (81) of Gilman City in Harrison County on charges of DWI and Careless & Imprudent Driving.

On February 13th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jeremy Miles (44) of Blythedale on two counts Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, No Valid License, and Displaying More than 4 Headlamps on Vehicle.

On February 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Crystal Huddleston (26) of Ridgeway alleging Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash only.

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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