Friday, February 24, 2023

Courthouse News for February 22nd, 2023

On February 14th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Anastasia Dawson (29) of Hamilton alleging Statutory Sodomy (Felony), two counts Child Molestation (Felony), Statutory Rape (Felony), Child Abuse (Felony), and two counts Endangering the Welfare of a Child (1 Felony). Bond was denied. Northwest Mo Info reports that the defendant allegedly engaged in illicit activity with a minor while she was the victim’s youth group leader. The defendant later allegedly paid the victim to work on her farm and tend to her children, during which the victim began to stay overnight at her residence. The defendant then allegedly helped the victim run away from home.

On February 15th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Rachel Clark (38) of Albany alleging two counts Tampering with Motor Vehicle (Felony), Assault (Felony), and two counts Leaving the Scene (Felony). 

On February 16th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Brandon Rairden (31) of Bethany alleging Burglary (Felony), Harassment (Felony), and Trespass. Bond was set at $25,000, cash only.

On February 16th, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department reported that someone impersonating a sheriff’s deputy conducted two traffic stops. The first stop occurred on February 16th and the second occurred on February 17th. Both stops were made on Route A near Fairport. In both cases, the “officer” told the drivers he pulled them over for driving too slow. In both cases, the vehicles were driving slowly due to road conditions with ice and snow.

On February 16th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2000 Buick LeSabre driven by Sophia Ferguson (18) of Maryville was westbound on Route 46 and Hawk Road in Nodaway County at around 12:12 pm when she traveled off the north side on ice covered roads and struck a tree and fence line. She received minor injuries.

On February 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Wesley Parker (40) of Maryville alleging Stealing (Felony). Bond was set at $15,000, cash or corporate surety.

On February 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Jay Rasmussen (35) of Bethany alleging Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, cash only.

On February 17th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Destine Seeley (27) of Bethany alleging Domestic Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash only.

On February 19th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Latosha Lawson (40) of Maryville alleging Property Damage (Felony), Assault, and DWI. Bond was set at $20,000, cash or corporate surety.

On February 19th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Pelayo Salgado (29) of St. Paul in Harrison County on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Speeding, and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway. Charges were filed the next day by Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt.

On February 20th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Will Fisher (30) of Parnell in Nodaway County on charges of DWI (Felony) and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident).

On February 20th, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department posted the following about a police chase that resulted in the arrest of two alleged car thieves:

The Taylor County Sheriff's Office is still searching for a 2010 Dodge Ram dually (Iowa license plate JYM 932) that was stolen last week from a residence east of Bedford. On Friday evening the Gentry County Missouri Sheriff's Office engaged in a pursuit of a 2005 Dodge that was stolen from Kansas City. Robert McNutt and John Lawson were arrested following the pursuit. A license plate belonging to the missing Dodge from Taylor County was found inside that truck.

It is believed that McNutt and Lawson have been in Southern Iowa and Northern Missouri the past week, particularly in Taylor, Ringgold, Worth, and Gentry counties. If anyone has any information about the whereabouts of the Dodge truck or where McNutt and Lawson have been frequenting, please contact the Taylor County Sheriff's Office at 712-523-2153.

On February 21st, federal authorities seized the assets of Medical Cost Sharing Incorporated, based in St. Joseph. The two founders, James McGinnis and Craig Reynolds, allegedly collected nearly $7.5 million in membership fees for the purpose of paying peoples’ medical expenses. However, the defendants allegedly only covered $246,000 towards healthcare bill sharing. Assets seized included the homes of the two founders.

On February 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2017 Jeep Wrangler driven by Rosemary Schieber was westbound on Route 136 two miles east of Maryville at around 7:10 am. The vehicle struck a deer in the roadway. Schieber received minor injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville.

On February 21st, Nathan Hoover (36) was arrested in Nodaway County on a warrant from the State of Illinois.

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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