Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Courthouse News for March 15th, 2023

On February 22nd, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Brandon Frey (31) of Shannon City (IA) on a Probation Violation. Bond was set at $2,000, cash only.

On February 23rd, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Mark Weems  on a charge of Theft. Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.

On March 7th, Nodaway County Assistant Prosecutor Amy Cloud filed charges against Brandon Harber (29) of Tarkio alleging DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.

On March 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Konner Edwards (20) of Faucett alleging DWI, Minor Visibly Intoxicated, and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.

On March 8th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Avery Cook (21) of Eagleville alleging Assault (Felony), Armed Criminal Action (Felony), and Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony). Bond was denied.

On March 8th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Rachel Clark (38) of Albany alleging Domestic Assault.

On March 8th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Lisa Coots (38) of Fillmore alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Valid License. 

On March 9th, the Missouri State Attorney General’s Office filed charges against Curtis Dormann of St. Joseph alleging the defendant took $3,000 from a homeowner in October 2021 for renovations which he never intended to perform. Missourians who believe they may have been victims of a contractor scam are encouraged to file a complaint with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office by calling the Consumer Protection Hotline at (800) 392-8222 or by submitting a complaint online at ago.mo.gov.

On March 9th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2020 International driven by Michael Williams (32) of St. Louis was southbound on I-35 on mile marker 91.8, inside Bethany city limits. The vehicle traveled off the west side, overcorrected, overturned, and came to rest on the passenger side, blocking both southbound lanes of I-35. Williams received moderate injuries and was taken to Harrison County Hospital. A five year old passenger received moderate injuries and was taken to Harrison County Hospital.

On March 9th, the City of Grant City picked up a male dog who was really skinny and had no collar. The next day, their owner claimed him. One month before, the dog was being taken care of at someone else’s place, when he ran off with another dog.

On March 10th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jeremy Burmeister (41) of Kersey (CO) on a charge of DWI. Bond was set at $1,000, cash or corporate surety.

On March 10th, a Hopkins man reported someone spraypainted graffiti on his concrete bunker.

On March 11th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Bradley Mabary (40) of Grant City alleging Tampering with Motor Vehicle. 

On March 12th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Constance Goodrich (37) of Worth on charges of Possession of Stolen Vehicle (Felony) and Fraudulent Use of Registration. Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety. On March 12th, 2023 Ringgold County Deputies noticed a suspicious vehicle parked outside a Mount Ayr resident’s home, just west of City State Bank. Upon further investigation, law enforcement noticed that the vehicle’s license plates did not match the tan 2005 Ford F250 Powerstroke Diesel 4x4 that they were placed on. With the recent amount of vehicle theft taking place in the area, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office took immediate action. On questioning by the officers, the defendant said the vehicle belonged to her. After Iowa State Patrol ran the VIN number through dispatch, it was discovered that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Des Moines, Iowa. The Defendant was arrested on the above charges and transported to the Ringgold County Jail.

On March 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Justin Smith (30) of St. Joseph alleging 15 counts Stealing (Felony) and one count Burglary (Felony). Bond was set at $100,000, cash only. Northwest Mo Info reported that the charges arose after the defendant allegedly entered a residence near Martinsville on December 6th, 2022 and stole 14 firearms and a pickup.

On March 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Cameron Hamaker (24) of Eagleville alleging Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle, DWI, Speeding (26+ mph over), Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and No Insurance.

On March 14th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Dakota Weese (28) of Burlington Junction alleging DWI, Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle, Resisting Arrest, Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and Failure to Signal.

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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