Thursday, March 9, 2023

Courthouse News for March 8th, 2023

On February 28th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Stephan Alsip (34) of Des Moines in Harrison County on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), an out of state warrant, Speeding (87 mph), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Plates, and No Seat Belt. Bond was set at $30,000.

On February 28th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Kayley Duckworth (29) of Des Moines in Harrison County on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Seat Belt. Charges were filed the next day by Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt. Bond was set at $20,000.

On February 28th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Rory Kaidna (34) of Fort Dodge (IA) in Harrison County on a charges of DWI (Drugs).

On March 1st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Kyler Hill (23) of Cameron in Harrison County on a charge of DWI.

On March 1st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Greg Smith (32) of Pleasant Hill (MO) alleging Driving While Revoked, Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle, and Failure to Have 2 Headlamps.

On March 2nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Luis Torres (34) of Des Moines alleging DWI, No Valid License, and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.

On March 3rd, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department reported that a 16 year old girl from Lenox took off her tracking device and ran away from home. On March 6th, the girl was found safe and returned home.

On March 3rd, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Dillon DeLong (29) of West Des Moines alleging DWI.

On March 3rd, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Kevin Nible (46) of Bethany alleging Domestic Assault (Felony).

On March 3rd, Parnell fire units were called out to a hay fire.

On March 3rd, Jackson Township fire units were called to a grass fire southeast of Ravenwood near the Nodaway and Gentry County border. It spanned three properties and was visible as far away as Route 46 between Sheridan and Parnell. 

On March 3rd, the Bethany Fire Department responded to a structural fire at a house west of Bethany at around 1:26 am. When they arrived, the residence was fully engulfed in flames. During the investigation following the fire, a body was found inside.

On March 3rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Cameron Hamaker (23) of Eagleville in Harrison County on charges of Failure to Yield to Law Enforcement, DWI, Speeding (131 mph), Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and No Insurance.

On March 3rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2010 Ford Focus driven by Maryann Johnson (21) of Liberty attempted to pull into the intersection of Route 71 and Business 71 one half of a mile east of Maryville at around 6:50 pm. The Patrol says she pulled into the path of a 2010 Cadillac SRX driven by Benjamin Farrell (56) of Maryville, which struck the driver’s side of the Focus. Johnson received minor injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville. Farrell was not injured. A passenger, Beverly Farrell (54) of Maryville, received minor injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville.

On March 3rd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Aeric Aguiar (38) of Maryville alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and Leaving the Scene.

On March 4th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Tayton Berendes (21) of Bethany on charges of Driving While Suspended, No Insurance, No Plates, and a DeKalb County Warrant (Conditional Release Violation).

On March 5th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Dawn Nims (45) of Maryville in Nodaway County on charges of DWI (Felony), Driving While Revoked, and Failure to Signal. Charges were filed the same day by Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter. Bond was set at $10,000 cash or corporate surety, with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.

On March 5th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Tristan Eads (18) of Bethany in Harrison County on charges of DWI, Speeding (55 mph/40 mph zone), Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device (60 mph/15 mph zone), and No Seat Belt.

On March 5th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2002 Nissan Frontier driven by Jenny Lotton (30) of Anderson (MO) was northbound on I-35 at the 84 mile marker, 8 miles south of Bethany at around 5:14 pm. The Patrol says she left the west side of the roadway, overcorrected, and overturned. The vehicle returned to the roadway and continued overturning off the east side of the roadway. She received moderate injuries and was taken to Harrison County Hospital. A passenger, Luis Gutirrez (33) of New Britain (CT) was ejected from the vehicle, was seriously injured and was life flighted to Truman Medical Center. Subsequently, Lotton was arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on charges of DWI (Felony), No Seat Belt, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and No Valid License.

On March 6th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that two were injured in a teen wreck near Albany at around 10:32 am that morning. The Patrol says that a 2017 Ford Free Style driven by a 16 year old boy was eastbound on 136 one mile east of Albany when it traveled off the south side, overcorrected, and traveled off the north side, struck a ditch, and came to rest. The boy received moderate injuries and was taken to Mosaic. A passenger, Olivia Pepin (18) of Albany, received minor injuries and was taken to Mosaic.

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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