Thursday, April 27, 2023

Courthouse News for April 26th, 2023

On April 14th, the Adams County (IA) Sheriff’s Department, the  Southwest Valley School District, and the Creston News-Advertiser reported that a credible threat was reported regarding a student threatening to harm other students and staff. On April 15th, the student was charged with making a terrorist threat. The threat had allegedly been made 2-3 weeks prior; the school and law enforcement had no prior knowledge until the 14th. There were also threats made on social media. The student will no longer be allowed on school grounds and is on GPS monitoring by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and the Juvenile Court Services.

On April 17th, extra law enforcement was put in place; Adams and Montgomery County deputies were present. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department will maintain a presence at the school daily. Additional security measures will be implemented during all Southwest Valley activities.

On April 15th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Matthew Cooley (26) of Osceola on 3 counts of Theft (Felony) and Burglary (Felony). Bond was set at $30,000, cash only.

On April 18th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Patrichia Roberts (40) of Bethany alleging Domestic Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $50,000, cash only.

On April 20th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Jason Perkins (22) of Bethany alleging Domestic Assault (Felony) and Harassment (Felony). Bond was set at $65,000, cash only.

On April 20th, Collin Patterson (21) of Kansas City was arrested in Nodaway County on a Felony Warrant from the State of Kansas.

On April 20th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Catina Hins (36) of Hopkins alleging 2 counts Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony). 

On April 20th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Laura Kauzlarich (56) of Omaha in Nodaway County on charges of DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.

On April 20th, the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department reported that someone was contacting elderly people in the county unsolicited seeking to inspect their roofs following the recent hailstorm.

On April 20th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Keegan Griffin (26) of Princeton alleging Harassment. Bond was set at $5,000, cash only.

On April 21st, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Justin Fortner (38) of Bethany alleging Enticement (Felony) and Child Molestation (Felony). Bond was set at $500,000, cash only. 

On April 21st, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Anthony Haines (38) of Eagleville alleging Assault. 

On April 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Shaun Frame (43) of Burlington Junction alleging Possession of Controlled Substance. Bond was set at $5,000, with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.

On April 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Zachary Glenn (37) of Savannah alleging DWI (Felony) and Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony). Bond was set at $30,000, cash or corporate surety.

On April 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against David Alexander (50) of Skidmore alleging Failure to Register as Sex Offender (Felony). Bond was denied. 

On April 22nd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Clayton McKune (21) of Stanberry alleging DWI, Minor Visibly Intoxicated, No Insurance, and Driving While Revoked. 

On April 23rd, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Thomas Stone (60) of Mount Ayr on charges of Assault (Felony) and Domestic Abuse. He was being held on no bond until seen by the magistrate. 

On April 23rd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Scott Yount (50) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Delivery of Controlled Substance (Felony). Bond was denied.

On April 24th, US Chief District Judge Beth Phillips sentenced Garland Joseph Nelson (28) of Braymer to 32 years in federal prison without parole. He was ordered to pay $260,925 in restitution. On October 4th, Nelson had pleaded guilty to one count Mail Fraud and one count Felon in Possession of Firearm. The charges arose in conjunction with a fraud scheme in which the defendant agreed to care for cattle owned by Nicholas and Justin Diemel. Instead, he did not properly care for the cattle due to underfeeding, neglect, and maltreatment. Subsequently, he mailed a fraudulent check to the Diemels in the amount of $215,936. This is in addition to charges that Nelson subsequently murdered the Diemels when they traveled from Wisconsin to Braymer to collect their payment. Nelson is serving two life sentences in addition to the federal charges. 

On April 24th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Brandon Smith (27) of Albany alleging Domestic Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, cash or corporate surety. 

On April 25th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Tamera Gaukel (19) of Stanberry alleging Stealing (Felony). 

On April 25th at around 9:07 am, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2008 Chevy Silverado driven by Ryan Harrington (48) of Bethany was southbound on Route 13, three miles north of Coffey, when he crossed the center line, struck a bridge, and overturned. Harrington was seriously injured and life flighted to University Hospital in Kansas City. 

Charges listed are merely 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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