Friday, May 19, 2023

Courthouse News for May 17th, 2023

On May 8th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2005 Jeep Liberty driven by Tanya Butler (46) of Trenton was southbound on East 220th Avenue four miles north of Bethany when she failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the right side, and struck a ditch. She received serious injuries and was taken to Harrison County Community Hospital.

On May 9th, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department made the following Facebook post about a Facebook Marketplace scam that was making the rounds:

Harrison County Residents, be aware of a Facebook Marketplace scam that is currently going around.  When purchasing from an individual on Marketplace, inspect the items before providing payment.  With the current scams the sellers are asking for a deposit by electronic means (Venmo or PayPal) then terminating contact with the buyer taking the deposit. Use caution when purchasing items and using electronic payment.  

We are currently investigating several scams in hopes that the individuals can be identified and charged criminally. 

On May 9th, Korey Miller (34) of Chicago was arrested in Harrison County on an Out of State Felony Warrant.

On May 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Dylan Krzyzopolski (32) of Maryville alleging Domestic Assault (Felony), Assault (Felony), Resisting Arrest, and Property Damage. Bond was set at $15,000 with defendant allowed to post 10% cash.

On May 9th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Richard Merritt (64) of Mount Ayr on a charge of DWI. Bond was set at $2,000, cash or corporate surety. 

On May 10th, Andrew Freeman (37) of Clarksville (TN) was arrested in Nodaway County on a Felony Warrant from the State of Kentucky.

On May 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Lacy Miller (37) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Felony). Bond was set at $20,000 signature bond.

On May 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Jennifer Munoz (40) of Maryville alleging 3 counts Violation of Protection Order. Bond was denied.

On May 10th, Nodaway County Assistant Prosecutor Amy Cloud filed charges against Devan Pulliam (31) of Burlington Junction alleging 2 counts Driving While Revoked, 2 counts Speeding, Failure to Register, Vision Reducing Material on Window, and No Insurance.

On May 10th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Berjoneana Wallace (44) of Robbinsdale (MN) alleging Speeding (26+ mph over) and No Valid License.

On May 10th, the Bethany Republican-Clipper reported that the Missouri Supreme Court appointed Matthew Krohn of Princeton as Interim Circuit Judge for the 3rd Judicial Circuit. Mr. Krohn was appointed following the death of Judge Tom Alley, who died on April 6th. The appointment will be valid until Governor Mike Parson appoints a permanent replacement. Mr. Krohn previously served as the Associate Circuit Judge of Mercer County.

On May 10th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Jason Perkins (22) of Ridgeway alleging Resisting Arrest (Felony), No Valid License (Felony), and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). Bond was set at $30,000, cash only.

On May 10th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against James Whitt (27) of Stanberry alleging two counts Domestic Assault (Felony) and two counts Kidnapping.(Felony). Bond was set at $20,000, cash or corporate surety.

On May 10th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Stacy Morris (39) of Fairfax alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony).

On May 11th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Faith Marshall (37) of New Market alleging Stealing.

On May 11th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Logan Elliott (17) of Maryville alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving, Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device, No Valid License, and No Headlights.

On May 12th, Cody Copeland (30) of Maryville was arrested in Nodaway County on a state of Iowa Felony Warrant.

On May 12th, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department reported that they, the Bethany Police Department, and the FBI executed a search warrant on a home in Bethany. The Bethany Police Department had been contacted by the FBI regarding a person of interest in a child pornography investigation which had originated in Kansas. The person of interest was believed to be living in Bethany. Electronic items were seized by the FBI. 

On May 12th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Robert Sweiger (41) of Winston in Harrison County on a charge of No Seat Belt and a Clinton County Warrant for Failure to Appear.

On May 14th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2012 Polaris Ranger driven by Antonio Tercero (19) of Bethany was northbound on private property three miles south of Bethany. He attempted to make a left turn left and overturned. Three passengers, a 16 year old girl, a 15 year old girl, and a 13 year old boy, received minor injuries. Tercero was not injured. 

On May 15th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Talia Nupp (35) of Ridgeway alleging No Valid License (Felony). 

On May 15th, Jeffrey Gautreaux (44) of Ollie (IA) was arrested in Nodaway County on a Felony Warrant from the State of Iowa.

On May 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Lane Reidlinger (26) of Clyde alleging DWI (Felony) and Driving While Revoked.

On May 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Thomas Howard (29) of Parnell alleging that their dog bit a person or domestic animal, resulting in serious injury.

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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