Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Courthouse News for June 28th, 2023

On June 14th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that Dustin Hill of Lamoni and Debbie Shields of Diagonal were involved in an accident on Highway 2. Shields was attempting to turn into the Sheriff’s Office parking lot. Hill was unable to get stopped and rearended Shields. Hill was cited for Following Too Closely. 

On June 20th, vandals cut the cord to one of the stage microphones, tore down the volleyball netting, destroyed a lamppost, and shot off fireworks, setting a tree on fire at the Sheridan Park. They also destroyed barriers and signs at the Schoolhouse. (Story, Page 4)

On June 20th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2003 Freightliner driven by Larry Burton (72) of Bethany was northbound on I-35 seven miles south of Bethany at around 8:48 pm when he ran off the west side of the road, struck an emergency crossover, went airborne, traveled across both southbound lanes, and went off the west side before striking a ditch. Burton received moderate injuries and was taken to Harrison County Community Hospital.

On June 20th, Thomas Gerdes (30) of Kansas City was arrested in Gentry County on a Felony Out of State Warrant. On June 21st, a hearing was held and extradition ordered.

On June 20th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Pedro Salvador (20) of Kansas City (KS) alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), No Insurance, and No Valid License.

On June 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against John Paxson (46) of Mount Ayr alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). 

On June 21st, Trevor Bradley (20) of Ridgeway was sentenced by Daviess County Judge Ryan Horsman to 8 years in the Department of Corrections for Child Molestation (Felony). 

On June 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Roger Nelson (60) of Graham alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and Leaving the Scene.

On June 22nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by a 16 year old boy from Parnell was eastbound on Route 46 two miles east of Ravenwood at around 10:40 am. The vehicle went off the south side and struck an embankment. The boy received minor injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville.

On June 22nd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Javin Nichols (16) of King City alleging Speeding (26+ mph over), Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle, two counts Failure to Stop, two counts Failure to Signal, and No Valid License.

On June 23rd, Stephan Alsip (35) of Des Moines was arrested in Harrison County on a Felony Out of State Warrant. A hearing was held and extradition ordered.

On June 24th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a Ford F-250 was pulling a 19 foot boat on Routes T and A near Ridgeway at around 9:15 pm. A 16 year old passenger in the trailer fell out of the boat, resulting in injuries. The vehicle subsequently left the scene and was later located on private property.

On June 22nd, Northwest Mo Info reported that a massive police chase and manhunt that started in Kansas City that evening resulted in the arrest of Brandon Fletcher (31) near Gilman City the following morning following an attempted robbery, a string of vehicle thefts, a home invasion, and the defendant allegedly firing shots at officers and another vehicle.

On June 25th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Erick Hernandez-Portillo (22) of Dallas (TX) in Harrison County on a charge of Speeding (102 mph).

On June 25th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Dimiti Jobava (29) of Parlin (NJ) in Harrison County on three traffic warrants from Cooper County.

On June 25th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jeremy Tipton (34) of Afton on a charge of DWI following an accident on J55 west of Redding. Bond was set at $1,000, cash only.

On June 25th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Zachary Brannen (37) of Albany alleging Domestic Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, cash or corporate surety. 

On June 26th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Martin Rodriguez (35) of Monett (MO) alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On June 26th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Steven Shaub (33) of Yukon (OK) alleging DWI and Careless & Imprudent Driving.

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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