Thursday, July 27, 2023

Courthouse News for July 26th, 2023

On July 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Dale Guernsey (30) of Bethany in Harrison County on charges of DWI (Felony), Driving While Revoked, and No Plates. Bond was set at $20,000, cash only.

On July 18th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Rylie Sportsman (21) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance and Driving While Revoked. Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety, posted by the defendant.

On July 19th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2008 Chevy Trailblazer driven by Donna Findley (94) of Albany was southbound on Route YY at the intersection of Lyon Avenue between Grant City and Worth at around 12:55 pm. The vehicle failed to navigate a curve, skidded, ran off the west side, struck a tree, and struck a fence. Findley and a passenger, Emily Davis (18) of Albany received moderate injuries and were taken to Mosaic in Albany.

On July 19th, Special Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Ryan Nible (40) of Bethany in Harrison County alleging Burglary (Felony) and Receiving Stolen Property (Felony). Bond was set at $20,000.

On July 21st, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Troy Jennings (49) of Jameson pleaded guilty to defrauding the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The program was designed to pay farmers a per-head payment for cattle sold between January 15th, 2020 and April 15th, 2020. The defendant allegedly provided false information on his application and submitted multiple fraudulent documents and activated a pre-paid phone in an effort to impersonate another man. As part of his plea agreement, the defendant will be required to pay restitution of $114,267. He faces a sentence of up to 10 years in federal prison without parole. 

On July 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Kenneth Walker (49) of Gower in Nodaway County on charges of DWI and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). 

On July 21st, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Bobbie Sue Davis of Mount Ayr on two counts Theft and two counts Adult Abuse. Bond was set at $20,000, cash or corporate surety, posted by the defendant.

On July 21st, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that around 6:25 pm, Ronald Gray (66) and Ryker Henson (20), both of Mount Ayr, were southbound on 160th Avenue south of Benton on four wheelers. They were driving side by side when they bumped wheels. Gray attempted to swerve away from Henson, lost control, and rolled end over end. Gray was ejected from the vehicle and was seriously injured. He was taken to Ringgold County Hospital and then life flighted to Des Moines. Henson was not injured.

On July 22nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Aaron Waldrep (35) of Chillicothe in Gentry County on a Wright County Warrant (DWI).

On July 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Conan Salmons (35) of Bethany in Harrison County on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and No Insurance. Charges were subsequently filed by Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt.

On July 23rd, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Skyler Snodgrass (29) of Lamoni alleging Possession of Controlled Substance and Speeding. Bond was set at $5,000, cash only.

On July 24th, a Missouri State Highway Patrol officer stopped someone three miles west of Grant City at around 3:15 pm.

On July 24th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Wesley Weller of Blue Springs alleging Possession of Controlled Substance. Bond was set at $20,000 cash or 10% corporate surety.

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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