Thursday, August 17, 2023

Courthouse News for August 17th, 2023

On August 9th, Northwest Mo Info reported that Collin Jeffrey Bevins (29) of Clarinda was expelled from a music festival in Guthrie Center (IA) in late July. He was allegedly involved in a fight with other people at the concert. He was subsequently charged with Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Public Intoxication. Bevins is the head football coach of Clarinda. The Clarinda School Board will meet to consider his future.

On August 9th, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department reported that someone entered the State Savings Bank in Bedford claiming to be an employee for a construction company with a business check written to himself. The subject allegedly used a fake identification through another state to verify his identity and was given the money. The person and two accomplices then traveled to Clearfield, where they did the same thing. The banks were then able to determine the fraud and the subjects were prevented from cashing a third check in Creston.

On August 9th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Michael Johnson (50) of Kellerton on charges of Felon in Possession of Firearm, Domestic Abuse Assault, two counts Controlled Substance Violation, two counts Failure to Affix Drug Stamp, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $26,000, cash only.

On August 10th, the Maryville Forum reported that a pet died as a result of an electrical fire at an apartment on Hester Street in Maryville. No people were injured and nobody was home at the time of the fire.

On August 10th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Kody Bradley (30) of Eagleville alleging Driving While Revoked (Felony). Bond was set at $2,500, with the defendant given leave to post 10% cash.

On August 10th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Sharon Moore (29) of St. Paul (MN) alleging Following Too Closely, Speeding (104 mph), Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and No Valid License.

On August 11th at 12:25 pm, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2016 Chrysler Town & Country driven by Christine Fulker (73) of St. Joseph was westbound on County Road 249 five miles south of Union Star and a 2018 Chevy Silverado driven by Ryan Hutchcraft (28) of Union Star was northbound on 169. The Chrysler attempted to do a u-turn on 169 and was struck in the driver’s side by the Chevy. Fulker and a passenger, Richard Fulker (71) of St. Joseph, received minor injuries. Hutchcraft and two juvenile passengers also received minor injuries.

On August 11th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Scott Johnston (35) of Maryville alleging that he misused 911. An affidavit from the City of Maryville Police Department alleges the defendant made 30 false reports to the 911 emergency line between May 7th and August 5th. Maryville police officers allegedly responded to his residence on eight different occasions after he had called 911 several times within a short span.

On August 11th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Jerrod King (45) of Maryville and Nathan Blane (47) of Hopkins alleging Assault (Felony). Bond for both was set at $500, cash only.

On August 11th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Scott Risden (49) of Skidmore alleging Harassment.

On August 15th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Adam Sherrill (40) of Stanberry alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). 

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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