Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for September 20th, 2023

On September 12th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported on Facebook that a woman had been paying for purchases at Mount Ayr businesses with counterfeit money.

On September 13th, a Hopkins resident posted on Facebook that two teens broke a glass bottle on the basketball court and emptied trash on the ground.

On September 13th, Harrison County Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Josiah Brown (24) of Ridgeway alleging Speeding (91 mph) and Driving While Suspended.

On September 13th, Special Prosecutor Tara Cluck filed charges against Matthew Hanes (38) of Skidmore in Nodaway County alleging Non-Support.

On September 13th, the Missouri Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit against Dollar General alleging violations of Missouri’s Deceptive Pricing Laws. The suit alleges that Dollar General would advertise one price at the shelf and charge a higher price at the register on checkout. The suit seeks an injunction, restitution, civil penalties, and other relief.

On September 14th, the Cameron School District reported on Twitter that the school went into “Lock and Teach” mode when a student was overheard yelling about an active shooter. Police came and no shooter was found. The lockdown was lifted a half hour later.

On September 14th, Nodaway County Assistant Prosecutor Amy Cloud filed charges against Matthew Huey (26) of Maryville alleging DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident). 

On September 14th, Nodaway County Assistant Prosecutor Amy Cloud filed charges against Silas Christian (24) of Troy (KS) alleging DWI and Failure to Affix Tab on Plate.

On September 15th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Elizabeth Shelley (40) of Albany alleging Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and No Insurance. Bond was set at $7,500, cash or corporate surety.

On September 16th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Nicholas Bundy (31) of Maryville alleging two counts Assault (1 Felony) and Resisting Arrest (Felony). Bond was denied.

On September 17th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2020 Harley Davidson driven by James Brown (84) of Bethany was southbound on Route 169 two miles south of Gentry when two dogs ran into the roadway. The vehicle struck the dogs, ejecting Brown. He received moderate injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Albany.

On September 18th, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department reported that a 2012 Chrysler 300C was stolen.

On September 18th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Cierra Runnels (24) of Albany alleging Delivery of Prohibited Items to Prisoner (two cigarettes). 

On September 18th, Clay Blount (50) of Paragould (AR) was arrested in Nodaway County on a warrant from Baxter County, Arkansas (Making a Terroristic Threat, Probation Violation). Extradition was ordered.

On September 18th, extradition papers were filed in Nodaway County against Jonathan Jones (36) of Cypress (TX) from Cass County (IA) on warrants alleging Theft and Burglary.

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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