Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for September 27th, 2023

On September 19th, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department reported that a 2012 Chrysler 300C that had previously been reported stolen was recovered. 

On September 19th, Ellis Earl Houk (69) of Kellerton was sentenced in Taylor County to two consecutive sentences of 25 years on charges of Arson and Attempted Murder. He was also sentenced to a 25 year sentence and two 10 year sentences on other charges. He will spend a mandatory 35 years without possibility of parole. On August 3rd, he had been convicted by a jury of Arson, Attempted Murder, Wilful Injury, Burglary, and Criminal Mischief.

On September 19th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Angela Herman (54) of Stanberry alleging Driving While Suspended (Felony). 

On September 19th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Judith Blay (77) of Villisca (IA) alleging Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident). 

On September 20th, Sherry Young (46) of Tarkio was arrested in Nodaway County on a Fremont County (IA) Warrant for Failure to Appear (Burglary, Theft). Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.

On September 21st, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Christopher Thomas (21) of Ridgeway alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Bond was set at $5,000, cash only.

On September 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Courtney Kaiser (43) of Edmund (OK) was northbound on I-35 nine miles north of Eagleville at around 6:15 pm when she traveled off the west side of the roadway and into the median. It then traveled over the emergency crossover, went airborne, and overturned. It then returned to the ground on its rear and overturned a second time, coming to rest in the passing lane of northbound I-35, and then caught fire. Kaiser received minor injuries and was taken to Decatur County (IA) Hospital.

On September 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Cody Olson (36) of McFall was northbound on Route ZZ one mile north of McFall at around 4:48 pm. The vehicle traveled off the east side, struck the ground, became airborne, struck a road sign, struck the ground, and ran off the roadway. Olson received moderate injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Albany.

On September 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2024 Polaris Ranger driven by Allison Zumbehl (37) of Albany was eastbound on Route P 1½ miles southeast of Albany at around 10:57 pm. The vehicle struck a small bump in the roadway, causing a door to fly open. The driver was ejected from the vehicle. Zumbehl received minor injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Albany.

On September 23rd, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Anthony Smith (21) of Bethany alleging Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (Felony), Armed Criminal Action (Felony), and Harassment (Felony). Bond was set at $150,000, cash only.

On September 23rd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against James Tompkins (41) of Burlington Junction alleging Domestic Assault (Felony) and Resisting Arrest (Felony). Bond was set at $750, cash only.

On September 25th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that a semi-tractor trailer driven by Enrique Ortiz (32) of Boone (IA) was backing into the Hy-Vee dock in Mount Ayr when it struck the side of the building, causing major damage. There were no injuries.

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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