Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for October 18th, 2023

On October 10th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Roderick Hughes (48) of St. Joseph was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison without parole after he pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin (4,600 potentially lethal doses) and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

On October 10th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Judy Edwards (76) of Albany alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and No Insurance.

On October 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Rebecca Lane (29) of Graham alleging Possession of Controlled Substance. Bond was set at $10,000 with the defendant to be released on her own recognizance. 

On October 10th, Buchanan County Assistant Prosecutor Michael DeAngelis filed charges against Carrie Stewart-Tillman (34) of St. Joseph and William Person (29) of Belton alleging Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony). The defendants allegedly carried a gun into a school in St. Joseph.

On October 11th at 7:47 am, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2007 Honda Fit driven by Richard Leach-Steffens (54) of Maryville and an Amish buggy driven by David Yoder (28) of Stanberry were southbound on Route 136 near Conception Junction when the Honda struck the buggy in the rear, ejecting Yoder and a passenger, Willis Yoder (23) of Stanberry. They both received moderate injuries and were taken to Mosaic of Maryville.

On October 11th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that Harold McChesney (87) of Hatfield was driving in the wrong lane of traffic on Route 2 east of Mount Ayr and struck a vehicle driven by Lakshmi Ravuri (24) of Maryville. McChesney was cited for driving in the wrong lane. There were no injuries.

On October 12th, Harrison County Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Hernan Hipolito Lopez-Gomez (37) of Milan alleging three counts Violation of a Protection Order. Bond was set at $75,000, cash only. 

On October 12th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Randy Randle (54) of Sheridan in Nodaway County on a charge of Driving While Revoked (Felony). 

On October 13th at 7:25 pm, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2022 GMC Denali driven by Kyle Hayes (82) of Pensacola (FL) was southbound on Route EE two miles west of McFall, failed to stop at a stop sign, crossed Route T, went airborne, and overturned. Hayes received moderate injuries and was taken to Cameron Regional Medical Center.

On October 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Harold Nichols (63) of Bethany alleging DWI (Felony), No Valid License (Felony), and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). 

On October 13th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Craven Martin (24) of Mount Ayr on a charge of Failure to Register as Sex Offender. Bond was set at $2,000, cash only.

On October 14th at around 8:35 am on 275th Street ½ mile east of Maryville, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2005 Ford Focus driven by a 17 year old juvenile from Parnell was westbound when he crossed the center line and struck a 2014 Ford Escape driven by Melissa Tyler (40) of Maryville head on. The juvenile received moderate injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville.

On October 14th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Mary Garton (34) of Bethany alleging Child Abuse (Felony). Bond was set at $150,000, cash only.

On October 15th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Kason Hulett (21) of Lenox on charges of Driving While Revoked, (Habitual), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Leaving the Scene, Failure to Register, and No Insurance. 

On October 16th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Raymond Groce (37) of St. Joseph alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest, and Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer.

On October 16th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported a runaway horse in the Ellston and Sun Valley area. 

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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