Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for October 25th, 2023

On October 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Jerrod Naze (22) of Maryville alleging Failure to Register as Sex Offender (Felony). 

On October 18th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Mark DeVine (31) of Clarinda alleging Stealing (Felony). A probable cause affidavit from the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department alleges that the defendant took an $8,000 check from two victims for a roof replacement in July 2023 and never did the work. Bond was set at $50,000 with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.

On October 18th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against James Johnson (35) of St. Joseph alleging Leaving the Scene. Bond was set at $500, cash only.

On October 18th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that Candias Nickle (66) of Mount Ayr and Tasha Greene (31) of Mount Ayr were involved in an accident at around 4:30 pm in Mount Ayr. Nickle was stopped at East Adams Street and North Lincoln near the Elementary when she attempted to turn right, turning into the path of Greene, causing a collision. Nickle was charged with Making an Unsafe Turn and No Insurance. Greene was charged with No Insurance.

On October 19th, US District Judge Brian Wimes sentenced Brooke Stewart (39) of St. Joseph to two years and six months in federal prison without parole and ordered her to pay $139,663 in restitution and a $50 fine. On May 18th, Stewart pleaded guilty to filing false claims for COVID-19 unemployment benefits using the stolen identities of five individuals who were incarcerated along with fraudulent claims in her own name and that of another person. None of the inmates whose identity information was stolen actually received any of the benefits. Among her victims was Garland Nelson, who is serving a 32 year federal prison sentence for a cattle fraud scheme that led to the murders of two brothers in Braymer along with a life sentence in state prison on related charges.

On October 19th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 1982 Chevy C-70 Farm Truck driven by Kevin Henggeler (19) of Guilford was eastbound on 340th Road in Gentry County two miles west of Stanberry at around 3:25 pm when he traveled off the south side, overcorrected, returned to the roadway, and overturned. Henggeler received moderate injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville.

On October 19th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against David Robertson (49) of Martinsville alleging Burglary (Felony) and Possession of Burglary Tools (Felony). Bond was set at $40,000, cash only.

On October 19th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Richard Chance (48) of Maryville alleging three counts Assault (Felony) and Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony). Bond was set at $100,000 with defendant given leave to post 10% cash. An affidavit from the Maryville Police Department alleges that the defendant fired a shot inside the Inque Jester Tattoo parlor in Maryville on the afternoon of October 18th during a dispute. 

On October 20th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Michael Hollimon (48) of Wichita (KS) in Harrison County on two counts of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). 

On October 20th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Christopher Hilt (39) of Gallatin in Harrison County on charges of Tampering with Motor Vehicle (Felony), No Plates, No Insurance, and No Seat Belt.

On October 20th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 1978 GMC Pickup driven by Edward Giggar (74) of Conception Junction was southbound on Route 46 in Ravenwood at around 7:54 pm. A 2017 Ram Pickup was stopped in the southbound lane facing northbound when the GMC struck the Ram, a pedestrian, and a mailbox. The pedestrian, Chris Baldwin (53) of Ravenwood, received minor injuries.

On October 21st, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Christopher Allen (38) of Bethany alleging Domestic Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $50,000, cash only.

On October 22nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Lincoln Pope (22) of Pickering in Nodaway County on charges of DWI and Careless & Imprudent Driving.

On October 23rd, Special Prosecutor Myra Stout filed charges against William Taul (42) of Plattsburg in Harrison County alleging Non-Support ($3,470.42 in arrears).

On October 23rd, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Christopher Hilt (39) of Trenton alleging Tampering with Motor Vehicle (Felony), No Insurance, No Plates, and No Seat Belt. Bond was set at $15,000, cash only.

On October 23rd, Grundy County Prosecutor Kelly Wayne Puckett filed charges against Amos Slabaugh (39) of Spickard alleging 11 counts Assault (Felony) and Armed Criminal Action. Bond was denied. An affidavit from the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department alleges that the defendant purchased a gun and ammunition for the purpose of killing 11 Amish children. The defendant allegedly went to two Amish residences for that purpose; however, nobody was home at the time.

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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