Thursday, December 21, 2023

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

On December 8th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that at 3:45 pm, Bricey Gorman pulled from the parking lot of the Ringgold County Hospital into the path of a vehicle driven by Gauge Bowan of Mount Ayr. Bowan had to be mechanically extracted from the vehicle and was taken to Ringgold County Hospital for treatment. Gorman was ticketed for Failure to Yield and No Proof of Insurance.

On December 8th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested James Saufley (54) of Clearfield on a charge of Driving While Suspended. Bond was set at $300, cash only. 

On December 8th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Adam Austin (26) of Creston on a charge of Domestic Abuse Assault. He was being held on no bond until seen by a magistrate. 

On December 8th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Tammy Downey (63) of Kellerton on two charges of Controlled Substance Violation (Intent to Deliver, Felony). Bond was set at $20,000, cash only.

On December 9th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that Makayla Dewes (26) of Creston was arrested in Ankeny (IA) on a Ringgold County Warrant for a Controlled Substance Violation and Failure to Affix Drug Stamp. Bond was set at $30,000. 

On December 12th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Ian Caley (33) of New Hampton alleging seven counts Animal Neglect.

On December 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Nekota Neal (29) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Tampering with Evidence, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was denied.

On December 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Hollyann Hill (35) of Skidmore alleging DWI and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Bond was set at $1,000 with the defendant released on her own recognizance.

On December 12th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Charles Wehner (19) of Lees Summit alleging DWI.

On December 13th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2011 Dodge Charger driven by Nicholas Merrigan (38) of Clarksdale was southbound on Route 169 two miles south of Stanberry at 2:28 am. The Patrol says the driver failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the center, and ran off the east side, struck a utility pole, and went airborne. The vehicle hit the ground and became airborne again. It then crossed 460th Road and struck the ground, overturning as it crossed 372nd Street before coming to rest. Merrigan received serious injuries and was taken to Mosaic in St. Joseph. A passenger, Michael Perman (44) of King City, was killed. Subsequently, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Merrigan on charges of DWI (Death of Another) and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). 

On December 14th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Dustin Ruminer (32) of Albany alleging Property Damage. Bond was set at $1,000 signature bond.

On December 14th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Neil Hacker (45) of Elmo alleging Burglary (Felony) and Tampering with Motor Vehicle (Felony). Bond was set at $20,000 Signature Bond.

On December 15th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jerry Moore (58) of Burbank (OK) in Harrison County on a Lafayette County Warrant (Traffic & Trucking Violations). 

On December 15th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Michael Welling (46) of Eagleville alleging Victim Tampering. Bond was set at $20,000, cash only. 

On December 15th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Kevin Cecil (39) of Gallatin alleging DWI. 

On December 15th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Joseph Dixon (43) of Independence alleging Failure to Register as Sex Offender (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.

On December 16th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Tayton Berendes (22) of Bethany alleging Burglary (Felony). Bond was set at $25,000, cash only.

On December 17th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2011 Chevy Impala driven by Joseph Tate (20) of Gilman City was northbound on Route 146 two miles north of Gilman City and a 2001 Chevy S-10 driven by Francisco Prior-Cruz was southbound at around 6:20 pm. The Chevy S-10 crossed the center of the roadway and struck the Impala head on. Prior-Cruz received serious injuries and was taken to Harrison County Hospital. Tate received minor injuries. Subsequently, the Missouri state Highway Patrol arrested Prior-Cruz on charges of Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), DWI, Leaving the Scene ($1,000+ in Damages), and No Seat Belt.

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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