On February 12th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against David Chandler (43) of King City alleging Attempted Burglary (Felony), Possession of Burglary Tools (Felony), and Possession of Controlled Substance. An affidavit from the Gentry County Sheriff’s Department alleges the defendant approached a local business intending to break in, but left when they saw a surveillance camera. Bond was set at $2,000, cash or corporate surety.
On February 14th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2013 Kenworth driven by Joshua Hawkins (26) of Leedey (OK) was southbound on Route I-35 four miles south of Lamoni. The driver attempted to avoid a vehicle blocking both lanes of traffic. The vehicle attempted to take the exit, but went off the west side of the road, overturned, and came to rest on its side, blocking the southbound ramp. Hawkins received minor injuries and was taken to the Decatur County Hospital.
On February 15th, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department reported that they have been getting calls about spammers and scammers and issued the following Facebook post:
Harrison County Citizens, our office has been receiving numerous calls about persons falling victim to online scams.
1. Scammers will contact you requesting you to send them money to invest in the newest or latest moneymaking scheme.
2. Scammers will ask you to purchase prepaid credit cards, gift cards, Google Play cards, or Apple Pay cards. They will then ask you for the numbers from the cards and the money will be transferred to them leaving the card empty.
3. Scammers will ask you to purchase electronic items and send them to a P.O. Box in exchange for something of value.
4. Scammers will use intimidation, or play on your feelings to make you think you are in trouble or can trust them to make this transaction.
5. The Harrison County Sheriff's Office will NEVER contact you asking you to post bond or advise you of an arrest warrant over the phone.
6. Scammers can spoof phone numbers to make them look like they are local callers.
7. Never provide scammers with your bank information, personal information, address, or phone number.
8. Oftentimes, scammers are not even in the USA and will set up fake accounts, addresses, and companies to gather your information or products.
If you feel that you have fallen victim to a scam, please contact local law enforcement to make a report immediately. Most times we cannot recover your money however, we can offer resources to help protect you from being scammed in the future.
On February 17th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2007 Ford Fusion driven by Jaden Goodin (20) of Tarkio and a 2005 Scion driven by Donna Owen (33) of Graham were both eastbound on Route 136 near Rosemary Avenue in Burlington Junction. The Scion began to slow and attempted to turn left and was struck in the rear by the Fusion. Owen and a passenger in the Scion, Michael Volner (46) of Graham, received moderate injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville.
On February 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Howard Thomas (60) of Maryville on charges of Speeding, Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and DWI.
On February 19th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Brewster Pepper (38) of Paris (MO) in Nodaway County on charges of DWI (Drugs, Felony), Speeding, Driving on Left Side of Roadway when Obstructed by Hill, and Driving While Revoked (Felony).
On February 20th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Elizabeth Shelley (41) of Albany alleging Driving While Suspended (Points), Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), Leaving the Scene, No Insurance (2nd Offense), and No Seat Belt.
On February 20th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Trenton Barnett (39) of Bethany alleging Domestic Assault. Bond was set at $10,000, cash only.
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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