Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for May 29th, 2024

On May 20th, Brea Roark (42) of Atlantic (IA) pleaded guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) in Nodaway County Circuit Court. She was sentenced to 5 years supervised probation by Judge Corey Herron.

On May 20th, Robert Rother (67) of Maitland pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). He was sentenced to 5 years supervised probation by Judge Corey Herron.

On May 21st, Bailey Hayworth (24) of Maryville pleaded guilty to a charge of Stealing in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court. She was sentenced to two years supervised probation by Judge Robert Rice and ordered to pay $2,488.42 in restitution. 

On May 21st, a tornado swept through Greenfield (IA) and Adams County (IA), doing widespread damage and killing five people. 

On May 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Julie Bailey (58) of Maryville alleging Stealing. An affidavit from the Maryville Department of Public Safety alleges that the defendant, on three occasions between March 17th and April 16th, stole various items valued at a combined total of $216.01.

On May 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Avery Rothwell (19) of Weston alleging Stealing. An affidavit from the Maryville Department of Public Safety alleges that the defendant, between February 12th and April 12th, stole merchandise from a local store with a combined total value of $61.41.

On May 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Briley Giamalva (50) of Archie alleging DWI (Prior), Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and Driving While Revoked. 

On May 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Ben Greeley (42) of Maryville alleging DWI (.231% Blood Alcohol Content). 

On May 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Pamela Wissler (39) of Graham alleging Stealing. An affidavit from the Maryville Police Department alleges the defendant stole $38.60 worth of merchandise from the Maryville Wal-Mart between March 30th and 31st. 

On May 22nd, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested John Peters (43) of Corydon (IA) on a Ringgold County Warrant for Failure to Appear (Theft). Bond was set at $300, cash only.

On May 22nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Daniel Romero Garcia (24) of Cedar Creek (TX) alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), No Valid License, and No Seat Belt.

On May 22nd, the Maryville Forum reported that no new evidence was uncovered after a search and excavation at a well in Quitman related to the disappearance of Branson Perry of Skidmore back in 2001.

On May 23rd, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jeremiah Ikenberry (18) of Diagonal on charges of Driving While Suspended and Speeding. Bond was set at $300, cash only.

On May 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Mark Wilson (55) of Ridgeway in Harrison County on a charge of No Insurance and a Harrison County Warrant (Violation of Court Order). 

On May 23rd, Heather Mitchell (40) of Macon pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to a charge of Forgery (Felony). She was sentenced to three years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Steven Hudson.

On May 24th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Jeramy Sanders (27) of Bethany alleging No Valid License (Felony), No Insurance, No Plates, and No Seat Belt. 

On the morning of May 24th, overnight storms damaged buildings and the city sign in Guilford, the Maryville Forum reported. The National Weather Service attributed it to straight line winds.

On the afternoon of May 24th, the Worth County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol made an arrest in front of the Grant City Apartments.

On May 24th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Suleiman Tunka (18) of St. Joseph in Harrison County on a charge of Speeding (126 mph). 

On May 24th, the Missouri Department of Revenue assessed five liens against Snakebite Tavern alleging that they owe a combined total of $120,860,90 in unpaid sales taxes, interest, additions, and penalties from 2019 to 2023.

On May 25th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage driven by Tucker Murphy (21) of Stewartsville was northbound on Route H and a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica van driven by Penny Long (62) of Maitland was westbound on Route A 4.5 miles east of Graham at around 1:42 pm.  The Patrol says the Mitsubishi failed to stop and struck the front left tire of the Pacifica. Long received minor injuries and was treated and released at the scene. The Patrol says Murphy was not insured.

On May 25th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that Korbin Fletchall (20) of Stanberry was driving a golf cart at a private residence 2.5 miles northwest of Stanberry at around 1:15 am. The Patrol says that a passenger, Greyson Jurgensmeyer (23) of Westphalia (MO) fell off and was seriously injured. He was taken to Mosaic and life flighted to Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Subsequently, the Patrol arrested Korbin Fletchall (20) of Stanberry in Gentry County on a charge of DWI. 

On May 25th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Magomed Kepkeev (41) of Wheeling (IL) in Harrison County on a Newton County Warrant (No Seat Belt). 

On May 25th, Maryville Public Safety sent the following news release about a dead infant found at Mozingo Lake:

On May 25th, 2024, at approximately 10:58 in the morning, a Maryville Mozingo Lake employee was performing routine maintenance in a remote area of the Mozingo Lake Recreation Park in Maryville, The employee discovered the body of a newly born infant, deceased, and called the Northwest Regional Communication Center. A Maryville police officer was able to respond and immediately secured the location.

This is an active investigation into the cause of death of the infant. The Maryville Police Department is asking anyone with information to please come forward and provide that information as soon as possible. Contact the Maryville Police Department at (660) 562-3209.

On May 25th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Cory Farrell (25) of Grant City in Worth County on charges of Driving While Revoked (3rd or subsequent), Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle, Failure to Equip Vehicle with Two Tail Lamps, and Failure to Register.

On May 25th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Donato Valeriano (40) of Grant City in Gentry County on charges of DWI and No Valid License.

On May 26th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Embele Rogatien (27) of Cactusmoore (TX) in Harrison County on charges of Speeding (26+ mph over) and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.

On May 27th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against David Bartholomew (54) of Des Moines alleging DWI (Felony), Driving While Revoked, and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). 

On May 27th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Niki Hancock (43) of King City alleging No Seat Belt, Failure to Register, Driving While Revoked, and No Insurance.

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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