Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for May 8th, 2024

On April 24th, a Harrison County jury acquitted Dustin Fortner on a Child Molestation charge and deadlocked on a Child Enticement charge.

On April 30th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Jermey Thomason (38) of Burlington Junction alleging Driving While Suspended and Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000 cash or corporate surety, posted by the defendant.

On May 1st, Angela Herman (55) of St. Joseph failed to appear in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court on a charge of Driving While Revoked (Felony). A warrant was issued by Judge Rebecca McGinley. Bond was set at $1,000, cash or corporate surety. 

On May 1st, Joshua Synder (41) of Bethany pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to charges of Trespass and Peace Disturbance. He was sentenced by Judge Jay Hemenway to 14 days in jail, with credit for time served. 

On May 1st, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Brittany Slaughter (29) of Bethany alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony). Bond was set at $35,000, with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.

On May 1st, Nicole Hyatt (42) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Harassment. Judge Rebecca McGinley gave the defendant a suspended sentence and sentenced her to two years probation. Defendant must complete anger management within 60 days, have no contact with the victims, and pay $115.50 in court costs.

On May 1st, Christopher Crosthwait (57) of Kansas City (KS) pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving, and Failure to Comply with Ignition Interlock Requirements. Judge Rebecca McGinley sentenced the defendant to 60 days in jail, to be served concurrently with a sentence the defendant is serving elsewhere. Defendant must pay court costs of $115.50. 

On May 1st, Mark Luke (55) of Stanberry pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to Failure to Stop and Failure to Comply with Ignition Interlock Requirements. Charges of Driving While Revoked and No Insurance were dismissed by Prosecutor Jessica Jones.  Judge Joel Miller sentenced him to 2 days in jail, 1 year supervised probation with Northwest Court Services, pay $115.50 in court costs, and $200 to the Gentry County LERF Fund. 

On May 1st, Jaslyn Hall (19) of Stanberry pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to charges of Speeding (94 mph) and Minor in Possession of Marijuana. A count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia was dismissed by Prosecutor Jessica Jones. Judge Rebecca McGinley sentenced the defendant to a fine of $330.50, court costs of $115.50, and one year probation supervised by North Missouri Court Services. Defendant must complete the Alive at 25 class within 60 days. 

On May 1st, Ruth Boe (53) of Coffey failed to appear in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Seat Belt. A warrant was issued. Bond was set at $5,000, cash only. 

On May 1st, Cody Peery (19) pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to charges of Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and No Seat Belt. Judge Rebecca McGinley sentenced the defendant to 6 months court supervised probation, 10 hours of community service with the City of Albany, a fine of $10, and court costs of $115.50. The defendant has already completed the Alive at 25 class.

On May 2nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 16 year old Grant City teen was eastbound on Route 46 & Jaguar at around 10:30 pm when a deer entered the roadway. He ran off the road, and struck a tree. He received minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

On May 2nd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Kolten Smith (19) of Grant City alleging Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, No Plates, Minor Visibly Intoxicated, and DWI. 

On May 2nd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Pablo Narvaez (29) of Albany alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving and No Valid License. An affidavit from the Gentry County Sheriff’s Department alleges the defendant was spinning tires and doing donut holes around the City of Albany after being thrown out of Shadowfax.

On May 2nd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Jack Buckman (23) of Albany alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and No Insurance. An affidavit from the Gentry County Sheriff’s Department alleges the defendant stopped at a stop sign and then backed into a vehicle that had pulled up behind him. 

On May 2nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Jessie Davidson (20) of Liberty alleging Possession of Fake Driver’s License. 

On May 2nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against John Mancuso (23) of Grant City alleging DWI and Driving While Suspended. 

On May 3rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2016 Honda Accord driven by Briley Giamalva (49) of Archie was northbound on Route 71 near Burlington Junction at 10:50 pm when she ran off the west side, struck a field entrance, went airborne, struck the ground, and overturned. She received moderate injuries and was taken to Mosaic. Subsequently, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested her on charges of DWI (Prior), Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and Driving While Revoked. 

On May 3rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Logan King (20) of Maryville in Nodaway County on charges of Minor Visibly Intoxicated and No Seat Belt.

On May 4th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Bryant McCord (23) of Grant City in Worth County on a charge of DWI.

On May 6th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Irina Younger (64) of Maryville in Nodaway County on charges of DWI (Prior) and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On May 6th, Wesley Parker (41) of Maryville pleaded guilty to a charge of Stealing. Judge Corey Herron sentenced the defendant to a suspended sentence and two years supervised probation with Private Probation Services. The defendant must pay $250 restitution, $75 prosecuting attorney’s fee, and $10 to the Crime Victim’s Fund.

On May 6th, the Harrison County Road & Bridge Crew reported on Facebook that bridges on West 125th Avenue and West 382nd Street have holes at the ends of them from recent storms and that travel on them was not advised.

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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