Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for June 26th, 2024

On June 14th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Coltin Hatfield of Kellerton on charges of Enticing a Minor Under 13 (Felony), and Dissemination and Exhibition of Obscene Material to Minor. Bond was set at $11,000, cash only.

On June 14th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Theresa Marcione (43) of Mount Ayr on charges of DWI, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Disorderly Conduct, and Driving While Suspended. Bond was set at $2,600, cash only.

On June 15th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that Tasha Picard (32) of Shannon City (IA) was eastbound on J23. When she attempted to turn right onto Route 169, the truck door popped open and she fell out of the truck, which ran her over, causing severe leg injuries. The truck entered a ditch, went through a fence, and collided with a concrete culvert. There was a four year old passenger in the vehicle. Both were lifeflighted to Mercy Downtown. Picard was charged with No Valid License, No Insurance, No Seat Belt, and No Child Restraint Device.

On June 15th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2004 BMW driven by a 17 year old boy was northbound on Route 69 between Bethany and Pattonsburg at around 2:47 pm. The vehicle drove off the right side, struck an embankment, and overturned. The teen received moderate injuries and was taken to Harrison County Hospital.

On June 17th, Michelle Jones (36) of Worth pleaded guilty in Worth County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of DWI. She was fined $500 plus court costs by Judge Joel Miller.

On June 17th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Robert McNutt (46) of Kansas City alleging Failure to Register as Sex Offender (Felony) and No Valid License.  Bond was set at $5,000 cash or corporate surety, posted by the defendant.

On June 17th, Special Prosecutor Tara Cluck filed charges against James Farnsworth (44) of Grant City in Gentry County alleging Non-Support (Felony). The amount alleged owed as of July 1st, 2023 totaled $14,595.03.

On June 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Charles Hunter (33) of Stanberry alleging Driving While Revoked, No Insurance, and Tampering with Property of Another. An affidavit from the Maryville Police Department alleges the defendant took the license plates off another vehicle and placed them on his own.

On June 17th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against John Pierson (33) of St. Joseph alleging Forgery (Felony) and two counts Fraudulent Use of a Credit Device. Bond was set at $10,000, signature bond. An affidavit from the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department alleges the defendant forged someone else’s signature on a check and transferred money from the victim into his bank account. 

On June 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2016 Ford Fusion driven by Lauren Black (32) of Maryville and a 2001 Chevy Silverado were southbound on Route 71 two miles south of Maryville at around 8:09 am. The Chevy slowed to turn onto a gravel road and was struck by the Fusion. Black received minor injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville.

On June 18th, Stephanie Barker (32) of Clarinda pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Property Damage. She was sentenced to two years probation by Judge Robert Rice. 

On June 18th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against David Chandler (43) of King City alleging DWI and Driving While Revoked (Felony). Bond was set at $2,000, cash or corporate surety, posted by the defendant. 

On June 18th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Jason Yetman (49) of Blythedale alleging Domestic Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $15,000, cash only.

On June 18th, Jessie Patterson (32) of Clarinda pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Stealing. They were sentenced to two years probation by Judge Robert Rice and must make restitution of $357.86 to Wal-Mart plus $75 PA fee and court costs.

On June 18th, Gage George (20) of Rea pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Stealing. They were sentenced to two years probation by Judge Robert Rice. Restitution of $172.34 to Wal-Mart was paid out of the defendant’s bond fund.

On June 18th, Michael Hull (33) of Pickering pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Violation of Protection Order. He was sentenced to two years probation by Judge Robert Rice.  Defendant can have no contact with the victim except through the Children’s Division or the court.

On June 19th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Shyann Tallen (34) of New Hampton in Harrison County on charges of DWI (Person Less than 17 in Vehicle), Following Too Closely, and Speeding.

On June 20th, Francis Bonor (56) of Eagleville pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to a charge of Burglary (Felony). He was given five years probation by Judge Steven Hudson. 

On June 21st, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Cannon Crouch (18) of Des Moines alleging Stealing (Felony) and Tampering with Motor Vehicle (Felony). Bond was denied. An affidavit from the Gentry County Sheriff’s Department alleges the defendant stole a pickup, a firearm, and ammunition.

On June 21st, Dalton Reeves (23) of Anderson (CA) was arrested in Harrison County and ordered extradited to California on a Shasta County (CA) Warrant (Arson, Destruction of Evidence, Resisting Arrest, Receiving Stolen Property, Burglary). Bond was set at $100,000, cash only. 

On June 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Blake Richardson (29) of Fillmore alleging Tampering with Motor Vehicle (Felony) and Driving While Suspended. Bond was set at $20,000, cash or corporate surety.

On June 24th, the New York Times reported that Julian Assange had agreed to plead guilty to a charge of illegally obtaining and disclosing national security material in exchange for his release from a British prison. He was the founder of Wikileaks. He will be sentenced to time already served, over five years. In the 2010’s, he had disclosed numerous materials from whistleblowers about American military activity in Iraq and Afghanistan, confidential cables shared among diplomats, and thousands of emails stolen from the Democratic National Committee in 2016, leading to revelations embarrassing to the party and Hillary Clinton.

On June 24th, NFL Network reported that the Chiefs are releasing Defensive Tackle Isaiah Buggs after he had picked up two court cases. On June 16th, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department arrested Buggs on charges of Domestic Violence and Burglary. He had allegedly broken into a home and dragged a woman, who is the mother of his child, down the stairs of his apartment. In late May, he was charged with Animal Cruelty. Two dogs had allegedly been left on the back porch of a home rented by the defendant that were malnourished, emaciated, neglected, and abandoned. One of them had to be euthanized. 

On June 24th, Logan Rainey (45) of King City pleaded guilty to a charge of DWI in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court. He was sentenced to two years probation by Judge Brett Hurst and ordered to serve two days shock time in jail. 

On June 25th, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two top Russian security officials, former General Valery Gerasimov and former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, alleging they had directed a campaign of strikes against Ukraine’s power plants in the winter of 2022 that was directed against civilians. The New York Times writes that they are considered to be the architects of that country’s invasion of Ukraine. The court had previously issued arrest warrants for Russian leader Vladimir Putin, alleging he bore responsibility for that country’s abduction and deportation of Ukrainian children during the war.

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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