Sunday, September 15, 2024

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for September 11th, 2024

On September 3rd, Sherry Young (47) of Maryville failed to appear in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court on charges of No Valid License (Felony) and Trespassing. A warrant was issued and bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.

On September 3rd, Briley Giamalva (50) of Freeman (MO) pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). She was assessed $250 in fines and court costs and placed on two years probation by Judge Robert Rice.

On September 3rd, Shyan Pearcy (28) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to charges of Resisting Arrest and Assault. They were placed on two years probation by Judge Robert Rice.

On September 3rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2011 Chevy Traverse driven by Cody Adwell (45) of Ravenwood struck a buggy driven by Freeman Miller (21) of Ravenwood on Route O five miles east of Ravenwood in Gentry County, ejecting Miller from the buggy. Miller received serious injuries and was taken to Mosaic in St. Joseph.

On September 3rd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against James Smith (44) of Albany alleging Driving While Revoked (Felony), Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony), and Possession of Alprazolam (Felony, Schedule 4 Controlled Substance). Bond was set at $5,000, cash or corporate surety, posted by the defendant. 

On September 3rd, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Emmanuel Glaywulu (19) of Kansas City alleging Speeding (100 mph) and No Valid License.

On September 3rd, Special Prosecutor Kelly Wayne Puckett filed charges in Harrison County against Sean Sweat (29) of Bethany alleging Receiving Stolen Property (Felony). Bond was set at $7,500, cash only. An affidavit from the Bethany Police Department alleges the defendant stole $837 worth of flooring.

On September 3rd, KGO, a local TV station based in California, reported that a Concord (CA) man was scammed out of over $200,000 worth of life savings and the IRS now says he owes $30,000 in taxes as a result of the scam. The scammers allegedly told the victim that they were from Xfinity and told him that someone had used his personal information to upload pornographic videos to a porn website and that they were generating a report to the FTC. One hour later, another scammer called purporting to be from the FTC and listed all the credit cards the victim had in 40 years as proof that he was who he said he was. The “FTC agent” then told him someone had rented an apartment in Texas in his name and that the FTC would help him move his money to a secure account. He made five withdrawals from his bank account. The victim then received a letter purporting to be from the Department of Treasury confirming the plan to clear his name. The victim, as directed by the scammers, then placed large amounts of cash and gold in boxes, which were picked up by couriers and transferred to the scammers. Eventually, he was advised that there was no courier in his area and that he would need to mail $8,500 in cash in a box to Huntington Beach via UPS. Employees at a Huntington Beach CVS contacted police after two people showed up to pick up the package with photos of an ID instead of an actual ID. The IRS now says the victim owes over $30,000 in taxes because he cashed out some CD’s and an IRA and that they will put a lien on his house if he doesn’t pay.

On September 4th, William Cain (34) of Cainsville failed to appear in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court on charges of DWI, Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, No Insurance, and No Seat Belt. A warrant was issued and bond was set at $500, cash only. The warrant was served on September 9th.

On September 4th, Charles Grandpre (62) of Salina (KS) failed to appear in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court on a charge of Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). A warrant was issued and bond was set at $500, cash only.

On September 4th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against David McGhghy (62) of Oskaloosa (IA) alleging Possession of Cocaine (Felony), Possession of Hallucinogen (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Speeding (88 mph). Bond was set at $25,000, cash only.

On September 5th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Albert Ferguson (39) of Maryville alleging Stealing (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000 signature bond. An affidavit from the Maryville Police Department alleges the defendant stole a bike valued at $1,000. 

On September 5th, the Maryville Forum reported that Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter dismissed charges against Margaret Helzer, citing what Dieter said was a lack of evidence. Helzer had been charged in a scheme in which she and co-defendant Nicki Samson allegedly stole $483,000 from NOCOMO into retirement accounts for themselves and Samson’s family members. Samson had previously taken an Alford plea, in which she did not admit guilt, but accepted punishment for the crime.

On September 5th, Clinton County Prosecutor Brandi McClain filed charges against Ryan Maples (19) of Lathrop alleging Resisting Arrest (Felony), Minor in Possession of Marijuana, Speeding (120 mph), and Failure to Register. An affidavit from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department alleges a deputy attempted to stop the defendant, who stopped near Plattsburg, but then took off. A police chase resulted, with speeds as fast as 120 mph. The defendant allegedly went north on Route 33, east on H, then made a U-turn, almost hitting a patrol vehicle. The defendant then allegedly narrowly missed another officer and continued to flee. Clinton County deputies, DeKalb County deputies, and Missouri State Highway Patrol officers joined the pursuit, which reached Cameron, with the defendant eventually crashing near Cameron. The defendant allegedly fled through a field, and the Caldwell County K-9 was called in to track. Eventually, the defendant allegedly knocked at a homeowner’s door in DeKalb County. The defendant eventually surrendered to police. Bond was set at $10,000 with the defendant released on his own recognizance.

On September 6th, KTTN reported that the Missouri State Highway Patrol was contacted by the Texas Department of Public Safety regarding concerns for the safety of a woman traveling with a man from Texas to Missouri. Ryan Phillips (33) of St. Louis was en route to the St. Louis area in a red Range Rover. It was reported that Delisha Evans (30) of Princeton (TX) was in the vehicle with Phillips. The Patrol attempted to stop the Range Rover on Interstate 44, but the vehicle fled the scene. Phillips then crashed the vehicle and an officer-involved shooting occurred. Both Phillips and Evans were found deceased in the Rover.

On September 6th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Nyankoor Chuol (19) of Des Moines in Harrison County on charges of Speeding (105 mph), Driving with License Belonging to Another, and Minor in Possession.

On September 6th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that they were notified of an accident that had taken place earlier that morning in Diagonal, 9½ hours after the fact. The accident occurred at P33 and J23 near Diagonal. Subsequently, the owner of the vehicle was located and Jordyn Overholzer (19) of Mount Ayr was charged with Failure to Maintain Control, Minor in Possession, Minor in Possession of Tobacco, Failure to Register, and Leaving the Scene.

On September 6th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jeffrey Hagle of Delphos on charges of Assault, Interference with Official Acts, DWI, Public Intoxication, and Disorderly Conduct. Bond was set at $5,900, cash only.

On September 6th, Judge Christopher Limbaugh of Cole County struck Amendment 3, which legalizes abortion in Missouri if passed by the voters in November. However, on September 10th, the Missouri Supreme Court overruled him, saying the measure can remain on the ballot in November. Limbaugh is a cousin of the late conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh.

On September 7th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that an 11 year old boy was seriously injured in an ATV accident three miles west of Ewing (MO) when he ran into the back of another ATV, driven by a 15 year old boy. The 11 year old was ejected from his ATV and sustained serious injuries. He was lifeflighted to Blessing Hospital.

On September 7th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Pablo Narvaez (28) of Bethany in Harrison County on charges of DWI, No Valid License (Felony), Speeding (64/30), Failure to Stop, No Headlights, and No Insurance. Bond was set at $10,000, cash only.

On September 7th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2022 Ford driven by Douglas Chesnut (66) of Hopkins was northbound on Highway 71 half a mile north of Maryville at around 11:05 am when a couch blew off his towed unit and struck a southbound 2018 Lexus driven by Catherine Riley (73) of Lenox. A passenger, William Riley (76) of Lenox, was taken to Mosaic for minor injuries.

On September 8th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Francis Bonor (56) of Eagleville alleging Stealing. An affidavit from the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department alleges the defendant stole a box of cookies from Subway in Eagleville.

On September 8th, NPR reported that five people were shot and wounded on Interstate north of London (KY) and the suspect is still at large. Nine vehicles had been shot into. Interstate 75 was subsequently closed for several hours. The London Police Department identified Joseph Couch (32) as a suspect. As of Sunday, a number of federal and local agencies were involved in a manhunt, including the FBI, ATF, and state police. 

On September 9th, the Missouri Department of Conservation announced arrests and 15 charges filed against three Missouri men who allegedly shot a bull elk and left it to rot near Klepzig Mill in Shannon County. A local 14 year old deer hunter tipped off authorities and MDC agents interviewed numerous deer hunters, businesses, and viewed video surveillance footage. Agents from the Ozark, Central, St. Louis, and Southeast regions were involved. 

On September 9th, Jesse Birkenholz (33) of Maryville was arrested and ordered extradited from Nodaway County to Jasper County (IA) on a charge of Theft.

On September 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Lincoln Moore (20) of Maryville alleging DWI, Failure to Register, No Insurance, and Minor in Possession.

On September 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Katelyn Kramer (26) of Conception Junction alleging DWI and Driving with One Headlight.

On September 9th, Ben Marion (51) of Skidmore pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). He was placed on probation for five years by Judge Corey Herron.

On September 9th, Judge Corey Herron found that Wesley Parker (41) of Maryville violated his probation on a charge of Stealing by failing to report to Probation and failing to make an effort to pay restitution and court costs. A warrant was issued and bond set at $450, cash only.

On September 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Steven McKay (34) of Maryville alleging Stealing (Felony) and Forgery (Felony). An affidavit from the Maryville Police Department alleges the defendant forged checks from a deceased person to himself totaling $2,855.66. Bond was set at $3,000, 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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