Saturday, September 28, 2024

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for September 25th, 2024

On September 11th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Erin Graves (45) of Stanberry pleaded guilty to federal charges of Felon in Possession of Firearm and Illegal Possession of Unregistered Firearm. He was sentenced to eight years and four months without parole by Judge Howard Sachs. 

On September 11th, at around 2:03 am, the Bethany Republican-Clipper reported that two thieves broke into Advanced Tires of Bethany. 

On September 17th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that at around 6:51 pm, vehicles driven by Kasydi Nickle and Logan Worthington were traveling west on Highway 2 in Mount Ayr near El Vaquero Restaurant. Nickle had stopped for a turning vehicle. Worthington struck them in the rear. There were no injuries.

On September 18th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2008 Chevy HHR driven by Joe Hamilton (46) of Clearmont was eastbound on Route JJ six miles west of Hopkins at 8:30 pm. He traveled off the south side, struck a fence, struck an embankment, went airborne, struck the ground, and overturned multiple times. Hamilton received serious injuries and was lifeflighted to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Subsequently, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested him on charges of DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and Driving While Suspended.

On September 18th, Melissa Cordill (49) of Kansas City pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of DWI. She was placed on two years probation by Judge Jay Hemenway. The defendant was assessed $300 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund and must wear a portable breathalyzer for 50 days.

On September 18th, Amanda Franklin (39) of Benson (MN) failed to appear in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. A warrant was issued and bond set at $25,000, cash only.

On September 18th, Kercy Freddy (31) of Ottumwa (IA) failed to appear in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court on charges of DWI and No Valid License. A warrant was issued and bond set at $2,500, cash only.

On September 18th, the Creston News-Advertiser reported that Brian Gutmann (47) of Creston was arrested by the Union County Sheriff’s Department on a warrant alleging that he unlawfully obtained or attempted to obtain prescription drugs, fraudulently submitted paperwork in support of those claims, and tampered with medical records. The defendant allegedly kept either some of all of the drugs for himself and then billed the patients and/or their insurers. The defendant allegedly engaged in these actions while employed by Greater Regional Health of Creston. Bond was set at $72,000, cash or corporate surety, posted by the defendant.

On September 18th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Korbin Fletchall (20) alleging DWI. 

On September 19th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Joseph Dilley (24) of Cameron alleging DWI (Serious Physical Injury), Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and No Seat Belt. Bond was set at $5,000, cash only. 

On September 19th, the Jefferson C-123 school was evacuated and students sent home after a bomb threat that afternoon. Later that evening, the school was cleared by law enforcement and school was in session as normal the next day.

On September 20th, there was a wreck in front of the NEN school that morning. There were no injuries.

On September 20th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Anay Velasquez (24) of Fort Wayne (IN) in Harrison County on charges of DWI (Drugs), Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, and Careless & Imprudent Driving.

On September 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that Twila Ellis (77) of Maryville was driving a 2012 Chevy Equinox eastbound on Route V nine miles west of Maryville at around 10:10 pm when she lost control on a rain covered roadway, traveled off the south side, struck a stop sign, and struck a utility pole. She received minor injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville.

On September 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Emiliano Cruz Sanchez (33) of St. Paul in Harrison County on charges of DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving, and No Valid License.

On September 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Daniel Smith (40) of Bethany in Harrison County on a charge of No Valid License and a Putnam County Warrant (No Valid License). 

On September 21st, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jacqueline Peden (35) of Troy (KS) in Worth County on charges of Speeding and a Buchanan County Warrant (Speeding). 

On September 23rd, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Anay Velasquez (25) of Fort Wayne (IN) alleging DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving, and No Insurance.

On September 23rd, multiple news outlets reported that Ryan Routh (58), the man detained after hiding on a golf course on which former president Donald Trump was playing, left behind a note declaring his intent to assassinate the former president. Federal prosecutors announced their intent to charge Routh with a premeditated plan to assassinate Trump. He remains held in prison without bond.

On September 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Peggy Glenn (65) of Eagleville on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Speeding (73 mph). On September 24th, an additional charges of Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony) and an additional charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia was filed by Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt. 

On September 23rd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Shahana Hall (32) of Maryville and Chad King (41) of Maryville alleging Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond for Hall was set at $10,000 signature bond. Bond for King was set at $5,000 signature bond.

On September 23rd, Deborah Filley (60) of St. Joseph pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to a charge of Stealing (Felony). She was sentenced to five years probation and assessed $1,491.75 in court costs and restitution by Judge Corey Herron.

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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