Saturday, October 5, 2024

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for October 2nd, 2024

On September 18th, Crystal Fletchall (40) of Lamoni pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Stealing. She was placed on two years probation by Judge Jay Hemenway and ordered to pay $2,842.09 in restitution.

On September 18th, Eduardo Garcia Morales (19) of Bethany pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to an amended charge of Assault. He was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for time served. He was assessed $417.50 in court costs by Judge Jay Hemenway.

On September 18th, Adrienne Bryson (43) of Eagleville pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and No Valid License. She was placed on two years probation and assessed $416 in costs by Judge Jay Hemenway. 

On September 24th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Theodore Humphrey (69) of Lathrop in Harrison County on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Speeding, and No Seat Belt. Charges were filed the next day by Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt. Bond was set at $5,000, cash only. 

On September 24th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Scott Hoskin (59) of Macon alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) and No Plates.

On September 24th, a Gentry County jury convicted Brandon Church (43) of Darlington of charges of Forgery (Felony), No Insurance, and No Valid Motorcycle License. A sentencing assessment report was ordered and sentencing will be held on November 7th.

Additional charges have been filed in the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. On September 24th, the US Department of Justice announced the indictment of Ryan Routh (58) of Hawaii on charges that he attempted to assassinate Trump while the former President was on his golf course in West Palm Beach (FL) on September 15th. He was additionally charged with Possession of Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence, and Assault (Law Enforcement Officer). He had previously been charged with Felon in Possession of Firearm and Possession of Firearm with Obliterated Serial Number.

On September 25th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Gail Lacox (56) of Coin alleging DWI and Careless & Imprudent Driving. 

On September 25th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Christine Goforth (63) of Maryville alleging DWI (Prior). 

On September 25th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Navpreet Singh (28) of Bethany alleging four counts Selling Alcohol to a Minor and one count Harassment. Bond was set at $2,500 cash only.

On September 25th, Tyler O’Neal (31) of St. Joseph pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of DWI. He was sentenced to two years probation, four days shock time in jail, and assessed $415.50 in costs by Judge Rebecca McGinley. Defendant must complete SATOP within 90 days. 

On September 26th, additional details were released regarding the September 19th bomb threat at Jefferson that closed school for the day. The Maryville Forum reported that the threats were alleged to have originated from a foreign country.

On September 26th, Jagger Moad (22) of Bethany pleaded guilty to a charge of No Valid License in Harrison County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to 15 days in jail concurrent with two Gentry County cases. He also pleaded guilty to another charge of No Valid License in Harrison County Circuit Court. He was fined $1,000 plus costs by Judge Steven Hudson.

On September 26th, Dyllon Allen (28) of St. Joseph failed to appear in Harrison County Circuit Court on charges of No Valid License (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Insurance, and No Seat Belt. A warrant was issued and bond set at $15,000, cash only.

On September 26th, Noah McCrary (33) of Gilman City pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to a charge of Harassment (Felony). He was sentenced to 4 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Steven Hudson with credit for 255 days served.

On September 26th, Jason Yetman (49) of Blythedale pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to a charge of Assault. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail, given credit for time served, and placed on six months probation by Judge Steven Hudson.

On September 27th, the US Department of Justice announced the indictment of three Iranian nationals, Masoud Jalili (36), Seyyed Aghamiri (34), and Yaser Balaghi (37) alleging that they hacked into the accounts of current and former US officials, members of the media, non-governmental organizations, and individuals associated with US political campaigns in an effort to erode confidence in US election systems. The hackers allegedly turned to accounts associated with former President Donald Trump’s and then sought to leak compromising materials to members of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ campaign as well as members of the media. 

On September 28th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Chad Behrens (44) of Stanberry in Nodaway County on charges of DWI, Speeding, and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway. 

On September 28th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Sandra Branchcomb (37) of Bedford in Nodaway County on a charge of DWI.

On September 29th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Dane Hill (51) of Libby (MT) in Gentry County on charges of DWI (Felony, Persistent, .286% Blood Alcohol Content), Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and No Insurance. Charges were filed by Prosecutor Jessica Jones on September 30th. Bond was set at $10,000 cash or corporate surety, posted by the defendant.

On September 29th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Diego Martinez (19) of St. Joseph alleging Assault (Felony) and Minor Visibly Intoxicated. Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety. 

On September 30th, the California Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit against Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka (CA) alleging that it refused to provide emergency care to people having obstetric emergencies. The suit alleges that one patient, Anna Nusslock, had her water break when she was 15 weeks pregnant with twins on February 23rd. Despite the immediate threat to her life and despite the fact her pregnancy was no longer viable, the defendant allegedly refused to treat her in violation of both state and federal laws requiring emergency treatment. The defendant’s actions allegedly forced Nusslock to travel 12 miles to another hospital, where she was actively hemorrhaging by the time she was on the operating table. 

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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