Friday, October 18, 2024

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for October 16th, 2024

On October 2nd, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri ruled that part of Missouri’s Halloween statute for sex offenders was unconstitutional. Sex offenders cannot be required to post signs at their residence on Halloween reading, “No Candy or Treats at This Residence.” Other aspects of the Missouri law are unchanged. Registered sex offenders must still remain inside their residence from 5 pm to 10:30 pm, turn off outdoor lights, and avoid Halloween related contact with children. Exceptions can be made for just cause, such as work obligations or medical emergencies.

On October 8th, Ethan Rice (23) of Smithville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of DWI. He was sentenced to two years probation by Judge Robert Rice. 

On October 8th, Irina Younger (64) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI and Careless & Imprudent Driving. She was placed on two years probation by Judge Robert Rice.

On October 8th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Chad Behrens (44) of Maryville alleging DWI (.158% Blood Alcohol Content), Speeding (83 mph), and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.

On October 8th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Kyle McCoy (28) of Burlington Junction alleging Failure to Register as Sex Offender (Felony) and No Valid License. Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety. 

On October 8th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Robert Mauck (22) of Knox City (MO) alleging Property Damage (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, cash or corporate surety.

On October 8th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Joe Hamilton (47) of New Market alleging DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), No Insurance, Driving While Suspended, and No Seat Belt.

On October 8th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Tammy Blaney (45) of Guilford and Rebecca Morris (67) of Guilford alleging Stealing and Property Damage. An affidavit from the Maryville Police Department alleges the defendants, between March 1st and September 5th, stole various goods from a local store, attempted to steal other goods, and damaged some in the process. 

On October 8th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Steven Cureton (38) of Maitland and Rebecca Lane (30) of Jamesport alleging Tampering with Motor Vehicle (Felony) and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Device. An affidavit from the Maryville Police Department alleges the defendant and another individual stole someone’s credit card and their vehicle and ordered food in the middle of the night at local food stores. Bond for Cureton was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety. Bond for Lane was set at $5,000, cash or corporate surety. 

On October 9th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Serjio Diaz (40) of Belton was sentenced to 15 years without parole by Judge Greg Kays after Diaz had pleaded guilty to charges of Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine; Possession of Heroin with Intent to Distribute; Possession of Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking, and Money Laundering.

On October 9th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced the indictments of 19 people from Missouri and Kansas in conjunction with a Meth trafficking ring.  Stevie Delane Logan, Jr., 34, Daron Cortez Kelly, 36, Damion Williams, 34, Necole Jennings, 47, Osric Rashaad Edwards, 25, Shawn Weston Morris, 54, and Rikkita Charnay Tolbert, 37, all of Parsons, Kan.; William Edward McKinzie, 52, Juston Dean Crane, 39, and Gary Jay Watkins, Jr., 54, all of Joplin, Mo.; James Richard Sharp, 55, of Seneca, Mo., Jon Kurtis Smith, 39, of El Dorado, Kan.; Christuffer Allen Roeder, 28, of Independence, Kan.; William Earl Troester, Jr., 45, of Wichita, Kan.; and Kylei Paige Sullivan, 27, of St. Paul, Kan., were charged in an 18-count second superseding indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Mo., on Tuesday, Oct. 1. That indictment was unsealed and made public October 9th  following the arrests of all remaining defendants. The initial indictment in this case charged Dontrell Anthony Powell, 34, and his brother, Dreshawn Powell, 27, both of Springfield, and Willie Murry, Jr., 42, and Mark Monta Logan, 33, both of Parsons, on Feb. 6, 2024. They remain as defendants in this second superseding indictment.

On October 9th, Special Prosecutor Tara Cluck filed charges against Darrell Germann (40) of Conception Junction in Nodaway County alleging Non-Support (Felony). The amount alleged owed totaled at least $21,900. 

On October 9th, Donato Valeriano (31) of Grant City failed to appear in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court on charges of Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), No Valid License, and DWI. A warrant was issued and bond set at $375, cash only. 

On October 9th, Neftali Garcia-Santiago (38) of Grant City pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). He was assessed $515.50 in fines, costs, and fees, sentenced to two days in jail, and sentenced to two years probation by Judge Rebecca McGinley. Defendant must complete SATOP.

On October 9th, Willie Floyd (51) of Darlington pleaded guilty in Gentry Country Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI and No Taillights. He was assessed $466 in fines, fees, and costs and sentenced to two years probation by Judge Rebecca McGinley. Defendant must complete SATOP by December 9th.

On October 10th, Jack Buckman (23) of Bethany pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). He was sentenced to two years probation and assessed $115.50 in court costs by Judge Corey Herron. Judge Rebecca McGinley had recused herself from the case. He also pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to charges of Speeding and Possession of Controlled Substance. He was fined $100.50 and sentenced to five years probation by Judge Herron. The probation term is concurrent with the Careless & Imprudent Driving charge. 

On October 10th, a 2010 Nissan Cube driven by Holly Smiley (49) of Maryville was eastbound on 136 one mile north of Conception Junction at around 6:55 am when she collided with a deer. She was seriously injured and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville. 

On October 10th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2015 Chevy Suburban driven by Holly Richardson (37) of Eagleville was northbound on I-35 three miles south of Eagleville at around 4:10 pm when she collided with the rear of a 2021 Freightliner driven by Wol Bol (42) of Lenexa (KS). Richardson received serious injuries and was life flighted to Truman Medical Center. Bol was not injured.

On October 11th, Garrett Allen (39) of New Hampton pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to an amended charge of Driving While Suspended. He was sentenced to 10 days to be served every other weekend, two years probation, and fined $300 plus court costs by Judge Corey Herron. 

On October 11th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter dismissed a charge of DWI against Katelyn Kramer (26) of Conception Junction.

On October 11th, Gary Reed (68) of Kearney pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Littering. He was fined $79.50 plus costs by Judge Robert Rice.

On October 11th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2003 Ford F-150 driven by Shaun Grey (20) of Bedford was southbound on Route 148 three miles south of Hopkins at around 5:10 am. The truck traveled off the right side, overcorrected, and left the left side. It then struck a fence, overturned, and came to rest on its wheels. Gray received minor injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Maryville. 

On October 11th, Harrison County Prosecutor Alex Van Zandt filed charges against Christopher Cantrell (45) of Bethany alleging Trafficking Drugs (Felony), Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony), Speeding (75 mph), and Failure to Signal. Bond was set at $50,000, cash only. 

On October 12th at 10:35 am, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica driven by Marci Knisley (39) of Albany struck a Ford F-250 driven by Dale Reisen (23) of Philadelphia (MO), which was slowing down to set up road construction signs on Route 136 in Albany. Knisley sustained minor injuries and was taken to Mosaic in Albany. Reisen was not injured.

On October 15th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Larry Miller (33) of Skidmore alleging Burglary (Felony) and Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.

On October 15th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Brian Aalbers (50) of Kansas City pleaded guilty in federal court to 13 counts of attempting to produce child pornography and one count possession of child pornography. He had been a neurologist at Overland Park Regional Hospital. He faces between 20 and 30 years in prison. 

On October 15th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Amber Waterman (44) of Pineville (MO) pleaded guilty to charges of Kidnapping and Murder of a pregnant woman and her unborn child. The defendant allegedly kidnapped Ashley Bush of Maysville (AR) for the purpose of claiming Bush’s unborn child as her own. The defendant allegedly enticed Bush with the prospect of a job opportunity and a meeting with a supervisor. But instead, she murdered Bush and Bush’s unborn child, Valkyrie Willis. Waterman was sentenced to two consecutive life terms without parole. Her husband, Jamie Waterman (44) of Pineville (MO), pleaded guilty to a charge of being an accessory after the fact, allegedly helping Amber Waterman conceal the crime. He faces up to 15 years in prison.

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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