On December 1st, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that a vehicle driven by Brenda Schad of Mount Ayr that was northbound on P27 struck the rear of a tractor driven by Colby Holmes that was pulling a hay processor. There were no injuries.
On December 5th, Paul Murphy (39) of Albany pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to charges of Driving While Revoked (Felony) and DWI. He was sentenced to five years probation, ordered to serve 30 days shock time with credit for time served, and ordered to pay $512 in past due monitoring fees to Private Probation Services and a $200 to the Gentry County Law Enforcement Retirement Fund by Judge Corey Herron.
On December 5th, James Wilper (43) of Bethany pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway. Judge Corey Herron placed him on five years probation and ordered him to serve 60 days shock time in jail on weekends.
On December 5th, James Farnsworth (44) of Grant City pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to a charge of Non-Support (Felony). He was placed on five years probation by Judge Corey Herron. Defendant must pay $206 per month towards child support arrears totaling $14,543,22.
On December 5th, Angela Herman (55) of St. Joseph pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to a charge of Driving While Revoked (Felony). She was sentenced to 20 days in jail by Judge Corey Herron with credit for time served.
On December 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Ronald Brown (55) of St. Joseph alleging Stealing (Felony). An affidavit from the Maryville Police Department alleges the defendant stole a paint sprayer from his employer valued at $2,948.74. The defendant allegedly sold it at a local pawn shop and received $600. Bond was set at $1,000, cash only.
On December 10th, Lincoln Moore (21) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI and Failure to Register Motor Vehicle. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Robert Rice. Defendant may not possess or consume alcoholic beverages until age 21, not be in any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, and complete the Midwest Victim Impact Program by March 10th.
On December 10th, David Chandler (43) of King City was found guilty following a bench trial of a charge of Receiving Stolen Property. He was placed on one year probation, ordered to pay court costs of $115.50, and successfully complete a substance abuse evaluation by January 24th.
On December 11th, Colynn Lent (45) of Jamesport pleaded guilty to a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). A Sentencing Assessment Report has been ordered and the defendant will be sentenced on February 5th.
On December 12th, Niki Hancock (43) of King City was convicted in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court following a bench trial of charges of Resisting Arrest and DWI. The defendant pleaded guilty to charges of No Plates, Failure to Register, Driving While Revoked, and No Insurance. They were assessed fines of $596.50, placed on probation for two years, and ordered to serve two days shock time in jail by Judge Rebecca McGinley. Defendant must not enter any place of business whose primary purpose is to sell alcohol, and successfully complete SATOP by February 12th, 2025.
On December 10th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced the indictment of Roy Faux (51) of Rockaway Beach (MO) alleging Receiving Child Pornography. The indictment also contains a forfeiture allegation, which would require the defendant to forfeit two cell phones and a computer tablet, which were allegedly used to commit the offense.
On December 10th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced the indictment of John Weaver (42) of Licking (MO) alleging Receiving Child Pornography, Using a Minor to Produce Child Pornography, Distribution of Child Pornography, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Felon in Possession of Firearm.
On December 11th, Worth County Prosecutor Janet Wake Larison filed charges against Tara Thogmartin (47) of Grant City alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Narcotics, Methamphetamine). Bond was set at $15,000, posted by the defendant.
On December 12th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a tractor-trailer on northbound I-35 three miles north of Eagleville was passing a 2016 Honda Pilot at around 5:50 am. The driver of the Pilot lost visibility due to rain and sleet kicked up by the tractor-trailer, ran off the east side, and struck an embankment. The driver and a passenger were injured.
On December 12th at 2 pm, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander crossed the center line of Highway 6 near Altamont and struck a Chevy Silverado, which overturned. The driver of the Mitsubishi was seriously injured.
On December 12th at 7:41 am, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that a vehicle driven by Tabitha Hibbs (29) of Grant City was southbound on 169 and lost control of her vehicle. She was taken to Ringgold County Hospital with minor injuries.
On December 13th, Federal District Judge Greg Kays sentenced Tony Diaz (41) of Raymore (MO) to nine years in prison without parole after he pleaded guilty to charges of Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin, Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine, Possession of Heroin with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Firearms in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, and Felon in Possession of Firearm. His brother, Serjio Diaz (40) of Belton (MO) was sentenced to 15 years in prison on similar charges. A co-defendant, Maria Jasmin Lopez (24) of Phoenix (AZ) pleaded guilty and was sentenced on August 1st, 2023 to 11 years and 2 months without parole. Another co-defendant, Vincente Aguilera, was sentenced in November to 16 months without parole.
On December 13th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Austin Bird (22) of Maryville in Nodaway County on a charge of DWI.
On December 13th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2013 Ford Fusion rearended a 2023 Chevy Traverse on Route 6 near Jamesport at around 4:50 pm. The Chevy was stopped in traffic waiting for another vehicle to turn. The driver of the Chevy and a passenger sustained minor injuries.
On December 15th, the Missouri Department of Agriculture reported cases of bird flu in poultry flocks in Cedar and Daviess County.
On December 15th, the City of Hamilton announced that the Police Chief and two other officers abruptly turned in their resignations.
On December 16th, Proevine Lennox Robins (51) of Springfield pleaded guilty in Western Missouri US District Court to charges of Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute and Possession of Firearms in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime. A sentencing hearing will be held after the presentence investigation.
On December 16th, Cecil Pulluaim (54) of Raytown pleaded guilty in Western Missouri Federal District Court to two counts Production of Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography. A sentencing hearing will be held after the presentence investigation.
On December 16th, Charles Welch (65) of Osage Beach (MO) pleaded guilty in Western Missouri US District Court to a charge of Obtaining Controlled Substance by Misrepresentation. The defendant was a nurse for a business which provided anesthesia services for Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. The defendant allegedly stole fentanyl for his own personal use as well as other controlled substances. The defendant allegedly falsified records to make it look like they were given to patients. A sentencing hearing will be held after the presentence investigation.
On December 16th, Joshua Green (38) of Hamburg pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to a charge of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender (Felony). He was placed on five years probation by Judge Corey Herron.
On December 16th, Beau Bradshaw (56) of Republic (MO) pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). He was placed on five years probation by Judge Corey Herron.
On December 16th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Teresa Maricione (44) of Mount Ayr on a charge of Driving While Barred. Bond was set at $2,000 cash with defendant given leave to post 10%.
On December 16th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department reported that Hadlie Sickels (23) of Redding was westbound on J55 at around 7:30 am when she lost traction due to slick road conditions and collided with a vehicle driven by Seth Montgomery (41) of Frazeysburg (OH). Sickels received minor injuries and was taken to Ringgold County Hospital.
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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