Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for October 1st, 2025

On September 16th, Gregory Hogan (46) of Trenton failed to appear in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court on a charge of Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). Bond was set at $1,000, cash only.

On September 22nd, Victoria Vaughn (24) of Bethany pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to charges of Trespassing, Stealing, and Unlawful Entry Into Motor Vehicle. She was placed on six months probation and fined $100 plus costs by Judge Carrie Clark. Judge Jay Hemenway recused himself from the case. Prosecutor Michael Wulff recused himself from the case and Prosecutor Kelly Wayne Puckett was appointed. Defendant must make restitution, have monthly drug testing, seek drug treatment, and follow recommendations.

On September 22nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Ryan Simmonds (46) of Maryville alleging Violation of Protection Order. Bond was set at $5,000 signature bond. Defendant must stay at least 1,000 feet from the victim, their residence, or their job.

On September 23rd, the Maryville Fire Department reported on its Facebook page that at 12:55 pm that day, units were dispatched to a residential structure fire in Maryville. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and discovered multiple deceased pets in the structure. The cause is undetermined due to multiple potential ignition sources in the area of origin.

On September 23rd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Lynsey Chan (36) of King City alleging Delivery of Controlled Substance (Felony) and two counts Involuntary Manslaughter (Felony). Bond was set at $100,000, cash only.

On September 24th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Ricky Jorgensen (43) of Lathrop alleging Harassment (Felony) and Stalking. Bond was set at $10,000, cash only. Defendant may have no contact with victims or witnesses. Defendant must wear GPS monitoring device. Defendant is currently on probation in Caldwell County on a charge of Possession of Defaced Firearm.

On September 24th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Kristy Cox (40) of Bethany alleging Harassment (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash only, posted by the defendant.

On September 25th, Jimmie Wright (67) pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to charges of DWI (Felony) and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony). He was placed on five years probation by Judge Matthew Krohn. Defendant must submit to alcohol monitoring for 180 days. Defendant may not operate a motor vehicle. 

On September 24th, Phillip Tucker (51) of New Hampton pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of DWI. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Jay Hemenway. Defendant must make $300 contribution to Law Enforcement Restitution Fund and successfully complete an alcohol education program as designated by probation.

On September 24th, Judge Jay Hemenway revoked the probation of Gregory Johnson (49) of Bethany in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court and sentenced him to 90 days in jail in addition to time served. The defendant had been on probation on a charge of Stealing and picked up a new charge of Violation of Protection Order. The defendant pleaded guilty and he will serve it concurrently.

On September 25th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Brittany Karstens (42) of Jameson alleging Domestic Assault. Bond was set at $5,000, cash only. Defendant may have no contact with the victim.

On September 25th, Garrett Coats (24) of Sunrise Beach (MO) was sentenced to seven  years in the Missouri Department of Corrections in Camden County Circuit Court after he admitted to violating probation by picking up new charges in Nodaway County. The defendant had been on probation in Camden County for charges of Domestic Assault (Felony).

On September 26th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Matthew Brady (52) of Kansas City alleging Burglary (Felony) and Stealing (Felony). Bond was denied. Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson also charged Randall Peterman (35) of Richmond with Burglary (Felony), Stealing (Felony), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony), and Property Damage (Felony). Bond was denied. Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Lenzey Bledsoe (33) of Independence alleging Burglary (Felony) and Stealing (Felony). Bond was denied. An affidavit from the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department alleged the defendants broke into someone’s house and stole power tools, knives, a laptop computer, and a pair of binoculars.

On September 26th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Brian Hedrick (67) of Pattonsburg alleging Property Damage (Felony) and Obstruction of Public Roadway. Bond was set at $5,000, cash only.

On September 26th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Darrell Zukowski (57) of St. Joseph alleging DWI and Speeding (96 mph).

On September 26th, Judge Corey Herron issued an arrest warrant for Tameika Russell (38) of Forest City in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court following receipt of a bond violation report. Bond was denied. The defendant is facing charges of Delivery of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On September 29th, Judge Ryan Horsman revoked the probation of Kayla Jones (32) of Kansas City in Livingston County Circuit Court and sentenced her to five years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, consecutive to all other sentences. Defendant receives credit for 199 days served. The defendant had been on probation for a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony).

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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