Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for February 18th, 2026

On February 10th, Judge Robert Rice issued a warrant for the arrest of Vengalrao Yelluri (26) of Maryville in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court following receipt of a violation report. He was on probation for Violation of Protection Order and DWI.

On February 10th, Crystal Cash (44) of St. Joseph failed to appear in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court on a charge of Stealing (Felony). A warrant was issued and bond set at $2,500, cash only.

On February 10th, Brian Cuchetti (34) of Albany failed to appear in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court on a probation violation hearing. A warrant was issued and bond set at $536.21, cash only. The defendant was on probation for Stealing.

On February 11th, Judge Corey Herron issued an arrest warrant for Brian Clapp (42) of Butler (MO) in Nodaway County Circuit Court following receipt of a violation report. Bond was denied. The defendant was on probation for Stealing (Felony).  On January 16th, the defendant picked up a new charge in Bates County (MO) of Trafficking Drugs (Felony). Bond in that case was set at $1 million, cash or corporate surety.

On February 11th, Kayla Jones (33) of Kansas City pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to a charge of Trafficking Drugs (Felony). She was sentenced to seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Ryan Horsman.

On February 11th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Kurt Waterbury (40) of Jameson alleging Assault (Felony) and Peace Disturbance. Bond was set at $10,000, posted by the defendant.

On February 11th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Douglas Dickinson (49) of Spickard alleging DWI (Felony) and Driving While Revoked (Felony). The Blood Alcohol Content was alleged as being .329%. Bond was denied.

On February 11th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Seth Searcy (38) of Perryton (TX) alleging Unlawful U Turn (Accident).

On February 12th, at 3:46 pm, Maryville fire units were dispatched for a residential structure fire at Pine Ridge Trailer Court in Maryville. Smoke was visible from the Maryville Square. Units arrived on scene to the front deck fully involved and the fire moving into the structure. The exterior fire was controlled within minutes, but total suppression was delayed due to deteriorating floor conditions inside caused by the fire. There were no injuries, A second home was damaged, but it was believed to be cosmetic. The Missouri Division of Fire Safety is investigating. The Jackson Township Fire Protection District, Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department, Nodaway County Ambulance, Maryville Public Safety, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol assisted.

On February 13th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Eric Rattanavong (26) of Kansas City alleging two counts Resisting Arrest (Felony), Receiving Stolen Property (Felony), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was denied. Ramiro Whitney (30) of Kansas City was charged with Receiving Stolen Property (Felony) and Resisting Arrest (Felony). Bond was denied. The charges arose following a high-speed chase in Nodaway County.

On February 13th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Nathan Vinson (31) of Bethany alleging two counts Sexual Misconduct (Child Under 15, Felony). Bond was set at $20,000, cash only.

On February 13th, John Bloomfield (76) of Chillicothe pleaded guilty in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). He was fined $80.50 plus costs.

On February 13th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Candace Christman (49) of Wathena (KS) alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). Bond was set at $2,000 cash or corporate surety, posted by the defendant.

On February 13th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Eric Sorensen (31) of Albany alleging Domestic Assault. Bond was set at $10,000 cash or corporate surety, posted by the defendant.

On February 14th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against John Hollar (55) of Melissa (TX) alleging DWI, Leaving the Scene (Hit & Run), and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). Bond was denied.

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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