On April 7th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Miguel Guzman-Guerra (38) of Springfield was sentenced to two years in the US Bureau of Prisons for Illegal Reentry by Judge Brian Wimes. Following his two-year sentence, he will be deported to Guatemala. The defendant had previously been deported in 2014. He had been convicted of Sexual Indecency with a Child prior to his reentry.
On April 7th, the Western US Attorney’s Office reported that Idella Gardner (37) of Kansas City was sentenced to 15 years in the US Bureau of Prisons without parole by Judge David Kays after she had pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine and Use of a Communication Facility to Facilitate a Drug Crime.
On April 7th, Makia Shimer (23) of Country Club (MO), who was on probation in Daviess County for DWI, picked up a new charge of Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Felony) in Buchanan County. An affidavit from the St. Joseph Police Department alleges the defendant fired a handgun at a crowd of bystanders following a fight with another woman. A 13 year old bystander was shot and required medical treatment.
On April 7th, Krystina Johnson (53) of Raymondville (MO) failed to appear in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court on a charge of Non-Support (Felony). A warrant was issued and bond set at $5,000, cash only.
On April 8th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Larry Miller (33) of Skidmore alleging Trespassing. An affidavit from the Maryville Police Department alleges the defendant entered a store from which he had previously been barred.
On April 8th, Martin Caddell (63) of Weatherby (MO) pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to two counts of Possession of Prohibited Item at Jail. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail by Judge Daren Adkins, consecutive to other sentences.
On April 8th, Chris McGee of Gallatin pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to four counts Possession of Child Pornography (Felony). He was sentenced to 48 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins.
On April 8th, Brandon May (36) of Kansas City pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to two counts Failure to Register as Sex Offender (Felony). He was placed on five years probation by Judge Daren Adkins.
On April 8th, Lenzey Bledsoe (34) of Independence pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to charges of Burglary (Felony) and Stealing (Felony). They were sentenced to five years in the Missouri Department of Correction by Judge Daren Adkins.
On April 8th, Charles Turner (41) of Jamesport pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to a charge of Driving While Revoked (Felony). He was sentenced to two years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins.
On April 8th, Kacey Purdun (36) of Hobson (MT) pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to a charge of Tampering with Motor Vehicle (Felony) and Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). She was sentenced to five years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins.
On April 8th, Moriah Strein (47) of Altamont pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to charges of DWI (Felony) and No Valid License (Felony). He was sentenced to six years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins.
On April 8th, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of Steven Monson and Brandon Davis following a string of vehicle break-ins in Bedford. Monson was also charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle. Both had active Polk County warrants.
On April 8th, Lester Bryan (69) of Jamesport pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was sentenced to four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins.
On April 9th, Raheen DuBose (41) of Fort Myers (FL) pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to two counts Forgery (Felony). He was placed on five years probation by Judge Corey Herron.
On April 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Ryan Tracy (25) of Bethany alleging Fraudulent Use of a Credit Device (Felony) and Stealing (Felony). An affidavit from the Maryville Police Department alleges made around $2,000 in unauthorized charges from someone else’s credit device. Bond was set at $1,200, cash only.
On April 9th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Joshua Pyle (22) of Richmond (MO) alleging DWI and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway (Accident).
On April 9th, KJAN Radio reported the arrest of Kenneth Dale Blazek (28) of Greenfield in Adair County (IA) by the Adair County Sheriff’s Department on charges of two counts Sexual Abuse, two counts Lascivious Acts with a Child, and Grooming. Bond was set at $200,000, cash only.
On April 9th, Judge Ryan Horsman revoked the probation of Robert Sutton (66) of Lee’s Summit in Livingston County Circuit Court and sentenced him to four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections for Driving While Revoked (Felony). The defendant had picked up two new charges, including one in Daviess County for No Valid License.
On April 10th, Governor Mike Kehoe reported that in its first year of existence, Operation Relentless Pursuit task force officers arrested or assisted in the arrests of 1,585 fugitives wanted for outstanding felony warrants. This includes individuals arrested in connection with 26 murder or homicide charges. The arrests resulted in clearing 2,699 outstanding arrest warrants across 83 Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis. Additional arrests have taken place in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. A total of 119 illegally possessed guns were seized.
Over the last year, ORP officers have also made the following number of arrests or assisted in arrests that include these crimes: Rape, 24; Sex Trafficking, 14; Sex Trafficking of a Child Under 18, 5; Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child, 23; Possession of Child Pornography, 17; Kidnapping, 10; Manslaughter, 142; Domestic Assault, 106; Assault, 117; Felony Stealing, 18; Burglary/Robbery, 122; Unlawful Use of a Weapon, 70; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, 58; Persistent DWI Offender, 14; Arson, 9; Drug Trafficking, 152; Possession of a Controlled Substance, 389; Miscellaneous Drug Charges, 430; Probation Violation, 196.
On April 10th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Christopher Erickson (50) of Altamont alleging DWI (Felony), Driving While Revoked (Felony), and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). Bond was denied.
On April 10th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Daniel Pyle (54) of Bethany alleging Forgery. An affidavit from the Bethany Police Department alleges the defendant sold someone a pickup truck and forged someone else’s signature on the title and the bill of sale.
On April 10th, Jordan Hall, a stormchaser who posts on Facebook, photographed a tornado between Mound City and Craig around 9:02 pm.
On April 10th, a large brown dog got loose in Grant City and was photographed on Facebook dragging his leash.
April 11th was the 25th anniversary of the disappearance of Branson Perry of Skidmore. His brother, Phillip Perry, is now offering $100,000 for information that solves his disappearance. For someone to collect the reward, the information must lead to the prosecution, conviction, and guilty verdict for the party or parties involved, and Branson’s remains have to be located and recovered. If you have information, please contact the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department at (660) 582-7451.
On April 11th, United Electric Company reported two outages that affected Andrew, Taylor, Ringgold, and northern Worth Counties.
On April 11th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Karina Watson (64) of Oak Grove (MO) alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and DWI. Bond was set at $10,000, cash or corporate surety.
On April 12th, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department reported making contact with five teens and one 18 year old male in Lenox after complaints of knocking and then running away before the homeowner could answer. One of the juveniles had been missing and had an active arrest warrant.
On April 12th, the Holt County Sheriff’s Department thanked the public for its assistance in apprehending a subject who had a wreck and left the scene, running into a nearby timber. A tip from a Holt County resident who saw the suspect led directly to his arrest. He was arrested on charges of Leaving the Scene, Trespassing, and outstanding Nebraska Felony warrants.
On April 13th, Isbi Vargas (29) of Kansas City was extradited from Daviess County to Hale County (TX) to face charges of Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Felony) and Theft of Services.
On April 13th, Daviess County Associate Circuit Judge Micha Lea Dixon revoked the probation Brittany Karstens (43) of Jameson and sentenced her to six months in jail on a charge of Domestic Assault following receipt of a violation report and a hearing.
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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