Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for May 6th, 2026

On April 29th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Kira Egly (20) of Diagonal alleging DWI and Minor Visibly Intoxicated.

On April 30th, Bennie Curtis (32) of Kansas City pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to charges of Speeding, Delivery of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was placed on five years probation by Judge Matthew Krohn and fined $180.50 plus costs.

On April 30th, Christian Slaughter (20) of Bethany pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to a charge of Receiving Stolen Property (Felony). He was placed on five years probation by Judge Matthew Krohn.

On April 30th, Jayson Herwehe (54) of Prairie City (IA) pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to No Valid License (Felony) and Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). He was sentenced to three years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Matthew Krohn, consecutive to his Daviess County case.

On April 30th, Cassandra Gathercole (49) of Rosendale was sentenced to four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Matthew Krohn and fined $250 plus a $150 surcharge for Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Resisting Arrest (Felony). The defendant had been convicted by a Harrison County jury.

On April 30th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Sarah Christian (47) of Pattonsburg alleging two counts Domestic Assault (1 Felony) and Resisting Arrest (Felony). Bond was set at $25,000, cash only. No contact with victim; no use of alcohol.

On May 1st, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Karen Smith (72) alleging Harassment.

On May 1st, KJAN reported that the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Coltin Hatfield (30) of Kellerton on 10 counts of Sex Offender Registry violations.

On May 1st, a Ravenwood man posted on Facebook that he had multiple sports autographed photos stolen out of a friend’s truck in St. Joseph while he was at work.

On May 2nd, the City of Blockton posted on its Facebook page that someone was doing donuts on a four-wheeler at the Blockton Cemetery.

On May 3rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a golf cart in Bethany on private property was being driven by a 14 year old when she attempted to drive down a steep hill. The vehicle overturned several times and came to rest upside down near a large brush pile. She and five passengers were all injured in the wreck, with two seriously injured and taken to Children’s Mercy.

On May 3rd, KJAN reported that Colton Bolles (33) of Mount Ayr was arrested by the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department on charges of Burglary (Felony) and Criminal Mischief. Bond was set at $6,000.

On May 4th, Ryan Eckstein (41) of Maryville pleaded guilty to two counts Delivery of Controlled Substance (Felony). He was sentenced to seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Corey Herron. Court retains jurisdiction for 120 days and the DOC will make recommendations regarding imprisonment or probation. The sentence is to be served concurrently with his Gentry County case.

On May 5th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Albert Force (38) of King City alleging two counts Domestic Assault (one Felony), Peace Disturbance, and Assault. Bond was set at $5,000, cash or corporate surety.

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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