Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for October 14th, 2026

On October 6^th, Kimberly Haberland (55) of Gallatin pleaded guilty in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Trespassing. She was placed on probation for one year. Defendant must complete 10 hours of community service.

On October 6^th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Deiter filed charges against Dylan Kelley (20) of St. Joseph alleging Burglary (Felony) and Tampering with Motor Vehicle (Felony). Bond was denied.

On October 6^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Roy Faux (53) of Rockaway Beach (MO) was sentenced to 21 years in prison for Receipt and Distribution of Pornography by Judge Stephen Bough, followed by a 10-year term of supervised release.

On October 6^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Edilberto Gonzalez-Barrera (40) of Guatemala was sentenced to 20 months in prison by Judge Douglas Harpool for charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Entry. He will be deported at the end of his prison term.

On October 6^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported the arrest of Andres Garcia (64) of Cuba on charges of Unlawful Voting. The defendant was lawfully present in the US, but only US citizens are allowed to vote in elections. The defendant allegedly voted in federal elections in 2022 and 2024.

On October 6^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Dennis Cleveland (76) of Springfield was sentenced to 153 months in prison by Judge Stephen Bough on charges of Mail Fraud, Identity Theft, and Money Laundering. The imprisonment includes time for violations of post-release supervision from a prior conviction for Clean Air Act violations in 2023. The defendant must serve three years post-release supervision, pay a $300 special assessment fee, $37,049 in restitution, and $400,000 in fines.

On October 7^th, Elijah Bertz (20) of Lee’s Summit pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI and Defective Bumpers. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Robert Rice and fined $423.50 plus costs.

On October 7^th, Angela Herman (58) of Independence pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and No Valid License. She was placed on five years probation by Judge Daren Adkins and fined $300 plus costs. Defendant must get GED within six months, attend Narcotics Anonymous two times per week, and their driving privileges were revoked for one year under the Missouri Abuse and Lose Law.

On October 7^th, Amber Johnson (48) of Cainsville pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to charges of Trafficking Drugs (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was sentenced to seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins, consecutive to all other sentences.

On October 7^th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Jeffrey Mathews (47) of Albany alleging Tampering with Motor Vehicle (Felony) and DWI. Bond was denied.

On October 7^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Marcos Fernandez (39) of Kansas City was sentenced to 87 months in prison by Judge Brian Wimes for Felon in Possession of Firearm and Felon in Possession of Body Armor.

On October 7^th, Emily Kennedy (61) of Grant City pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of DWI. She was placed on two years probation by Judge Rebecca McGinley.

On October 7^th, Jacob Moen (25) of King City pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of DWI. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Brian Tubbs. Defendant may not enter bars or consume alcohol. Defendant must successfully complete SATOP and make $300 donation to Gentry County Law Enforcement Restitution Fund.

On October 7^th, Ian Albert (18) of Pattonsburg pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Tampering with Motor Vehicle. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Rebecca McGinley. Defendant must serve 10 days shock time in jail with credit for eight days served, obtain High School Diploma or equivalent, either attend college or get a job after high school, and successfully compete the anti-theft and shoplifting program. No contact with the victim.

On October 8^th, Damian Roush (23) of Worth pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to a charge of Possession of Child Pornography (Felony). He was placed on five years probation by Judge Corey Herron. Defendant must serve 30 days in jail with credit for time served.

On October 8^th, Albert Force (38) of King City pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to charges of Domestic Assault and Peace Disturbance. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Corey Herron. Defendant must serve 10 days shock time in jail and complete Batterers Intervention Program.

On October 8^th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 43-year-old Houston (TX) woman sustained moderate injuries when her 2026 Tesla veered off the east side of southbound I-35 south of Eagleville, crossed the northbound lanes, and struck a tree.

On October 8^th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Joshua Green (40) of Worth alleging Stealing (Felony). Bond was denied.

On October 8^th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Deiter filed charges against Kayla Butts (33) of Maryville alleging Burglary (Felony), Stealing (Felony), Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Resisting Arrest (Felony), and Property Damage. Bond was denied.

On October 8^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Marquise North (32) of Kansas City was sentenced to 28 years in prison without parole by Judge Greg Kays after he pleaded guilty to 14 counts of Robbery, one count Attempted Robbery, and two counts Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The defendant had allegedly robbed 15 different convenience stores and pointed a firearm at 21 separate victims while demanding money.

On October 8^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office reported that Juan Carlos Paxtor-Chay pleaded guilty in Federal District Court to a charge of Transporting Illegal Aliens.

On October 9^th, Jerrod Naze (25) of Grant City pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to charges of Resisting Arrest (Felony) and Driving While Revoked (Felony). He was sentenced to two years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Corey Herron.

On October 11^th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that four people were injured in a crash on I-35 at around 10:39 pm when a 2024 Jeep Compass struck a 2025 Subaru which had been stationary in the southbound passing lane following an earlier accident.

On October 13^th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Zachariah Mullins (36) of Gallatin alleging Property Damage. Bond was set at $2,500.

On October 13^th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Tracie Haynes (52) of Stanberry alleging No Valid License (2^nd) and Attempted Hindering Prosecution.

On October 13^th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Tyler Hambleton (33) of McFall alleging Domestic Assault (Felony) and Kidnapping.