In an enforcement effort spanning March 13 to March 17, 2024, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported a total of eighteen arrests across northern Missouri. Reasons for the arrests by the patrol include felony possession of a controlled substance, driving while intoxicated (DWI) – alcohol, operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license, speeding, traffic violations, and resisting an officer by fleeing.
Ventrell L. Wright, a 41-year-old male from Lafayette, LA, faced multiple charges on March 13. Wright was arrested in Harrison County for felony possession of a controlled substance, operating a vehicle on the highway without a valid license, and exceeding the posted speed limit. He was held at the Harrison County Law Enforcement Center under a 24-hour hold.
Jared J. Antony Hanson, 36, from Raymore, MO, was taken into custody on March 13 in Buchanan County. His charges included a misdemeanor warrant from Greene County for failure to appear on a family offense. Hanson was held at the Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center and was eligible for bond.
On March 14, Tyleesha A. Toney, a 27-year-old female from Blue Springs, MO, was arrested in Buchanan County for having a misdemeanor warrant for no valid license from Atchison County. Toney’s arrest highlights the continued efforts to enforce traffic laws and was held at the Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center with bondable status.
Jose S. Vasquez Rojas, a 43-year-old male from Independence, MO, faced multiple charges on March 14 in Atchison County. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated – alcohol, failing to drive on the right half of the roadway when it was of sufficient width, failing to drive in the right lane of a highway with two or more lanes in the same direction, and operating a vehicle on the highway with no valid license – 1st offense. He was held at the Holt County Jail under a 12-hour hold.
Zachary J. Indovina, 31, from Monett, was arrested on March 15 in Andrew County. Indovina faced charges including a Newton County misdemeanor warrant for non-support, speeding, driving while revoked, and not wearing a seatbelt. He was held at the Andrew County Sheriff’s Office and was bondable.
Jaquan J. Sinclair, a 27-year-old male from Lumberton, NC, was arrested on March 16 in Harrison County for felony possession of a controlled substance. Sinclair was held at the Harrison County Law Enforcement Center under a 24-hour hold.
Jamie L. Elrod, 39, from Macon, MO, was taken into custody on March 16 in Livingston County for felony possession of a controlled substance. Elrod was released shortly after the arrest.
On March 16, Steven K. Dick, a 50-year-old male from Savannah, MO, faced charges of DWI – alcohol and driving while suspended – 1st offense in Andrew County. He was held at the Andrew County Law Enforcement Center under a 12-hour hold.
Peyton E. Buhman, 26, from King City, MO, was arrested on March 17 in Gentry County for DWI – 1st and window tint violation. He was held at the Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail under a 12-hour hold.
Debra J. Parsons, a 37-year-old female from Ravenwood, MO, faced charges of DWI – 1st in Nodaway County on March 17. Parsons was held at the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office under a 12-hour hold.
Jameela C. Edmond, 23, from Saint Louis, MO, was arrested on March 13 in Linn County for no valid driver’s license – first, speeding, and no insurance. Edmond was released from the Brookfield Police Department shortly after the arrest.
Refik Durbaku, 31, from Westland, MI, faced multiple charges on March 13 in Macon County, including DWI 1st offense, federal motor carrier code violations, failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner. Durbaku was released from the Macon County Jail shortly after his arrest.
Gerson S. Zepeda, a 22-year-old male from St. Louis, MO, was arrested on March 13 in Lewis County for DWI, speeding at 106 mph in a 65 mph zone, having no insurance, and no valid license. Zepeda was released from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department after the arrest.
Steven D. Bertrand, 37, from Jefferson City, MO, was arrested on March 14 in Macon County for felony possession of cocaine, felony possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm and drugs, and a lane violation. Bertrand was held at the Macon County Jail under a 24-hour hold.
Maynor Ariel Gomez Rodriquez, a 22-year-old male from Kansas City, MO, faced charges on March 14 in Adair County, including driving while intoxicated, no valid driver’s license, speeding, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway, and a Johnson County warrant for no valid driver’s license. Gomez Rodriquez was held at the Adair County Jail and was bondable.
Aaron M. Coram, 31, from Kirksville, MO, was arrested on March 16 in Adair County for DWI first. Coram was released from the Adair County Sheriff’s Department shortly after the arrest.
Qinglong Jia, 25, also from Kirksville, MO, faced the same charge of DWI first on March 16 in Adair County. Jia was released from the Adair County Sheriff’s Department following his arrest.
Chase W. Chadwick, a 22-year-old male from Excelsior Springs, MO, was arrested on March 17 in Chariton County for resisting an officer by fleeing. Chadwick was released from the Brookfield Police Department after the arrest.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s efforts over these days underscore their dedication to maintaining safety and enforcing the law in northern Missouri.
