Court Gavel and Scales

Trenton man has probation revoked during court appearance

Following a probation violation hearing, the original probation was revoked, jail time imposed and another probation established for court cases involving William Nicholas Griffin of rural Trenton. Griffin, in Associate Division of circuit court, admitted to the allegations of violation. The court revoked probation and Griffin was sentenced to 60 days confinement at the Grundy […]

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Brookfield woman extradited to Grundy County

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports a Brookfield woman was extradited to Grundy County Tuesday. Brookfield Police arrested 28-year-old Brooke Nichole Woody Tuesday on a probation violation on an original misdemeanor charge of making a false affidavit to mislead a public servant. Her bond is $1,000 cash only, and she is scheduled for the Associate […]

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Trenton authorities report two arrests on Sunday

Authorities are reporting the arrest of two individuals on Sunday. Trenton resident 24-year-old Levi Judson O’Neal has been arrested on a Grundy County warrant accusing of two counts of second-degree burglary.  O’Neal is accused of burglary, for the alleged purpose of stealing, at two of the Plaza Apartments. The court information indicates the incidents happened between August […]

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Nebraska man arrested for failing to appear in Grundy County

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the weekend arrest of a man in Nebraska after he failed to appear in circuit court in Trenton for sentencing on a drug case. Fifty-two-year-old William James Fune of O’Neil, Nebraska was arrested in Lincoln County, Nebraska. He waived extradition to Missouri and was returned to Grundy County on Saturday. Last August, Fune […]

Crime and Courts

Judge disposes of bad check cases in court on Tuesday

Among several cases processed Tuesday in Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. The state filed amended information charging Drake Wayne Brown of Trenton with misdemeanor peace disturbance and he pleaded guilty to the new charge. Brown was sentenced to six days at the Grundy County Jail and given credit for time served.  Brown also is to […]

Crime and Courts

Five waive preliminary hearings in Grundy County Circuit Court

Preliminary hearings were waived by five defendants Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. All their cases, including some misdemeanor charges, are scheduled for tomorrow’s docket in Division One of circuit court. Michelle Sue Curtis of Trenton is charged with felony possession of a controlled substance; misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of […]

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Trenton woman has fine converted to jail time

Mikayla White of Trenton appeared in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court still owing money on a previous conviction of tampering with a motor vehicle. During her appearance on Tuesday, she told the court she did not have the money to pay the amount owed. The amount owed was converted by the court […]

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K-9 officer Zaki stops escaping prisoner in Chillicothe

Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox credits the departments’ law enforcement K-9 with running after a prisoner who fled on foot while at the sheriff’s office in Chillicothe, but stopped once he saw the dog in action. 20-year-old Jeremiah Joel Bailiff of St. Louis was being finger-printed when the alleged escape from custody occurred. Bailiff had been arrested following […]

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Texas man arrested in Grundy County for non-support

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Texas man Tuesday, February 27, 2018, for non-support. Thirty-five-year-old Jason Christopher Neff of Pottsboro, Texas faces two charges of felony non-support with total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under a support order. Neff posted bonds totaling $11,000 and is scheduled to appear […]

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Candidate filing for August primary begins Tuesday

Candidate filing begins Tuesday, February 27, 2018, subject to the August Primary Election in Missouri. Area courthouses will be the location for candidates to file if they are seeking a county-wide office. For Grundy County, this includes the offices of presiding commissioner, county clerk, associate circuit court judge, clerk of the circuit court/recorder of deeds, […]