A Gallatin couple who pleaded guilty to multiple charges in Division One of Circuit Court in April has been sentenced. Online court information shows Johnny Leonard Rainey was sentenced in Daviess County Circuit Court to the Missouri Department of Corrections for four years on felony counts of stealing–$750 or more and possession of a controlled […]
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Grundy County Division One court news for Thursday, June 13, 2019
Three defendants received suspended sentences during hearings Thursday in Division One of the Grundy County Circuit Court. Misty Lynn Miller-Smith of Trenton pleaded guilty to a charge involving the delivery of a controlled substance. She was sentenced to four years with the Department of Corrections. Execution of the sentence was stayed and she was placed […]
One person extradited to Grundy County, another charged with assault
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the transport of one area man and the arrest of another on Wednesday. Twenty-nine-year-old Donald Brown of Milan was extradited from Morgan County. He is accused of violating his probation on 12 felony counts of passing a bad check. His probation was suspended, and he was scheduled for Division […]
Grundy County Sheriff reports arrest of area residents
The Grundy County Sherriff’s Department reports the pick up of two area residents Wednesday on writs and the arrest of one on Tuesday. Twenty-year-old Trace Aaron Harvey was picked up from Nodaway County and is accused of violating his probation on original charges of three felony counts of second-degree burglary and one felony count of […]
Grundy County Circuit Court News for Tuesday, June 11, 2019
A Trenton resident has waived a preliminary hearing during an appearance Tuesday in the Associate Division of the Grundy County Circuit Court. Michael Anthony Stantruff faces charges of domestic assault in the third degree and hindering prosecution of a felony. The cases were bound over to the July 11th docket for Division One of Grundy […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen tackle lengthy agenda at Monday meeting
Gallatin City Administrator Lance Rains reported on rate studies regarding water at the Gallatin Board of Aldermen meeting Monday. Missouri Rural Water calculated the cost of production per 1,000 gallons of water at $8.70 and People Service calculated the cost at $8.66 per 1,000 gallons. Rains requested the board’s approval to allow him to contact […]
Arrest made in connection with burglary and theft from 8-months ago in Trenton
An arrest has been reported in connection with a burglary and theft nearly eight months ago at a rural Trenton location. Twenty-six-year-old Dylan Ray Robertson of Odessa was arrested on two counts: second-degree burglary and felony stealing. The arrest warrant was served at the Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City and bond was set at […]
Patrol reports two arrests on Sunday
The highway patrol reports a 53-year old Kansas City, Kansas man was arrested Sunday morning in Caldwell County on a Johnson County, Kansas warrant accusing him of dangerous drugs. Frederick Cunningham was taken to the Caldwell County Detention Center. A 23-year old northwest Missouri resident, Dani Hughes, was arrested early Sunday in DeKalb County. Hughes […]
Three indicted in 1,000-kilogram marijuana distribution conspiracy
A Columbia, Missouri, man and two others have been indicted for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute at least 1,000 kilograms of marijuana in Boone County, Missouri. Eapen George Thampy, 35, of Columbia, Mo.; Craig Dewitt Smith, Jr., also known as “Carson,” 37, of Central Point, Ore.; and Michael John Ricketts, 57, of Union, […]
Man who ran over Cameron police officer, led authorities on high-speed chase, facing three felony counts
A Kansas City man faces three felony counts stemming from his alleged involvement Saturday that began in the Walmart parking lot at Cameron. According to online information, 33-year-old Michael Clyde David Moses was charged Monday in DeKalb County Circuit Court with first-degree assault on a law enforcement officer, armed criminal action, and resisting arrest by […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen accept ordinance regarding water and sewer rates and charges
The Spickard Board of Aldermen accepted an ordinance regarding water and sewer rates and charges at a special meeting Wednesday. Board member Maggie George reports the ordinance rescinded a previous ordinance that set the rates. April utility bills were discussed and customers whose bills showed usage greater than their actual meter reading were given a […]
Court news in the Associate Division from Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Among cases on Wednesday in the Associate Division of the Grundy County Circuit Court: Milan resident Georgeanna Kay Courtney pleaded guilty to one count of misdemeanor stealing. Four other counts were dismissed by the Grundy County prosecuting attorney. Associate Judge Steve Hudson accepted a plea agreement and sentenced Ms. Courtney to 60 days in the […]
Highway patrol reports arrest of three
The highway patrol reports a liberty resident, 27-year old Jacob Spencer, was arrested late Saturday night in Caldwell County and accused with felony first degree tampering with a motor vehicle, felony assault on law enforcement, and misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest, driving while revoked, and careless and imprudent driving. Two excelsior springs residents, 18-year old […]
Special Olympics Missouri cancels State Summer Games
We have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2019 State Summer Games, scheduled to be held May 31-June 2 in Springfield. “We are heartbroken that we have to cancel State Summer Games,” said Susan Stegeman, SOMO president, and CEO. “The athletes deserve better, but based on the severe tornado damage to SOMO headquarters, the […]
Authorities in Trenton report the arrest of Two
A Trenton man has been arrested and charged with burglary from an incident last week. Thirty-six-year-old Jonathan LeRoy Davis was arrested Sunday and accused of unlawfully entering an inhabitable structure, for the alleged purpose of stealing, at 30-39 East 10th Street. That’s the location for Richard’s (Ishmael) Used Tires. Bond for Davis is $10,000 (cash […]
Cowgill man arrested on weapons and assault allegations
The highway patrol reports a Cowgill resident, 20-year old Scott Alexander, was arrested Saturday morning in Dekalb County. Alexander was accused of felony unlawful use of a weapon, three counts of misdemeanor fourth-degree assault, and misdemeanor careless and imprudent driving. Alexander was taken to the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail.
Registered sex offender sentenced to 15-years in federal prison for child pornography
A registered sex offender in Independence, Mo., has been sentenced in federal court for possessing and exchanging child pornography over the internet. Harrison Elliot Combs, 28, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark on Wednesday, May 15, to 15 years in federal prison without parole. The court also sentenced Combs to 20 years of […]
Judge faces busy docket in Division One of Grundy County court
In was a busy docket in Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court on Thursday. Lexington resident Duane Lee Shiner pleaded guilty to four felony counts and was sentenced to prison. He received seven years for assault on a special victim; plus three years each on two separate counts of resisting or interfering with an […]
Missouri Highway Patrol reports arrests of Chillicothe and Spickard residents
The Highway Patrol reports arrests on Wednesday of Chillicothe and Spickard residents in separate incidents. Twenty-seven-year-old Ryan Wheeler of Chillicothe was taken into custody Thursday afternoon in Livingston County and accused of speeding along with unlawful possession of drugs. Online information shows potential counts include felony possession of a controlled substance, alleged possession of fewer […]
Former Maysville teacher sentenced to jail time and $6,000 fine on 13 counts of sexual contact and assault
A former Maysville teacher has been sentenced to jail and been fined after pleading guilty last week to 13 criminal counts stemming from incidents in 2015 and 2016. Rodney David Thomas appeared Wednesday in Clinton County Circuit Court in Plattsburg for a sentencing hearing on one charge of attempted sexual contact with a student and […]