Several properties in Trenton have been placed on the nuisance list when decisions were made last night by the Trenton Building and Nuisance Board. Residential locations where nuisances were declared were announced as 401 East 7th; 1302 East 8th; 1000 Rural; 1620 Carnes; 2108 Main; and at former business buildings from 1112 to 1116 Tinsman […]
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Slater man pleads guilty to transporting a minor for illicit sex
A Slater, Missouri, man pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to transporting a 16-year-old victim across state lines for illegal sexual activity. Daniel Lee Kirby, 35, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr., to the charge contained in a July 11, 2018, federal indictment. By pleading guilty today, Kirby admitted that […]
Mexican nationals sentenced for conspiracy to distribute more than 30 pounds of heroin
Two Mexican nationals have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a conspiracy that distributed more than 14 kilograms of heroin in the Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area, some of which is believed to have resulted in overdoses and deaths. Julian Felix-Aguirre, 46, and Martin Missael Puerta-Navarro, 38, were sentenced in separate hearings […]
Trenton man charged with shooting officer Jasmine Diab has case continued to July 2, 2019
The Trenton man charged with wounding a Trenton police officer last Friday is to be In the Associate Division of Daviess County Circuit Court July 2nd to set a preliminary hearing date. Thirty-eight-year-old Jamey Griffin was to have had a court appearance on Thursday (today) via video for arraignment, however, an attorney for Griffin filed […]
Brookfield man arrested in Grundy County on failure to appear
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department reports the weekend arrest of 46-year-old Scott Lee Sims for alleged failure to appear in circuit court in Trenton last October for a probation violation hearing. Sims, who reports Brookfield as his most recent address, is to appear July 11th in Grundy County Circuit Court. Bond is $15,000 cash and […]
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 […]
Former Preferred Family Healthcare executive pleads guilty to bribing Arkansas State Senator
A former executive of Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc., pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a conspiracy to bribe an Arkansas state senator to influence public policy for the benefit of the charity and its executives. Robin Raveendran, 63, of Little Rock, Arkansas, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge David P. Rush to […]
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 […]
Trenton Board of Adjustments to hear request regarding electronic sign
The Trenton Board of Adjustments will hear a request next month regarding the installation of an electronic sign at 1212 East Ninth Street. The public hearing will be at the Trenton City Hall on the night of July 1st at 7 o’clock. Scott and Mackenzie Weldon will request a 60-foot variance on the maximum requirement […]
Audio: Invenergy ready to move forward in north Missouri on Grain Belt Express
The wind energy power lines known as the Grainbelt Express is moving forward under new ownership. Invenergy got the Missouri Public Service Commission’s unanimous OK to acquire the transmission line project to run from Kansas to the East Coast. This is the latest step in what has been a 5-year process. Landowners and […]
Independence woman who purchased gun used in fatal shooting pleads guilty
An Independence, Missouri, woman who purchased the firearm used by a 14-year-old in a fatal shooting has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to drug trafficking. Rebecca McCrorey, 39, pleaded guilty before U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips on Friday, June 7, to maintaining drug-involved premises. Independence police officers were dispatched to McCrorey’s […]
Grundy County Commission to hold Board of Equalization meeting to discuss assessment values
The Grundy County Commission will open Board of Equalization meetings next month on July 15, 2019, for individuals who want to discuss assessment letters received on assessed values. Individuals who want to meet with the Board of Equalization should first visit with the Grundy County Assessor’s Office and discuss the valuation issue or call 359-4040 […]
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, […]
Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission discuss city code pertaining to medical marijuana
The Trenton Board of Adjustments and Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings Monday night. Trenton Deputy City Clerk Tracy Maberry reports the Board of Adjustments approved, four to zero, Phil and Connie Hoffman’s request for a 480 square foot variance on the maximum requirement of 720 square feet on an accessory structure to allow […]
Arrest Report Monday, June 3, 2019: Two from out of area to face judge in Grundy County
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department reports the arrest Monday in Cooper County of a woman from Fayette who allegedly failed to appear in circuit court in Trenton more than two months ago. Twenty-three-year-old Elizabeth Anne Novak is charged in Grundy County with a misdemeanor of driving while her license was revoked. She also was issued […]
DHSS releases final rules for the implementation of medical marijuana program
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has released final rules for the medical marijuana program, which were filed today as emergency rules and as proposed rules with the Missouri Secretary of State. The final rules, which are eleven separate rules, are now posted on the DHSS website. The rules will go into effect on […]
Audio: Planned Parenthood sues Missouri to renew license, says state is ‘illegally weaponizing the licensing process’
On Friday, abortions could end in Missouri. Planned Parenthood President Leana Wen says it has filed a lawsuit today against the state attempting to preserve its right to provide abortions in St. Louis. She says the state “refuses to renew its license” at the St. Louis clinic by “insisting seven of its doctors be interrogated […]
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 […]
Audio: Missouri Legislature passes bill that would help low-income citizens who need hearing aids
Low-income Missourians who need hearing aids could get the state’s help. Mokane Republican Senator Jeanie Riddle says the Missouri Legislature has passed a bill that also puts 100,000 dollars in the next state budget to jumpstart the program. To qualify, hearing tests and a certain income level is required. Riddle says the measure […]
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 […]