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 […]
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Missouri man sentenced to 25 years for drug trafficking that led to kidnapping, torture
Two men have been sentenced in federal court this week for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that led to the kidnapping and torture of an Independence, Missouri, man. Gerald L. Holmes, also known as “Jerry” or “Joker,” 27, and Richard M. Phoenix, also known as “Snake,” 77, were sentenced in separate appearances before U.S. […]
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, […]
Former high school teacher, swim coach sentenced to 30 years for child pornography
A former high school teacher and swim team coach was sentenced in federal court for sexually assaulting and exploiting numerous child victims, whom he secretly videotaped. James Russell Green, Jr., 54, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to 30 years in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Green to pay […]
NCMC Board of Trustees approve the hiring of new staff
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved the hiring of several new employees at its meeting Tuesday evening. Crystal Johnson of Kansas City was hired as an exempt adjunct instructor for History courses beginning this fall and will teach classes online. Rick Sharp of Saint Joseph was approved as a part-time exempt adjunct […]
Chillicothe Police Chief reports “busy and dangerous week” for CPD officers
Chillicothe Police Chief Jon Maples describes last week as a “busy” and “dangerous week” at the police department with several individuals arrested on various allegations. Among those arrested was a 46-year-old male on possession of methamphetamine after officers responded to the 200 block of Virginia Avenue May 19th in reference to a man pointing a […]
DNR requiring Trenton to test for lead levels in water every six months
The Department of Natural Resources requires Trenton to test lead levels in its water every six months. City Administrator Ron Urton says this is because the city became aware in 2017 of a house that had high lead levels in its water. Trenton Municipal Utilities has to test 40 houses it believes has lead service […]
Investigation in Chula results in summons for animal abuse and neglect
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports an investigation into alleged animal cruelty and neglect led to a 32-year-old woman being issued two summonses. The sheriff’s office began the investigation last week outside of a Chula residence with results revealing a dead dog inside a kennel, who is believed to have died after being attacked by […]
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 […]
MU hosts Financial Planning Academy for teens July 21-26
It is the time of year when proud but anxious parents watch excitedly as their teens graduate high school and begin the transition to independent adulthood. It is a time of mixed emotions, but parents aren’t the only ones who are anxious, says Graham McCaulley, assistant extension professor in personal financial planning at the University […]
Obituary: Joel McCulley of Trenton
Joel McCulley 63, a resident of Trenton died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 9:15 P.M. at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending at Slater-Neal Funeral Home, Trenton. His survivors include his wife Sonya of the home. His parents Lloyd and Roberta McCulley, one sister Rosetta Marsh, one brother Darrell McCulley and his mother-in-law Mary Griffin […]
Galt man’s death ruled as suicide
Grundy County Coroner Dewayne Slater has ruled a 69-year old Galt man’s death a suicide. David Hagler, took his own life Saturday afternoon at his Galt residence. Grundy County Sheriff Rodney Herring said authorities were at the residence previously on a domestic matter but had left the scene. The sheriff indicated Hagler was home alone […]
North Missouri man charged with kidnapping, sexual trafficking of a child and sodomy
A 65-year old Denver, Missouri man has been charged in Worth County with first-degree kidnapping, second-degree sexual trafficking of a child, and first-degree sodomy. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the arrest of Austin Myers was the result of an investigation by sheriff’s offices in Worth County, Missouri, and Columbia County, Georgia, the Missouri State […]
Garden City woman, Licking man plead guilty to meth conspiracy
A Garden City, Missouri., woman and a Licking, Missouri, man pleaded guilty in federal court to their roles in a conspiracy to distribute at least 15 kilograms of methamphetamine. Lisa A. Fletcher, 51, and Ricky F. Hazen, 63, pleaded guilty in separate appearances before U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to participating in a conspiracy […]
Grain Valley man pleads guilty to child pornography, sexual exploitation of a child
A Grain Valley, Missouri, man who was already under investigation for distributing child pornography over the internet pleaded guilty in federal court to traveling to North Dakota for illicit sex with a 14-year-old child, who was actually an undercover law enforcement officer. Andy Earl Crook, 63, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs […]
NCMC Board of Trustees Tackles Potential Construction on Campus
Architect Jeremy Proctor with Ellison-Auxier Architects of Saint Joseph gave a presentation at the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday evening about potential construction for the college. The construction could include replacing campus housing with new residence halls, the demolition of several college buildings, and the addition of parking spaces and a […]
St. Joseph man sentenced to 10-Years for illegal firearm
A St. Joseph, man has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm following an 11-hour standoff with law enforcement officers. Terrance T. Brown, 41, of St. Joseph, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough on Monday, April 22, to 10 years in federal prison without parole, which is the statutory […]
St. Joseph home health care aide sentenced to prison for $207,000 fraud scheme
A St. Joseph, Missouri, in-home health care nursing assistant was sentenced in federal court for stealing bank account information from one of her clients in order to illegally transfer more than $207,000 out of her account. Ashley N. Garr, 34, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to five years in federal prison without […]
Gallatin couple plead guilty on multiple charges
A Gallatin couple has pleaded guilty in Division One of Circuit Court on multiple charges, including attempted trafficking in stolen identities, stealing, and drug-related charges. The court accepted guilty pleas from Johnny Rainey and Amanda Marie Rainey, sentence assessment reports were ordered, and they were remanded to the custody of the sheriff. The cases were […]