Missouri Republican Governor Mike Parson has called a special session of the state legislature to focus on proposals for STEM education and treatment courts. The special session will take place at the capitol in Jefferson City and will largely coincide with the annual September veto session in which lawmakers can override the governor’s […]
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Livingston County Sheriff reports the arrest of three individuals
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reports the arrest of three individuals Tuesday on drug allegations. Sheriff Steve Cox says an additional investigation of an Independence driver stopped for traffic violations on U. S. Highway 36 Tuesday afternoon resulted in the seizure of suspected high-level THC ingestible products, high-grade marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. K-9 Zaki came […]
Three waive preliminary hearings in Associate Division of Grundy County court
Three defendants waived preliminary hearings Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County circuit court with each bound over to the September 6th docket for Division One of the circuit court. Alfred Demond Green of Trenton, who was arrested May 16th, faces two felony counts: leaving the scene of an accident and damage to jail property. […]
Two women arrested on burglary charges in Green City area
Two women have been charged with three felonies in Sullivan County stemming from an alleged burglary in the Green City area Sunday. Online court information indicates 56-year-old Peggy Jean Johnson of Milan and 46-year-old Christina Louise McDonald of Browning both face charges of first-degree burglary, stealing $750 or more, and possession of burglary tools. A […]
A detailed listing of laws that take effect in Missouri on August, 28, 2018
Below is a synopsis of some of the new legislation the Missouri General Assembly recently enacted that is related to crime and motor vehicles. The listed legislation has been signed into law. Unless otherwise noted, these laws went into effect August 28, 2018. The public needs to be aware of several of these new laws […]
Brookfield woman faces multiple felony charges
Multiple charges have been filed against a Brookfield woman, including allegations of distribution of a controlled substance in a protected location such as a park. Forty-two-year-old Tammy Lundy of 312 East Clark in Brookfield faces three felony counts of alleged distribution of a drug; two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance; and one […]
Trenton man arrested on drug accusation
Trenton Police arrested 20-year-old Jeffrey Chad Corbin following a drug investigation Saturday. Corbin has been charged with possession of a controlled substance list as methamphetamine. Bond is $15,000 cash with Corbin scheduled to appear Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court.
Chillicothe police arrest two after receiving report of suspicious activity at motel
The Chillicothe Police Department is reporting the arrest of two individuals following a call of allegedly suspicious activity in a motel room. Tuesday afternoon, officers responded to a business in the 300 block of West Business 36 highway. Police said when contact was made at the suspect’s room, officers requested to search the room for […]
Vehicle stop in Livingston County results in arrest of driver on multiple allegations
A vehicle stop in Livingston County Monday afternoon resulted in the driver’s arrest on multiple allegations of drug violations. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports a speeding vehicle passed Deputy Nicholas Leadbetter on U. S. Highway 36 who then attempted to stop the vehicle. Cox notes it took the driver a while to stop, but […]
Several waive preliminary hearings in Tuesday session of circuit court
Waiving preliminary hearings Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court were Andrew Lane Epperson of Laredo, David Clay-Austin Travis of Spickard, James Lewellen, and Ricky Eugene Shoemaker—both of Trenton. Each was bound over for arraignments September 6th in Division One of the circuit court. Epperson, from a February 1st arrest, faces charges of driving […]
Chillicothe Police detain individual allegedly harassing other vehicles
Officers with the Chillicothe Police Department report they had stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Ann and Washington Streets which purportedly had been harassing a vehicle that was traveling from Hamilton to Chillicothe. The suspect was transported to the police department for investigation of possible driving while impaired status and Brookfield’s K-9 unit was […]
Judge hands down prison sentences in Division One of Grundy County court
Probation was revoked for Trenton resident Levi Grant Bell when he appeared Thursday in Division One of Grundy County circuit court. The previous stay of execution was set aside and Bell was sentenced to a prison term of seven years on each of two counts of second-degree burglary. The terms run concurrently and Bell was […]
Grundy County Sheriff reports arrest of three area residents
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two area residents Monday and the extradition of another area resident Tuesday. Twenty-five year old Ellen Olivia Stevenson of Laclede has been charged with felony stealing of $750 or more with her bond set at $10,000 cash only. Court documents accuse Stevenson of appropriating United States […]
Two from Trenton arrested on probation violation
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two Trenton men Wednesday on probation violations. Forty-two-year-old Mark Romesburg’s alleged violations include drugs, reporting and directives, supervision strategy, and special conditions. His bond is $15,000 cash or corporate surety. Romesburg was originally charged with domestic assault. Twenty-seven-year-old Jonathon Woods’s alleged violations include drugs, reporting and […]
Daviess County Sheriff’s Department arrests Texas man on eight felony charges
A man from San Benito, Texas has been charged in Daviess County with eight felonies. Online court information shows 39-year-old Gregory Scott Hill’s charges include burglary in the first and second degree, stealing and stealing of $750 or more, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of burglary tools, and resisting […]
Trenton man arrested on child molestation/child endangerment allegations
The Trenton Police Department arrested a Trenton man Sunday on allegations of child molestation and child endangerment. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports 53-year-old Tony Augustus Stanley has been charged with the felonies of fourth-degree child molestation, a child less than 17 years of age and offender greater than four years older and first degree […]
Patrol reports three arrests on Friday
The Highway Patrol reports the arrests of out of state residents in area counties Friday. Arrested in Caldwell County on Friday was 30-year-old Donovan Benson of Kansas City, Kansas on three Lee’s Summit Police Department misdemeanor warrants on traffic violations. He was also accused of speeding and driving while suspended. Online court information shows he has […]
Trenton police arrest two on drug allegations
The Trenton Police Department arrested two men Wednesday on felony possession of a controlled substance except for 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the bonds for 52-year-old Jeffery Lewellen of Trenton and 55-year-old Donald Dewayne Tucker of Macon are $15,000 cash only for each. Court documents […]
Defendants waive preliminary hearings in Tuesday session of Grundy County court
Several defendants waived preliminary hearings in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court on Tuesday with each being bound over to the August 9th docket in Division One. Krensa Kay Williams of Trenton faces four felony counts of stealing including a controlled substance/meth manufacturing material, in two different cases. Bonds were reset at $10,000 cash only […]
Chillicothe police arrest two on methamphetamine allegations
Chillicothe police report the arrest of two individuals for drugs following a traffic stop made at Dickinson and Cooper in Chillicothe. Police Detective Michael Smith said he and officers were on patrol when they observed an individual operating a motor vehicle whom they knew did not have a valid driver’s license. During a traffic stop, […]