Daviess County Courthouse News (11-21-07)

Michael Williamson, 35, Pattonsburg, was arrested Nov. 14, after a search warrant was executed for his property at 16604 Elmwood Avenue to search for conservation violations. The search revealed illegal deer antlers, timber rattlesnakes, bobcats, unidentified animal carcasses, turkey heads and a fox.

The investigation revealed that Williamson was in violation of the following: taking an antler deer in closed season, illegal possession of deer or parts thereof, failure to properly label stored wildlife, possession of protected species of wildlife, and possession of unlabeled wildlife. He was charged with seven misdemeanor wildlife offenses, one count of taking wildlife illegally and six counts of possession of wildlife illegally. Bond was denied.

Michael Schofield, 31, Jamesport, was arrested Nov. 19 for unlawful use of weapon, class D felony, as well as four misdemeanors, possession of marijuana, domestic assault third degree, and drug paraphernalia – two counts. He is being held on $15,000 bond.

Jerimy Roeder, 28, Independence, was charged Nov. 13 with unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, class D felony, two counts, as well as misdemeanor possession of marijuana, paraphernalia, and endangering welfare of child, class A misdemeanor. He is being held on $15,000 bond.

County Commission

Don Ohlberg, bridge foreman, reported that they are repairing wooden bridge floors this week.

Dave Wilson, Gallatin Rotary Club, met with the commission regarding colored lighting on the courthouse during the holiday season. He suggested colored floodlights and 8-foot wreaths.

The commission consulted with Annie Gibson, prosecuting attorney, regarding court rulings.

Upon recommendation of the county clerk, the commissioners voted to pay from the emergency funds some prisoner medical costs billed for 25% of prisoner insurance, as unanimously agreed upon by the commission at the Sept. 24 meeting.

The commission was notified by Jackson Township of the appointment of Gary Critten to the Jackson Township board following the resignation of Michelle Smith.

Keith Gay, Union Township, contacted the commission questioning the Corps of Engineers’ inspection at the Magill bridge.

The clerk reported that the appointments for the Senior Citizens’ Services Board are now complete. The commission determined the term length alphabetically. Those serving are Walter Burnett, one year; Carolee Dixon and Linda Evans, two years; Jack Mooney and Betty Trimble, three years; Janice Vanderslice and Worth Yost, four years. An organizational meeting will be held Dec. 3, 2007.

These are the approved minutes of Nov. 13, 2007. Danny Heldenbrand and David Holcomb were in attendance.

Associate Circuit Court

Judge Jason Kanoy presided over the following case: John A. Kolega, St. Joseph, driving while intoxicated, 48 hours jail, (board bill paid by defendant), $500 fine plus court costs.

Traffic Fines

The following are traffic cases which were heard in the Associate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County involving a plea of guilty without contest and payment by mail of the standard fine plus court costs. The total fines assessed for defendants who reside outside of Missouri was $802.50 for 15 tickets. The total fines assessed for defendants who reside in Missouri was $1,042 for 21 cases. Court costs collected for the State of Missouri amount to $56.50 for moving traffic violations. Missouri defendants, offenses and fines are listed below:

No seat belt: Derek E. Baker, Cameron, $10; D. Sue Cecil, Gallatin, $10; Mark A. Gadberry, Gallatin, $10; Brian J. Thompson, Union Star, $10.

Vision reducing material: David F. Chalfant, Grain Valley, $28.50.

Failure to register vehicle with DOR: Amber L. Anderson, Cameron, $38.50; Douglas E. Roberts, Kearney, $38.50; Jessica L. McSparren, Gallatin, $38.50.

Failure to display valid plates: Nathan E. Hook, Cameron, $18.50.

Speeding: Lilia M. Brotherton, Cedar Hill, $88.50; Michael D. Hausman, St. Joseph, $58.50.

Failure to fasten plates to vehicle: Timothy A. Forbes, Lee’s Summit, $18.50.

Speeding amended by prosecuting attorney to defective brakes: John W. Reed, Anderson, $143.50.

No insurance: Seth M. Black, Eldon, $103.50.

Scott E. Berry, Meadville, was fined $28.50 for speeding and $10 for no seat belt.

Patrick E. Coots, New Hampton, was fined $190 for speeding amended by prosecuting attorney to defective brakes and $10 for no seat belt.

Clinton W. Wood, Gallatin, was fined $160 for no insurance, $18.50 for failure to display plates, and $10 for no seat belt.

Civil Court

A change of venue to Jackson County was granted for a breach of contract case by Ford Motor Company against Lisa M. Marrs.

A default judgment was entered for Asset Acceptance and against Steven D. Loyd on a breach of contract.

A default judgment was entered for Midland Funding and against Kevin Wayne for a suit on account.

A suit for replevin by Green Tree Servicing LLC against Gregory Lollar was dismissed by the parties.

A petition for driver’s license revocation review by Keenan Critten against the Department of Revenues was dismissed by the parties.

Circuit Court

Criminal cases filed: State vs. Wayne D. Clabaugh II, St. Joseph, passing bad checks, class C felony; State vs. Jared Howell, Kansas City, sexual abuse, class C felony; State vs. William Gene Garrens Jr., Jameson, DWI, alcohol, persistent offender, class D felony;

State vs. David Duane Karstens, Gallatin, failure to drive on right half of road resulting in accident, class A misdemeanor, DWI, alcohol, persistent offender, class D felony;

State vs. Shawn M. Steinhurst, child molestation second degree, class A misdemeanor, statutory sodomy second degree, class C felony, statutory rape second degree, class C felony;

State vs. David E. Semands, Kansas City, operating vehicle without valid license, third and subsequent offense, class D felony;

State vs. Karen "Toni" Fordyce, Hamilton, five counts of theft/stealing, class C felony;

State vs. Tracy L. Englert, Chillicothe, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, class A misdemeanor, unlawful use of paraphernalia – amphetamine/methamphetamine, class D felony, possession of contolled substance, two counts, class C felony, distributing marijuana, class C felony, DWI, alcohol, prior offender, class A misdemeanor.

Civil cases filed: Bethany Anndea Bell vs. Russell William Bell, dissolution of marriage; Rickie D. Leach, Gallatin, change of name.

Kevin and Stephanie Berten vs. Daniel Froman, Pauline Froman, Cole Froman, d/b/a Gallatin Livestock Auction: A petition has been filed asking for a judgment permanently enjoining the defendants from polluting the plaintiffs’ land and for damages.

Recorder’s Office

Marriage licenses issued: Larry Mark Tracy and Karen Kay Watkins, both of Trenton.

Land Transfers

Beneficiary Deeds

Tract in Colfax Township from Robert and Diana Crawford to Brandon W. Puett and Robert Ryan Crawford, successor co-trustees of the Robert G. Crawford and Diana L. Crawford joint self declaration trust; Lake Viking lot #2279 and BD6 from Ryan and Patricia Schultz to Anna Rose Schultz; tract in Colfax Township from Robert and Shirley Goldsbury to Sherrie Lynne Blair, Bobbie June Allen, Kathryn Louise Swindell and John Allen Goldsbury as tenants in common and not as JTWROS.

Successor Trustee’s Deed under Foreclosure

Tract in Jackson Township from Millsap & Singer PC as successor trustee for Daniel J. Butler and Kathleen K. Butler, to Federal National Mortgage Association.

Warranty Deeds

Tract in Sheridan Township from Janis Kay and Franklin Dunnington and Samuel and Joann Welker to Michael Jr. and Stacie Toney; lots in Winston from Wynne/Raine Enterprises LLC to James Van Gundy; tract in Liberty Township from Larry and Jan Johnson to MJM Development Investments LLC; tract in Marion Township from Paul and Dawnelle Rohde to Michael C. Williamson and Joe D. Balentine as joint tenants with right of survivorship; Lake Viking lot #2079 from Hank and Virginia Nussbeck and Norman Taylor, and Bill and Lisa Keefer to Steve Barber; lot and partial lots in Coffey from Herman and Margaret Dube to Noel E. Kennedy; lot in Jamesport from BTC Bank to Everett and Phyllis Curtis.

Trustee’s Deed

Tract in Marion Township from Myles Friedman as trustee under The Myles Friedman Trust to Paul and Dawnelle Rohde; lots in Pattonsburg from Day Miller as trustee for Robert S. Henderson to FSB Properties LLC: lot in Jamesport from Donald E. Bucher as successor trustee for Jimmie G. McBrayer to BTC Bank; partial block and partial lot in Jamesport from Donald E. Bucher as successor trustee for Jimmie G. McBrayer to Everett and Phyllis Curtis.

Quit Claim Deeds

Lake Viking lot #2633 from Wayne and Patricia Galbrecht to Viking Valley Association; Lake Viking lot #3093c from Dennis and Beverly Williams to Matt Williams; Lake Viking lot #1580 from Viking Valley Association to Donald and Audra Brundage.