Daviess County Courthouse News (7-16-08)

County Commission

James Lewis, bridge supervisor, reported that damage is being repaired. Federal and state emergency management representatives have accompanied him to some sites for evaluation of damages.

Bills were audited and paid.

Mike Emerson, Benton Township, met with the commission regarding a road in that township. The tube would be a township matter.

Bill Eckert, Jamesport Special Road District, met with the commission reporting damage to a culvert in that township. James Lewis will inspect.

A report was received of two more culverts in Sheridan Township that need attention. James Lewis will inspect for repairs. Also a road was reported in Washington Township that has not been repaired since the flood.

Bob Burnett, Snyder and Associates, met with the commission regarding the design of BRO project 29. BRO projects 30 and 31 have been delayed due to the federal government freezing funds until after Oct. 1.

Kevin Heldenbrand, sheriff, met with the commission regarding liability insurance on stored property.

Ron Ford, Liberty Township, contacted the commission with questions regarding repairs needed and documentation required following the June flash flooding.

Eric Corwin reported repairs needed to the bell tower.

These are the approved minutes of July 7, 2008. All commissioners were present.

Sheriff’s Office

Stephanie Gibson, 29, Jamesport, was arrested July 10 on Daviess County charges of burglary second degree, class C felony, and two counts of theft/stealing, class A misdemeanors, as well as a probation and parole violation from Grundy County. In early March, Gibson allegedly took a camcorder and a wedding band from the residence of Danny and Connie Critten. She then pawned the items in Trenton on March 4.

Timothy Skinner, 20, Cameron, was arrested July 10 for failure to register as a sex offender, misdemeanor. He posted $1,000 bond.

Bradley Larkin, 37, Jamesport, was arrested July 10 for parole violations and was returned to the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Deanna Roedel, 37, was arrested July 11 for probation violations on three original charges of endangering the welfare of a child. She is being held on $25,000 bond.

Darrell O’Connor, 42, Hamilton, was charged July 10 with misdemeanor domestic assault. He posted $750 bond.

Clifton Allwood, 50, Maysville, was arrested July 11 for misdemeanor DWI. He was processed and released after 12-hour detoxification.

Glen D. Uthe, 45, Altamont, was arrested July 11 for misdemeanor domestic assault. He posted $750 bond.

Associate Circuit Court

Defendants found guilty in the Associate Division of the Circuit Court of Daviess County are listed below with the offense and fine assessed. Additionally, court costs collected for the State of Missouri amount to $66.50 for moving traffic violations and $114.50 in most criminal cases.

Cynthia Hyatt, Independence, fishing without permit, $21.

Ronald D. Kennedy, Cameron, probation revoked on original charge of careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, five days jail.

John P. McKinnon, King City, take turkey during closed season, $160.

Roy Huffman, Kansas City, possession of drug paraphernalia, 48 hours jail, $25 fine.

Rachel A. Bruner, Coffey, possession of marijuana, five days jail; possession of paraphernalia, two days jail; no insurance, $103.50.

Jerald R. McDaniel, Bethany, attempt to take wildlife from public roadway, $99.50.

Zachary L. McCarthy, Olathe, Kan., fishing without permit, non-resident, $85.

Elijah N. Black, McFall, minor in possession of liquor, five days jail, board bill paid by defendant; speeding, two days jail, board bill paid by defendant, $250 fine; probation violation on minor in possession, probation revoked, two days jail, board bill paid by defendant.

William R. Williamson, Gallatin, driving while intoxicated, five days jail, board bill paid by defendant, ignition interlock order.

Roger T. Lerette, Pattonsburg, possession of drug paraphernalia, two days jail.

Eric Eiken, Winston, probation violation on careless and imprudent driving, probation continued with additional 30 hours community service.

Britt Hellems, Des Moines, no valid license, $150.

Casey C. Webb, Moville, Iowa, speeding 102 in 70 mph zone, four days jail, board bill paid by defendant; failure to drive in right lane, $103.50.

Brian Stratman, St. Joseph, no valid license, five days jail, board bill paid by defendant; speeding, 74 in 60 mph zone, $58.50; driving while revoked, two days jail, board bill paid by defendant.

Kortlyn J. Talbert, Pattonsburg, minor visible intoxicated, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, 30 hours community service.

Juan S. Lopez, St. Joseph, no valid license, $150; failure to secure child, $30.

Kana R. Mulnix, Bethany, driving while intoxicated, prior offender, 60 days jail, suspended execution of sentence, two years probation, five days shock jail, board bill paid by defendant, ignition interlock order; drove wrong direction on highway divided in two, five days jail, board bill paid by defendant.

Mary F. Bass, Gallatin, probation violation on driving while intoxicated charge, probation continued with additional condition of 48 hours shock jail and complete 21-day in-patient treatment within 60 days.

Judge Brent Elliott presided over the following case: Nathan M. McCoy, Cameron, probation violation on passing bad check, probation ended, 30 days jail.

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 $913.50 for 14 tickets. The total fines assessed for defendants who reside in Missouri was $1,419 for 20 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 insurance: Brigette L. Callaway, Altamont, $103.50; Timothy A. Stark, Trenton, $103.50; Brenda J. Wilson, Pattonsburg, $103.50.

Speeding: Bryan N. Knotts, Kansas City, $88.50; Joseph W. Noynaert, St. Joseph, $88.50; Jessica M. Barries, Kansas City, $58.50; Michael A. Odongo, St. Joseph, $58.50; Billie J. Wright, Springfield, $118.50; Christopher W. Wright, Kansas City, $88.50.

No seat belt, $10 fine: Andrew P. Wendline, Kansas Ctiy; Nancy M. Poff, Gallatin; Sarah C. Whitt, Jamesport; Daniel G. Chapman, Spickard; Ryan T. Danner, Wood Heights.

Failure to drive on right half of roadway resulting in accident, amended to defective brakes: Philip D. Beth, Kansas City, $143.50.

Speeding amended to defective brakes: Calder B. Allman, Kansas City, $200.

Passed vehicle to the left within 100 feet of intersection: Virgil Caldwell, Gallatin, $128.50.

Vision reducing material not in compliance: Aaron W. Hulet, Pattonsburg, $28.50; Mamie Banto, Kansas City, $28.50.

Failure to stop at stop sign: Phillip A. Chambers, Smithville, $28.50.

Civil Court

Suits on account: Default judgments were entered for Midwestern Health and against Brenda S. Turner; for Midwestern Health and against Elza and Kathryn Price; and for Midwestern Health and against Benjamin I. Stewart. Consent judgments were entered for Discover Bank and against Beverly L. Kindelberger; for Midwestern Health and against Steven K. Crawford; and for Midwestern health and against Charles A. Curtis. Midwestern Health vs. Melvin R. Turner was dismissed by the parties.

Other Contract: LVNV Funding vs. Geoffrey Moore was dismissed by the parties.

Small Claims

John Craig First vs. Mike McConnel was dismissed by the court without prejudice. Home Exchange Bank vs. Michael and Nancy Gardner was dismissed by the parties.

Circuit Court

Dissolutions of marriage were granted July 11 to Toni R. Poage from Wayne Douglas Poage; and to Quentin S. Carroll from Lauren Carroll.

Criminal cases filed: State vs. Ronald W. Dickson, Gallatin, 28 counts of forgery, class C felony; State vs. Eugene L. Eads, Maysville, possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute, class B felony; State vs. Floyd L. Curtis, Gallatin, domestic assault second degree, class C felony.

State vs. Michelle M. Allen, Gallatin, four counts of forgery, class C felony, three counts of theft/stealing, class C felony;

State vs. Michael P. Luzar, Lino Lake, Minn., possession of controlled substance, class C felony, attempt to deliver item prohibited at correctional facility, class A misdemeanor, operate vehicle on highway without valid license, class A misdemeanor.

Civil cases filed: Market Service, Inc. vs. Wiley B. Equine Dairy Prod. et al, foreign judgment; Irwin Union and Trust Company vs. Jennifer R. Lanning, breach of contract; Melvin Keith Offutt vs. Director of Revenue, petition to review revocation of driver’s license.

Jack Arnold, Carlotta Arnold, and David Gwinn, all of Jamesport, vs. Smithfield Foods Inc., Premium Standard Farms LLC, and KC2 Real Estate LLC, petition for compensation for interference of the right to use and enjoy personal property. A jury trial is demanded.

Recorder’s Office

Marriage licenses issued: Brian Scott Johnson and Megan Renee Love, both of Gallatin; Brent Neilsen Adams and Dawn Renee Childs, both of Jamesport.

Land Transfers

Trustees’ Deed

Lake Viking lot #35 from Charlotte F. Critten, trustee, and David Wayne Critten and James Ray Critten, successor co-trustees of the Charlotte F. Critten declaration of trust, to Charlotte F. Critten; tract in Colfax Township from John T. Riead Jr. as trustees under that certain written trust indenture of John T. Riead Jr. trust, to Brian and Lisa Volz.

Warranty Deeds

Lake Viking lot #35 from Charlotte F. Critten to David and Terri Critten; tracts in Grand River Township from David and Kathleen Bontrager to David and Emma Detweiler; lots in Jamesport from Troy and Lorie Souders to John and Deborah Kramer; Lake Viking lot #701 from Wardrip Investments LLC to Paul and Colette Williams and James and Lori Keller, as tenants in common; tract in Colfax Township from Sur-Gro Leasing Inc. to Winston Agri Services LLC; tract in Colfax Township from Sur-Gro Finance Inc. to Paul and Dawnelle Rohde; lot and partial lot in Gallatin from Mortgage One Corporation to Harold and Judy Simpson; tract in Union Township from Samuel and Deloris Read to Michael Comstock and Geraldine Burch-Comstock.

Quit Claim Deeds

Lake Viking lot #442 from Jonell Sutherland to Aaron and Amy Mort; tract in Sheridan Township, an undivided one-half interest, from Nancy and Earl Caster to Mark Caster, Douglas Caster and Cheryl B. Scott; tracts in Monroe Township from Ingrid E and Dennis Labazzetta to Ingrid E. and Dennis Labazzetta as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common; Lake Viking lot #354 from Harold and June Catt to Harold and June Catt as trustees under the Harold L. Catt and June M. Catt revocable living trust; tract in Liberty Township from Gregory R. Koons to Janice A. Koons.

Beneficiary Deeds

Tract in Jefferson Township from J. Phillip Langdon and Elizabeth A. Spaulding-Langdon to Theresa Ann McCrary LDPS, Kirk A. McCrary LDPS, and John P. Langdon, LDPS.