Daviess County Courthouse News (7-28-2010)

James Lewis, road and bridge supervisor, reported that the culverts in Benton Township will be completed this week due to rainy conditions last week.

Bills were audited and paid.

The commission reviewed the past six months of the Access II minutes which were submitted July 21.

The commission reviewed the clerk’s reports comparing revenues and expenses to last year’s numbers. The valuation for the county was also reported to be $104,852,037, a 2% increase in new construction.

A reporter from the Cameron newspaper interviewed the commissioners regarding the county’s financial condition. The commissioners reported that things are stable.

The commission reviewed bids received for repairs at the property at 611 W. Johnson. No action was taken at this time. The bids were forwarded to the certified industrial hygienist for review.

The commission inspected a drainage problem at the property at 609 South Main. The bridge crew will make repairs. They also inspected roads, bridges and brush in Lincoln and Monroe Townships.

These are the unapproved minutes of July 26. All commissioners were in attendance.

Sheriff’s Office

David Lewis, 39, Jamesport, was arrested July 24 for felony DWI and no valid license. He is being held on $35,000 bond.

Manuel Canchola, 47, Des Moines, Iowa, was arrested July 21 for felony DWI, no valid license and two infractions. He is being held on $35,000 bond.

Cesar Estrada Lopez, 28, Des Moines, was charged July 21 with probation violations on an original charge of felony possession of controlled substance. Bond was denied.

Jermane Kearney, 23, International Falls, Minn., was charged July 23 with probation violations on an original charge of felony possession of controlled substance. Bond was denied.

Johnny McFadden, 21, Des Moines, Iowa, was arrested July 22 for misdemeanor no valid license. He posted $500 bond.

Jason Foster, 36, Des Moines, Iowa, was charged July 26 with misdemeanor DWI and no valid license. He is being held on $1,000 bond.

Terry Pullen, 50, Maysville, was arrested July 26 on probation violations for misdemeanor non-support. Bond was denied.

Circuit Court

Before Judge Daniel Chadwick on July 21, Steven Keith Siegel’s petition to set aside a four-year sentence for felony non-support was granted. Siegel’s probation had been revoked and a four-year sentence was executed on July 17, 2009. Siegel had received consecutive sentences of four years on two charges of non-support. He remains incarcerated on one of the charges.

Aurelio J. Ortiz plead guilty to possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver, class B felony, and operating motor vehicle without license, class A misdemeanor, based on a plea agreement. The sentence assessment report was waived. He was sentenced to eight years incarceration in the Department of Corrections on the first count, to run concurrently with 30 days in the regional jail on the second count, with credit for time served.

A warrant was issued for Jermane L. Kearney, who failed to appear for a probation violation hearing on a charge of possession of controlled substance.

Pattonsburg School District R-II vs. Ronald G. Deshon was dismissed without prejudice on July 21.

Cases bound over from the Associate Division to the Circuit Court: State vs. Scott A. Chaney, DWI aggravated offender, class C felony; assault on law enforcement officer third degree, class A misdemeanor; no valid license, class A misdemeanor; careless and imprudent driving, class B misdemeanor;

State vs. Shane E. Ott, Cameron, assault first degree, class A felony; armed criminal action; three counts of discharging firearm from vehicle, class B felony.

Associate Division

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 $68.50 for moving traffic violations and $116.50 in most criminal cases. Judge Daren Adkins presided over the following cases:

Edward A. Chacon, Kansas City, Kan., driving while suspended amended to no valid license, $150; no seat belt, $10.

Travis A. Spears, Houston, Texas, possession of marijuana, 48 hours jail, board bill paid by defendant, abuse and lose order; possession of drug paraphernalia, $150.

Christopher L. Jackson, Blue Springs, no valid license, 10 days jail; no seat belt, $10.

Welton Alexander, Minneapolis, Minn., no valid license, 48 days jail, $25 fine.

Kristia R. Bert, Kansas City, tampering with motor vehicle, 22 days jail, $25 fine.

Mario A. Cardenaz-Veliz, San Antonio, Texas, speeding, 48 hours jail $25 fine; no valid license, 48 hours jail, $25 fine.

Christopher Reeves, Kansas City, probation violation on original charge of possession of marijuana, probation revoked, nine days jail, board bill paid by defendant.

Gerardo G. Gamez, Kansas City, Kan., no valid license, $150.

Jesus A. Carrillo, Kansas City, Kan., no valid license, 12 days jail, $25 fine; speeding, 24 hours jail; false impersonation, 15 days jail, $25 fine.

Robert C. Maxfield, Overland Park, Kan., nonresident fishing without a permit, $85.

Kelly D. Calhoon, Gallatin, driving while intoxicated, $350; speeding amended to 25 over, $108.50.

Jeffrey A. Newton, Kansas City, probation violation on original charge of driving while intoxicated, probation revoked, two days jail, board bill paid by defendant.

Sherry D. Frame, Bethany, no valid license, $150.

Amanda M. Eaton, Altamont, driving while intoxicated, $350; failure to drive right half amended to defective equipment, $141.50.

Ray L. Johnson, Hamilton, passing bad checks, $25.

Fishing without permit: Richard W. Allen, Liberty, $21; Tyler D. Guess, Kansas City, $21; Brandon J. Archer, Overland Park, Kan., $21.

Traffic Fines

The following are traffic cases which were heard in 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 $524.50 for 11 cases. Total fines assessed for defendants who reside in Missouri was $963.50 for 10 cases. Court costs collected for the State of Missouri amount to $58.50 for moving traffic violations. Missouri defendants, offenses and fines are listed below:

Speeding: Lottie F. Holder, Excelsior Springs, $58.50; Daniel I. Gingerich, Jamesport, $118.50.

No seat belt: Andrew P. Pierce, Gallatin, $10; Joshua R. Gillis, Unionville, $10.

Failed to register motor vehicle with DOR: Daniel R. Rumley, Hamilton, $38.50.

Following another too closely: Shawn P. Brown, St. Joseph, $103.50.

Speeding amended to defective equipment: Lisa A. Troyer, Jamesport, $141.50; Dylan J. Chadwick, Hamilton, $141.50; Daniel R. Weeks, Kansas City, $141.50; Anna N. Pisciotta, Kansas City, $200.

Civil Court

Breach of contract: A consent judgment was entered for Chrysler Financial and against Bethany Bell.

Suits on account: A consent judgment was entered for Midwestern Health and against Gary and Tamara Jones. A default judgment was entered for Midland Funding LLC and against Virgil W. Caldwell. Discover Bank vs. Elizabeth L. Meador was dismissed by the parties. Arrow Financial Services vs. Carla King was dismissed by the court without prejudice.

Marriage

Kris Duane Rash and Michelle Lynn Rash, both of Cameron, were married July 22 by Judge Daren Adkins.

Recorder’s Office

Marriage licenses issued: Kris Duane Rash and Michelle Lynn Rash, both of Cameron.

Land Transfers

Beneficiary Deeds

Lake Viking lot #664 from Bryan and Erin Krug to Alvin K. Krug or his successor as trustee of the revocable trust created by the last to die of Bryan C. Krug and Erin A. Krug; lots in Pattonsburg from Linda L. McVicker to Robert H. Bailey Jr. and Tim Bailey, an undivided one-half interest each, LDPS.

Trustee’s Deed

Lake Viking lot #636 from Jonya Redwine as trustee under that certain written trust indenture of Jonya Redwine Trust, to Donald and Janet Brunker as co-trustees of revocable trust agreement.

Warranty Deeds

Lot and partial lot in Gallatin from Tracy and Bruce Carder to John B. Whitfield; tract in Union Township from Billy and Deanna Spence to Barron and Nicole Gann; tract in Salem Township from Earl Mize to John James Vondran; partial block in Lock Springs from Davie and Cindy Pierson to Jeffery and Teresa Foli; Lake Viking lot #2593 from Allen Jr. and Nelda Wiley to Doug McCrea and Tab Siddens, an undivided one-half interest each as tenants in common.

Trustee’s Deed under Sale

Tract in Jamesport Township from South & Associates PC as successor trustee for Daniel and Nichole Skinner to GMAC Mortgage LLC.

Quit Claim Deeds

Tracts in Jamesport Township from Donald N. Fenn d/b/a Fenn Enterprises to Earth Touch Corporation; Lake Viking lot #2207 from Arthur and Dora Lancaster to Jerry and Cindy Adkison; tract in Union Township from Kevin and Laura Novak to Kevin and Laura Novak; tract in Union Township from Daniel L. Stewart to Charles and Linda Loucks.