Daviess County Courthouse News (3-30-2011)

Zachariah O’Neal, 20, Trenton, was arrested March 24 on two counts of possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute, class B felonies, and a misdemeanor count of drug paraphernalia. During a traffic stop on U.S. 69 near Route BB in Daviess County, Trooper A.K. Griffin discovered marijuana, hydromorphone hydrochloride pills, and hypodermic needles in O’Neal’s backpack in a probable cause search. He is being held on $50,000 bond.

Thomas Lambert of Pattonsburg reported March 29 that a game camera had been stolen from his property during the first week of March. The camera was valued at $96.

On March 25, Opal and Bruce Lucassen of Winston reported that their 1996 Mazda Miata had been damaged at the Winston Truck Stop. The vehicle was towed from the truck stop on Feb. 22. The damage was approximately $2,000.

Michael Darnell, 36, Braymer, was arrested March 27 for probation and parole violations on Ray County charges of burglary second degree and delivering controlled substance to a jail, and two counts of non-support in Caldwell County.

Timothy Ryan, 29, Cowgill, was arrested March 27 for misdemeanor DWI. He was processed, held for 12 hours and released. A summons was issued.

Timothy Waters, 53, Jamesport, was arrested March 26 for misdemeanor DWI. He was processed, held for 12-hour detoxification, and a summons was issued.

County Commission

Notice was received from Annie Gibson, prosecuting attorney, reporting on the status of a case involving county property. Three men were arrested for cutting steel beams from a county bridge on March 8.

A response from the circuit judge assigned to the change of venue civil case was received, informing the commission that the loser will be assessed all costs.

Alvin Franks, Sheridan Township, met with the commission for clarification on Federal Emergency Management Agency forms.

Danny Heldenbrand reported that he had attended the Green Hills Regional Planning Commission’s Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on March 25.

David Cox and Randy Sims attended the regional jail meeting on March 25.

Senator Brad Lager met with the commission discussing current fiscal matters and pending legislation.

The commission discussed the status of a private road in Jefferson Township near the race track. If the landowner brings the roadway up to specifications and the township board agrees to accept the road, the county will add said road to the CART program.

James Lewis, Road and Bridge Supervisor, met with the Commission reporting that they will make repairs in Salem Township this week.

Bills were audited and paid.

These are the unapproved minutes of March 28, 2011. All commissioners were in attendance.

Circuit Court

The following cases were heard by Judge Thomas Chapman on March 23 and March 28:

Kristopher Alan Powers was sentenced to seven years in the Department of Corrections, execution of sentence suspended, on March 28, for tampering with motor vehicle first degree. He received five years probation and 120 days shock jail time.

In Dawn Davis vs. Double D Dixon Inc., an employment discrimination case, a jury trial was set for Sept. 7-8.

In a personal injury case, Quentin Barclift by next friend vs. Jodie Jones, a structured settlement was approved and judgment entered for Dan Talbert as next friend of Quentin Barclift.

A jury trial was set for August 10-11-12 in a personal injury case filed in 2005, Terry L. Karr and Betty Karr vs. Danny L. Ebersold.

A dissolution of marriage was granted to Brandon Lee Robb from Tara Renee Robb. Her former name Hendrix was restored.

A dissolution of marriage was granted to Elizabeth N. Rumsower from Michael S. Rumsower. Her former name Clevenger was restored.

Cases bound over from the Associate Division to the Circuit Court: State vs. Brenda Lee Stark, driving while revoked, class D felony.

Civil cases filed: Certificates of lien, DOR, taxes, were filed by the Missouri Department of Revenue against Daniel F. Froman and against Stephen Allen. Transcript judgments were filed by the Division of Employment Security against Barney R. Esbeck, and against Daniel Froman.

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 L. Adkins presided over the following cases.

Stacy R. Kyle, St. Joseph, possession of marijuana, guilty by trial, 48 hours jail, board bill paid by defendant.

Brett M. Keith, Chillicothe, hunt geese without small game hunting permit, $28.

John R. Rhoads, Hamilton, driving while revoked, 12 days jail, $25; failure to yield to emergency vehicle, one day jail, $25; resisting arrest, four days jail, $25.

Steven W. Long, Pattonsburg, damage to jail property amended to property damage, class B misdemeanor, four days jail, $25.

Darrell L. Price, Altamont, careless and imprudent driving, $38.50.

William C. Fleming, Gladstone, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia, 48 hours jail on each count, board bill paid by defendant.

Bryan D. Rhoades, Coffey, peace disturbance, $100.

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 were $532 for 13 cases. Total fines assessed for defendants who reside in Missouri were $1,209 for 23 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: Kay L. Still, Jamesport, $28.50; Eric C. Hoffman, Trenton, $28.50; Natalie G. Burton, Kansas City, $28.50; Antwan B. Loukamila, Kansas City, $58.50; Marilyn E. Woodley, Trenton, $58.50; Daniel K. King, Trenton, $58.50; Lindsey M. Parsons, Joplin, $58.50; Brooke L Marriott, Kansas City, $58.50; Christopher M. Tubaugh, Golden City, $58.50; Dionca J. Davis, Florissant, $88.50; Amanda M. McQuerrey, Excelsior Springs, $113.50.

No insurance: Nathanial A. Brady, Gladstone, $113.50.

No seat belt: Kasey R. McGinnis, Kansas City, $10; Tara L. Yager, Parkville, $10; Leland M. Zweifel, Denver, $10; Terry L Kinnison, Jameson, $10; Chase M Hunt, Gallatin, $10.

Failed to register motor vehicle with DOR: Tammy S. Curtis, Jamesport, $38.50.

Vision reducing material: Aaron M. Shoop, Trenton, $28.50; Daniel J. Booz, Blue Springs, $28.50.

Failed to display valid plates: Crystal D. Pash, Trenton, $28.50.

Speeding amended to defective equipment: Priscilla A. Johnson, Altamont, $141.50; Ibrahim Z Ramsey, Kansas City, $141.50.

Civil Court

Breach of contract: Consent judgments were entered for Capital One Bank and against Bryan L. Stark, and for Commerce Bank NA and against Scott A. Jackson. A default judgment was entered for Harrison County Community Hospital and against Stephanie J. Burns. Chrysler Financial vs. Hydi and Bradley Sheetz was dismissed by the parties.

Suits on account: Consent judgments were entered for Midwestern Health and against Timothy and Nanette Burge, and for Midwestern Health and against Ryan and Carla Faragher. Default judgments were entered for Midland Funding LLC and against Trina Gienapp, and for Midwestern Health and against Larry and Jessie Sprague. Midland Funding LLC vs. Christopher S. Buscemi was dismissed by the court without prejudice. Midland Funding LLC vs. Bradley Sheetz was dismissed by the parties.

Replevin: A default judgment was entered for Green Tree Servicing LLC and against John W. Baldwin.

Marriage

Paul Thomas Field Jr. And Michelle Leigh Eads, both of Jamesport, were married March 25, 2011, by Judge Daren L. Adkins.

Recorder’s Office

Marriage licenses issued: Kelly Lee Clevenger and Susan Elaine Bradford, both of Breckenridge.

Land Transfers

Warranty Deeds

Lake Viking lot #2342 from Dorothy M. Pierjok to Gregory and Shellie Pierjok; lots and partial lot in Lock Springs from Barbara and Leroy Aubrey to Paul Sr. and Bernice Fields; lots and partial lot in Lock Springs from Pamala Thieme to Paul Sr. and Bernice Fields; lots in Jamesport from Federal National Mortgage Association by Martin, Leigh, Laws and Fritzlen PC to Steve Hostetler; Lake Viking lot #79 from John Jenab to David and Vicki Asher; Lake Viking lot #2203 from Ronald and Maureen Sharp to Shanell M. Hibler; tract in Jackson Township from Joe and Viola Mast to Norman and Sara Kauffman; Lake Viking lot #401 from Susan Kiriakos to Gary and Shelly Mitchell;

Quit Claim Deeds

Tract in Salem Township and lots in Coffey from Krista Burnett and Paul Burnett to Paul Jacob Burnett.

Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust

Tract in Union Township from Howard Jr. and Regina Andrus, trustees of the Andrus family trust, to Daniel and Sheldon Sims.

Beneficiary Deeds

Tract in Salem Township from Monte Hoover and Dana Hoover to Sarah Clark, Brandon Hoover and Tracia Roberts.