Daviess County Courthouse News (6-15-2011) – Rash of burglaries in Jamesport last week

Five burglaries in Jamesport were reported to the sheriff’s office last week. The burglaries occurred at Downhome Gifts and Crafts, Jerry’s Garage and C-Store, Pappy’s Hometown Café, and Country Cupboard, which was broken into twice. Four of the burglaries occurred the evening of June 9 and were discovered when business employees arrived at work the next morning.

The first burglary at Country Cupboard occurred sometime between June 5 and June 7. The east door had been kicked open. A DVR which recorded surveillance video and $225 cash were stolen.

The second burglary was reported on June 10. When owner Cindy Eaton came to work, she found the east door kicked open again. Three security cameras were stolen, and a safe was moved from a back closet to the kitchen area.

At Pappy’s Cafe, when Carolyn Stark arrived for work on June 10, she found $150 in quarters missing, as well as two $5 bills. The door to the office had also been kicked open. Entry was gained through a window on the west side of the business.Roger Hanson of Downhome Gifts and Crafts reported a burglary at the building he leases at 115 East Auberry Grove in Jamesport. He discovered the back door open when arrived at work on June 10 and $20 taken from the cash register.

Jerry Huston of Jerry’s Garage and C-Store, 301 S. Broadway in Jamesport, reported that he discovered the front door of his business open when he arrived at work at 7:45 a.m. June 10. Missing was $300 worth of quarters and four cases of pop.

Patty Vicenti, 38, Trenton, was arrested June 11 for passing misdemeanor bad checks. She posted $5,250 bond.

Alison Chitwood, 31, Lee’s Summit, was arrested June 11 for misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Bond was set at $1,000.

Jeremy Stickler, 28, Harrah, Okla., was arrested June 10 for misdemeanor possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. He posted $750 bond.

Kristina Williams, 32, Jamesport, was arrested June 11 for misdemeanor domestic assault third degree. She posted $750 bond.

Bond was revoked for Zachariah Oneal, 20, Trenton, on June 13. Bond was set at $50,000.

Donald Rice, 26, Jameson, was arrested June 11 for failure to appear on original misdemeanor charges of no valid license and possession of marijuana. He posted $2,600 bond.County Commission

Joseph Billings, representing the International Academy of Science, met with the commission regarding the lease of the county building on Johnson Street. A 10-year lease agreement was executed.

The clerk reported that notice was received of the resignation of the Grand River Township Clerk. No replacement was suggested.

The commission reviewed and completed the annual insurance renewal questionnaire, for an August renewal.

David Allen, bridge department, met with the commission regarding progress in brush cutting in Jackson Township. He will move to Jamesport Township next.

Bob Burnett, Snyder & Associates, contacted the commission requesting that the semifinal inspection for BRO project 31, in Grand River Township, be held Friday morning.

The commissioners filed their certificates of training for 2011.

James Lewis, road and bridge supervisor, met with the commission to review road and bridge reports. They will be checking area roads and culverts for damages following heavy rains in the north and east part of the county.

Bills were audited and paid.

In the afternoon, the commission inspected roads and bridges in Jamesport and Lincoln Townships, finding that repairs are needed. James Lewis was contacted and will inspect tomorrow.

These are the unapproved minutes of June 13, 2011. Randy Sims and David Cox were in attendance.

Circuit Court

Judge Thomas Chapman presided over the following cases on June 7:

A warrant was issued for Margo W. Smith for failure to appear on an original felony charge of passing bad checks. Her bond was set at $10,000 cash only.

Jamie Jo Lee admitted probation violations on an original charge of possession of controlled substance. The suspended imposition of sentence was revoked, and she was sentenced to five years in the Department of Corrections.

Raelynn M. Sapp admitted probation violations on an original charge of delivering controlled substance at correctional facility. The suspended imposition of sentence was revoked, and she was sentenced to five years in the Department of Corrections.

Manuel Joseph Canchola was taken into custody for a probation violation on an original charge of DWI, aggravated offender. Bond was denied.

Curtis L. Franklin, was taken into custody for a probation violation on an original charge of no valid license, third and subsequent offense. Bond was set at $1,000 cash only.

The jury trial for Roger F. Price was reset to Sept. 14-15, on three felony charges of child molestation.

Darrell J. Palmer plead guilty to stealing, class D felony, amended from stealing motor vehicle. He received a suspended imposition of sentence and five years probation, 21 days shock jail time with credit for time served.

A jury trial was set for Ernest W. Rash for Nov. 10, 2011, on charges of DWI aggravated offender.

Jeffrey Andrew Lowry plead guilty to stealing, and a sentence assessment report was ordered.

Davin R. Lucassen and Timothy Wayne Mozingo each plead guilty to an amended charge of property damage, class B misdemeanor. Each received a suspended imposition of sentence and two years probation.

Brenda Lee Stark had previously plead guilty to no valid license. She was sentenced to three years in the Department of Corrections, execution of sentence suspended. She received five years probation and 10 days shock time.

John W. Babbitt plead guilty to two counts of no valid license, and a sentence assessment report was ordered.

Cases bound over from Associate Division to Circuit Court: State vs. Trevor Scott Denton, Chillicothe, change of venue from Livingston County, assault second degree, class C felony; unlawful use of weapon, class D felony; resisting arrest, class D felony.

Civil cases filed: Certificates of lien, DOR, taxes, were filed by the State of Missouri against Jarom L. Williams and William D. Kimberling. Leonard C. Gum vs. Sylvia J. Amantite Gum, dissolution of marriage; Colby A. Hocker vs. Sara E. Morrow, dissolution of marriage.

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:

Albert E. Buckler, Trenton, probation violation on original charge of domestic assault, probation revoked, six months jail; contempt of court, 10 days jail.

Jeremy M. Sterling, Hays, Kan., fishing without permit, non-resident, $83.

Isaac T. Smith, Bethany, probation violation on original charge of peace disturbance, probation revoked, five days jail, $25.

Edwina S. Cline, Gallatin, probation violation on original charge of driving while intoxicated, probation revoked, 15 days jail, $25; probation violation on original charge of no insurance, two days jail, $25, consecutive; probation violation on original charge of careless and imprudent driving, four days jail, $25, consecutive.

Pamela J. Litton, Hamilton, probation violations on three original charges of bad checks. Probation was revoked and she was sentenced to 10 days jail and $25 fine on each count.

Fishing without permit: Frederick C. Ohl Jr., Holt, $19; Thomas A. Madget, Rea, $19; Joshua A. Butterfield, Hamilton, $19.

George A. Richardson, Des Moines, Iowa, no valid license, 48 hours jail, board bill paid by defendant; failure to display valid plates, $28.50.

Matthew Z. Rounds, Maysville, assault, 10 days jail, $25.

David Detweiler, Brodhead, Wis., nonresident take deer on resident permit, $197.50.

Timothy G. Waters, Jamesport, driving while intoxicated, $350; failed to signal, $28.50.

Judge Jason Kanoy presided over the following cases:

Logan J. Smith, Columbia, failed to signal, $31.50.

Jeffery J. Demarco, Lee’s Summit, driving while revoked amended to no valid license, 16 days jail; failure to display valid plates, $31.

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 $629 for five cases. Total fines assessed for defendants who reside in Missouri were $257 for five 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: Laura M. Thibodeau, Trenton, $28.50; Madison K. Huston, Jamesport, $58.50.

No seat belt: David A. Smith, Altamont, $10; Cindy M. Holliday, Bethany, $10.

Speeding amended to defective equipment: Claire E. McClain, Independence, $150.

Municipal Division

Court cost for moving violation $32.50; non-moving $29.50.

Speeding: Dovie L Loftin, Jameson, $52.50; Terri K. Ellis, Cameron, $92.50; Alexander King, Gallatin, $67.50.

No seat belt: Alison J Schultz, Kearney, $10.

Speeding amended to defective equipment: Thomas A. Hutton, Spickard, $200; Tom T. Baur, St. Joseph, $150; James W. O’Rourke, Gallatin, $150; Michael L. Schasteen, Gladstone, $117.50.

Failed to stop at posted stop sign: Rebecca A. Chadwick, Gallatin, $54.50.

Dog at large: Jason Smith, Gallatin, $7.50.

Property damage: Joseph W. Davis, Gallatin, $100.

Amanda L. Parker, Gallatin, dog at large $10.50 and no city dog license $10.50.

Nicole L. Williamson, Gallatin, two counts of dog at large, $10.50 each.

Daniel R. Clevenger, Gallatin, operation of motor vehicle without proper license, 54.50; no seat belt, $10.

Bradlee Burten, Gallatin, speeding amended, $140; no seat belt, $10.

Recorder’s Office

Marriage licenses issued: Justin Beemer Tone-Pah-Hote and Darcie Delynn Elder, both of Liberty; Kent Wayne Koehn of Leland, Miss., and Regina Rose Graber of Jamesport.

Land Transfers

Beneficiary Deeds

Tract in Jackson Township from William and Laree Harvey to Karalie Ashford, William B. Harvey, and Maren Meldrum LDPS; tract in Sheridan Township from Thomas Jr. and Judith Fuller to Thomas Fuller III, Brian Christopher Fuller, and Kayla Francine Guettermann; tract in Sheridan Township from Janet Kay O’Dell to Troy Allen O’Dell, Terry Michael O’Dell and Wendy Renee Stapleton; tract in Union Township from Joseph and Brenda Evans to CariAnn Steward and Joseph Ross Evans as joint tenants and not as tenants in common; lots in Gallatin from Jason Moore to Tony Moore.

Quit Claim Deeds

Lake Viking lot #MH147 from Viking Valley Association to Hershel and Betty Sensensich; Lake Viking lot #MH147 from Hershel and Betty Sensenich to Gregory and Julia Sensenich; tract in Lincoln Township from Junior Rex King Marvin and Wendy Anderson, Edward and June King, Ann Anderson, Jack and Arlene Holtzclaw, Thomas Ray Pettegrew, Robert and Mary Pettegrew, and Janet Pettegrew to Thomas Ray Pettegrew, Robert Guy Pettegrew, and Janet Ruth Pettegrew; tract in Benton Township from Lou Ann and Richard Kepner to Martin Sanchez; tract in Lincoln Township from Ann Anderson, Edward and June King, Marvin and Wendy Anderson, Jack and Arlene Holtzclaw, Thomas Ray Pettegrew, Robert and Mary Pettegrew, and Janet Ruth Pettegrew, to Junior Rex King; tract in Lincoln Township from Junior Rex King, Edward and June King, Ann Anderson, Jack and Arlene Holtzclaw, Thomas Ray Pettegrew, Robert and Mary Pettegrew, and Janet Ruth Pettegrew, to Marvin Anderson.

Warranty Deeds

Tract in Union Township from Jonathan and Chasidy Lynch to Todd and Toni Shingleton; tracts in Jamesport Township from Martha and Earl Lockridge to Martha and Earl Lockridge as tenants by the entirety; tract in Salem Township from Douglas Jr. Nalle and Bradley and Kristen Nalle to Joel and Barbara Puckett; lot in Union Township from Wayne and Joanne Brickey to James and Araksya Kennard; partial block in Gallatin from Vern A. Bridgman to Willa Fowler; lots in Gallatin from Carolyn Marmor to Jason Moore; tract in Lincoln Township from Junior Rex King to Junior Rex King and Margaret L. Harris as joint tenants and not as tenants in common; tract in Grand River Township from Ross and Connie Stretch to Sheryl and James Cox; Lake Viking lot #2190 from Adam and MIchelle Brady to McGregor Gray Properties.

Trustee’s Deed under Active Trust

Partial block in Jamesport from Phillip and Marjori Lotz as co-trustees of the Phillip M. Lotz and Marjorie M. Lotz trust, to Phillip and Marjorie Lotz, trustess of the Lotz Family Trust.

Trustee’s Deed

Tract in Jackson Township from Claudia and Paul Burch III, trustees of the Claudia A. Burch living trust, to Public Water Supply District No. 4 of Livingston County.