Daviess County Courthouse News (4-25-12)

Lee Burns, 31, Kansas City, was arrested April 20 during a traffic stop on I-35 for possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute, class D felony, possession of controlled substance, class C felony, and driving while revoked, class D felony. He was stopped for failure to drive on right half of roadway. He had no ID and would not give his name. He said the vehicle he was driving belonged to a "buddy."

Burns gave the officers consent to search the vehicle. As they were searching, he repeatedly kept walking back to the car despite being told to stay away. The officers deployed K-9 Charlie at that time and handcuffed the subject. During the search, the dog alerted to the center console area of the car, where a vial of PCP and three baggies of cocaine were found. He was transported to the Cameron Police Department for processing, where he finally identified himself. It was determined that he had an active warrant from the Kansas City Police Department for possession of controlled substance. He is being held at the regional jail on $85,000 bond.

Loretta Norton, 45, Winston, was arrested April 21 for endangering the welfare of a child, class C felony, and supplying liquor to a minor, misdemeanor. The probable cause reports that Norton gave beer and liquor to a 14-year-old male to the point where he became unresponsive and had to be taken to the Cameron hospital for treatment. She is being held on $35,000 bond.

Chong Her, 25, Kansas City, Kan., was arrested April 23 for probation violations on an original charge of tampering with motor vehicle and resisting arrest. Bond was denied.

Bianca Mercer, 21, Maryville, was arrested April 23 for probation violations on an original charge of possession of controlled substance. Bond was denied.

Bryan Thomas, 46, Trenton, was arrested April 25 for probation violations on an original felony charge of no valid license. Bond was denied.

Lee Rogers, 55, Chillicothe, was arrested April 24 on a Grundy County felony warrant for stealing by deceit. He is being held on $15,000 bond.

Kelly Frazier, 47, Trenton, was arrested April 18 on three misdemeanor counts of non-support. He posted $3,500 bond.

Jeremy Noel, 27, Cameron, was arrested April 18 for a peace disturbance. He is being held on $500 bond.

Sarah Whitt, 24, Gallatin, was arrested April 19 for misdemeanor no valid license. She posted $300 bond.

County Commission

James Lewis, bridge supervisor, reported that they will check the drainage on a culvert in Liberty Township to determine the size needed to be installed. They installed a tube in Jamesport Township on Harbor Avenue last week.

The commission inspected the circuit courtroom after water damage over the weekend from a radiator. The insurance provider was contacted and advised the commissioners to contact a specialty firm for restoration purposes.

Dave Allen, bridge department, met with the commission regarding equipment repairs needed and future sites for brush removal. He had a report from Sheridan Township that truckers will not haul gravel in some areas.

Georgia Maxwell, recorder, met with the commission reporting that her training is this week, and Jane McKinsey, deputy recorder, will attend.

Reta Rains, collector-treasurer, filed her certificate of training for 2012.

Roman Janorschke, Washington Township landowner, met with the commission regarding access to his property in section 15. The commission informed him that records back to 1959 show no public road at that location. The property owners will have to settle the matter.

Sharon Hon and her daughter, landowners from Sheridan Township, met with the commission regarding the condition of a bridge in that township. They also discussed the installation of a culvert on Yard Avenue assuring them access to their property.

The VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 2172 presented the commission with a Patriotic Citizen Award.

The commission executed documents for a USDA grant in the amount of $7,500 for reimbursement on a sheriff vehicle.

In the afternoon, the commission inspected areas in Washington, Union, Colfax and Sheridan Townships.

These are the unapproved minutes of April 23, 2012. All commissioners were present. Minutes were approved.

Circuit Court

Cases bound over from Associate Division to Circuit Court: State vs. Dustin R. McDaniel, Hamilton, tampering with motor vehicle, class C felony, property damage first degree, class D felony, theft, class A misdemeanor; State vs. Dallas L. Hanes, Trenton, forgery, class C felony; State vs. Clayton Lowell Jefferson, Missouri City, Texas, possession of controlled substance, class C felony, failure to display plates on motor vehicle, infraction; State vs. Dennis Alan Swearingin, Coffey, operated vehicle on highway without valid license, third and subsequent offense, class D felony; State vs. Aaron A. Roberts, Pattonsburg, two counts of tampering with a victim in felony prosecution, class C felony.

Civil cases filed: Jessica Carder vs. Nathan D. Carder, both of Gallatin, dissolution of marriage; William G. Sullenger vs. Missouri Director of Revenue, Trial De Novo of DOR decision; Division of Employment Security vs. Mark Smith, transcript judgment; Willa L. Fowler, Gallatin, vs. Jeremy Whitt et al, Albany, partition. Certificates of lien, DOR taxes, were filed by the State ex rel DOR against Mark A. Smith, Donna R. Gardner, Lucinda King, and Delbert E. Moses.

Associate Division

Thomas E. Espen, Blue Rapids, Kan., was charged April 16 with theft, class C felony.

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:

Carlos J. Sage, Kansas City, assault 3rd degree, 10 days jail, $25.

Michael L. Conner, Winston, assault 3rd degree, 17 days jail.

John B. Birmingham, Moberly, passing bad checks (felony) amended to class A misdemeanor, $25.

Brent N. Adams, Jamesport, leaving scene of motor vehicle accident, suspended imposition of sentence, two years probation, two days shock jail.

Sam Williams, Des Moines, Iowa, no valid license, $150; speeding $88.50.

Jake E. Rogers, Lee’s Summit, possession of marijuana, five days jail (board bill paid by defendant).

Jonathan A. McAtee, Princeton, passing bad checks, $25.

Brandy A. Knapp , Trenton, passing bad checks, $25.

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 $1,907.50 for 20 cases. Total fines assessed for defendants who reside in Missouri were $2,486 for 25 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: Louie L Lyons, Kansas City, $58.50; Joel K Chirchr, Parkville, $58.50; Leah M Barthol, Kansas City, $88.50; Ochan O Abella, Kansas City, $88.50; Klarissa A Taylor, Kansas City, $88.50; Chanette L Coleman, Lee’s Summit, $118.50.

No insurance: Rebecca J Young, Kansas City, $103.50; James A George, Cainsville, $103.50.

Speeding amended to defective equipment: Brent E Haden, Columbia, $141.50; Trista M Gensler, Independence, $200; Patrick S Allen, Lee’s Summit, $200; Shay L Esbeck, Gallatin, $200; Lisa L Hillmer, Kearney, $200; Jonathan E Oram, Gilman City, $200; Andrew J Currier, Brookline Station, $200.

Failed to drive on right half of roadway: Vincent A Sterner, Winston, $97.

Failed to stop at stop sign: Michael T Carner, Trenton, $28.50.

No seat belt: John M Sandstrom, Kansas City, $10; Anthony W Hecker, Trenton, $10.

Sean D Pinedo, Kansas City, failed to display valid plates on vehicle $28.50, and no seat belt $10.

Tobiah N Crocker, Independence, speeding $88.50, and failed to register motor vehicle with Department of Revenue $38.50.

Charmain L Updegraff, Raytown, failed to register motor vehicle annually $28.50, operating motor vehicle/trailer that no title has been issued by DOR since vehicle was acquired/built $38.50, speeding $58.50.

Civil Court

Suits on account: Midwestern Health Management vs. Gayle Bland and Portfolio Recovery Assoc. LLC vs Rodney S. Willis were both dismissed by the parties.

Assessor’s Office

Be sure to submit your assessment sheets. Penalties will be applied on May 1.

Recorder’s Office

Land Transfers

Beneficiary Deeds

Tract in Sheridan Township from Sidney and Helen Franks to Jerry Lynn Franks and Vincent Michael Franks as joint tenants and not as tenants in common; tract in Jamesport from Viola Heibert to JoAnn Elizabeth Becker; Lake Viking lot #1113 from Richard and Linda Beagle to Shannon Beagle.

Quit Claim Deeds

Tract in Jefferson Township and lots in Alta Vista from Julie and Faron Keeter to Julie and Faron Keeter; Lake Viking lot #1825 from Ashley Vadnais and Bob Peniston to Jeff Young; Lake Viking lot #1238 from Angela Renee Busch to Gerald Allen Busch.

Warranty Deeds

Tract in Benton Township from Wayne and Mary Echterling to MFC Inc.; lots in Jamesport from George Larkins to Tina Cameron; tract in Jefferson Township from Michael and Barbara Malone to Paul and Dawnelle Rohde; tract in Sheridan Township from J. Montgomery Properties LLC to Sandra Kapoor; tract in Sheridan Township from J. Montgomery Properties LLC to Patricia Kaiser; tract in Salem Township from Jarrett Family Farms LLC to David R. Youberg, trustee of the Kathryn M. Youberg trust; Lake Viking lot #647 from Larry and Sheila Wittmeyer to Tamara and John Schademann; tract in Marion Township from Bradley D. Leverett to C.J. Hagemann; partial lots in Jameson from Scot and Lolita Smith to Brent and Amanda Hartman.