A Coffey man faces a very long list of charges after an investigation by the Missouri Department of Social Services, Children’s Division, at his residence. Two 11-year-old children who were living there were taken into protective custody.
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David Girsch, 46, was arrested and taken to Daviess DeKalb County Regional Jail for possession of controlled substance, three counts of unlawful possession of firearm, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child involving drugs, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and two counts of animal neglect. Bond was denied.
A search warrant was executed at Girsch’s residence on Highway 13 on April 28. Within the residence, in plain sight, officers found drug paraphernalia, marijuana, and two rifles. The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office was present to assist the Missouri Department of Social Services with the investigation.
Also in plain sight were several swords and knives laying around the house. The house smelled strongly of feces and urine, and two cats were found shut in a small room of the house. The animals had not been cared for properly. Items seized during the search include the two rifles, a handgun, methamphetamine, marijuana, paraphernalia, and knuckles.
Girsch was illegally in possession of the firearms, which were loaded. Girsch has been convicted of several felonies, including receiving stolen property in Harrison County and no valid license in Daviess County.