The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Brett Hurst at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port, Missouri, February 2, 2023:

Synchrony Bank vs. Dustin Carpenter – Civil Setting on Breach of Contract. Case called. Plaintiff fails to appear. Defendant appears by Local Counsel Smith. Case continued to February 23, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for settlement or dismissal. No appearance by plaintiff. Defendant has executed a consent judgment, but it has not been signed or filed by the plaintiff.

RN Financial, LLC DBA Deer Ridg vs. Erica Gladman – Case Review on Promissory Note. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Willis. Defendant served on November 21, 2022, fails to appear. Defendant does not dispute liability and consent to judgment in amount requested in petition, per written judgment entered and filed herein. Wherefore, it is Ordered, Adjudged, and Decreed that the plaintiff have and recover from the defendant as follows: principal $279.32, interest $1,138.80, other charges $25.00, attorney’s fees $41.90, total $1,485.02 plus costs of court, plus post-judgment interest at the rate of 468.2300%. Defendant agrees to pay installments of $100.00 every month commencing February 17, 2023, until paid in full.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Gayle Jennings – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Willis. Defendant served on November 28, 2022, appears in person. Case continued to March 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for Docket Call.

Synchrony Bank vs. Christy Lytle – Trial Setting on Breach of Contract.

Midland Credit Management, Inc. vs. Annette Mathers – Civil Setting on Breach of Contract. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Willis. Defendant fails to appear. Case continued to April 6, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for service or dismissal.

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. Cheryl A. Volker – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Willis. Defendant was served on November 21, 2022, and appears in person. Case continued to March 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for Docket Call.

State vs. Devin John Bresnahan – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $379 cash only.

State vs. Devin John Bresnahan – Initial Appearance on Infraction for Failure To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $222 Cash Only.

State vs. Omni C. Brown – Payment Review Hearing on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More) and Driver/Front Seat Passenger Failed To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for March 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. If defendant fails to appear on March 9, 2023, and has not paid in full or executed a payment agreement, a warrant will be issued.

Traci Lea Cooper vs. Phillip David Cooper – Case Review on Motion to Modify. Case called. Plaintiff fails to appear. Defendant appears by Counsel Smith. Case continued to March 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for settlement or Trial Setting.

State vs. Matthew Ryan Driskell – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20-25 Mph). Defendant sentenced to fine of $155.50 and court costs. Costs and fine paid in full.

State vs. Evan E. Elam – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor DWI and Failure To Stop For Stop Sign At Stop Line/Before Crosswalk/Point Nearest Intersection. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant appears in person and with Attorney Sundell. Defendant acknowledges complaint. Arraignment waived. Case set for March 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call. Bond modification requested and sustained. Bond set at same monetary amount. No SCRAM required. Bond amount posted: $100.00. Bond payment type: check bond. Bond ID: 23ATBND6 Bond Percentage: 10%.

State vs. Mohamed H. Enow – Case Review on Misdmeanor Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More). Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant acknowledges receipt. Bond applied. Count 1 – Defendant sentenced to fine of $300.00. Costs and fines paid in full.

State vs. Jessie L. Fett, Jr. – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More). State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for March 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Samuel V. Kinter – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16-19 Mph). State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $276.00 Cash Only.

State vs. Roman Lukianenko – State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 1-5 Mph). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Sundell. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $228.50 fine plus court costs on amended charge.

State vs. Jeffrey Dale Majetich – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16-19 Mph). State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $276.00. Cash only.

State vs. Haillie Christine Maupin – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20-25 Mph). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and acknowledges receipt of ticket. Charges formally read to defendant, with the range of punishment for each charge. Per defendant, apply bond. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $258.50 fine plus court costs. Costs and fines paid in full.

State vs. Richard L. McBride – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for March 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Marsha Lynn Meinders – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid, Misdemeanor Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia – Prior Drug Offense, and Infraction of Operated Motor Vehicle Knowingly Without Operable License Lamps/Taillamps. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant appears in person and with PD Euler. Case set for April 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. for preliminary hearing.

State vs. Daryl R. Mills – Counsel Status Hearing on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid (Three Counts) and Misdemeanor Possession Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid Of 11-35 Grams. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Sundell. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for March 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Mekhi L. Reed – Initial Appearance on Conservation Violation 7431001:Take, Attempt To Take, And/Or Possess Deer Without Deer Permit-Mo Resident. Defendant sentenced to fine of $149.50 and court costs. Costs and fines paid in full.

State vs. James Leonard Rettig – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Weight On Tandem Axle Exceeded 34,000 Lbs. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for March 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. James Leonard Rettig – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Weight On Tandem Axle Exceeded 34,000 Lbs. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for March 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Alayna M. Taylor – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More), Failure To Register Motor Vehicle, and Driving While Revoked/Suspended – 1st Offense.Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for March 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Connie Lynn Usher – Counsel Status Hearing on Felony Stealing – $750 Or More. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant appears in person. Case set for March 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call and entry of counsel. Defendant filing appeal of non-indigency finding. Court will take up appeal on March 9.

State vs. Steven D. Walker, Jr. – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More) and Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for March 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Brandon D. Sands – Plea/Trial Setting on Misdemeanor Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More) – Defendant sentenced to fine of $175 and Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense – Defendant sentenced to Fine $80.50. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears via Webex. Defendant acknowledges receipt of Information and waives Arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed fines and court costs. All costs and fines to be paid in full or appear on February 23, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Kristen Lee Hume – Bond Forfeiture Hearing on Felony Stealing – $750 Or More. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by P.D. Euler. Court withdraws the warrant effective immediately. Court will set aside the bond forfeiture and not take any action to forfeit the bond. Case continued to March 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. for Preliminary Hearing.

State vs. Jamal K. Washington-Whitfield – Case Review on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid; and Misdemeanors Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, Leaving Scene Of Accident, Operated A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident, Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense, and Operated Motor Vehicle Owned By Another Knowing Owner Of Vehicle Has Not Maintained Financial Responsibility. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney L Williams via phone. Capias Warrant ordered. No bond allowed.

For more information about the above cases or others, visit www.courts.mo.gov (Missouri Case.net).