The following cases were heard in Atchison County Court before the Honorable Brett Hurst at the Atchison County Circuit Court in Rock Port, Missouri, January 4, 2024 

Discover Bank vs. Kaci L. Burke – Case Review on Contract-Other. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendant fails to appear, served on November 17, 2023. Judgment by default. Defendant fails to appear and is in default. Enters judgment for the plaintiff and against the defendant in the following amounts: total $3,181.14.

Anthony W. Mitchell Et Al vs. Devin Devine – Small Claims Hearing on Small Claims Over $100. Case called. Plaintiff appears in person. Defendant fails to appear, mailed certified on October 27, 2023, signed for on December 14, 2023. Judgment by default. Plaintiffs appear in person. Defendant fails to appear. Judgment entered for the plaintiff, in the amount of $5,000.00, plus costs of $52.56, totaling $5,052.56.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Annette Mathers – Civil Setting on Breach of Contract. Case called. Plaintiff appears in person. Defendant appears in person. Consent judgment to be entered and filed. Defendant appears and consents to judgment. Plaintiff is justly entitled to recover from defendant, total judgment: $4,513.67.

State vs. Richard Lynn Boyd – **Possible Section 589.405 RSMo. Charge** Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Failure To Register As A Sex Offender Pursuant To Sections 589.400-.425. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant advised of right to counsel/public defender. Defendant advised of bond conditions. Case set for January 18, 2024, at 9 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

State vs. Adam L. Brion – Counsel Status Hearing on Misdemeanor DWI and Failure To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width, Resulting In An Accident. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Case set for February 8, 2024, at 9 a.m. for Entry of Counsel and Plea/Trail Setting.

State vs. Nicole Culotta – Initial Appearance on Infraction-Non Traffic Trespassing-2nd Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person, acknowledges receipt of information filed and waives Arraignment. Defendant enters a plea of guilty and is assessed a $100.00 fine plus court costs. All costs and fines to be paid in full or appear on February 8, 2024, at 9 a.m.

State vs. Timothy C. Erickson – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony DWI – Persistent; Misdemeanor Owner Operated Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Motor Vehicle Required To Be Registered) – 1st Offense and Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense; and Infraction of Failure To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for February 8, 2024, at 9 a.m.

State vs. Sean Lee Gregory – Initial Appearance on Infraction-Non Traffic Trespassing-2nd Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person, acknowledges receipt, waives arraignment. Fined $100 and court costs of $69.50. Costs and/or fines paid in full.

State vs. Diego A. Hernandez Castro – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More). State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $750 cash only. Defendant to be given new court date upon execution of warrant. If defendant fails to appear after execution of warrant, a capias warrant will be issued.

State vs. Charles Deford Jenkins – Initial Appearance on Infraction of Driver/Front Seat Passenger Failed To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt. Defendant sentenced to fine of $10.00. Costs and/or fine paid in full.

State vs. Wendnonga RG Kabore – Payment Review Hearing on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20 – 25 Mph). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for February 8, 2024, at 9 a.m.

State vs. Darron F. Mothershead – Payment Review Hearing on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for February 8, 2024, at 9 a.m.

State vs. Miguel A. Perez Sabalo – 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 fails to appear. Summons ordered for February 8, 2024, at 9 a.m.

State vs. Jaime T. Ramirez – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Driving While Revoked/Suspended – 1st Offense and Failure To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for February 8, 2024, at 9 a.m.

State vs. Bogdan Rusnak – Payment Review Hearing on State Traffic Ticket for Operated Motor Carrier Vehicle With Unsafe/Improper Frame/Suspension/Axle/Wheel/Rim And/Or Steering System. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Defendant sentenced to fine of $80.50 and court costs. Summons ordered for February 8, 2024, at 9 a.m. Costs and/or fines paid in full.

State vs. Bogdan Rusnak – Payment Review Hearing on State Traffic Ticket for Operated Motor Carrier Vehicle With Unsafe/Improper Frame/Suspension/Axle/Wheel/Rim And/Or Steering System. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Defendant sentenced to fine of $40.00. Court costs waived. Summons ordered for February 8, 2024, at 9 a.m. Costs and/or fines paid in full.

State vs. Bogdan Rusnak – Payment Review Hearing on State Traffic Ticket for Operated Motor Carrier Vehicle With Unsafe/Improper Frame/Suspension/Axle/Wheel/Rim And/Or Steering System. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Defendant sentenced to fine of $40.00. Court costs waived. Summons ordered for February 8, 2024, at 9 a.m. Costs and/or fines paid in full.

State vs. Kendall D. Simmons – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20-25 Mph). State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $331 cash only.

State vs. Derrick L. Strong, Jr. – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20-25 Mph). State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $331 cash only.

State vs. Kameron J. Swope – Initial Appearance on Infraction Failure To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $222 cash only.

State vs. Brandon C. Sylvan – Initial Appearance on Infraction Driver/Front Seat Passenger Failed To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $10 cash only. Default judgement.

State vs. Michal Russell West – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person, acknowledges receipt of payment and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a plea of guilty and is assessed a $50.00 fine plus court costs on amended charge. Costs and/or fines paid in full.

U.S. Bank National Association vs. Matthew Alsup – Bench Trial on Breach of Contract. Plaintiff appears in person and by Counsel Peters. Defendant appears in person. Defendant consents to judgment, to be provided by plaintiff’s counsel. Stay agreement entered.

Elmo Housing LLC vs. Hillary Bridges – Civil Setting on Unlawful Detainer. Case called. Plaintiff appears in person and by counsel Pontius. Defendant appears in person. Case tried by court. Judgment awarded as per separate judgment signed and filed. It is therefore ordered, adjudged, and decreed that plaintiff is restored and returned possession of the premises. That plaintiff is granted judgment of: $2,820.00 for unpaid rent for months (March-October 2023), $2,850.00; for months (November 2023-January 2024, $475 Doubled); and attorney fees of $1,227.28. **Copy of judgment handed to defendant in court, copy mailed to plaintiff.**

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