The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Brett Hurst on August 28, 2025, at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port, Missouri:

Arch Specialty Insurance Company vs. Kenneth W. Eaton – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Steinbeck. Defendant appears by Counsel Fergason. Case continued to October 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. Tad R. Gebhards – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Steinbeck. Defendant fails to appear, served on August 11, 2025. Judgment by default. Judgment entered. It is ordered, adjudged and decreed that judgment is in favor of plaintiff and against defendant as follows: total judgment – $3,187.16.

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs. Carol Mears – Motion Hearing on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Case continued to September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for hearing on motion to modify.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Kara Riley – Trial Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendant appears in person. Case continued to September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for settlement or trial setting.

State vs. Luis M. Andrade – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Owner Operated Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Motor Vehicle Required To Be Registered) – 1st Offense. Case called. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Luis M. Andrade – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Case called. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Benjamin E. Farthing – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Gross Weight Exceeded 80,000 Lbs. Case called. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Aaron Michael Greene – Initial Appearance on Felony Operated Vehicle On Hwy. Without Valid License – 3rd And Subsequent Offense and Misdemeanor Trespass – 1st Degree. Case called. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Fredy Guerrero Rodriguez – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Driving While Revoked/Suspended – 1st Offense. Case called. Defendant appears in person, acknowledges receipt of ticket and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $125.00 fine. Court costs waived. Costs and/or fine paid in full.

State vs. Fredy Guerrero Rodriguez – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Owner Oper-ated Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Motor Vehicle Required To Be Registered) – 1st Offense. Case called. Defendant appears in person, acknowledges receipt of ticket and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $125.00 fine plus court costs. Costs and/or fine paid in full.

State vs. Fredy Guerrero Rodriguez – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Failure To Register Motor Vehicle. Case called. Defendant appears in person, acknowledges receipt of tickets and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $50.50 fine. Court costs waived. Costs and/or fine paid in full.

State vs. Madelynn M. Hargis – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Failure To Place Vehicle Not In Motion As Near Right Hand Side Of Hwy. As Practicable, Operated A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, and DWI. Case called. Defendant appears in person. Defendant acknowledges complaint. Arraignment waived. Defendant advised of right to counsel/public defender. Case set for September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for entry of counsel and plea/trial setting

State vs. Dustin L. Lingerfelt – Case Review on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance and Deliver Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana Or Synthetic Cannabinoid. Case called. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Ryan A. Mitchell – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Operated Motor Carrier Vehicle With Vision Reducing Damage/Vision Discoloration/Glazing Covered. Case called. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Brittany Ann Neemann – Counsel Status Hearing on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance. Case called. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Defendant advised of right to counsel, advised of bond conditions. Case set for September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Timothy James Oswald – Counsel Status Hearing on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance. Case called. Defendant appears in person. Defendant advised of right to counsel, advised of bond conditions. Case set for September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Juvensley Shaunwn Pierre – Initial Appearance on Infraction Driver/Front Seat Passenger Failed To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt. Case called. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Samuel Teven Pierre – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16-19 Mph).Case called. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Blake Aaron Richardson – Case Review on Felony Tampering With Motor Vehicle – 1st Degree. Case called. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Defendant advised of right to counsel, advised of bond conditions. Case set for September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Larry S. Sillick – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Gross Weight Exceeded 80,000 Lbs. Case called. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. James E. Todd – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Operated A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident. Case called. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Loretta L. Vickers – Initial Appearance on Infraction of Driver/Front Seat Passenger Failed To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt. Case called. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Rock Port vs. Scott Andrew Barbee – Case Review on Municipal Ordinance – Other Trespass, Property Damage, Disorderly Conduct, and Resisting Arrest. Case called. City appears by P.A. Wood. Defendant appears in person. Case continued to October 30, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. for bench trial.

Rock Port vs. Kenneth G. Melton – Counsel Status Hearing on Municipal Ordinance – Traffic Discharging/Shooting A Firearm At/Or From A Motor Vehicle – Physical Injury/Death. Case called. City appears by P.A. Wood. Defendant appears in person. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for October 30, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. for bench trial.

The following case was heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Brian Andrew Tubbs on August 28, 2025, at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port, Missouri:

State vs. Brett A. Reeves, Jr. – **Possible Section 589.405 RSMo. Charge** Bond Review Hearing on Felony. Case called. Defendant appears in person. Due Process finding P.D. is ordering to represent defendant. P.D. requested $500 cash bond and electronic monitoring. Bond reduction requested and denied. Case continued to September 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.