The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Brett Hurst at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port, Missouri, on October 30, 2025:

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Jordon Hughes – Civil Setting Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for service or transfer.

World Acceptance Corp. of Missouri vs. Robert J. Kopejtka – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for service.

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs. Carol Mears – Civil Motion Hearing on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for service on defendant.

RSIRCM, LLC vs. Destiny Mercer Et Al – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by counsel lawyer. Defendant fails to appear, served on September 24, 2025. Judgment by default. Judgment entered. It is ordered that plaintiff shall have and recover from defendant as follows: Count I – $7,636.07 Principal; Atty. Fees – $1,145.41; Count II – $25.00 Principal; Total $7,661.07 plus atty. fees. No stay of execution.

Sally VanGundy vs. Jason Lee Vaughn – Small Claims Hearing on Small Claims over $100.Case called. Plaintiff appears in person. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for service.

RSIRCM, LLC vs. Kimberly N. Wallace Et Al – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by counsel lawyer. Defendant fails to appear, served on September 24, 2025. Judgment by default. Judgment entered. It is ordered that plaintiff shall have and recover from defendant as follows: Count 1 – $888.00 Principal; Atty. Fees – $133.20; Count II – $7,824.29 Principal; $1,173.64 – Atty. Fees; Total – $7,824.29 from Kimberly and Jeffrey jointly; $888.00 from Kimberly; $1,306.84 Atty. Fees from Kimberly. No stay of execution.

State vs. Kimberly Esther Bruno Alonzo – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $379.00 cash only.

State vs. Michael L. Avrett – Plea/Trial Setting on Conservation Violation 10768001: Sal. Rbt./Tky./Fthr./Sql./Dr. Hd./Antl./Hid./Fet. Without Bl. Of Sl. Inc. Htr. Nm./Adr./Pmt. No./No. Of Spces./Prt./Nme. & Adr. Pchr. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by Attorney Scroggie. Case set for December 16 and 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for Jury Trial.

State vs. Aaron Michael Greene – Counsel Status Hearing on Felony Operated Vehicle On Hwy. Without Valid License – 3rd And Subsequent Offense and Misdemeanor Trespass – 1st Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Case set for December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for entry of counsel and setting/waiver of Preliminary Hearing.

State vs. Misty D. Hardisty – Case Review on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance, Delivery Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana Or Synthetic Cannabinoid, and Endangering The Welfare Of A Child Involving Drugs – 1st Degree – 1st Offense. Arraignment scheduled for November 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Madelynn M. Hargis – Counsel Status Hearing on Misdemeanor DWI. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person, enters a Plea of Guilty and is granted SIS, 2 years probation supervised by PPS on Ct.3. Count I and II dismissed. All costs and fines to be paid in full or appear on December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Bryan Christopher Harris – Case Review on Felony Child Abduction. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Dustin Allen Hill – **Possible Section 589.405 RSMo. Charge** Case Review on Felony Attempted – Child Kidnapping (Two Counts). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Bond reduction requested and denied. Case set for December 4, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. for Preliminary Hearing.

State vs. Travis L. Holmes – Plea/Trail Setting on Conservation Violation 10768001: Sal. Rbt./Tky./Fthr./Sql./Dr. Hd./Antl./Hid./Fet. Without Bl. Of Sl. Inc. Htr. Nm./Adr./Pmt. No./No. Of Spces./Prt./Nme. & Adr. Pchr. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Scroggie. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for February 10 and 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Jury Trial.

State vs. Travis L. Holmes – Plea/Trial Setting on Conservation Violation 10768002: Poss. Antlr. Atchd. To Skl. Plte. Whl. Afld. & Into Poss. Must Reprt. Takg. To Agnt. Within 24 Hrs. To Recv. Poss. Authrzn. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Scroggie. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for February 10 and 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Jury Trial.

State vs. Steven Christopher Lamer – Case Review on Felony. Stealing – Motor Vehicle/Watercraft/Aircraft & Prior Stealing Offender and Resisting/Interfering With Arrest For A Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for December 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for setting/waiver of Preliminary Hearing

State vs. Dustin L. Lingerfelt – Initial Appearance on Felony Possession Of Controlled Sub-stance and Delivery Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana Or Synthetic Cannabinoid. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Capias Warrant ordered.

State vs. Dustin L. Lingerfelt – Initial Appearance on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance and Resisting Arrest/Detention/Stop By Fleeing – Creating A Substantial Risk Of Serious Injury/Death To Any Person; and Misdemeanor Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More) and Operated A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Capias Warrant ordered. No bond set at this time. Pending appearance before the court.

State vs. Brittany Ann Neeman – Case Review on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Case set for December 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Hsor Reh – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Trespass – 1st Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person, enters a plea of guilty. Count 1 – Defendant sentenced to Fine $250.00 and Court Costs. Costs and/or fine paid in full.

State vs. Nga Reh – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Trespass – 1st Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person, enters a plea of guilty. Count 1 – Defendant sentenced to Fine $250.00 and Court Costs. Costs and/or fine paid in full.

State vs. Sue Reh – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Trespass – 1st Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person, enters a plea of guilty. Count 1 – Defendant sentenced to Fine $250.00 and Court Costs. Costs and/or fine paid in full.

State vs. Blake Aaron Richardson – Case Review on Felony Tampering With Motor Vehicle – 1st Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for December 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for setting/waiver of Preliminary Hearing.

State vs. Benjamin W. Simmons – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance and Misdemeanor Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia – Prior Drug Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and Attorney Scroggie. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for November 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for Preliminary Hearing.

State vs. Gregory Seth Wennihan – Case Review on Felony Domestic Assault – 3rd Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Public Admin. also appears. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

Rock Port vs. Jennifer L. Tierney – Payment Review Hearing on Municipal Ordinance – Other Disorderly Conduct. Case called. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond set for $75.38 cash only.

Verva J. Williams vs. Tarl D. Williams – Hearing on Dissolution Without Children. Case called. Petitioner appears in person. Respondent served on September 12, 2025. Case tried by court. Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage granted.

In the Matter of Jesse Dean Riley – Guardianship Hearing on scheduled Guardianship/Conservatorship – Minor. Case called. Petitioner appears in person and by Counsel Jones. Respondents appear in person. Case tried by court; Petition granted per separate judgment to be entered herein.

The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Brett Hurst November 6, 2025, at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port:

Synchrony Bank vs. Angelea Anderson – Show Cause Hear-ing on Breach of Contract. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Gagnon. Defendant appears in person. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for Show Cause Hearing.

Synchrony Bank vs. Angelea Anderson – Show Cause Hearing on Breach of Contract. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Gagnon. Defendant appears in person, served on November 2, 2025. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for Show Cause Hearing.

RSIRCM, LLC vs. David Cobb – Civil Setting on Suit on Account.Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Schmitt. Defendant appears in person, served on September 24, 2025. Defendant consents to judgment. Judgment entered. It is ordered that plaintiff shall recover from defendant as follows: Count I – $3,558.28 Plus $533.74 Atty. Fees. Stay of execution is in place.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Mark Graf – Case called. Defendant appears by Counsel Gagnon. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for Bench Trial or Settlement.

Cash Link USA, LLC, DBA Cash LI vs. Ashley L. Grossman – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. No appearance by either party. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for Dismissal.

Heidi H. Hale vs. Cory D. Hale – Case Review on Motion to Modify. Case called. Petitioner appears by Counsel Pontius. Case continued to December 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. for Bench Trial.

Credit Acceptance Corporation vs. Elizabeth F. Hamilton – Civil Setting on Breach of Contract. Case called. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for service on defendant’s. Alias summons requests granted. Motion for special process server denied.

Kathleen Kephart Et Al vs. Travis L. Kephart – Small Claims Hearing on Small Claims Over $100. Case called. Petitioner appears in person. Respondent appears in person. Respondent consents to judgment. Judgment entered. Judgment is entered for the plaintiff, in the amount of $868.94.

Toyota Financial Services vs. Roy A. Knoth – Civil Setting on Contract-Other. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Gagnon. Defendant served on September 30, 2025. No appearance by defendant. Judgment by default. Judgment entered. Judgment is against defendant, for plaintiff, for $8,062.53.

U.S. Bank National Association vs. Michael P. Martin – Civil Setting on Breach of Contract. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Pontius. Defendant appears by Counsel Gagnon. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for Settlement or Bench Trial.

Capital One, N.A., Successor By vs. Delmar Schebaum – Civil Setting on Breach of Contract. Case continued. Defendant appears in person. Dismissed by court without prejudice due to failure to prosecute by plaintiff.

RSIRCM, LLC vs. Bridget Stillwell – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Schmitt. No appearance by defendant, served on September 30, 2025. Judgment by default. Judgment entered. It is ordered that plaintiff recover from defendant as follows: Count I $6,119.98, Plus $500.00 Atty. Fees. Stay of execution in place.

RSIRCM, LLC vs. Stephanie R. Tullos – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Schmitt. Defendant appears in person. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

RSIRCM, LLC vs. Donna Williams – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Dismissed by plaintiff with prejudice.

State vs. Jeffrey A. Brion – Counsel Status Hearing on Misdemeanor Owner/Possessor’s Dog Bites Person/Domestic Animal (2nd/Subsequent Bite).Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $250.00 cash only.

State vs. Jeffrey A. Brion – Counsel Status Hearing on Misdemeanor Peace Disturbance, First Offense. Warrant ordered. Bond is $250.00 cash only.

State vs. Jeffrey A. Brion – Counsel Status Hearing on Misdemeanor Trespass – 1st Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $250.00 cash only.

State vs. Uriel Lopez Dominguez – Initial Arraignment on Misdemeanor Fail To Drive On Right Half Of Rdwy. When Rdwy. Was Of Sufficient Width, Operate Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense, Ownr. Opr. Mv. Wtht. Maintng. Fncl. Rspnblty. (Mv. Rqrd. To Be Regd.) – 1st Offense, and DWI; and Infraction of Displayed/Possessed Mtr. Veh./Trl. Plates Of Another Person. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Capias Warrant ordered. Court suspends bond previously posted. Orders defendant picked up on Capias Warrant. Case set for December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call and Bond Forfeiture Hearing.

State vs. James Rylan Jarman – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20-25 Mph). The court takes up and considers the Motion for Continuance filed by counsel for defendant and does grant the same. This matter is continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for Initial Arraignment.

State vs. Travis L. Kephart – Payment Review Hearing on Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Travis L. Kephart – Case Review on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and was previously arraigned. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for Entry of Counsel.

State vs. Jeffrey Alan Lockhart – Initial Appearance on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia – Amphetamine Or Methamphetamine. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person, acknowledges receipt of complaint filed and waives Arraignment. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Donald Jay Parsons – Plea/Trial Setting on Misdemeanor Peace Disturbance, First Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and was previously arraigned. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 11 a.m. for Bench Trial.

State vs. Harjinder Singh – Initial Appearance 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. Warrant ordered. Bond is $650.00 cash only.

State vs. Omar A. Skinner – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Weight On Tandem Axle Exceeded 34,000 Lbs. Count 1 – Defendant sentenced to Fine $333.00 and Court Costs. Costs and/or fine paid in full.

State vs. Joseph Troy Smith – Counsel Status Hearing on Misdemeanor Assault – 4th Degree – Pursuant To Subdivision (1), (5). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and was previously arraigned. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for Entry of Counsel.

State vs. Mark A. Snow – Initial Appearance on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Use Of Weapon – Subsection 11 – Possess Weapon And A Felony Controlled Substance and Misdemeanor DWI. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Pontius and waives arraignment. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Amber Lee Wilmot – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Littering – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Case continued to December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Dalton James Hudson – Bench Trial on Misdemeanor Intentionally Inhale/Smell The Fumes Or Induce Another To Inhale/Smell The Fumes Of Any Solvents. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. If defendant fails to appear on December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., a warrant will be issued for his arrest.

In the Matter Of Gregory Seth Wennihan – Guardianship Hearing scheduled on Guardianship/Conservatorship – Adult. Case called. Case continued to November 12, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. for Trial. Attorney Lyle allowed to appear by Webex. Order extending Emergency Guardian Ad Litem. Certified copies mailed to attorneys and emergency guardian.