The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Corey Keith Herron on December 2, 2025, at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port, Missouri:

State vs. Corwin Cron – Arraignment on Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney R. Williams and waives formal arraignment. Defendant’s Change of Venue motion granted to Nodaway County. Case set for Jury Trial on April 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Nodaway County – subject to courtroom availability. Pre- Trial Conference scheduled for March 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

State vs. Charles Douglas Nichols – Plea Hearing on Felony Operated Vehicle On Hwy. Without Valid License – 3rd And Subsequent Offense and Infraction of Failed To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney R. Williams. Case continued to January 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea.

State vs. Charles Douglas Nichols – Plea Hearing on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance and Misdemeanor Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 2nd Offense and Failure To Register Motor Vehicle. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney R. Williams. Case continued to January 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea.

State vs. Steven M. Smith – Case Review on Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Probation & Parole appears by Watson. Defendant appears by Attorney R. Williams. Defendant remains in NE DOC. Case continued to January 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for disposition via Webex.