The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Corey Keith Herron at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port, Missouri, Tuesday, January 6, 2026:

Kristi J. Duering vs. Atchison County Circuit Court Et Al – Hearing on Expunge Records. Case continued to February 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for notices.

Dennis Erickson vs. Farm Bureau Town & Country Ins. – Motion Hearing on Breach of Contract. Case continued to February 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Dustin Allen Hill – **Possible Section 589.405 RSMo. Charge** Arraignment on Felony Child Kidnapping (Two Counts).Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney R. Williams. Defendant waives Formal Arraignment and enters a plea of not guilty. Bond review held and denied. Bond remains with no modification. Court finds defendant is a flight risk and a danger to victim and community. Case continued to February 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

State vs. Travis L. Kephart – Arraignment on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney R. Williams. Defendant waives Formal Arraignment and enters a Plea of Guilty to Ct.1. Defendant is granted SIS, 5 years probation supervised by Probation & Parole. SAR waived. Per defendant, apply bond to costs.

State vs. Jeffrey Alan Lockhart – Arraignment 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 with Attorney R. Williams. Defendant waives Formal Arraignment and enters a plea of not guilty. Case continued to February 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

State vs. Stacy Ann Morris – Plea/Trial Setting on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance and Resisting/Interfering With Arrest For A Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Case continued to February 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

State vs. Charles Douglas Nichols – Plea Hearing on Felony Operated Vehicle On Hwy. Without Valid License – 3rd And Subsequent Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney R. Williams. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty to Ct.1 and is granted SIS, 5 years probation supervised by Probation & Parole. Ct. 2 dismissed. SAR waived. Costs and/or fines paid in full.

State vs. Benjamin W. Simmons – Arraignment 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 with Attorney Scroggie. Defendant waives Formal Arraignment and enters a plea of not guilty. Case continued to February 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

State vs. Steven M. Smith – Disposition Hearing on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Probation & Parole appears by Watson. Defendant appears by Attorney R. Williams. Defendant fails to appear as he remains in NE custody. Case continued to February 3, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. for disposition by Webex.

State vs. Mark A. Snow – Arraignment 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 in person with Attorney Sundell. Defendant waives Formal Arraignment and enters a plea of not guilty. Case continued to March 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Brett Hurst at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port, Missouri, Thursday, January 8, 2026:

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. Jeanette Cade – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel McEvoy. Case continued to February 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for service.

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. Jeanette Cade – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel McEvoy. Case continued to February 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for service.

Midland Credit Management, Inc. vs. Chelsea Chern – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel McEvoy. Case continued to February 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for service.

RSIRCM, LLC vs. Jennifer Clemens – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Schmitt. Defendant fails to appear, served on December 9, 2025. Judgment by default. Judgment entered. It is ordered that plaintiff shall have and recover from defendant as follows: Count I – $126.73 Total; Count II – $7,255.61 Principal & $1,088.34 Atty. Fees; $8,470.68 Total. Stay of execution in place.

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. Jody Devine – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Case continued to March 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for service or dismissal. No appearance by either party.

Credit Corp Solutions Inc. vs. Raina Fritzler – Civil Setting on Breach of Contract. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel McEvoy. Defendant appears in person, served on November 26, 2025. Defendant consents to judgment. Judgment entered. The court finds plaintiff is entitled to judgment on Count I against defendant in the following amounts: total $5,876.09 plus interest.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Mark Graf – Bench Trial on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel McEvoy. Defendant appears by Counsel Sanders. Case continued to March 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for settlement or dismissal.

RSIRCM, LLC vs. Brenda Harber – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. No appearance by either party. Case continued to March 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for service.

RSIRCM, LLC vs. Dalton Hudson – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Schmitt. Defendant appears in person, served on December 4, 2025. Defendant consents to judgment. Judgment entered. It is ordered that plaintiff shall have and recover from defendant as follows: Count I – $865.94 Principal, $129.89 Atty. fees; total $995.83. Stay of execution in place.

RSIRCM, LLC vs. Mark A. Jennings Et Al – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Schmitt. Defendant appears in person, served on November 26, 2025. Defendant consents to judgment. Judgment entered. It is ordered that plaintiff shall have and recover from defendant as follows: Count I – $476.02 Principal, $71.40 Atty. Fees; Count II – $110.02 Principal, $16.50 Atty. Fees; Count III – $1,952.00 Principal, $292.80 Atty. Fees; total $2,918.74. Stay of execution in place.

Capital One, N.A. vs. Gregory A. Pankau – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel McEvoy. Defendant fails to appear, served on December 2, 2025. Judgment by default. Judgment entered. The court finds plaintiff is entitled to judgment against defendant in the following amounts: total $7,986.76 plus interest.

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. Jessica Points – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel McEvoy. Defendant fails to appear, served on December 23, 2025. Judgment by default. Judgment entered. It is therefore ordered, adjudged and decreed that judgment is awarded in favor of plaintiff personally against defendant as follows: $873.69 Principal, $49.75 Atty. Fees; $923.44 total.

Fintech Franchise vs. Timothy Scott – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel McEvoy. Case continued to February 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for service.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Leslie Stoliby – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case dismissed by parties.

Sally VanGundy vs. Jason Lee Vaughn – Small Claims Hearing on Small Claims Over $100. Case called. Plaintiff appears in person. Defendant fails to appear, served on November 19, 2025. Judgment by default. Judgment entered. Judgment is entered for the plaintiff in the amount of $4,695.94.

Midland Credit Management, Inc. vs. Aaron Wray – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel McEvoy. Case continued to February 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for service.

State vs. John Edward Curran – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Operated A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident and Assault- 4th Degree – Pursuant To Subdivision (1), (5). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant given a copy of the information. Charges formally read. Defendant advised of right to counsel. Case set for February 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call and entry of counsel.

State vs. Gredy Gallardo Fiscal – 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 failed to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $575.50 cash only.

State vs. Justin JD Gish – Counsel Status Hearing on Felony Domestic Assault – 3rd Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for February 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for entry of counsel.

State vs. Kassie I. Haith – Payment Review Hearing on Felony Trespass – 1st Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Summons ordered for February 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Kyle E. Haith – Payment Review Hearing on Felony Trespass – 1st Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Summons ordered for February 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Madelynn M. Hargis – Payment Review Hearing on Misdemeanor DWI. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Handed defendant a copy of the Amended MTR. Case set for February 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Dalton James Hudson – Payment Review Hearing 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 failed to appear. Summons ordered for February 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Travis L. Kephart – Motion Hearing on Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and admits violations in MTR. Court orders new probation term. Count 2 – Probation revoked. Defendant sentenced to new term, SIS, 2 Years of Probation supervised by PPS.

State vs. Wesley R. Kurtz – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Gross Weight Exceeded 80,000 Lbs. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $630.50 cash only.

State vs. Brianna Matute Acosta – Counsel Status 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 appears in person and was previously arraigned. Defendant enters a plea of guilty and is assessed a $200.00 fine plus court costs. Driver Improvement Program authorized. All costs and fines to be paid in full or appear on February 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Payment Review Hearing.

State vs. Aveneer Matveyuk – Initial Arraignment 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. Defendant acknowledges ticket. Arraignment waived. Defendant advised of right to counsel. Case set for February 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call and entry of counsel.

State vs. Sarah Beth Murray – Case Review on Felony Domestic Assault – 3rd Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for January 22, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. for Setting/Waiver of Preliminary Hearing.

State vs. Sarah Beth Murray – Case Review on Felony Assault – 2nd Degree – Special Victim and DWI – Physical Injury. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Bond reinstated. New bond form filled out. Case set for January 22, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. for Setting/Waiver of Preliminary Hearing. Bond-Released on own recognizance.

State vs. Brittany N. Schlup – Case Review on Felony Endangering Welfare of Child Creating Substantial Risk – 1st Degree – 1st Offense – No Sexual Contact. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for February 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Harjit Singh – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Weight On Tandem Axle Exceeded 34,000 Lbs. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $416.50 cash only.

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. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for February 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for entry of counsel.

State vs. David Z. Tuggle – Case Review on Misdemeanor Driving While Revoked/Suspended – 1st Offense and Failure To Register Motor Vehicle. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Apply Bond ordered. Count 2 – Defendant sentenced to fine of $140.50 and court costs. Count 1 – Defendant sentenced to fine of $150.00 and court costs. Bond $376 applied. Costs and/or fines paid in full on January 9, 2026.

State vs. Robert Jo Vargas – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Gross Weight Exceeded 80,000 Lbs. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a plea of guilty and is assessed a $200.00 fine plus court costs. All costs and fines to be paid in full or appear on February 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Payment Review Hearing.

State vs. Leobaldo Vasconcelos Garcia – Case Review Hearing on State Traffic Ticket for Failure To Proceed With Caution/Yield Right-Of-Way/Reduce Speed When Approaching Stationary Emergency Vehicle Displaying Emergency Light. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Lotven. Defendant acknowledges information. Arraignment waived. Defendant advised of right to counsel. Case set for February 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. for Bench Trial.

State vs. Amber Lee Wilmot – Case Review on Misdemeanor Littering – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Summons ordered for February 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. No further continuances will be granted until defendant appears in court.

In The Matter Of Dustin Eugene Collins – Case Review on Guardian/Conservator – Adult. Case called. Co-Guardians/Co-Conservators appear in person. No appearance by respondent. Court takes up respondent’s allegations against co-guardians/co-conservators. Allegations are unsubstantiated. Court finds co-guardians/co-conservators have not breached their oath or duty to ward/protectee.

In The Matter Of Megan Hughes Capps – Guardianship Hearing scheduled on Guardian/Conservator – Adult. Case called. Petitioner appears in person and by Counsel Sauders. Respondent appears in person and by Counsel Pontius. Case tried by court. Petition granted per separate judgment to be entered herein. Attorney fees in the amount of $450.00 approved – $225 to petitioner and $225 to county payable within 45 days. Publication waived. Bond waived. Respondent retains right to vote. Petitioners attorney to provide judgment. Letters of Guardianship of an Incapacitated Person and Conservatorship of a Disabled Person filed. File stamped copy mailed to G/C and Attorney. Date inventory due or continued to February 9, 2026.

The following case was heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Brett Hurst at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port, Missouri, Wednesday, January 14, 2026:

State vs. Corey M. Cave – Bond Review Hearing on Felony Domestic Assault – 1st Degree – Serious Physical Injury. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Judge Hurst recuses. Case set to Presiding Judge for assignment.