The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Brett Hurst August 3, 2026, at the Atchison County Courthouse:
State vs. Hudson H. Hall – Initial Arraignment on Felony **Possible Section 589.405 RSMo. Charge** of Endangering The Welfare Of A Child Involving Drugs – 1st Degree – 2nd/Subsequent Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant acknowledges complaint. Arraignment waived. Defendant advised of rights to counsel and advised of bond conditions. Bond reduction requested and sustained. Bond set at O/R with original conditions. Case set for September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Docket Call. Bond – released on own recognizance.
State vs. Marcus L. Hall – Initial Arraignment on **Possible Section 589.405 RSMo. Charge** of Felony Statutory Rape Or Attempted Statutory Rape – 1st Degree – Person Less Than 14 Years Of Age (Four Counts). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant acknowledges complaint. Arraignment waived. Defendant advised of rights to counsel. Bond reduction requested and denied. Case set for August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Docket Call.
State vs. Dustin Allen Hill – Bond Review Hearing on Felony Damage To Jail/Jail Property. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Case set for August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Docket Call.
State vs. Dustin Allen Hill – Bond Review Hearing on Felony Damage To Jail/Jail Property. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Case set for August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Docket Call.
State vs. Eric G. Pennington – Bond Review Hearing 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. Bond reduction requested and sustained. Bond set at $1,500 plus conditions of bond; not to be present in Atchison County except for court hearings. Case set for August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Docket Call.
The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Corey Keith Herron August 4, 2026:
State vs. Scott A. Barbee – Arraignment on Felony Domestic Assault – 2nd Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney R. Williams and waives formal arraignment. Case continued to September 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.
State vs. Jeremy J. Cox – Probation Violation Hearing on Felony Tampering With Motor Vehicle – 1st Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Probation & Parole appears by Watson. Defendant appears by Webex with Attorney R. Williams present. Defendant surrenders probation and is sentenced to a 2-year sentence to run concurrent with Nebraska case CR26-22. All outstanding warrants to be withdrawn.
State vs. Athuai Ding – Case Review on Felony Counterfeiting. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. State withdraws motion to revoke probation, probation unsuspended.
State vs. James Lee Jacobs – Case Review on Felony DWI – Aggravated. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Probation & Parole appears by Watson. Defendant appears in person with Attorney R. Williams and admits violation(s) of Probation as alleged by State in Motion to Revoke. Court orders Probation extended 1 year with shock detention time served plus 10 more days.
State vs. Blake Aaron Richardson – Plea/Trial Setting on Felony Tampering With Motor Vehicle – 1st Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney R. Williams. Case continued to October 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for case review.
State vs. Dustin Scott Watson – Arraignment on Felony **Possible Section 589.405 RSMo. Charge** of Possession Of Child Pornography – 2nd/Subsequent Offense Or Possess >20 Pics/One Film/Videotape, Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor, Child Molestation-2nd Degree-Aggravated Sexual Offense-Child Less Than 17 Years Of Age And Offender Greater Than 4 Years Older, Possession Of Child Pornography – 1st Offense, and Statutory Rape – 2nd Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and waives formal arraignment. Case continued to September 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.
State vs. Johnathon Raymond Brodrick – Plea/Trial Setting on Felony Non-Support, Total Arrears In Excess Of 12 Monthly Payments Due Under Order Of Support. Case called. State appears by P.A. Cluck. Defendant appears in person with Attorney R. Williams. Case continued to November 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. for review.
State vs. Shahana Marie Hall – Counsel Status Hearing on Felony Non-Support, Total Arrears In Excess Of 12 Monthly Payments Due Under Order Of Support. Case called. State appears by P.A. Cluck. Probation & Parole appears by Watson. Defendant fails to appear but appears by Attorney R. Williams. Case continued to October 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. for review.
The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Brett Hurst August 6, 2026:
RSIRCM, LLC vs. Kiara B. Hines – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Lawyer. Defendant appears in person, served on July 1, 2026. Defendant consents to judgment. Judgment entered. It is ordered that plaintiff shall have and recover from defendant as follows: Count I – $24.12 Principal, Count II – $2,529.24 Principal, Attorney Fees – $379.38, Count III – $111.80 Principal, Interest – $12.10, Total – $3,056.64. Stay of Execution in place.
Velocity Investments, LLC vs. Derek J. Larson – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Lawyer. Defendant doesn’t appear. Case continued to September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for perfection of service.
Buyers Holdings, LLC vs. Jo B. Vance – Civil Setting on Breach of Contract. Case called. Plaintiff appears by counsel lawyer. Defendant appears by Counsel Smith for Scroggie. Case continued to October 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
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 appears in person. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting
State vs. Jeffrey A. Brion – Counsel Status Hearing on Misdemeanor Peace Disturbance, First Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.
State vs. Jeffrey A. Brion – Counsel Status Hearing on Misdemeanor Trespass – 1st Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.
State vs. Ah Bue – Initial Appearance on Conservation Violation of Take Or Attempt To Take Or Possess Wildlife Without Valid Permit (Not Hunter Safety Certified). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person, acknowledges receipt of ticket filed and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $74.50 fine plus court costs. Costs and/or fine paid in full.
State vs. Tanya Chaney – Initial Appearance on Felony Passing Bad Check. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant acknowledges complaint. Arraignment waived. Charges formally read. Defendant advised of right to counsel. Plea of not guilty entered. Case set for September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Docket Call/Entry of Counsel.
State vs. Noah M. Edwards – Case Review on Felony Domestic Assault – 1st Degree – Serious Physical Injury. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for September 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. for Preliminary Hearing.
State vs. Natalie Ann Gibler – Counsel Status Hearing on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call and entry of counsel.
State vs. Marcus L. Hall – Case Review on **Possible Section 589.405 RSMo. Charge** of Felony Statutory Rape Or Attempted Statutory Rape – 1st Degree – Person Less Than 14 Years Of Age (Four Counts). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for August 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. for Preliminary Hearing.
State vs. Dustin Allen Hill – Case Review on Felony Damage To Jail/Jail Property. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
State vs. Dustin Allen Hill – Case Review on Felony Damage To Jail/Jail Property. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
State vs. Dalton James Hudson – Initial Appearance on Conservation Violation of Illegally Possess Or Transport Deer Or Parts Thereof. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person, acknowledges receipt of ticket filed and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $75.00 fine plus court costs. All costs and fines to be paid in full or appear on September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Travis L. Kephart – Case Review 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 September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call and entry of counsel.
State vs. Karli Marie Leseberg – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor DWI. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person, is given a copy of the information filed and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $500.00 fine plus court costs on amended charge. All costs and fines to be paid in full or appear on September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Nathan Douglas Martin – Case Review on Felony Stealing. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
State vs. Shirley D. Meneses – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Operated Motor Vehicle Owned By Another Knowing Owner Of Vehicle Has Not Maintained Financial Responsibility. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Shirley D. Meneses – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Violate Sections 307.179.2 (1), (2), Or (3) – Driver Failed To Secure Child < 8 Years Old In Child Restraint Or Booster Seat. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Nicholas Gage Nichols – Case Review on Felony Assault – 2nd Degree, Domestic Assault – 3rd Degree, and Harassment – 1st Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for entry of counsel and Setting/Waiver of Preliminary Hearing.
State vs. Eric G. Pennington – Payment Review Hearing on Felony Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia – Prior Drug Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Case set for August 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. for docket call.
State vs. Eric G. Pennington – Case Review Hearing 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 August 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. for Preliminary Hearing.
State vs. Hezekiah D. Santana – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 1-5 Mph). 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 $304.50 fine plus court costs on amended charge. All costs and fines to be paid in full or appear on September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. James A. Scales – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Acry.-Burglary – 2nd Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Setting/Waiver of Preliminary Hearing.
State vs. Garrick D. Sowa – 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. Warrant ordered. Bond is $376 cash only.
Fairfax vs. Anton Theas – Payment Review Hearing on Municipal – Nuisance Violations (Three Counts). Case called. Defendant appears in person. Payment Plan entered.
State vs. Nicole Denise Turner – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Failed To Yield To Vehicle Approaching From Opposite Direction When Turning Left. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Nicole Denise Turner – Initial Appearance on Infraction of Driver/Front Seat Passenger Failed To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Daniel Lee Herrington – Case Review on Felony Burglary – 2nd Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.A. L. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for September 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. for Setting/Waiver of Preliminary Hearing.
Gabrielle L. McGinness vs. Joshua A. McGinness – Bench Trial on Dissolution With Children. Case called. Petitioner appears in person, pro se. Respondent appears in person, pro se, filed answer on June 26, 2026. Case tried by court. Judgment entered. Both redacted and unredacted copies. Certified copy of judgment given to each party after court. Certificate of dissolution of marriage mailed.
State vs. Betty J. Schebaum – Preliminary Hearing on Felony. Bond 25ATBND59 was transferred from Case ID 25AT-CR00144 to Bond 26ATBND43 with a balance of $500.00. Arraignment scheduled for September 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
State vs. John Currie – Case Review on Misdemeanor Domestic Assault – 4th Degree – 1st Or 2nd Offense (1),(5). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by Attorney Sundell. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for August 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.
Chasity L. Wheeler vs. Director of Revenue, Missouri – Bench Trial on Refusing Breathalyzer. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Sundell. Case continued to August 20, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. for Trial.
State vs. Luke Eggering – Bench Trial on Conservation Violation for Illegally Possess Or Transport Turkey Or Parts Thereof. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Sundell. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for August 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.
State vs. Gregory Martin McGillivray – Case Review on Misdemeanor DWI. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Sundell. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for August 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.
State vs. Gregory Martin McGillivray – Case Review on State Traffic Ticket for Failed To Place Vehicle Not In Motion As Near Right Hand Side Of Hwy. As Practicable. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Sundell. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for August 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.
State vs. Ryker Lee Parks – Case Review on Misdemeanor DWI and Failed To Signal/Gave Improper Signal When Stopping/Turning Left Or Right and Infraction of Failed To Properly Affix/Fasten To Or Maintain Motor Vehicle/Trailer Plates.
State vs. Thomas Jason Riemer – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Failed 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 and by Attorney Sundell. Defendant acknowledges information. Arraignment waived. Defendant advised of right to counsel. Case set for October 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
State vs. Thomas Jason Riemer – Initial Appearance on Felony Leaving Scene Of Accident – Property Damage Exceeding $1,000. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by Attorney Sundell. Defendant acknowledges information. Arraignment waived. Defendant advised of right to counsel. Case set for October 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
State vs. Thomas Jason Riemer – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Cut In On Overtaken Vehicle. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by Attorney Sundell. Defendant acknowledges information. Arraignment waived. Defendant advised of right to counsel. Case set for October 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
State vs. Kyle J. Loehnig – Plea/Trial Setting on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16-19 Mph). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney Campbell, acknowledges receipt of ticket and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is granted SIS, 6 months probation supervised by PPS, and pay court costs. Costs and/or fine paid in full.
