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, October 1, 2026:

State vs. Ricky Allen Farber – Bond Review Hearing on Felony Armed Criminal Action, Unlawful Use Of Weapon – Subsection 3 – Discharge Into Home, Motor Vehicle Or Other Transportation, Possession Of Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia – Amphetamine Or Methamphetamine. Preliminary Hearing scheduled for October 22, 2026.

State vs. Ashely Anne Clapper – Bond Review Hearing on Felony.

State vs. Ashley Anne Gayman – Bond Review Hearing on Felony Financial Institution Accounts Fraud, Acting with Knowledge > $500. Case Review scheduled for October 22, 2026.

Harold W. Krutz vs. Jill Johnson Adult Abuse Hearing on Adult Abuse Without Stalking.

State vs. William David Miller – Bond Review Hearing on **Possible Section 589.405 RSMo. Charge** of Felony Grooming Or Enticment Of a Minor By Person More Than 4 Years Older Than The Minor and Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material – 2nd/Subsequent Offense Or Possess More Than 20 Pictures/One Film/Videotape; and Misdemeanor Furnish Pornographic Material Or Attempt To Furnish To A Minor. Preliminary Hearing is scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 11 a.m.

State vs. Robert Prestyly – Case Review on **Possible Section 589.405 RSMo. Charge** of Misdemeanor.

State vs. Robert Prestyly – Preliminary Hearing on **Possible Section 589.405 RSMo. Charge** of Felony Possession Of Child Pornography – 2nd/Subsequent Offense Or Possession of  >20 Pics/One Film/Videotape and Misdemeanor Sexual Misconduct – 1st Degree – 2nd Or Subsequent Offense. Arraignment scheduled for November 3, 2026, at 9 a.m.

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

State vs. Scott A. Barbee – Plea/Trial Setting on Felony Domestic Assault – 2nd Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney R. Williams by Webex. Case continued to November 3, 2026, at 9 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

BTC Bank vs. Chance W. Clement Et Al – Case Review. Case called. Defendant appears in person and by Atty. Smith. Case continued to December 8, 2026, at 9 a.m. for Trial Setting/Review.

State vs. Marcus L. Hall – Arraignment on **Possible Section 589.405 RSMo. Charge** of Felony Possession Of Child Pornography – 2nd/Subsequent Offense Or Possession >20 Pics/One Film/Videotape. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney R. Williams by Webex. Bond review held with no modification. Case continued to November 3, 2026, at 9 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

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 with Attorney R. Williams by Webex. Case set for Jury Trial on April 13, 2027 – 1st setting at 9 a.m. Pre-Trial Conference on March 2, 2027, at 9 a.m. Jury Trial scheduled for April 13, 2027, at 9 a.m.

Fertilizer Service Co., LLC vs. Dalton Riley – Case Review on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Atty. Klonowski. Defendant appears by Atty. Skinner for Sundell. Continued to February 11, 2027, at 9 a.m. for Jury Trial. Pre-Trial Conference set for January 12, 2027, at 9 a.m.

State vs. Luke A. Seiter – Arraignment on **Possible Section 589.405 RSMo. Charge** of Felony Possession Of Child Pornography – 1st Offense nd Misdemeanor Harassment – 2nd Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Change of Judge pending with Supreme Court. The Honorable Terry Ellis White and official court reporter from Andrew County will hear the case.

State vs. Jonathan D. Yost – Case Review on Misdemeanor.

In The Matter of Cruze Allen Carter – Adoption Hearing on Adoption Step-Child.

In The Matter of Nova Joyce Carter – Adoption Hearing on Adoption Step-Child.

State vs. Shahana Marie Hall – Case Review 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 by Attorney R. Williams via Webex. Case continued to November 3, 2026, at 11 a.m. for Review.

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

Toyota Motor vs. Rian Anderson – Case Review on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Cluck. Defendant appears in person. Case continued to November 5, 2026, at 9 a.m. for Trial Setting.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Tad R. Gebhards – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Lawyer. Defendnt fails to appear, served on September 17, 2026. Judgment by default. Judgment entered. It is ordered and decreed that plaintiff recover from the defendant as follows: principal – $14,974.56, filing fee – $49.75, service fee – $64.01, for a total of $15,088.32.

Capital One, N.A. vs. Carol  L. Kirkpatrick – Civil Setting on Contract  –  Other. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Lawyer. Defendant fails to appear, served on August 28, 2026. Judgment by default. Judgment entered. Judgment for plaintiff and against defendant as follows: principal – $5,658.18, court costs – $94.00, for a total of $5,752.18.

RSIRCM, LLC vs. Mary J. Long – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Lawyer. Defendant fails to appear, served on September 17, 2026. Judgment by default. Judgment entered. It is ordered that plaintiff shall have and recover from defendant as follows: Count I – $2,677.20 principal, $401.58 attorney fees, for a total of $3.078.78. No stay of execution.

Merrick Bank Corporation vs. Annette Mathers – Case Review on Breach of Contract.

State vs. George L. Bangs – Initial Appearance on Mis-demeanor DWI. 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 $500.00 fine plus court costs. All costs and fines to be paid in full or appear on November 5, 2026, at 9 a.m.

Thomas Jerome Beavers – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Failure 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 fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $404 cash only.

Thomas Jerome Beavers – Initial Appearance on Infraction of Failure To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $222 cash only.

Thomas Jerome Beavers – 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. Default judgment entered. Fined $10.

State vs. Cory Bungenstock – Initial Appearance on Felony Property Damage 1st Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant acknowledges complaint. Arraignment waived. Defendant advised of right to counsel and advised of bond conditions. Plea of not guilty. Defendant given PD form. Case set for November 5, 2026, at 9 a.m. for docket call/entry of counsel.

State vs. Aaron Michael Greene – Counsel Status Hearing on Felony Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for October 22, 2026, at 9 a.m. for Setting of Motion to Revoke Hearing.

State vs. Daniel Lee Herrington – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Burglary – 2nd Degree. Arraignment scheduled for November 3, 2026, at 9 a.m.

State vs. Wayne Holliday – Initial Appearance on Mis-demeanor Driving While Revoked/Suspended – 1st Offense and Failure To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Case set for November 5, 2026, at 9 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Kathryn Marie Johnson – Case Review 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 and by P.D. Williams. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for December 3, 2026, at 9 a.m. for Setting/Waiver of Preliminary Hearing.

State vs. Dustin L. Lingerfelt – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance and Deliver Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana Or Synthetic Cannabinoid. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Belts. Defendant previously arraigned. Defendant’s bond modified to include special condition to complete mental health exam as scheduled. Case set for December 17, 2026, at 9 a.m. for Setting/Waiver of Preliminary Hearing.

State vs. Dustin L. Lingerfelt – Setting – Preliminary Hearing 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 appears in person and by P.D. Belts. Defendant previously arraigned. Defendant’s bond modified to include special condition to complete mental health exam as scheduled. Case set for December 17, 2026, at 9 a.m. for Setting/Waiver of Preliminary Hearing.

State vs. Jonathan Rodriguez – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20-25 Mph). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Per Defendant’s email request, bond is applied to all fines and cost. Costs and/or fines paid in full.

State vs. Chad Sterling Rose – Counsel Status Hearing on Misdemeanor Non-Support. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Case set for November 19, 2026, at 11 a.m.

State vs. Gabriel Joseph Struthers – Counsel Status Hearing on Misdemeanor Harassment – 2nd Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for November 5, 2026, at 9 a.m. for Docket Call/Entry of Counsel.

State vs. Esteban Andres Vargas Trapen – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Case set for November 5, 2026, at 9 a.m. for Docket Call.

State vs. Macey L. Waltke – Case Review on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 11-15 Mph). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Per defendant’s email request, bond is applied to all fines and cost. Costs and/or fines paid in full.

State vs. Macey L. Waltke – Case Review on State Traffic Ticket for Failure To Drive Within Right Lane Of Hwy. With 2 Or More Lanes In Same Direction. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Per defendant’s email request, bond is applied to all fines and cost. Costs and/or fines paid in full.

State vs. Austin L. Baruth – Preliminary Hearing on **Possible Section 589.405 RSMo. Charge** of Felony Rape – 2nd Degree and Attempted-Rape – 2nd Degree. Arraignment scheduled for November 3, 2026, at 9 a.m.

Felisha M. James vs. Austin L. James – Uncontested Dissolution Hearing on Dissolution Without Children. Case called. Petitioner appears in person. Respondent appears in person. Case tried by court. Judgment awarded. Dissolution of Marriage granted.

In Re Cynthia K. Livengood – Name Change Hearing on Change of Name. Case called. Petitioner appears in person and by Counsel Jones. Case tried by court. Judgment awarded. Judgment granted for name change to Cynthia Kay Mather.