The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Brett Hurst at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port, Missouri, March 17, 2022:

Discover Bank vs. Linda K. Erickson – Civil Setting on Contract-Other. Case called. The plaintiff appears by Attorney Davidson. The defendant appears and case continued to April 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for completion of discovery.

MM Finance LLC Et Al vs. Dawn C. Hines – Civil Motion Hearing on Suit on Account. Case called. The plaintiff appears by Attorney Davidson. The garnishee, served on August 25, 2021, does not appear. Judgment against garnishee is granted. Judgment against garnishee filed and entered. Sanction is imposed against the garnishee in the current amount of $150.00 in the attorney’s favor of judgment creditor. Civil judgment filed and entered for the plaintiff and against the defendant in the amount of $673.97 plus post judgment interest at 9.00 percent per annum until satisfied. Certified copy of judgment mailed to garnishee and the defendant, Dawn Hines.

Shauna R. McGinness vs. Joshua A. McGinness – Hearing on Motion to Modify. Case called. The plaintiff appears by Attorney Sachs. The respondent appears by Attorney Cluck and case continued to May 26, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for trial setting or completion of discovery.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Carol Mulvania – Civil Setting on Contract-Other. Case called. The plaintiff appears by Attorney Davis. The defendant fails to appear and judgment by default is granted as requested in the petition. Judgment entry filed and entered for the plaintiff and against the defendant in the total amount of $879.56 plus costs and interest at the statutory rate per annum on the principal amount only. Certified copy of judgment mailed to the defendant.

Oliphant Financial, LLC vs. Stacey Stillwell – Civil Setting on Breach of Contract. Case called. The plaintiff appears by attorney Davidson. The defendant appears in person and case continued to May 12, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for settlement or trial setting.

Laura L. Wooten vs. Bobby D. Wooten – Uncontested Dissolution Hearing on Dissolution Without Children. Case called. The plaintiff appears, pro se. The respondent appears, pro se. Hearing held and the court finds no reasonable likelihood that this marriage can be preserved and ordered dissolved. Judgment and Decree of Dissolution of Marriage filed. Marriage is ordered dissolved. See judgment for details. Certified copy of judgment mailed to the petitioner and respondent.

The following cases were heard before the Honorables Brett Hurst and William Richards:

State vs. Jason Joseph Adams – Plea/Trial Setting on Misdemeanor DWI, Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense, and Failure To Register Motor Vehicle.

State vs. Mohamed Younis Sulaiman Al Tobi – Initial Ap-pearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More).

State vs. Pamela S. Bergman – Initial Appearance on Mis-demeanor Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for April 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Jeremy Robert Borchelt – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Property Damage 1st Degree and Misdemeanor Assault- 4th Degree – Pursuant To Subdivision (3). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Case continued to March 31, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for entry of counsel.

State vs. Jeremy S. Bywater – Counsel Status Hearing on Misdemeanor Tampering With Motor Vehicle – 2nd Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with P.D. Euler. Case continued to April 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Mario Donates Moreno – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20-25 Mph). Fined $155.50. Traffic costs paid.

State vs. Mario Donates Moreno – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Fined $57.50.

State vs. Aashni Ellis – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More), Owner Operated Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Motor Vehicle Required To Be Registered) – 1st Offense, and Failed To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer.

State vs. Erskine Anthony Gipson – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for April 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Erskine Anthony Gipson – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16-19 Mph). Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for April 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Aaron Michael Greene – Counsel Status Hearing on Felony Driving While Revoked/Suspended and Resisting/Interfering With Arrest For A Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by P.D. Euler. Case continued to March 31, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Joshua A. Halte – Plea/Trial Setting 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 by Attorney Scroggie. Case continued to May 12, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Ashley Anne Harmon – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Stealing.

State vs. Isaac C. Hayes – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony DWI – Aggravated and Misdemeanors Failed To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width, Resulting In An Accident and Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by P.D. Euler. Case continued to March 31, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Chais Bernard Henley – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for April 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Chais Bernard Henley – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 11-15 Mph). Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for April 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Jordan R. Hughes – Plea/Trial Setting on Felony Domestic Assault – 3rd Degree and Misdemeanors Assault- 4th Degree – Pursuant To Subdivision (1), (5), Harassment – 2nd Degree, and Trespass – 1st Degree.

State vs. Steven Joseph Knight – Case Review on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid and Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia – Amphetamine Or Methamphetamine, and Misdemeanor Possession Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid Of 10 Grams Or Less – Prior Drug Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Charges formally read to defendant, with the range of punishment for each charge. Plea of not guilty was entered and given form requesting Public Defender services. Warrant withdrawn. Case continued to March 31, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Isaac A. Leal – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Possession Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid Of 10 Grams Or Less, Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, Operated Motor Vehicle Owned By Another Knowing Owner Of Vehicle Has Not Maintained Financial Responsibility, and Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20-25 Mph).

State vs. Benjamin Mark Marion – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid, Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia – Amphetamine Or Methamphetamine and Misdemeanor Failure To Register Motor Vehicle. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears with Attorney. Case continued to March 31, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Ma’Kayla Ta’Chell McCarver – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor.

State vs. Elizabeth Marie Merriett – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Stealing.

State vs. Dominique Odum – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More), Owner Operated Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Motor Vehicle Required To Be Registered) – 1st Offense, Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense, and Failed To Place Vehicle Not In Motion Near Right Hand Side Of Highway. As Practicable, Cause Immediate Threat Of Accident.

State vs. Latoya I. Oliver – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16-19 Mph). Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for April 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Denny E. Porter – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Leaving Scene Of Accident – Property Damage Exceeding $1,000 and 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 with Attorney. Case continued to March 31, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Nicole T. Princole – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Forgery. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with P.D. Euler. Case continued to April 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for plea/trial setting.

State vs. Sam Vincent Sheehan – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Possession Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid Of 10 Grams Or Less – Fined $200.00; Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia – Fined $125.00; and Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 11-15 Mph) – Fined $70.50.

State vs. Chad J. Sillers – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Domestic Assault – 3rd Degree and Burglary – 2nd Degree and Misdemeanor Kidnapping – 3rd Degree.

State vs. Jesse E. Stewart – Plea/Trial Setting on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More) and Failed To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer.

State vs. Shelly Lyn Thoma – Plea/Trial Setting on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More) and Failure To Register Motor Vehicle. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Scroggie. Case continued to May 12, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Humberto Vasquez Mejia – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More) and Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense.

State vs. Humberto Vasquez Mejia – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More) and Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Case continued to May 12, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Brenda B. Villarreal – Initial Appearance on Infraction for Failed To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for April 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. David A. White – Probation Violation Hearing on Felony. Hearing continued to April 5, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. David Allen White – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Violation Of Order Of Protection For Adult. Initial Appearance scheduled for April 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Odari Jason Whyte – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 11-15 Mph). Defendant sentenced to $70.50 Fine and Court Cost. Traffic costs paid.

State vs. Deandre Lavonte Woods – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20-25 Mph). Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for April 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Juan Carlos Zulsales – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16-19 Mph).

City of Fairfax vs. Linda Casey – Initial Appearance on County Ordinance – Other Nuisance Violation.

Rock Port vs. Nicholas J. Nelson – Initial Appearance on Municipal Ordinance – Traffic Driving While Revoked Or Suspended.

Rock Port vs. Fallah S. Newroh – Initial Appearance on Municipal Ordinance – Traffic Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (20-25 Mph Over).

Rock Port vs. Tosca Pedro – Initial Appearance on Municipal Ordinance – Traffic Operated Vehicle On Highway Without Valid Or No License.

City of Fairfax vs. Shirley Rhoades – Initial Appearance on County Ordinance – Other Nuisance Violation. Case called. City appears by P.A. Henry. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for April 21, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.

City of Fairfax vs. Kurt Shephard – Case Review 2 on County Ordinance – Other Nuisance Violation. Case called. City appears by P.A. Henry. Defendant appears in person. Case continued to April 21, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. for docket call.

Rock Port vs. Zachary G. Wise – Initial Appearance on Municipal Ordinance – Other Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Failed To Stop At Stop Sign At Stop Line/Before Crosswalk/Point Nearest Intersection. Case called. City appears by P.A. Bauman. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for April 21, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.

For more information about the above cases or others, visit www.courts.mo.gov.