The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Brett Hurst at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port, Missouri, October 6, 2022:

Midwestern Health Management vs. Shane M. Guyer – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Respondent appears in person. Case continued to November 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for Docket Call.

LVNV Funding, LLC vs. Richard D. Hicks – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendant served September 15, 2022, fails to appear. Judgment by default as requested. Civil judgment filed and entered for the plaintiff and against the defendant in the amount of $2,665.12 plus process server fee and interest at the rate of 9% per annum. See judgment for details. Certified copy of judgment mailed to the defendant.

State vs. Devonte Clark – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor 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 December 1, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Devonte Clark – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16-19 Mph). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for December 1, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Devonte Clark – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket Failed To Yield To Emergency Vehicle Sounding Siren And Displaying Red/Blue Light. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for December 1, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Devonte Clark – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket Car/Motorcycle/Truck Under 18,000 Lbs. Followed Another Vehicle Too Closely. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for December 1, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Devonte Clark – Initial Appearance on Infraction Failed To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for December 1, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Gary Paul Fearon – Case Review on State Traffic Ticket Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 1-5 Mph). Count 1 – Defendant sentenced to Fine $204.50. Costs paid.

State vs. Alazia R. Grutel – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Owner Operated Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Motor Vehicle Required To Be Registered) – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $377 cash only.

State vs. Alazia R. Grutel – 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. Warrant ordered. Bond is $379 cash only.

State vs. Alicia S. Guthrie – Initial Appearance on Mis-demeanor Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 2nd Offense. Case continued to October 20, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for Docket Call. Zoom allowed.

State vs. Mark S. Hogue, II – **Possible Section 589.405 RSMo. Charge** Case Review on Felony Child Molestation – 1st Degree (3 Counts), Abuse Or Neglect Of A Child – Serious Emotional Or Physical Injury – Sexual Contact, and Endangering Welfare Of A Child Engaging In Sexual Conduct Under 17 Years of Age As Parent/Guardian – 1st Degree – 1st Offense (4 Counts); and Misdemeanor Sexual Misconduct – 1st Degree – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with P.D. Euler. Bond reduction requested and denied. Case continued to November 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for setting of Preliminary Hearing.

State vs. Travis L. Kephart – Plea/Trial Setting on Misdemeanor Failure To Register Motor Vehicle – Fined $50.50 and Driving While Revoked/Suspended – 1st Offense – Fined $80.50. All costs and fines to be paid in full or appear on November 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Steven Joseph Knight – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by P.D. Euler. Case continued to November 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Steven Joseph Knight – Plea/Trial Setting on Misdemeanor 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; and Infraction of Driver/Front Seat Passenger Failed To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by P.D. Euler. Case continued to November 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Aaron R. Lawrence – Plea/Trial Setting on Misdemeanor DWI – Prior, Possession Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid Of 10 Grams Or Less, Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, and Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 6-10 Mph). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person, acknowledges receipt of information and waives Arraignment. Plea of not guilty entered. Case continued to December 15, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

State vs. Aaron R. Lawrence – Plea/Trial Setting on Misdemeanor Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person, acknowledges receipt of information and waives Arraignment. Plea of not guilty entered. Case continued to December 15, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

State vs. Jerry A. Minkler – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Operated Motor Carrier Vehicle With Unsafe/Improper Frame/Suspension/Axle/Wheel/Rim And/Or Steering System. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for October 20, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Defendant to have balance paid by October 20, 2022, or be present in court that date. If not paid in full and not present in court, Capias Warrant will be issued.

State vs. Chadd Andrew Nix – Initial Appearance on Infraction of Failed To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for November 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Angela A. Orozco – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Failed To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width, Resulting In An Accident, Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 2nd Offense, and Owner Operated Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Motor Vehicle Required To Be Registered) – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for November 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Virgil R. Orso, Jr. – Initial Appearance on Felony Unlawful Use Of Weapon – Subsection 4 – Exhibiting and Misdemeanor DWI. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney Kissock. Defendant acknowledges receipt of complaint and waives arraignment. Plea of not guilty entered. Case continued to November 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for setting of Preliminary Hearing.

State vs. Mohamud Omar Osman – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 11-15 Mph). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for November 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Larry D. Owens – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 1-5 Mph). Count 1 – Defendant sentenced to Fine $216.50. Costs and fines paid in full.

State vs. Matthew Paul Robison – Payment Review Hearing on Misdemeanor Operated A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for November 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Lawrence John Shadd – 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. Summons ordered for November 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Jean Felipe Silva De Oliveira – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 1-5 Mph). Count 1 – Defendant sentenced to Fine $428.50. Costs and Fines paid in full.

State vs. Jaspreet Singh – Plea/Trial Setting on State Traffic Ticket for Weight On Tandem Axle Exceeded 34,000 Lbs. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Defendant and his counsel shall both be present on November 10, 2022. No further continuances will be granted. Counsel for defendant to abide by state and local court rules when filing continuance requests from now on. Case continued to November 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

State vs. Amber L. Sysel – Initial Appearance on Infraction of Driver Failed To Secure Child Less Than 16 Years Old In Properly Adjusted/Fastened Restraint. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Default judgment entered. Count 1 – Defendant sentenced to Fine $10.00.

State vs. Tyleesha An-Rene Toney – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor 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 November 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. James W. Villesvik – **Possible Section 589.405 RSMo. Charge** Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Sexual Misconduct – 1st Degree – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and acknowledges receipt of Information. Charges formally read to defendant, with the range of punishment for each charge. Plea of not guilty entered. Case continued to November 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. for entry of counsel and Plea/Trial Setting.

For more information about the above cases or others, visit www.courts.mo.gov (Missouri Case.net).