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, March 7, 2023:
State vs. Adam Preston Donica – Plea/Trial Setting 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 Attorney Scroggie. Case continued to May 2, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.
Veronica Peters vs. Family Support Division – Motion Hearing on Other Administrative Review. Case called. Case dismissed for failure to prosecute.
State vs. Melvin Michael Fields – Probation Violation Hearing on Misdemeanor. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Case continued to April 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for review.
State vs. James Lee Jacobs – Case Review on Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney Euler. Defendant admits violation(s) of probation as alleged by State in Motion to Revoke. Probation is continued.
State vs. Steven Joseph Knight – Probation Violation Hearing on Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and can apply for Public Defender based upon due process requirements. Defendant denies violation(s). Case continued to April 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for review.
State vs. Steven Joseph Knight – Probation Violation Hearing on Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and can apply for Public Defender based upon due process requirements. Defendant denies violation(s). Case continued to April 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for review.
Julie Fischer vs. Monsanto Co. – Trial Setting on Personal Injury – Product Liability. Trial Setting scheduled for June 6, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Katharina Phillips – Plea/Trial Setting on Felony.
State vs. Tushina K. Robinson – Case Review on Misdemeanor. Case called. Court reviews file and finds it is wholly disposed and jail sentence that ran concurrent to defendant’s other incarceration is satisfied.
State vs. Wray F. Shields – Arraignment on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid; and Misdemeanor Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney Lance Davis. Defendant waives formal arraignment and motions to dismiss because no lab report. Motion denied. Case continued to May 2, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.
State vs. Jordan Scott Utech – Probation Violation 1st Appearance on Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Case continued to April 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for review.
State vs. David A. White – Case Review on Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears with Attorney Johnson. Defendant admits violation(s) of probation as alleged by State in Motion to Revoke. Probation is continued. New condition: 30 days shock incarceration in Atchison County Jail with credit for time served.
Marcella D. Wilroy vs. Monty J. Wilroy – Case Review on Motion to Modify. Case called. Petitioner appears in person with Attorney Bev Jones. Respondent appears in person. Respondent’s efforts to pay amount owed reviewed. Defendant to make monthly payments of $200 on first of each month, get second job and increase payments equal to new job net income until is paid in full. Review hearing scheduled for May 2, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Petitioner awarded attorney fees since February 16, 2023, in amount of $214.90 and service fee of $80.63. Bond to be released to petitioner. Defendant’s preferred address given to clerk.
The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Robert Lewis Rice at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port, Missouri, March 8, 2023:
State vs. Kristen Lee Hume – Preliminary Hearing on Felony.
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 9, 2023:
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Ellen Buttercase – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendant does not dispute liability and consents to judgment. Consent judgment filed. The court finds that the plaintiff is justly entitled to recover from defendant: $10,415.66 plus costs.
U.S. Bank National Association vs. Linda Casey Et Al – Civil Setting on Unlawful Detainer. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Pontius. Case continued to April 6, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call. **Patricia Johnson, new owner, also appears. Plaintiff or plaintiff’s counsel, not local counsel, shall appear on next date to explain what is going on.
Traci Lea Cooper vs. Phillip David Cooper – Trial Setting on Motion to Modify. Judgment filed terminating child support for Kolbe, Kilea and Kaden effective November 7, 2022. Certified copies sent to CUPT and NCPT by first class mail on March 10, 2023. Completed in MACSS.
Midland Funding LLC vs. Debra S. Driskell – Show Cause Hearing on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. No appearance by defendant. Judgment by default as requested in petition entered against defendants per written judgment entered and filed here in.
NCB Management Services vs. Shane Guyer – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Pontius. Defendant fails to appear, was served on January 15, 2023. Judgment by default. Judgment of $5,524.68, court costs of $48.50 and process server costs of $43.80.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Stanley Harmon – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. No appearance by defendant, served on January 23, 2023. Judgment form to be provided by plaintiff.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Gayle Jennings – Case Review on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Case continued to May 18, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for Completion of Discovery/Trial Setting.
Rebecca J. Long vs. Shannon P. Long – Trial Setting on Dissolution With Children. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Pontius. Defendant appears by Counsel Scroggie. Case continued to June 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. for Trial.
Prescilla R. Robertson vs. Jonathan R. Robertson – Civil Motion Hearing on Dissolution Without Children. Case called. Plaintiff appears in person and by Counsel Scroggie. Defendant fails to appear, served on January 2, 2023. Judgment by default. Plaintiff’s counsel to provide judgment form.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. Cheryl A. Volker – Case Review on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Case continued to April 6, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
State vs. Tyler James Anderson – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Gross Weight Exceeded 80,000 lbs. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Summons ordered for April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Nicholas Isaiah Babalola – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Count 1 – Defendant sentenced to fine of $80.50. All costs and fines paid in full.
State vs. Edward Boston – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket. Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $20 fine plus court costs. All costs and fines paid in full.
State vs. Omni C. Brown – Case Review on State Traffic Ticket. State appears by PA Smith. Payment Review Hearing held. Defendant fails to appear and has made no effort to pay balance due. Warrant issued. Bond is $260.50 cash only.
State vs. Clervil Gerard Christophe, Jr. – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Weight On Tandem Axle Exceeded 34,000 lbs. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. **Defendant called in and paid all costs and fines in full. No summons issued.**
State vs. Vanessa P. Denanyo – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20-25 Mph). Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Summons ordered for April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Evan E. Elam – Case Review on Misdemeanor DWI and Failure To Stop For Stop Sign At Stop Line/Before Crosswalk/Point Nearest Intersection. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Sundell. Case set for April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
State vs. Jessie L. Fett, Jr. – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More). Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant is given a copy of the information. Charges formally read to defendant. Defendant advised of rights. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty with a fine of $156.00 plus court cost. All costs and fines paid in full.
State vs. Cassidy R. Gilbride – Plea/Trial Setting on Misdemeanor. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney Lotven. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $200 fine on Count 2. SIS on Count 1 with two years supervised probation by PPS. Apply bond to all costs and fines. Costs and fines paid in full.
State vs. Michael Alan Gruhn-McLaughlin – Initial Appearance on Infraction of Driver/Front Seat Passenger Failed To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Summons ordered for April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Taylor M. Hampton – 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 PA Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Summons ordered for April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Taylor M. Hampton – Initial Appearance on Infraction of Failed To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Summons ordered for April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Wayne Eugene Jones – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Gross Weight Exceeded 80,000 lbs. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Summons ordered for April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Jean Kwizerimana – 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 appears in person and is given a copy of the information. Charges formally read to defendant, with the range of punishment for each charge. Case continued to April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
State vs. Gavin Eugene Lake – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16-19 Mph). Count 1 – Defendant sentenced to fine of $100.50. Traffic cost paid.
State vs. Melissa Suzanne Lynch – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16-19 Mph). Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Summons ordered for April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Calle V. Mace – Case Review on Felony.
State vs. Richard L. McBride – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $379 cash only.
State vs. Daryl R. Mills – Case Review on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid (Three Counts) and Possession Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid Of 11-35 Grams. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Sundell. Case set for April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
State vs. Cade Erich Mittelstaedt – Initial Appearance on Infraction for Failure To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Summons ordered for April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Clinton Orin Peverley – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 11-15 Mph). Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Summons ordered for April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Anthony T. Rebuck – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 11-15 Mph). Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Summons ordered for April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. James Leonard Rettig – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket on Weight On Tandem Axle Exceeded 34,000 lbs. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $376.50 cash only.
State vs. James Leonard Rettig – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Weight On Tandem Axle Exceeded 34,000 lbs. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $334.50 cash only.
State vs. Adam B. Sherrill – 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 acknowledges receipt of Information. Charges formally read to defendant, with the range of punishment for each charge. Defendant pleads guilty. State requests time to determine restitution and victim input, if any. Case continued to April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for disposition.
State vs. Frank Monroe Smith, Jr. – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket on Weight On Tandem Axle Exceeded 34,000 lbs.
State vs. John David Smith – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance and Burglary 1st Degree; and Misdemeanor Violation Of Order Of Protection For Adult. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant appears in person and by PD Euler. Defendant previously arraigned. Defendant advised of his rights. Case set for April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for Setting of Preliminary Hearing.
State vs. Alayna M. Taylor – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More), Failure To Register Motor Vehicle, and Driving While Revoked/Suspended – 1st Offense. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $500 cash only.
State vs. Xcelle Nathanal Thomas – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Weight On Tandem Axle Exceeded 34,000 lbs. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Summons ordered for April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Justin Lynn Turner – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony.
State vs. Connie Lynn Usher – Case Review on Felony Stealing – $750 Or More. Case Called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant advised of rights. Case set for May 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call. Appeal of non-indigency denied.
State vs. Shawne M. Widener – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20-25 Mph). Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Summons ordered for April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Shawne M. Widener – Initial Appearance on Infraction of Failure To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Summons ordered for April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Lauren Carol Willis – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Failure To Register Motor Vehicle. Defendant sentenced to fine of $50.50 and court cost. Traffic costs paid.
The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Brian Andrew Tubbs at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port, Missouri, March 9, 2023:
State vs. Christopher A. Jagetz – Case Review on Felony Burglary – 2nd Degree; and Misdemeanor Property Damage – 2nd Degree. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant failed to appear. Summons ordered for July 6, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. David Allen White – Case Review on Misdemeanor Violation Of Order Of Protection For Adult. Case Review scheduled for April 6, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
For more information about the above cases or others, visit www.courts.mo.gov (Missouri Case.net).
