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, August 8, 2023:

State vs. Adam Preston Donica – Plea 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 and Attorney FTA. Case continued to September 5, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea.

State vs. Kristi J. Duering – Arraignment on Felony Domestic Assault – 1st Degree – Serious Physical Injury. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney Welch and waives Formal Arraignment. Case set for Jury Trial – First setting February 13-16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Pre-Trial Conference set for December 5, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Jesse L. Henry – Plea/Trial Setting on Felony Stealing – $750 Or More, Burglary – 2nd Degree, Possession Of Burglary Tools, and Property Damage 1st Degree; and Misdemeanor Trespass – 1st Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney R. Williams. Defendant remains in custody in Nebraska. Case continued to September 5, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

State vs. Jessica L. Koontz – Case Review on Felony Assault – 1st Degree Or Attempt and Kidnapping – Facilitating A Felony – Inflicting Injury – Terrorizing – 1st Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney R. Williams. Case continued to September 5, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for review

State vs. James R. McDonald – Bond Review Hearing on Felony Assault – 3rd Degree. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney R. Williams. Defendant admits violation(s) of probation as alleged by State in Motion to Revoke and is continued and extended 1 year. All ECC are denied. Detention sanction equal to time served.

State vs. John David Smith – Plea/Trial Setting on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance and Burglary 1st Degree; and Misdemeanor Violation Of Order Of Protection For Adult. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney R. Williams. Case continued to September 5, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

State vs. Steven M. Smith – Plea/Trial Setting on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid; Mis-demeanor Possession Of Mar-ijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid Of 10 Grams Or Less and Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia; and Infraction of Failed To Equip Motor Vehicle/Motor Drawn Vehicle With 2 Approved Red Tail Lamps On Proper Level (Knowingly). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney R. Williams. Defendant remains in custody in Nebraska. Case continued to October 3, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

Travis Wheeler Et Al vs. Sultan Trans Inc. Et Al – Pre-Trial Conference on Personal Injury – Vehicular. Case called via teleconference. Plaintiff(s) appear by Attorneys Dollar, Benson and Becker. Defendant(s) appear by Attorneys Collins & Rowe, and Barlows. Case continued to August 30, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. for 2nd Pre-Trial Conference Setting.

State vs. Connie Lynn Usher – Arraignment on Felony Stealing – $750 Or More. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and waives Formal Arraignment. Guilty Plea entered and SAR ordered. Sentencing hearing set for September 5, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

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