The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Corey Keith Herron February 6, 2024, at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port, MO:
State vs. Kristi J. Duering – Pre-Trial Conference on Felony Domestic Assault – 1st Degree – Serious Physical Injury. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney’s Welch and O’Connor. Pre-Trial Conference set for September 10, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Jury Trial rescheduled for October 22-25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Joseph J. Ellis – Case Review on Felony DWI – Persistent. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear as is still in custody in Ozark Correction Center. Case continued to July 9, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for review.
State vs. Aaron Michael Hall – Probation Violation 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 fails to appear. Case continued to March 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for review. Clerk to send summons. FTA will result in warrant.
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 is still in custody in Nebraska. Case continued to March 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea.
State vs. Benjamin Mark Marion – Case Review 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 R. Williams. Case continued to March 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for review.
State vs. Stephen Dee McQuinn – 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 appears in person and waives Arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $155.50 fine plus court costs. Defendant wishes to have a payment plan with first payment being today.
Kathleen A. Palu Et Al vs. Kevin J. Palu Et Al – Case called. Plaintiff appears by Attorney Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Cavanaugh, via phone. Case continued to March 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Parties report on status of case.
State vs. Denny E. Porter – Counsel Status Hearing on Felony Unlawful Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia – Amphetamine Or Methamphetamine. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and can apply for Public Defender – based upon Due Process Requirements. Case continued to March 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for review/ Entry of Counsel. Hearing date will be set regardless of attorney status. Defendant did not make efforts to hire counsel prior to January 9, 2024, when court was canceled due to weather, but only recently made effort.
State vs. John David Smith – Plea/Trial Setting on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney R. Williams. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty to Count 1. Count 2 and 3 dismissed. Four years SES, 5 years probation supervised by Probation & Parole. Defendant is to apply and if accepted enter and complete successfully 4th Circuit Alternative Court. SAR waived.
State vs. Justin Lynn Turner – Probation Violation 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 in person. Status of probation reviewed. Defendant residing at approved home plan, employed and in compliance. State declines revocation.
State vs. Ronnie Earl White, Jr. – Case Review on Misdemeanor Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Case continued to March 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Bond Forfeiture. Clerk to send Summons.
State vs. Steven M. Smith – Motion Hearing on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid; Misdemeanor Possession Of Marijuana/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 Two Approved Red Tail Lamps On Proper Level (Knowingly). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney R. Williams. Defendant in custody in Iowa. Case continued to March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. for Motion to Suppress.
State vs. Justin M. Scott – Case Review on Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Cluck. Defendant appears in person and advised of Right to Counsel. Case continued to March 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. for entry of counsel.
State vs. Adam Blake Wheeler – Counsel Status Hearing 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 in person with Attorney Scroggie. Case continued to April 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.
The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Brett Hurst February 8, 2024, at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port:
RSIRCM, LLC vs. Jacob and Jody Bradbury – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendant appears in person, served on January 11, 2024. Case continued to March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
RSIRCM, LLC vs. Lazarus D. Gish Et Al – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendant fails to appear, served on January 1, 2024. Defendant consents to judgment. Judgment entered. It is ordered that plaintiff shall have and recover from defendants: Count 1 – $2,629.48, Count II – $454.00, Total $3,083.48. Stay of Execution in place.
Portfolio Recovery Associates vs. Robert W. Hegstrom – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendant appears in person, served on January 24, 2024. Case continued to March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
RSIRCM, LLC vs. Robert W. Hegstrom – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendant appears in person, served on January 24, 2024. Case continued to March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
Discover Bank vs. Alexis R. Hoffman – Civil Setting on Contract-Other. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendant appears in person, served on December 24, 2023. Case continued to March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
RSIRCM, LLC vs. Robert A. Kish Et Al – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendant appears in person, served on December 28, 2023. Case continued to March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.
RSIRCM, LLC vs. Sara P. Miller – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendant fails to appear, served on January 3, 2024. Judgment by default as requested in petition entered against defendant’s per written judgment entered and filed herein.
State vs. Dwayne E. Barfield – 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 March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Raymond Orlando B. Bell, Jr. – Case Review on Misdemeanor Driving While Revoked/Suspended – 1st Offense, Owner Operated Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Motor Vehicle Required To Be Registered) – 1st Offense, and Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20-25 Mph). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Plea of Guilty entered and is assessed a $76.00 fine on Count 1, $76.00 fine on Count 2, and $155.50 fine on Count 3 plus court costs. Bond applied ordered. Case disposed. Costs and/or fines paid in full.
State vs. Adam L. Brion – Plea/Trial Setting on Misdemeanor DWI and Failure To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width, Resulting In An Accident. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant previously arraigned. Case set for March 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Entry of Counsel/Plea/Trial Setting.
State vs. Kate H. Castillo Betancourt – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16-19 Mph). The court takes up and considers the Motion for Continuance filed by counsel for defendant and does grant the same. This matter is continued to March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Initial Arraignment.
State vs. Timothy C. Erickson – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony DWI – Persistent; Misdemeanor 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 Infraction of Failure To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Capias Warrant ordered.
State vs. John P. Gilles – 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 March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Kyle D. Gustavson – 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 March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Costs and/or fine paid in full.
State Leigha May Hadlock – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 1-5 Mph). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Sundell and waives Arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $259.50 fine plus court costs. Costs and/or fine paid in full.
State vs. Andrew Thomas Hueser – Initial Arraignment on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More). The court takes up and considers the Motion for Continuance filed by attorney for defendant and does grant the same. This matter is hereby continued to March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Defendant must personally appear on that date. No further continuances will be granted.
State vs. Rushae I. James – Plea/Trial Setting on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More). Waiver of rights and guilty plea.
State vs. Wendnonga Rg Kabore – Payment Review Hearing 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. Warrant ordered. Bond set for $331 cash only.
State vs. Derek D. McBride – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Operated Motor Vehicle Owned By Another Knowing Owner Of Vehicle Has Not Maintained Financial Responsibility. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Hamadi Hussein Mohamed – Plea/Trial Setting on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16-19 Mph). The court takes up and considers the Motion for Continuance filed by counsel for defendant and does grant the same. This matter is continued to March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting, unless disposed of sooner.
State vs. Darron F. Mothershead – Payment Review Hearing on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More). Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond set for $775.50 cash only.
State vs. Tony Ortiz – 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 March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
State vs. Miguel A. Perez Sabalo – 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. Warrant ordered. Bond set for $331 cash only. Neither defendant nor his attorney appeared as directed. This matter is continued to March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. to determine whether Attorney Hein shall be held in contempt for failing to appear as directed.
State vs. Elicia R. Polfus – 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, given a copy of the information filed and had charges formally read, with the range of punishment for each charge. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is sentenced SIS, 6 months probation supervised by PPS and to pay court costs. Defendant is to provide clean driving record at end of probation period. Costs and/or fine paid in full.
State vs. Elizabeth M. Poloncic – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 1-5 Mph). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears by Attorney Sundell and waives Arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $259.50 fine plus court costs. Costs and/or fine paid in full.
State vs. Jaime T. Ramirez – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor on Driving While Revoked/Suspended – 1st Offense and Failure To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and given copy of Information filed. Charges formally read to defendant, with the range of punishment for each charge. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $75.00 fine on Count 1 and $60.50 fine on Count 2 plus court costs. Costs and/or fines paid in full.
State vs. Richard C. Reuben – 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 March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. State requests Capias Warrant. Court orders summons over state’s objection.
State vs. Dennis Allen Schebaum – Case Review on Felony DWI – Chronic; Misdemeanor Driving While Revoked/Suspended – 1st Offense, Failure To Register Motor Vehicle, and Failure To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width, Resulting In An Accident. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant acknowledges information. Arraignment waived. Defendant advised of right to counsel. Plea of not guilty. Case set for March 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Entry of Counsel.
State vs. Blake William Wesley Simmons – Plea/Trial Setting on Misdemeanor Leaving Scene Of Accident. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Case set for March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Docket Call.
State vs. Gil Franklin Webb, II – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20 – 25 Mph). The court reviews the medical note received from defendant today, and based on his medical limitations, this matter is continued to March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.
State vs. Tara D. Wheldon – Plea/Trial Setting on Misdemeanor Operated A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and was previously arraigned. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $252.50 fine plus court costs on Count 1. Payment plan entered.
Dee E. Duering vs. Kristi J. Duering – Trial Setting on Dissolution With Children. Objection filed – Petitioner’s objection to respondent’s motion for extension of time within which to respond to petitioner’s request for admissions, interrogatories and request; electronic filing Certificate of Service.
Maggie M. Ramirez vs. Rogelio A. Ramirez Silva – Case called. Plaintiff appears in person. Defendant fails to appear. Plaintiff’s exhibit #102 is admitted as evidence. Certificate of Dissolution mailed.
State vs. Darren E. Sharpless – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Domestic Assault – 4th Degree – 1st Or 2nd Offense (1),(5). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney Sundell and had been previously arraigned. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is sentenced to 90 days SES, 2 years probation supervised by PPS on Count 2. Apply bond ordered. Count 2 – Defendant sentenced to 90 days SES with 7 days in jail as shock time beginning February 21, 2024, at 8 a.m.
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