The following cases were heard in Atchison County Circuit Court before the Honorable Brett Hurst at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port, Missouri, February 22, 2024:

Midland Credit Management, Inc. vs. Jody N. Bradbury – Civil Setting on Breach of Contract. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendant fails to appear, served on February 10, 2024. Judgment by default. Ordered, adjudged and decreed that judgment be entered in favor of the plaintiff, in the amount of $684.57, plus interest.

Portfolio Recovery Associates vs. Thomas P. Erickson – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel O’Hara. Defendant fails to appear, served on January 24, 2024. Judgment by default. Judgment entered. It is ordered, adjudged and decreed that judgment is awarded in favor of plaintiff, against defendant as follows: total judgment $1,585.72.

Synchrony Bank vs. Lisa Farmer – Civil Setting on Breach of Contract. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendant appears by Counsel Smith for arroyo. Case continued to April 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

Synchrony Bank vs. Lisa Farmer – Civil Setting on Breach of Contract. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendant appears by Counsel Smith for arroyo. Case continued to April 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

Midwestern Health Management vs. Shane M. Guyer Et Al – Motion Hearing on Suit on Account. Garnishment issued.

BCG Equities, LLC vs. Elizabeth Hamilton – Civil Setting on Breach of Contract. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendant appears in person, served on January 11, 2024. Case continued to April 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Christy J. Lytle – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Vohs. Defendants appear in person. Case continued to April 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Jennifer D. Barnes – Case Review on Misdemeanor Operated Motor Vehicle Owned By Another Knowing Owner Of Vehicle Has Not Maintained Financial Responsibility – Defendant sentenced to fine of $155.50 and court costs; and Infraction of Failure To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer – Defendant sentenced to fine of $50.50 and court costs. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and acknowledges receipt of information filed. Judge Hurst recuses himself due to being the prosecutor who filed the charges. Sent to PJ for assignment. Costs and fines paid in full on February 26.

State vs. Rashard Lee Bigham – Initial Appearance on Felony Operated Vehicle On Hwy. Without Valid License – 3rd And Subsequent Offense. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $5,000 cash, surety, or 20% cash. See bond sheet.

State vs. Rashard Lee Bigham – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Operated Motor Vehicle With Vision Reducing Material Applied To Windshield/Excessive Vision Reducing Material Applied To Side Window. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $226 cash only.

State vs. Rashard Lee Bigham – Initial Appearance on Infraction of Failure To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $222 cash only.

State vs. Richard Lynn Boyd – **Possible Section 589.405 RSMo. Charge** Case Review on Felony Failure To Register As A Sex Offender Pursuant To Sections 589.400-.425. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person and by P.D. Williams. Case set for March 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

State vs. Devonte Clark – Plea/Trial Setting on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16-19 Mph). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person, acknowledges receipt of ticket and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed six days in jail with credit for time served. Court costs waived.

State vs. Carter Adam David Class – Initial Appearance on Conservation Violation for Failure To Keep Fish And/Or Wildlife Separate And/Or Identifiable. Defendant sentenced to fine of $49.50 and court costs. Costs and fine paid in full.

State vs. Max Delgado, Jr. – 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 Scroggie. Defendant enters Plea of Guilty and is assessed: fine $400 and court costs $71.50. Costs and fine paid in full.

State vs. Jose Luis Diaz Perez – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Failure To Register Motor Vehicle. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $326 cash only.

State vs. Keturah C. Hicks – Plea/Trial Setting on Felony Tampering With Motor Vehicle – 1st Degree; and Misdemeanor DWI, Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense, Operated Motor Vehicle Owned By Another Knowing Owner Of Vehicle Has Not Maintained Financial Responsibility, 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 by P.D. Williams. Case set for March 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

State vs. Kay Htoo – Initial Appearance on Conservation Violation for Failure To Wear Orange-Colored Clothing During Deer Season. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $221 cash only.

State vs. Rebecca Michelle Leiker – 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. Summons ordered for March 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Rebecca Michelle Leiker – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Failure To Register Motor Vehicle. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for March 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Bryan M. Martin – Case Review on Misdemeanor Stealing – Value Less Than $150 And No Prior Stealing Offense. Defendant made payment of $50 for February.

State vs. Miguel A. Perez Sabalo – Plea/Trial Setting on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 1-5 Mph). Count 1 – Defendant sentenced to fine of $259.50 and court costs. Costs and fine paid in full.

State vs. Denny Emerson Porter – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Leaving Scene Of Accident – 2nd Offense; Misdemeanor Failure To Drive On Right Half Of Roadway When Roadway Was Of Sufficient Width, Resulting In An Accident; and Infraction of Driver/Front Seat Passenger Failed To Wear Properly Adjusted/Fastened Safety Belt. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Thayne M. Schweitzer – 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 March 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Stephen A. Scott, Sr. – 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 appears in person. Defendant acknowledges information. Arraignment waived. Defendant advised of right to counsel. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a fine of $155.50 plus court costs. Costs and fine paid in full.

State vs. Josephine Lee Sharp – Initial Arraignment 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. Summons ordered for March 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Josephine Lee Sharp – Initial Arraignment on State Traffic Ticket for Failure To Register Motor Vehicle. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for March 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Josephine Lee Sharp – Initial Arraignment on Infraction of Failure To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for March 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Kamis A. Sidi – 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. Warrant ordered. Bond is $331 cash only.

State vs. Chad J. Sillers – Initial Appearance on Conservation Violation for Taking Antlerless Deer In Violation Of Special Harvest Provision. Defendant sentenced to fine of $199.50 and court costs. Costs and fine paid in full.

State vs. Brianna NL Smith – Case Review on Misdemeanor Car/Motorcycle/Truck Under 18,000 Lbs. Followed Another Vehicle Too Closely and Owner Operated Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility (Motor Vehicle Required To Be Registered) – 1st Offense; and Infraction of Failure To Display Plates On Motor Vehicle/Trailer. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person. Defendant acknowledges information. Arraignment waived. Defendant advised of right to counsel. Case set for April 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

State vs. Bah Wah – Initial Appearance on Conservation Violation for Failure To Wear Orange-Colored Clothing During Deer Season. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $221 cash only.

Rock Port vs. Stacy L. Caldwell – Plea/Trial Setting on Municipal Ordinance – Traffic Operated Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility. Case called. City appears by P.A. Gagnon. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for April 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.

Rock Port vs. Stacy L. Caldwell – Plea/Trial Setting on Municipal Ordinance – Traffic Operated Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility. Case called. City appears by P.A. Gagnon. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for April 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.

Rock Port vs. Stacy L. Caldwell – Plea/Trial Setting on Municipal Ordinance – Traffic Failure To Register Motor Vehicle. Case called. City appears by P.A. Gagnon. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for April 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.

Rock Port vs. Carsyn J. Green-Sillers – Initial Appearance on Municipal Ordinance – Traffic Operated ATV Upon A Highway/Street Not Authorized. Case called. City appears by P.A. Gagnon. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $85 cash only. Warrant recalled/withdrawn on February 26, 2024. Case Review scheduled for April 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.

Rock Port vs. Lisa J. Holtz – Plea/Trial Setting on Municipal Ordinance – Traffic Driving While Revoked Or Suspended. Case called. City appears by P.A. Gagnon. Defendant appears in person. Case set for April 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

Rock Port vs. Katie M. Palmer – Case Review on Municipal Ordinance – Other Nuisance Violation. Case called. City appears by P.A. Gagnon. Defendant appears in person, and acknowledges receipt 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 $65.50 fine plus court costs. Apply bond ordered. Costs and fine paid in full.

Rock Port vs. Jennifer L. Tierney – Case Review on Municipal Ordinance – Other Assault and Disorderly Conduct. Case called. City appears by P.A. Gagnon. Defendant appears in person. Defendant acknowledges information filed. Charges formally read to defendant and defendant advised of right to counsel. Case set for April 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. for docket call.

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