The following cases were heard in Atchison County Court before the Honorable Corey Keith Herron at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port, Missouri, March 5, 2024:

State vs. Aaron Michael Hall – Case Review on Felony Possession Of Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Capias warrant ordered.

State vs. Jesse L. Henry – Plea Hearing 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. Case continued to April 9, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

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 June 4, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for review.

State vs. David R. Oswald – Case Review on Felony DWI – Aggravated; and Misdemeanor Driving While Revoked/Suspended – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by Attorney Smith for Deiter. Defendant appears by Attorney Sundell. No Motion to Revoke will be filed.

Kathleen A. Palu Et Al vs. Kevin J. Palu Et Al – Case Review on Partition. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Attorney Smith. Defendant appears in person and by Attorney Cavanaugh. Continued to April 16, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. for Review/Bench Trial on motions filed.

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 completed P.D. application. Application given to P.D. to consider. Case continued to May 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for review.

State vs. Sean M. Slaven – Motion 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 Attorney R. Williams. Defendant is in Nodaway County custody. ROR bond permitted. Case continued to April 9, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for review.

State vs. Ronnie Earl White, Jr. – Bond Forfeiture Hearing on Misdemeanor Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 26 Mph Or More). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant or bondsman rep fail to appear. Bond ordered forfeited. Warrant ordered. Bond is $575.50 cash only.

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 2 Approved Red Tail Lamps On Proper Level (Knowingly). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney R. Williams. Defendant’s Motion to Suppress taken under advisement. Case continued to April 9, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Plea/Trial Setting.

State vs. Justin M. Scott – Counsel Status Hearing on Felony. Case called. State appears by P.A. Cluck. Defendant appears in person and states he mailed P.D. application in 6-7 days ago. Case continued to April 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. for review.

The following cases were heard in Atchison County Court before the Honorable Brett Hurst at the Atchison County Courthouse in Rock Port, Missouri, March 7, 2024:

RSIRCM, LLC vs. Jacob and Jody Bradbury – Civil Setting on Suit on Account.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Dustin Carpenter – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Steinbeck. Defendant appears by Counsel Smith, for Cornelius. Case continued to May 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Settlement/Trial Setting.

Midland Funding LLC vs. James Chastain – Show Cause Hearing on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Steinbeck. Defendant fails to appear, served on January 24, 2024. Case continued to May 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Hearing.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Sheila Harbin – Civil Setting on Suit on Acocunt. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Steinbeck. Defendant fails to appear, served on January 25, 2024. Judgment by default. Judgment entered. It is ordered and decreed that plaintiff recover from the defendant: total $2,854.84. Judgment shall bear interest at the statutory rate of 9% per annum.

Portfolio Recovery Associates vs. Robert W. Hegstrom – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Steinbeck. 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 the defendant: total judgment $1,212.29.

RSIRCM, LLC vs. Robert W. Hegstrom – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Schmitt. Defendant fails to appear, served on January 24, 2024. Judgment by default.

Discover Bank vs. Alexis R. Hoffman – Civil Setting on Contract – Other. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Smith. Defendant appears in person. Case continued to April 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Jacob S. Johnson – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Steinbeck. Defendant fails to appear. Case continued to May 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for service on defendant.

RSIRCM, LLC vs. Robert A. Kish Et Al – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Schmitt. Defendant appears in person, served on December 28, 2023. Defendant consents to judgment. Judgment entered. It is ordered that plaintiff shall have and recover from defendant the following: Count I – $4,674.46; Count II – Robert $117.00 and Tracy $300.00; Count III – Tracy $702.36; Total $5,793.82. Stay of execution granted.

Discover Bank vs. Sandra Lansdown – Civil Setting on Contract – Other. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Case continued to April 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for docket call.

Midland Credit Management vs. Deana R. Troxel – Civil Setting on Suit on Account. Case called. Plaintiff appears by Counsel Steinbeck. Defendant appears in person, served on January 25, 2024. Defendant consents to judgment. Judgment entered. This court enters judgment in favor of plaintiff and against defendant as follows: Total $1,685.84, plus Court Costs.

State vs. Phillip S. Arbie – 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 April 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

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 P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $331 cash only.

State vs. Nolan Alvin Barlow – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Operated A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Accident. Case called. State appears by PA Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Summons ordered for April 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Rhiana L. Bryant – 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 fails to appear. Summons ordered for April 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Kate H. Castillo Betancourt – Initial Arraignment on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16-19 Mph). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Case set for April 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Docket Call.

State vs. Timothy Blaine Clark – Initial Arraignment on Misdemeanor Stealing. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Capias Warrant ordered. No bond set at this time, pending appearance before the court.

State vs. Raul Fuentes Abreu – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person, acknowledges receipt of tickets and had charges formally read to him, with the range of punishment for each charge. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $80.50 fine plus court costs. Costs and fine paid in full.

State vs. Raul Fuentes Abreu – 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, acknowledges receipt of tickets and had charges formally read to him, with the range of punishment for each charge. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $100 fine. Court costs are waived. Fine is 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). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person with Attorney Paquette, acknowledges receipt of information filed and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed SIS, 2 years probation supervised by PPS and pay court costs. Costs paid in full.

State vs. Yoobin Kim – 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 with Attorney Bush, acknowledges receipt of information filed and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed SIS, 2 years probation supervised by PPS, to provide a clean driving record at the end of probation, and court costs. Court costs paid in full.

State vs. Jorge L. Mayan Martinez – 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 April 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

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 P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $377 cash only.

State vs. Victor H. Mejia Gonzalez – Initial Appearance on Misdemeanor Operated Vehicle On Highway Without A Valid License – 1st Offense. Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Defendant appears in person, acknowledges receipt of tickets and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a fine of $80.50 plus court costs. Costs and fine paid in full.

State vs. Victor H. Mejia Gonzalez – Initial Appearance 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 tickets and waives arraignment. Defendant enters a Plea of Guilty and is assessed a $100 fine. Court costs are waived. Fine paid in full.

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 P.A. Smith. Defendant fails to appear. Warrant ordered. Bond is $331 cash only.

State vs. Denny Emerson Porter – Setting – Preliminary Hearing on Felony Leaving Scene Of Accident – 2nd Offense; Misdemeanor Failed 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 appears by P.D. Williams. Case set for April 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Docket Call.

State vs. Miya T. Rangel – Initial Appearance on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20-25 Mph). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Case set for April 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Docket Call.

State vs. Joshua C. Smith – Case Review on Felony Assault – 3rd Degree; and Misdemeanor Resisting/Interfering With Arrest, Detention Or Stop. Continued to April 9, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

State vs. Gil Franklin Webb, II – Plea/Trial Setting on State Traffic Ticket for Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 20-25 Mph). Case called. State appears by P.A. Smith. Case set for April 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for Docket Call.

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