Daily Record 12-10-21

GRUNDY COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURT
Circuit Division
Judge Thomas R. Alley
The following cases were heard by Mercer County Associate Judge Matthew Krohn in the absence of Judge Alley:
Colton L. Chaney, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to third degree domestic assault, a felony. Imposition of his sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for five years.
James L. Houk, Princeton, changed his plea to guilty on a charge of felony attempted forgery and was sentenced to serve four years in the Department of Corrections. He also pleaded guilty to felony charges of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine. He was also sentenced to serve four years in the DOC on each of the other charges, with the sentences to run concurrently with each other and consecutively to the forgery charge. The court retained jurisdiction for 120 days and the defendant is to be placed in an institutional treatment program in the DOC.
Brandon T. May, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of failing to register as a sex offender. He is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 13.
Devin A. Pierce, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid. He is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 13.
Brittany N. Roberts, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and changed her earlier not guilty plea to guilty on a felony charge of tampering with evidence in a felony prosecution. Imposition of her sentence was suspended and she was placed on probation for five years.
Zachary L. Wilson, Spickard, waived formal arraignment and pleaded guilty to a felony charge of first degree property damage and a misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession, transport, manufacture, repair or sale of an illegal weapon. Imposition of his sentence was suspended on the felony and he was placed on probation for five years, with the special conditions that he pay $3,434 restitution and obtain a mental health exam. He was sentenced to serve 80 days in the Grundy County Detention Center with credit given for time served.
Aaron Z. Wolf, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of operating a motor vehicle on the highway without a valid license. He is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 13 on that charge. A warrant was issued for his arrest for failing to abide by a judge’s order on two felony counts of first degree property damage. He was arrested, with bond set at $1,500 cash only. He is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 13 on those charges.
Jalen K. Harper, Trenton, waived formal arraignment and changed his plea to guilty on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid and tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution. Imposition of his sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for five years, with the condition that he obtain a substance abuse evaluation.
Connie McCollum, Laclede, failed to appear in court on a felony charge of stealing and had a warrant issued for her arrest. She was arrested and is being held on $2,500 cash-only bond, with a court date of Jan. 13.
Keylee E. Vestal, Trenton, admitted violating the terms of her probation on an original charge of felony harassment. Her probation was revoked and she was sentenced to serve three years in the Department of Corrections, with credit given for time served awaiting disposition of her case. The court will retain jurisdiction for 120 days and she is to be placed in an institutional treatment program.
Christopher J. Warren, Trenton, admitted violating the terms of his probation on an original felony charge of delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid. His probation was continued with the additional conditions that he report to probation and parole and submit to testing when requested.
Civil Court
Mark L. Schmidt vs. Larry Schmidt. A bench trial was set for June 22-24, 2022.
Associate Division
Judge Steven D. Hudson
Sean K. Babbitt, Humphreys, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $70.50. He also pleaded guilty to not wearing a seat belt and was fined $10.
Associate Civil
DNF Associates LLC vs. Phillip D. Galvin, Jr. A default judgment was entered in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $720.15. The case involved breach of contract.
DNF Associates LLC vs. Phillip D. Galvin, Jr. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $941.34. The case involved breach of contract.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Lauren Smith. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $1,035.82. The case involved a suit on account.
Tower Loan of Missouri LLC d/b/a Tower Loan of Kirksville vs. Mickey Hall and Amanda Hall. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $6,029.30. The case involved breach of contract.
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Tammy Tucker. The court entered a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $972.45. The case involved a suit on account.
DAVIESS COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURT
Associate Division
Judge Daren L. Adkins
Roger Ward, Trenton, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated – prior offense, a misdemeanor, and was sentenced to 10 days in jail.
Michael Standiford, James-port, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $50.
Rosalba Ruiz, Kansas City, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle on a highway without a valid license – second offense, a misdemeanor, and was fined $500. She also pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $100.50.
Caitlin Offield, Bethany, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, and speeding and was placed on probation for two years.
Thomas Maenhoudt, Gallatin, pleaded guilty to resisting/interfering with an arrest, a misdemeanor, and was sentenced to two days in jail.
Kenneth Jorgensen, Liberty, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less and was fined $300. He also pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, and was fined $150 and speeding for which he was fined $300.
Andrew Gingerich, Jamesport, pleaded gu. ilty to consumption of alcoholic beverage while driving and was fined $200.
Mike Eckert, Jamesport, pleaded not guilty to charges of first degree trespassing and fourth degree assault, both misdemeanors. Judge Adkins recused himself from the case and a judge will be appointed.
Ryan Patrick Arnold, Hamilton, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle without a valid license – first offense, a misdemeanor, and was fined $150.
Travis Roberts, St. Joseph, pleaded guilty to three counts of non-support, all misdemeanors, and was sentenced to one year in jail on each count to run consecutively. The court suspended execution of the sentence and placed him on probation for two years. He was ordered to pay $298 per month on current and $50 monthly toward arrearages.