Violent offender sought on Adair County warrant

December 6, 2018, 1:35 am

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ADAIR COUNTY, Mo. – Kirksville Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted violent offender.

Jerry G. Garrett

A warrant was issued Monday in Adair County for Jerry G. Garrett, 44, of Kirksville, charging him with felony counts of assault in the first degree, armed criminal action and child abuse or neglect. Garrett is a while male, 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 198 pounds. He has short blonde hair, greying at the temples, a short beard and mustache. If you have information about Garretts whereabouts, please call your local law enforcement agency, Kirksville Police or Adair County Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone with information regarding Garrett’s location is encouraged to contact the Kirksville Police Department at 660-785-6945, Central Dispatch at 660-665-5621 or Adair County Sheriff’s Office at 660-665-4600.

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Macon arrest involves Columbia man on sodomy charges

December 24, 2018, 2:39 am

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MACON, MO – A report of sexual assault was conveyed to police in Macon over the weekend.

According to police, Jason Shade, 39, of Columbia was arrested early Saturday at a hotel in Macon. Charges against Shade include sexual abuse, and sodomy or attempted sodomy.

Bond was established at $50,000. Futures hearings have not been set.

Oklahoma man to appear on molestation charges in Cass County

January 17, 2019, 3:31 am

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CASS COUNTY, Mo. – A case review is scheduled this morning, for an Oklahoma man with multiple child molestation charges in Cass County. Donald Glenn Shaver, 67, of Coleman, Ok., is charged with eight counts of statutory sodomy or attempted sodomy and four counts of first degree child molestation. A probable cause statement says he played his own version of truth or dare when he engaged in the abuse of two victims under the age of 14.

The incident were reported to have occurred in June of 2017. The hearing is on the docket at 9:00 a.m. this morning.

Kansas City skating champion dead at 33

January 20, 2019, 2:33 am

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A former two-time U.S. pairs champion in figure skating is dead and his sister says he committed suicide.

Kansas City police confirmed they found John Coughlin’s body on Friday. The 33-year-old skater and TV commentator had his eligibility in the sport restricted by SafeSport on Thursday. SafeSport is a recent independent body that was launched to investigate claims of misconduct and abuse. Coughlin told USA Today on January 7th that the allegations against him were not true.

Details of those allegations have not been made public.

Sexual abuse charges against Mayview man subject of court hearing

January 21, 2019, 4:11 am

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LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MO – A resident of Mayview remains scheduled for a pre-trial conference in Lafayette County.

A court case pertaining to an allegation of 1st degree sexual abuse, names John Butkovich as the defendant. The pretrial for 3 p.m. Tuesday comes ahead of a scheduled jury trial February 5.

The prosecution filed for continuance last week, according to court records. That motion has not yet been undertaken by the court.

Child abuse case before court in Daviess County

February 5, 2019, 2:21 am

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DAVIESS COUNTY, MO – A preliminary hearing setting is scheduled for a Bethany man today in Daviess County Court.

Charges against Benjamin Shubert, 38, allege abuse or neglect of a child. The class D felony stipulates serious physical injury, and does not include any sexual contact.

Shubert’s case will be heard on the 9 a.m. docket.

Criminal setting Wednesday in Ray County woman charged with more than 20 counts of child abuse

February 6, 2019, 5:21 am

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RAY COUNTY, Mo. — A woman charged with 22 counts of felony child abuse is scheduled to appear in the Ray County Circuit Court Wednesday morning.

Melissa Holloway, VINELink

26-year-old Melissa Ann Holloway of Rayville was charged along with her boyfriend, 29-year-old Mario Barreto of Camden, with the mental and physical abuse of a 9-year old-girl who lived with Barreto and Holloway at a residence in Camden.

Along with the 22 counts of abuse, Holloway is also charged with hindering a felony prosecution and tampering with a witness in a felony prosecution.

A motion to modify bond conditions is also pending in the case.

Holloway will appear for a criminal setting at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday.

Amish brothers waive arraignment in molestation cases

February 9, 2019, 3:43 am

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DAVIESS COUNTY, Mo. – Formal arraignments were waived Tuesday, by Amish brothers accused of years of child molestation in Daviess County.

Alfred N. and Enos R. Yoder, both 22, now of Iowa, are charged with Statutory Rape, Child Molestation, Rape, and two counts of Sexual Misconduct with a Child Under the Age of 15. Enos Yoder also has a charge of Sodomy against him. The victims told investigators the abuse took place from 2014 until 2018.

Both men will appear on March 5, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. for setting preliminary hearings.

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Bond reduced for sexual assault suspect in Lafayette County

February 14, 2019, 3:54 am

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LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Mo. – A Higginsville man accused of having a sexual relationship with a girl, age 15, received a bond reduction in Lafayette County Wednesday.

After arguments at the initial arraignment, bond for Timothy Williams, 24, was reduced from $50,000 to $25,000 cash or surety with bond conditions. Those conditions include house arrest, a drug patch and no contact with anyone under the age of 18, other than his own children. Williams is charged with three felony counts of sexual abuse in the first degree.

No new court date has been scheduled.

Case continued for Lawson man accused of abusing kids

February 15, 2019, 3:30 am

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RAY COUNTY, Mo. – A preliminary hearing is postponed for a man accused of binding his children with zip-ties and taping them in closed boxes as punishment in Ray County.

Gary Wyant, VINELink

Gary M. Wyant, 32, of Lawson, is charged with eleven felony counts of abuse or neglect of a child and one felony count each for tampering with evidence and attempting to tamper with a victim in a felony prosecution. The victims also told investigators that Wyant would grab them by the throat to carry them and used a special paddle with holes or a belt for corporal punishment.

The hearing was moved to March 22nd, at the defendants request.

Continuation granted in Ray County child abuse case

February 16, 2019, 5:46 am

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RAY COUNTY, Mo. — Ray County Prosecuting Attorney Camille Alexandra Johnston asked for a continuation ahead of Thursday’s preliminary hearing in a child abuse case.

Gary Wyant

Johnson filed an amended affidavit of complaint against 32-year-old Gary Matthew Wyant, of Lawson.

Wyant is charged with 11 counts of felony child abuse and one count each of tampering with a victim and with physical evidence in a felony prosecution.

Wyant is accused of binding his children’s’ hands with zip-ties, taping them in cardboard boxes, grabbing their throats and striking them with a paddle or belt.

The preliminary hearing is rescheduled for 10:30 a.m. on March 22.

Child abuse case goes to preliminary hearing

March 12, 2019, 2:36 am

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PETTIS COUNTY, MO – A Sedalia man is to receive a preliminary hearing Tuesday afternoon in a Pettis County abuse case.

The defendant, Travis Lee Edgar was arrested for an alleged attack at a residence, January 19, in which cuts and bruises were inflicted upon the victim. Edgar is accused of three counts each of abuse or neglect of a child, and armed criminal action.

The hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

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Preliminary hearing determines course of sodomy case

March 26, 2019, 3:01 am

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MACON COUNTY, MO – A Macon County case resumes Tuesday morning with a preliminary hearing for a Columbia man accused of burglary.

According to police, the victim accused Jason Shade, 39, of sexual assault at a residential care facility in Macon. Prosecutors filed two separate cases, alleging 2nd degree sodomy and sexual abuse, and first degree burglary.

The hearing in both cases is at 10 a.m.

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A judge has been asked to allow bond in a molestation case

May 17, 2019, 1:35 am

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CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. – A motion to set bond will be heard in a Callaway County child molestation case today.

Samuel G. Langdon, 62, of Fulton is being held without bond on four felony counts of child molestation in the first degree and one count of tampering or attempting to tamper with a victim in a felony prosecution. The victim told investigators that the abuse began when she was five years old.

The motion hearing begins at 1:30 p.m. in the afternoon.

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Warrensburg couple charged with abuse of infant

May 24, 2019, 7:22 pm

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WARRENSBURG, MO – A Warrensburg couple is facing child abuse charges following a hospital diagnosis of an infant child.

Sworn statements indicate Tiana Dyer, 21, and Brian McCord, 20, were responsible for a fractured rib and malnourishment of a two-month- old infant during October last year.

Warrants were issued yesterday, with bond amounts at $20,000 for each defendant.

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Alleged animal abuse uncovered at one of the nation’s largest dairy operations

June 6, 2019, 4:37 am

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FAIR OAKS, Ind. — The animal activist group Animals Recovery Mission (ARM) released a video Wednesday that shows multiple employees at Fair Oaks Farms in Fair Oaks, Ind. abusing and neglecting calves.

ARM had been conducting an undercover operation investigating reports of unethical farm practices implemented at one of the largest dairy farms in the United States.

Photo: Ohio Farm Bureau

Fair Oaks Farms spans around 25,000 acres and employs nearly 700 people. The size of the operation attracts some 500,000 visitors annually.

The dairy houses 30,000 head of cattle and produces around 250,000 gallons of milk daily.

A ‘Disneyland’-like operation, Fair Oak Farms promotes ecotourism such as the reuse of their herd’s manure and methane emissions to power the dairy during the winter.

According to an investigation by the IndyStar, the company stated that it does not sell its bull calves to veal businesses, but calves were loaded onto trailers and transported to a veal processing company.

In a statement, Fair Oaks Farms founder, Michael McCloskey, expressed his disgust for the treatment of the calves and disappointment in himself for not being aware of the situation sooner. McCloskey stated that he accepts full responsibility for the situation. An investigation is still underway.

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Shelby County molestation case in court today

June 7, 2019, 3:20 am

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SHELBY COUNTY, Mo. – A preliminary hearing is scheduled today, June 7, for a man accused of child molestation in Shelby County.

Loren Paul Wallace, 36,of Shelbina is charged with felony statutory sodomy with a victim under the age of 14 and child molestation in the first degree. The abuse came to light when a parent overheard the teen telling other kids about being abused in 2014, when the victim was only 12 years old.

The hearing is on the docket for 1:30 p.m. in the afternoon.

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Man charged with elderly abuse in Randolph County

July 19, 2019, 12:34 pm

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MOBERLY, MO – A warrant was requested Thursday for a Belleview man accused of assault in Moberly.

The incident between Willie Westbrook, 59, and an elderly resident at a health care provider, led to injuries after an argument about clothing. According to a probable cause statement, Westbrook struck the victim multiple times with his fists, and a closet door, which left the victim unconscious with severe head trauma after the assault.

Charges in Randolph County include 1st degree assault, and abuse toward a disabled victim. Court dates have not been set.

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Surety bond posted by Salisbury defendant accused of abuse

July 30, 2019, 7:21 am

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CHARTION COUNTY, MO – A Salisbury man posted surety bond according to court records Monday.

A Chariton County case was brought against Justin Henke, 36, after law enforcement alleged that he engaged in the physical abuse of a 4-year-old victim at a Salisbury residence last week. Surety bond of $5,000 was posted yesterday.

A bond appearance hearing is set for the August 13.

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Kirksville man accused of shooting child in face

August 5, 2019, 11:16 am

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KIRKSVILLE, MO – A warrant has been issued for a Kirksville man accused of negligence concerning a child’s welfare.

Formal charges have been filed against Zachary T. Stephens, 25, after officers were called to Walnut Street Thursday last week to reports of a gunshot wound sustained by a nine-year-old. A probable cause statement suggests the victim was hospitalized for a gunshot wound to the face. Stephens’ statement indicates the firing of a .22 caliber revolver was due to negligence. Prosecutors believe Stephens may have knowingly shot the child.

He is charged with abuse or neglect of a child causing serious injury, child endangerment, and domestic assault. Future court dates have not been set.

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