Bond Granted In Child-Endangerment Case Involving Toy Gun

August 8, 2013, 6:07 am

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Aaron Blohm

A 32-year-old St Joseph man charged with child endangerment for allegedly shooting a young boy in the face with a toy gun has been granted bond.

Trial is now scheduled August 21st for Aaron Blohm, who was charged in July with misdemeanor child endangerment for allegedly shooting his girlfriend’s 8-year-old son in the face with an Airsoft pistol.

 

Blohm was initially ordered held without bond as a continuing danger to the victim. On Wednesday, Judge Keith Marquart allowed him to bail out provided he have no contact with the victim,

A court affidavit says Blohm has used the weapon in the past to get the youngster’s attention by shooting over his head.

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Driver Escapes With Minor Injuries After Crash In Country Club Village

August 8, 2013, 7:04 am

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A 22-year-old St Joe man escaped with minor injuries after a crash in Country Club Village Wednesday night.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Cody Elliott lost control of his Chevy Trailblazer on a curve along Highway DD at Country road 381 at 10:48 pm Wednesday.

According to an online crash report, the vehicle left the roadway, hit a highway sign, went airborne briefly before it hit a tree.

Elliott was transported to Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Officials at the scene described his injuries as minor.

St Joe Teen Accidentally Shot; Amputation Likely

August 8, 2013, 8:18 am

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A St Joseph teenager was seriously hurt after an accidental shooting Thursday night.  Authorities are not sure if the victim shot himself or was shot by a friend.

St Joseph Police Commander Janice Rothganger says the victim, an 18-year-old black male, was with some friends at King Hill Lookout, in the 200 block of King Hill Drive, at about 10:30pm Wednesday, when he was shot in the leg.

“We’re continuing to try to piece together what happened,” Rothganger said.

“Even after talking to the friends, we’re not sure if he accidentally shot himself, or was accidentally shot by someone who was present with him.”

Rothganger says the victim likely faces amputation.

“The victim was shot in the leg with a shotgun, suffered very serious injuries,” Rothganger said, “and is expected to lose his left leg below the knee.”

Rothganger says their investigation continues.

“We don’t have anybody in custody as of yet. Considering the nature of the injuries, we’re going to follow up and see if any criminal charges need to be filed. Again, we don’t know the exact circumstances leading up to the accidental discharge. Any time somebody is shot, somebody is resonsible for that.”

Rothganger says if there are criminal charges to be looked into, our detectives will determine that, and forward that to the Buchanan County Prosecutor’s Office for review. But she says it’s way too early to guess on what might happen.

If you have information that could help detectives, you are urged to contact police.

 

Clinton County Booking Activity 7/29/2013–8/5/2013

August 8, 2013, 9:22 am

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Here’s the latest booking activity from the Clinton County Jail. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

These are courtesy photos. This information is provided by the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history.

The St Joseph Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information.

 

Lathrop Woman Injured In One-Car Crash

August 8, 2013, 11:31 am

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A 69-year-old Lathrop woman was injured in a one-car crash in a construction zone north of Holt, Missouri Thursday morning.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report indicates Sharon Grodom lost control of her Pontiac on some uneven pavement along Missouri Route 33 shortly after 9am.

The vehicle crossed through the oncoming traffic lanes and left the esat side of the roadway, but Grodom overcorrected and the vehicle then crossed the highway again. It hit an embankment and overturned off the west side of the highway.

Grodom was transported by ambulance to Liberty Hospital with moderate injuries.

More Buchanan County Booking Activity 8/8/2013

August 8, 2013, 12:45 pm

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Here’s the latest booking activity from the Buchanan County Jail. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

These are courtesy photos. This information is provided by the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history.

The St Joseph Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information.

 

SJPD Booking Report 8/7/2013

August 9, 2013, 2:40 am

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Here’s the latest booking report from the St Joseph Police Department. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

This information is provided by the St Joseph Police Department and is not criminal history. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

The St Joseph Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Reports are completed two days after the date on the report.

TYLER MICHAEL HOVEY 24 ST.JOSEPH MO
OP MC WHEN DR LIC NO VALIDATED FOR SUCH – 1ST OFFENSE Z-Released

AMBER JEANNE EDWARDS 19 ST JOSEPH MO
DIST/DEL/MFT SYNTHETIC NARCOTICS Z-Released

JESUS VALLEJO ZAHNER 20 ST JOSEPH MO
FAILURE TO APPEAR COURT APPEARANCE
DRUG VIOL POSS SYNTHETIC NARCOTICS(DEMEROL,METHADO
FAILURE TO APPEAR COURT APPEARANCE Z-Released

TRISON JOSEPH BRINGUS 23 ST JOSEPH MO
FAILURE TO APPEAR COURT APPEARANCE Z-Released

DOUGLAS Y GALLOWAY Sr. 56 ST JOSEPH MO
FAILURE TO APPEAR COURT APPEARANCE Z-Released

CHRISTIAN STAR MARIE WHITE 22 AGENCY MO
FAILURE TO APPEAR COURT APPEARANCE Z-Released

BRENT TYLER RHYNE 21 ST JOSEPH MO
DOMESTIC ASSAULT 3RD DEGREE
NON SUPPORT
RESIST/INTERFERE W/ARREST FOR A MISDEMEANOR Z-Transferred

TROY E NICKELS 50 ST JOSEPH MO
STEALING-ALL OTHER Z-Released

ISAIAH M THOMPSON 17 ST JOSEPH MO
OBSTRUCTS BY ACTION/INACTION DUTIES OF POLICE Z-Released

Endangered Person Advisory from Harrison County

August 9, 2013, 2:41 am

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Bailey Summers

 

Elijah McPike

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has issued an endangered person advisory after a missing person incident in Gilman City. The advisory says 15 year old Bailey Ann Summers left her residence Thursday afternoon with 23 year old Elijah McPike, despite having an order of protection against him. Officials say McPike has been known to be violent and suicidal.

They were in a 2001 Dodge Ram extended cab pickup truck, silver in color, with Missouri plates 5DB857. Anyone with information should call 911 to reach the nearest law enforcement agency.

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Friend Arrested In Accidental Shooting

August 9, 2013, 3:30 am

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An 18-year-old St Joseph man has been arrested for the accidental shooting of his friend.

St Joseph Police Commander Janice Rothganger says the suspect was arrested without incident in the victim’s hospital room.

Cordell Wallace, 18, was seriously injured in the shooting Wednesday night. Authorities said his left leg would likely be amputated below the knee.

Rothganger says their investigation revealed Wallace was most likely shot unintentionally by his friend. The suspect was arrested at 1:30 pm Thursday.

Outpouring Of Online Support For Kidnapped Gilman City Teen

August 9, 2013, 5:15 am

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Bailey Summers’ Facebook photo

Friends and family of 15-year-old Bailey Summers have been very active online after the teenager was abducted in Gilman City Thursday.

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department issued an Endangered Person Advisory Thursday. Summers was last seen Thursday afternoon leaving a residence in Gilman City in a silver Dodge pickup with Eli McPike.

Summers has an order of protection against McPike, who the Harrison County Sheriff said “is known to be violent and suicidal.”

Prosecutors have filed kidnapping charges against McPike, who is under an ex-parte order to stay away from the teenager. But officials say she left with him voluntarily.

On Facebook, the comments range from compassion, to advice, to anger:

*”Wish I was asleep, but I can’t stop worrying about you. I just need to know you’re safe.”

*”Bay, if you ever read this.. Get away from him any chance you get.. Run to the nearest business, or house.. Call 911 and run, run as fast as you can, we are all worried, come home safe baby girl…”

*”If Iever see you Eli.. Ohhhh…I will cut your body up into little pieces…Then I will let our family do the rest.”

*”Just,please bring her home!”

There’s now a flyer circulating urging people to call 911 if they have information.

Sheriff Beats Deadline by Four Months

August 9, 2013, 5:16 am

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Bill Puett, Buchanan County Undersheriff

The office of Buchanan County Sheriff Mike Strong will start issuing concealed weapons permits nearly four months before it’s required to under a new state law. Undersheriff Bill Puett says when the law takes effect August 28 the Department of Revenue will stop issuing the permits. Sheriffs will have until January first to begin issuing permit cards. Puett says Buchanan County will begin issuing printed concealed carry permits September 9th. Hard cards will follow in January.

The permit fee will remain $100, but the permit will be good for five years instead of the current three.  

Benedictine Valedictory Speech Placed in National Top Ten

August 9, 2013, 8:29 am

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The 2013 valedictory address at Benedictine College is one of the best in the nation, according to Parade magazine.

Alexander Michael Urban of Golden, Colorado gave the speech in May at the Atchison college.

 Now Parade, the popular Sunday newspaper publication, has placed it in the top 10 after viewing videos from across the country.

Urban had no idea he was under consideration by Parade.

“This is indeed an honor,” he said. “Thank you to whoever nominated me. This is proof that a 4.0 GPA really can take you places.”

You can watch the speech here.

Nodaway County Booking Activity 8/9/2013

August 9, 2013, 11:50 am

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Here’s the latest booking activity from the Nodaway County Jail. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

These are courtesy photos. This information is provided by the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office and is not criminal history.

The St Joseph Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information.

 

 

Kidnapping Charges Filed In Missing Teenager Case

August 9, 2013, 12:31 pm

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The Prosecuting Attorney in Harrison County has filed criminal charges against a 23-year-old man in connection with a missing teenager. Elijah McPike of Trenton is charged with Violation of an Order of Protection and Kidnapping. Violating an ex-parte order is a class-a misdemeanor, while the kidnapping charge is a class-b felony.

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday issued an endangered person advisory for 15-year-old Bailey Ann Summers after she left a Gilman City resicence with McPike. The Sheriff says McPike has been known to be violent and suicidal.

They were in a 2001 Dodge Ram extended cab pickup truck, silver in color, with Missouri plates 5DB857. Anyone with information should call 911 to reach the nearest law enforcement agency.

Missing Teenager, Accused Kidnapper, Found In KCK (VIDEO)

August 9, 2013, 6:46 pm

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Bailey Summers & Eli McPike

Broadcast reports indicate police in Kansas City, Kansas have located a 15-year-old Harrison County girl and the man prosecutors say kidnapped her.

The break came Friday evening, when police found the truck the pair were travelling in at North 83rd Terrace and Haskell Avenue in Kansas City, Kan.

A short time later, officers were seen leading first Elijah McPike, and then Bailey Summers, in handcuffs, toward waiting police vehicles.

Helicopter video from KCTV-5 in Kansas City recorded their capture Friday evening.

The Prosecuting Attorney in Harrison County has filed criminal charges against McPike, 23, of Trenton in connection with the incident. He is charged with Kidnapping and Violation of an Order of Protection.

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday issued an endangered person advisory for Summers after she left a Gilman City residence with McPike. Sheriff Josh Eckerson said McPike has been known to be violent and suicidal.

Kansas City, Kansas police have confirmed that the two people taken into custody are Bailey and McPike. They were being questioned by authorities Friday evening.

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SJPD Booking Report 8/8/2013

August 10, 2013, 3:14 am

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Here’s the latest booking report from the St Joseph Police Department. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

This information is provided by the St Joseph Police Department and is not criminal history. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

The St Joseph Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Reports are completed two days after the date on the report.

PETER T BRUHLING 24 St. Joseph MO
MAKE/LOUD OR BOISTEROUS NOISE PUBLIC PLACE Z-Released

CHRISTIAN A HURT Jr. 23 ST JOSEPH MO
FAILURE TO APPEAR COURT APPEARANCE
RESISTING ARREST OF HIMSELF BY VIOLENCE/FORCE/FLEE

JESSICA LYNN LAWS 27 ST JOSEPH MO
OBSTRUCTS BY ACTION/INACTION DUTIES OF POLICE Z-Released

JOSEE EVELYN KARGUTH 20 ST JOSEPH MO
FAILURE TO APPEAR COURT APPEARANCE Z-Released

JUSTIN KYLE TOOTLE 30 ST JOSEPH MO
RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY $500 OR MORE Z-Released

JAMIEE MICHELLE TRUEBLOOD 25 ST JOSEPH MO
BURGLARY 1ST DEGREE Z-Transferred

AUDRA DAWN LEESON 43 FOUNTAIN HILLS AR
FAILURE TO APPEAR COURT APPEARANCE Z-Released

JENNIFER LYNN ANDERSON 30 ST JOSEPH MO
STEALING (F) FROM A BUILDING Z-Transferred

TAVEAN G MCRELLY 18 ST JOSEPH MO
UNLAWFUL USE OF A WEAPON Z-Released Pending

Sharon R Farnsworth 25 ST JOSEPH MO
FAILURE TO APPEAR COURT APPEARANCE Z-Released

LAUREN SHEA DRAKE 20 ST JOSEPH MO
FAILURE TO APPEAR COURT APPEARANCE

TRISTAN M SCOTT 29 ST JOSEPH MO
FAILURE TO APPEAR COURT APPEARANCE Z-Released

BOBBIE JO MOLT 31 ST JOSEPH MO
INDECENT ACTS EXHIBITIONS AND CONDUCT Z-Released

NATHANIEL J MARCKMANN 27 ST JOSEPH MO
FAILURE TO APPEAR COURT APPEARANCE

Deputy Fires Shots In Pursuit Of Suspect

August 10, 2013, 3:22 am

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A deputy sheriff in Platte County, Missouri is on administrative leave after a pursuit with shots fired in Farley, Missouri.

According to a news release, the deputy was involved in a pursuit Friday afternoon. The sheriff’s office says the officer fired shots in the area of Main Street and West Street in Farley, after the suspect allegedly tried to strike the deputy with a vehicle.

Officials say the suspect was taken into custody. There were no injuries.

The deputy was placed on administrative leave under departmental policy as the investigation continues.

Man Caught In The Act Vandalizing Law Enforcement Center

August 10, 2013, 4:08 am

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St Joseph Police have arrested a man for vandalism after he was caught tossing paint into the controlled parking lot at the Law Enforcement Center.

Sergeant Todd Derr says an officer driving in the area spotted the suspect just outside the parking lot along Sixth Street between Robidoux and Faraon at around 1:30am Saturday.

The white, male suspect fled on foot, but was soon caught by the officer.

Sergeant Derr says there was some paint thrown on two police vehicles, and on the adjacent wall and fence. The vehicles were quickly cleaned up with no damage, but the wall and fence took a little longer, Derr said.

Loan Office Robbed

August 10, 2013, 4:12 am

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A local loan office was robbed at gunpoint Friday evening.

St Joseph Police Sergeant Todd Derr says a black male wearing dark clothing entered the Sensible Loans at 701 South Belt Highway at about 5:20 pm Friday.

Derr says the suspect displayed a gun and demanded money. The suspect fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

There were no injuries.

Missing Girl Found, Endangered Person Advisory Cancelled

August 10, 2013, 5:29 am

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Missing Gilman City resident Bailey Summers and kidnap suspect Elijah McPike have been  found in Kansas City, Kansas, and taken into custody by KCK Police.  They were last seen Thursday evening in Harrison County in McPike’s truck. Officials pinged McPike’s cellphone in Edwardsville, Kansas, but attempts to locate them there failed.  The Harrison County Sheriff’s office issued an endangered person advisory for the 15 year old Bailey Summers, who had an order of protection against McPike, 23.  Officials say McPike was known to be violent and suicidal. Further details about the apprehension of McPike are pending.