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Hannibal man found guilty of burglary, meth charges; could be sentenced to up to 22 years in prison
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is facing up to 22 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections after being found guilty of three felonies. A jury in Marion County, Mo., on Tuesday, April 30, found Joshua Stevens, 42, of Hannibal guilty of burglary in the first degree, possession of a controlled substance and assault in the fourth degree. Stevens is scheduled to be sentenced on June 18 in Marion County Circuit Court by Judge Rachel Bringer-Shepherd. He could be sentenced to between five and 15 years on the burglary charge and up to seven years on the possession of a controlled substance charge. He could also receive up to one year in the county jail on the assault charge.
Palmyra woman pleads guilty to nine counts of fraudulent use of credit device, gets five years of probation
PALMYRA, Mo. — A Palmyra woman received five years of probation after pleading guilty to nine counts of fraudulent use of a credit device. Alissa D. Reed, 40, of Palmyra entered a guilty plea on Feb. 26 in Marion County Circuit Court. Judge David Mobley sentenced her on April 22 to 18 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections — two years for each of the nine counts — but suspended that sentence and put Reed on probation. Reed also was ordered to pay $21,462.44 in restitution to the victim and pay a fine of $27,000.
One person injured in shooting in town of Pittsfield, Brown County Sheriff's Office says
PITTSFIELD - A 16-year-old was injured in a shooting Wednesday night in the town of Pittsfield. The Brown County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting around 9:40 p.m. in Pittsfield. Officers used armored vehicles to contact people at the residence, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies said one person was shot. The sheriff's office didn't say where the shooting occurred.
From Hometown to Motown
Chuck Overton’s music is revitalized as his legacy album is ready for release. Chuck Overton, the legendary alto saxophone player from the band Brainstorm, returned home to Vandalia a little more than a decade ago to enjoy his retirement. But three years ago, Crystal McCurdy with the Vandalia Area Public Library, asked her old school mate to come in for one of the library’s summer programs. Little did Chuck know how much playing for such a young audience would affect him. The library’s programs were designed to bring to life the greater world to Vandalia’s area children.
Leadwood Police Chief Charged in Pike County
(Bowling Green) The Leadwood Police Chief and his wife were charged in Pike County, Missouri last week with four Class A misdemeanors. Christopher and Patricia Heatherly faces two counts of misuse of official information by a public servant and two counts of harassment. The charges came from incidents in April...
Hannibal Arts Council announces Young Master top winners
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Twenty students were presented Young Master Select awards during the Young Masters student art exhibit held annually at the Hannibal Arts Council. Young Masters features selected works by students from Hannibal’s fifth- and eighth-grade public and parochial schools and Hannibal High School Art Department. Awards were presented at two separate awards receptions.
Late-night crash on Highway MM leaves one driver injured
A collision involving two vehicles occurred late Saturday night, resulting in moderate injuries for one driver. The accident took place on Highway MM, approximately 0.3 miles west of Hannibal, Missouri, at around 11:15 p.m. Authorities reported that a 2014 Volkswagen Passat, driven by Michelle L. McGruder, 52, of Hannibal, crossed...
UPDATE: Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Fugitive of the Week, Chevey Coffman, now in DOC
Chevey M. Coffman, 26, last known address in the 4000 block of Stardust Drive in Hannibal, Mo., is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for possession of meth, driving on a revoked license and shoplifting. Coffman is 5 foot tall and 180 pounds with red hair and brown...
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