Man pleads guilty to making a terroristic threat to OCSD

Circuit Judge Craig Carter processed 22 cases during the Sept. 4 session of Ozark County Court.

Brady Keith Jonas pleaded guilty to felony first degree making a terrorist threat. He was sentenced to 5 years probation with suspended imposition of sentence. An SIS, or suspended imposition of sentence, means the defendant is placed on probation for a period of time. If the defendant follows the terms of their probation, at the end of the probation period the court will close the case and they will not have a criminal conviction on their records. However, if the defendant violates the probation, a full sentence may be invoked. A count of misuse of emergency telephone service was dismissed. 

According to the original probable cause statement, on March 8, 2023, Jonas called the Ozark County Sheriff’s Department dispatch line and threatened to shoot everyone at the sheriff’s office. He called back more than 10 times during the day, shouting derogatory remarks and continuing to threaten to “shoot up” the sheriff’s department. It was later discovered that the caller was Jonas.

On Dec. 17, 2023, Jonas again called 911 and was connected to the OCSD dispatcher. According to the statement, he said another dispatcher had kidnapped his daughter and was holding her hostage. He called 911 eight times during the day, tying up the dispatcher who was also answering emergency calls.

Not guilty pleas

Lori Shannon Collins waived formal arraignment and reading of charges and pleaded not guilty to second degree murder, first degree tampering with a motor vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. She is set to appear for a plea or trial setting at 9 a.m. Oct. 9.

Michael L. Jones waived formal arraignment and reading of charges and pleaded not guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm. He is scheduled to appear at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23 for a plea or trial setting and a probation violation hearing.

Warrant issued

A warrant was issued for Mark Kenneth Lowry when he failed to appear for a probation violation hearing. He is scheduled for a probation violation hearing for failing to appear for drug court. A warrant for failure to appear was also issued on Sept. 3 in Douglas County Court.

Probation revoked

Daniel Eric Johnson’s probation was revoked after appearing for a probation violation hearing. He is scheduled to appear at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 25.

Continued on probation

Darrell Wayne Gunter appeared for a probation condition review hearing. He will be continued on probation. 

Zebulan R. Jones appeared for a case review. He will be continued on probation with one additional year added.

Michelle Wilcox appeared for a probation violation hearing. According to her attorney, Wilcox has been attending treatment counseling and has not missed a session. Judge Carter ordered a urine analysis conducted. Wilcox tested clean and will be continued on probation.

Anna R. Deatherage appeared for a probation violation. She is continuing to make restitution payments. She will be continued on probation.

Continued to Oct. 9

Danial Teconchuk appeared for probation violation hearings in two cases. His hearing is continued to 9 a.m. Oct. 9.

A plea hearing for Trevor Van Mansker is continued to 9 a.m. Oct. 9. He is charged with two counts second degree burglary, first degree property damage, two counts stealing $750 or more, second degree burglary and misdemeanor second degree property damage.

Jerimiah A. Love appeared for a plea or trial setting. Love informed the judge that he had completed Turning Leaf, a rehabilitation program. His case is continued to 9 a.m. Oct. 9. Love is charged with escape or attempted escape from confinement, damage to jail or jail property, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a weapon (possession of weapon and a felony controlled substance), first degree harassment, misdemeanor fourth degree domestic assault, misdemeanor second degree property damage and misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

A plea or trial setting for Gregory Broya Hambelton is continued to 9 a.m. Oct. 9. Hambelton is charged with first degree harassment, second degree terrorist threat, two counts of misdemeanor fourth degree domestic assault, misdemeanor first offense driving while revoked and misdemeanor first degree trespass. 

Brian W. Cuthbertson appeared via video from the Missouri Department of Corrections for a plea or trial setting. His case was continued to 9 a.m. Oct. 9. Cuthbertson is charged with second degree assault, first degree property damage and armed criminal action.

A plea or trial setting for Christopher Scott Davis is continued to 9 a.m. Oct. 9. Davis is charged with possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia (prior drug offense), misdemeanor stealing and misdemeanor first degree trespass.

Continued to Oct. 23

Michael S. Szabo appeared for a probation violation hearing. He is scheduled for a probation revocation hearing at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23.

Sandra Coons appeared for a plea or trial setting. Her setting is continued to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23. She is charged with felony second degree assault - special victim and misdemeanor abuse of an elderly, disabled or vulnerable person.

A plea or trial setting for Auden Michael Vaneperen is continued to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Vaneperen is charged with first degree tampering with a motor vehicle and delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid.

Continued to Nov. 6

John R. Reed appeared for a plea or trial setting. His setting is continued to 9 a.m. Nov. 6. Reed is charged with three counts of  first degree statutory sodomy. 

Continued to Dec. 4

A plea or trial setting for Robert A. Wages is continued to 9 a.m. Dec. 4. According to Wages’ attorney, the attorneys are still waiting on the state crime lab results. Wages is charged with first degree rape or attempted rape, two counts first degree sodomy or attempted sodomy and misdemeanor failing to stop a person under age 21 to possess or drink intoxicating liquor. 

A plea or trial setting for James Carl Reed is continued to 9 a.m. Dec. 4. Reed is charged with first degree property damage, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage exceeding $1,000 and second degree trespassing. According to court records, a competency hearing by the Missouri Department of Mental Health has been ordered in a separate case.

Continued to March 5, 2025

A criminal setting for Austen Clouser is continued to 9 a.m. March 5, 2025. Clouser is charged with two counts first degree endangering the welfare of a child (serious physical injury - no sexual conduct), two counts second degree assault, first degree first offense endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk and misdemeanor fourth degree assault.