Two given probation, two sent to prison during Jan. 17 Ozark County court

Circuit Judge Craig Carter processed a total of 25 criminal cases during the Jan. 17 criminal docket. Updates in the cases are listed here:

Plea/sentencing

Michael L. Jones pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) pursuant to a plea agreement with the state. He was placed on supervised probation for a term of 5 years and given an SIS (suspended imposition of sentence), which serves as a sort of “back up” sentence that can be executed by the judge if he violates his probation enough times. As part of the agreement, an additional charge of stealing a motor vehicle was dismissed. 

Mary F. Polen pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance and keeping or maintaining a public nuisance pursuant to a plea agreement with the state. She was sentenced to prison under 559.115, a 120-day institutional drug treatment program within the Missouri Department of Corrections. If she completes the program, she will be released on probation with the condition that she attend drug court locally. The back up sentences are 7 and 4 years in prison, which may be executed by a judge if she violates her probation enough times. 

Jody Weyrauch pleaded guilty to property damage pursuant to a plea agreement with the state. He was placed on supervised probation for a term of 5 years and given an SIS (suspended imposition of sentence), which serves as a sort of “back up” sentence that can be executed by the judge if he violates his probation enough times. As part of the agreement, an additional charge of trespassing was dismissed. He is also ordered to pay $1,250 in restitution in the property damage case. 

Sent to prison for violating probation

Melvin Campbell, convicted of first-degree burglary and stealing a firearm in June 2020, had a probation violation hearing. He admitted to violating his probation. The judge executed his prison sentences pursuant to Mo. Revised Statute 217.362, an intensive long-term program within the Missouri Department of Correction for the treatment of chronic nonviolent offenders with serious substance abuse additions. 

Scheduled or continued to Feb. 7

James C. Reed, charged with harassment, discharging a firearm at a motor vehicle/person/building (persistent offender), attempted armed criminal action and tampering with a motor vehicle, had his counselor appear. The case was continued to Feb. 7. The docket says it’s the final continuance allowed.

Dewayne R. Allen, convicted of unlawful possession of a weapon by a dangerous felon in November 2021, appeared for a probation violation hearing. He was terminated from drug court. The court found that his due process rights were imperiled, and the public defender was appointed to represent him. He was remanded to the custody of the Ozark County Sheriff. A probation violation hearing was continued to 9 a.m. Feb. 7. 

Christopher Campbell, charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia for methamphetamine in one case and two counts of possession of a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance at a county jail, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia for methamphetamine, and two counts of resisting/interfering with an arrest for a felony in another case, was scheduled for a plea hearing or trial setting; however, the docket said he is currently in the Missouri Department of Corrections. The plea hearing or trial setting was continued to Feb. 7.

Juston Ralph Stoneking, charged with harassment, domestic assault and unlawful possession of a firearm, had the plea hearing or trial setting continued to Feb. 7. 

Charles K. White, charged with driving with a revoked or suspended license in one case, driving while intoxicated (aggravated offender) and driving with a revoked/suspended license in a second case and driving while intoxicated (aggravated offender) and driving with a revoked/suspended license in a third case, did not appear for a plea hearing or trial setting. A show cause hearing is set for Feb. 7. 

Scheduled or continued to Feb. 21

Linda Schwalm, charged with possession of a controlled substance, keeping or maintaining a public nuisance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia (with a prior drug charge), appeared with her attorney. The plea hearing or trial setting was continued to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 21. 

Daniel Mahan, charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, had a plea hearing or trial setting continued to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 21. 

Kenneth R. Cowart, convicted of unlawful use of a weapon (exhibiting) in April 2021, had his probation violation hearing continued to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 21. 

Matthew B. Wollin, charged with sexual exploitation of a minor child, two counts of domestic assault, two counts of armed criminal action, four counts of abuse or neglect of a child and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, had his plea hearing or trial setting continued to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 21. 

Scheduled or continued to March 6

Todd Chapman, charged with interference with custody (removing from state or concealing) and endangering the welfare of a child, had a plea hearing or trial setting continued to March 6. 

Adam Bartlett Jr., charged with resisting arrest by fleeing (creating a substantial risk of serious injury or death to another person), operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, stealing and stealing (value less than $150), was scheduled for an arraignment. He was in the Missouri Department of Corrections and therefore unable to be there. The hearing was continued to 9 a.m. March 6. 

Michael W. Renne, convicted of possession of a controlled substance in May 2020, appeared for a probation violation hearing. He is to be screened for drug court. His probation is suspended. He is ordered to return to court at 9 a.m. March 6. 

Anna R. Deatherage, charged with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage exceeding $1,000, property damage, driving while intoxicated, four counts of endangering the welfare of a child, purchasing liquor by a minor and four counts of supplying liquor to a minor, had her plea hearing or trial setting continued to March 6. 

Scheduled or continued to March 20

Clifton Roark, charged with financial exploitation of an elder/disabled person, had a plea hearing or trial setting 1:30 p.m. March 20. 

Jennifer Grace Wilbanks, charged with non-support of a child with total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under a child support order, appeared with her attorney for a plea hearing or trial setting. The docket says she has quit her job. The hearing was continued to March 20. 

Scheduled or continued to April 3

John Wiggins, charged with failure to register as a sex offender, scheduled for a case review. The docket says that an order for a Department of Mental Health examination has been ordered. 

Trevor Van Mansker, charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of property damage and two counts of stealing $750 or more, had his arraignment continued to April 3.