Court News
Chevy Mahan, a 21-year-old Brixey man, faces charges of rape stemming from an incident in November 2023.
According to the probable cause statement written by Ozark County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Matt Rhoades, he and Deputy Gannan Moss were on patrol Nov. 25, 2023, when they responded to report of...
Several pleas were heard by Judge Craig Carter during the Ozark County Circuit Court law days on March 4 and 18.
The trial for Buster Ferraro that was to be held March 19-20 was canceled. Ferraro faces federal charges associated with his Ozark County charges. In Ozark County he is charged with...
Robert Marshall
An Ozark County man is accused of violently attacking his wife, including choking her until she lost consciousness, throwing her to the floor and kicking her, before preventing her from seeking medical help.
The incident unfolded at their home on Feb. 6 and continued while they were in a vehicle,...
Johnetta Parsons
A father’s stolen gun and a threat to kill President Donald Trump led to a Thornfield woman’s arrest in January and a stay in the Ozark County Jail.
Johnetta Willard Jeun Parsons, 42, is charged with stealing a firearm after her father reported the theft of the Sccy CPX-2 9mm pistol.
According to...
Hunter Warren
What began as a late-night bonfire among friends in Gainesville ended in chaos early Sunday morning when, authorities say, a teenager who was asked to leave the property returned to the scene and hit a person with his Jeep.
Hunter Warren, 19, of Dora, is currently being held in the Ozark County...
Buster Ferraro
Ozark County Prosecuting Attorney Lee Pipkins announced during the March 4 Law Day session that local charges against Caulfield resident Buster Ferraro have been dismissed, as the case is being taken over at the federal level. Ferraro is expected to face federal charges stemming from allegations...
Kenneth Hanks
Charges stemming from an August 2023 traffic stop in Wasola moved forward earlier this year with the arrest of one of the defendants, while a warrant remains outstanding for the second, according to court records.
According to a probable cause statement prepared by Ozark County Lt. Matt Rhoades, at...
Gloria Barrett
On Feb. 4, Gloria Barrett of Bakersfield pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. She was sentenced to 7 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, SES and five years probation. Pursuant to a plea agreement, a charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia was dismissed....
Brandon Terrell
On Feb. 19, Brandon Terrell, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, pleaded guilty to stealing a firearm. He was sentenced to SIS, 5 years probation and ordered to pay a restitution of $11,450. An SIS, or suspended imposition of sentence, means Terrell is placed on probation for a period of time. If he...
Preston Mulanax
Preston Mulanax pleaded guilty to third degree assault and was sentenced to SIS and 5 years probation. A SIS, or suspended imposition of sentence, means Mulanex is placed on probation for a period of time. If he follows the terms of probation, at the end of the probation period the court will close...