A Gower, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to possessing child pornography and to attempting to receive child pornography over the Internet.

William D. Everett, 45, of Gower, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough to two counts of attempting to receive child pornography over the Internet and one count of possessing child pornography. Everett was taken into federal custody at the conclusion of today’s court hearing.

Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, said in a news release that Everett’s computer was identified during an undercover FBI operation in New Orleans, La. Everett attempted to access a covert Web site with descriptions of child pornography and associated download links (which were not able to actually be accessed).

Law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Everett’s residence and interviewed Everett, who admitted that he used his computer to search for, view and download child pornography. Investigators examined two hard drives; both had child pornography movies and images as well as bestiality and bondage child pornography. Almost all were of prepubescent children, including some toddlers. More than 370 videos and 1,600 images of child pornography were extracted.

Under federal statutes, Everett is subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison without parole, up to a sentence of 50 years in federal prison without parole, plus a fine up to $750,000. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

A man was arrested in St. Joseph on charges stemming from Trenton after police said he fled the area.

According to Tommy Wright, Trenton Chief of Police 35-year-old John Ashford was arrested in St. Joseph in-connection with charges for second degree burglary and third degree domestic violence in Grundy County.

Wright said officers responded Friday to the 1900 block of Parklane on a burglary report and found that jewelry, a 50′ television and money had been taken.

“The victims had been out of town during the week prior to the burglary,” Wright said.

He said officers developed a suspect and during a consent search on the same day in the area of the 1800 block of Cherry Lane the officers recovered the TV and some of the jewelry.

“Officers contacted law enforcement agencies in the greater north central and north western Missouri area and requested assistance in locating the suspect who had fled the Trenton area on Friday morning after a domestic violence incident at his residence,” Wright said. “The suspect; John Ashford, 35 years old, was arrested in St. Joseph.”

Wright said Ashford has been charged with Burglary, Second Degree, and his bond is set at $15,000 cash only. He was additionally charged Domestic Violence Third Degree, in connection to the domestic reported on Friday morning on Cherry Lane. His bond for that charge is set at $5,000 cash only.

Ashford is currently in custody at the Grundy County Sheriff’s Detention Center.

A 21-year-old Trenton man is accused of entering a home through a garage door he hit with his truck then leaving the scene of the accident.

Dylan Hobbs is charged in Grundy County with a felony for first-degree property damage and a felony for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident.

According to Trenton Police Chief Tommy Wright, on Saturday, November 21st, 2015, officers responded to the 2000 Block of Fisherman in reference to a report of an intruder in the residence. Wright said officers were advised that the intruder had fled the scene in a red truck.

“Officer noted that the suspect had gained entry into the home by striking the garage door with his truck and then entering through the unlocked garage/home entry door. The suspect fled through the same doors,” Wright said. “The victim indicated that the suspect left after being confronted.”

He said the officers located the suspect vehicle a short time later in the 3700 block of Lake Trenton Drive. The vehicle, which had damage to the front of it, was parked in front of and owned by the resident.

“Attempts to contact the residents of the home were initially to no avail. Officers could observe a suspect matching the description of the suspect, but they could not get a response as the suspect was apparently sleeping.” Wright said. “Officer later obtained a search warrant for the residence and the vehicle. Upon entry into the home they contacted the suspect, a Dylan Matthew Hobbs, W/M 21 years old, intoxicated and sleeping.”

Hobbs was initially taken to Wright Memorial Hospital for processing and to have blood drawn for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. He was later taken to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Detention Center for booking.

Hobbs has been released on $10,000 bail. An arraignment is set for Tuesday.

Delbert L. Andrus
1919-2015

Delbert L. Andrus, 96, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, November 20, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born January 21, 1919 in Severance, Kansas.
He worked several jobs in many different places but always returned to the farm.
Delbert was preceded in death by his parents, William and Laura (Robison) Andrus; brothers, Recil & Kenneth Andrus; and sisters, Laura Patton and Cleota Graham.
Survivors include brothers, Connie Andrus and Ronald Andrus (Leona); sisters, Phyllis Miller (Earl) and Ardith Steinman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will gather with friends 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Lois (McClelland) Knox Moore
1920-2015

Lois M. (McClelland) Moore, 95, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Carriage Square Health Care Center, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Mrs. Moore was born February 4, 1920 in Hamilton, Missouri to Henry Duane and Lela (Banks) McClelland. She was a 1939 graduate of Hamilton, Missouri High School. She was a long time member of Brookdale Presbyterian Church, St. Joseph.
Mrs. Moore was the owner of Knox Café, Weston, Missouri in the 1950’s. In 1977 she retired from Wonder Bakeries where she managed their retail outlet.
On July 9, 1939, she and Willie L. Knox were married. January 31, 1969, she and Lloyd C. Moore married.
Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by both Mr. Knox and Mr. Moore; her parents; sisters, Jennie Bullard, Fannie Cashatt and Georgia Breckenridge.
Surviving are stepson, Lonnie R. Moore (Kathy), Warrensburg, Missouri; brother, Franklin McClelland (Jane), Amarillo, Texas; step-grandchildren, Cynthia, Daniel (Molly) and Paul Moore; and step-great-grandchildren, Jonathan, David and Jenna Moore.
As requested there will be a private graveside service and burial at Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Missouri. The family requests memorial donations to Brookdale Presbyterian Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Scott Alan Baker
1965 – 2015
Scott Alan Baker, 50, of St. Joseph passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015. The family will receive friends from 1-3 PM Wednesday with Memorial Services to follow at 3:00 pm at the Rupp Funeral Home.

Katherine Sue Nichols
1948-2015

Katherine Sue Nichols 67, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Wednesday, at the Community Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm Tuesday, at the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Dana Maxwell is charged in Daviess County with seven counts of forgery, one count of fraudulent use of a credit card, and seven counts of theft.

The alleged thefts date back to August of 2012.  The case was filed on Thursday, and the defendant appeared before a judge on Friday.

Ms Maxwell turned herself in, and has since posted $100,000 cash bail.  According to online court documents, she also has waived her preliminary hearing, and is scheduled for Circuit Court arraignment next month.

JOSEPH, Mo. – The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of Nov. 23 – 29 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. MoDOT will halt temporary lane closures throughout the state to accommodate an increase in traffic due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Most temporary lane closures will stop at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 25, and resume again Monday morning, Nov. 30. Some long-term closures and head-to-head traffic will remain in place.

In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, mowing, spraying, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work that may be conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and could include lane closures with delays. MoDOT reminds the public to stay alert, watch for road work, buckle up, slow down, and drive with extreme caution through work zones.

Atchison County

Interstate 29 – At the Rock Creek Bridge near mile marker 107 south of Rock Port; bridge deck replacement. Traffic is head to head in the northbound lanes through mid to late December.

I-29 – CLOSED southbound I-29 on-ramp from Route 111 at Exit 107; bridge deck replacement. Closed through mid to late December.

Routes 48 and M – Shoulder work, Nov. 23 – 25

Buchanan County

U.S. Route 59 – Northbound from Main Street to Franklin Street; pavement repair,Nov. 23 – 25 (14-foot width restriction).

U.S. Route 71 – From the St. Joseph city limits to the Platte County line; shoulder work, Nov. 23 – 25

U.S. Route 36 – At the Platte River Bridge; bridge deck replacement, Nov. 23 – 29. Traffic is head to head in the westbound lanes with a 14-foot width restriction.

Various routes – Striping, Nov. 23 – 25

Carroll County

Route 41 – CLOSED at the Wakenda Chute Bridge; bridge maintenance, Nov. 23 – 25, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.

Route 139 – From U.S. Route 24 to Bosworth; drainage work, Nov. 23 – 25

Daviess County

Route N – CLOSED from the I-35 junction to 168^th Street; culvert replacement,Nov. 23, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route T – CLOSED from 141^st Street to 145^th Street; culvert replacement, Nov. 24 – 25, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

Gentry County

U.S. Route 136 – From the east city limits of Albany to Warrior Drive; drainage work, Nov. 23 – 25

Various routes – Striping, Nov. 23 – 25

Harrison County

Route P – CLOSED from 125^th Avenue to 135^th Avenue; culvert replacement, Nov. 24, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Holt County

U.S. Route 59 – In the Craig city limits; culvert repair, Nov. 23 – 25

Linn County

U.S. Route 36 – From Route TT to Route 11; pavement repair, Nov. 23 – 24

Livingston County

Route V – Drainage work, Nov. 23 – 24

Mercer County

U.S. Route 65 – Sealing, Nov. 24 – 25

Nodaway County

U.S. Route 71 – From Route CC to Route FF; shoulder work, Nov. 24

Putnam County

Route KK – CLOSED from Route K to 150^th Road; culvert replacement, Nov. 23 – 24, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

Sullivan County

Route 6 – From Route 5 (Milan) to Route 129 (Green City); resurfacing project, Nov. 23 – 25, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The road will be narrowed in two mile sections. A 15-foot width restriction will be in place.

Sobriety checkpoints may be conducted throughout the month of December according to the Platte County Sheriff’s Office.

The Department held a checkpoint on Nov. 7 and made fourteen arrests out of a total of 358 vehicles checked from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Prairie View Road and Crystal Pool. Five of those arrests made were for suspicion of DWI.

The office said more checkpoints could be held throughout December.

Sheriff Mark Owen reminds motorists who may encounter a DWI Checkpoint the delay they experience will be brief. If a driver is suspected of being intoxicated, he/she will be asked to complete the Standard Field Sobriety Tests.

“We appreciate the cooperation from the public as we conduct DWI Checkpoints and take drunk drivers off our roads,” Sheriff Owen said.