Douglas County
Associate Court Day Cases on June 13
During Judge Bock’s Associate Court Day June 13, there was a total of 98 criminal cases on the docket. There were 77 misdemeanor cases, seven infractions and 14 felony cases. There were 21 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas and there were 17 failure to appear warrants issued.
Read MoreSentences Handed Down During June 4 Law Day
During a large Circuit Court Law Day on June 4, 2019, the following individuals were sentenced to the Department of Corrections. Billy Joe Hesterlee, 45, Ava, was sentenced to four years in prison for possession of methamphetamine. The offense occurred in October 2018 and was investigated by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department. Robert L. Smith,…
Read MoreCourt Docket Cases May 23
During Judge Bock’s Associate Court Day docket on May 23, there was a total of 108 criminal cases on the docket. There were 89 misdemeanor cases, 15 infractions and four felony cases. There were 25 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas and one case waived preliminary hearing and is now in Circuit Court. There were…
Read MoreMoDOT Closes Highway 14 West of Ava
Herald staff photos On Monday, May 13, MoDOT officially closed Highway 14, west of Ava to traffic, citing recent flood waters had eroded the roadway and rendered travel unsafe. In the Dogwood Hill area, as shown in these photos, the roadway has lost its foundation and is sliding downhill.
Read MoreCounty Jail Progress
Michael Boyink/Herald Crews continue to work on the new Douglas County Jail at the corner of Industrial Road and Prince Street in Ava. The County broke ground on the new facility on December 13th, 2018. According to County Clerk Karry Davis, as of May 10th the County has spent $1.54 million against an overall $6.4 million…
Read MoreBooks-n-Bits – The Douglas County Public Library
We are excited to tell you about several events going on at the Douglas County Public Library during June. We are thrilled to have magician Marty Hahne back to perform for children and “Out of This World” magic show Thursday, June 6 at 10 a.m. We are happy to be included in this year’s 2500…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office – Activity Report
During the week of May 7 to May 13, 2019, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has responded to 82 Calls for Service and Arrested and Booked 14 into the Douglas County Jail. Currently there are 18 incarcerated. On May 7th, the monthly Law Day was held in Judge Carter’s court where four were sentenced to…
Read MoreLaw Day Court Proceedings
During a large Circuit Court Law Day on May 7, the following individuals were sentenced to the Department of Corrections: Ethan Dickson, 29, Ava, violated his probation for driving while revoked by not reporting to his probation officer. He was sentenced to three years pursuant to §559.115 120-day institutional treatment. The initial case was investigated…
Read MoreRoad Repair Crews Pulling Long Hours After Recent Storms
by Michael Boyink / mike@douglascountyheraldcom After floodwaters recede, what’s left behind isn’t always pretty. That’s certainly the case in Douglas County. After receiving approximately seven inches of rain on April 30th, many local roads were flooded to the point of being impassible. Conditions have improved, but some local roads remain impassable due to damage the floodwaters…
Read MoreBrushy Knob Storm Damage
Paul and Carol Peyton who reside in Douglas County, about one mile from the Brushyknob area, received heavy storm damage last week during the severe weather front that moved through the area April 30. Approximately 20 large trees were uprooted or snapped in two on their property, with several downed trees measuring at least two-feet…
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