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Former Rayville resident faces many felony charges
A former Rayville woman is facing a multitude of charges in various cases. Melissa A. Holloway, 31, was arrested last week after a warrant was issued by Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Lori J. Baskins for three felony charges of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child involving drugs. Shortly after her arrest, Holloway appeared in court for a bond hearing via video, where she entered a plea of not guilty and requested to be released on her own recognizance (ROR). Judge Baskins determined a ROR bond would not secure Holloway’s appearance in court or the safety of the community, victims and witnesses. Her bond for this case is set at $5,000 cash or corporate surety with 10% allowed. Holloway posted a bond through a bondsman but was then transferred to the custody of Clay County Detention Center due to other charges against her. She will appear next for this case at 9:30 a.m. on July 30. According to the complaint filed by Ray County Prosecuting Attorney Camille A…
Liberty man arrested in Richmond after fleeing from police
RAY COUNTY, Mo. -- A Liberty man is jailed Tuesday in Ray County after attempting to escape from police on foot. Brendan K. Parsons, 39, of Liberty is charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a firearm, resisting arrest, failing to register a motor vehicle, and possessing license plates of another person. According to a probable cause statement, the Ray County Police attempted a traffic stop on Parsons' vehicle for not having a rear license plate. Once stopped, Parsons exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. An officer pursued Parsons until he was caught and surrendered.
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