Hannibal Man Arrested On Multiple Felonies

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By Marlana Smith

  A Marion County man is being charged with five felonies involving a traffic crash which occurred on Friday, September 13, 2024, in Shelby County.

  An arrest warrant was issued by Shelby County Associate Judge Mike Greenwell for the arrest of Tyler White, 33, of Hannibal. White was arrested Friday morning, September 20, at the Marion County Courthouse in Hannibal.

  According to the probable cause statement, Sgt. Terrance Ritter of the Missouri State Highway Patrol was called to investigate an incident of someone leaving the scene of a crash on Shelby County Road 356, east of Shelby County Road 375, at 12:36 a.m. Ritter spoke to someone at the scene who said he was called to the location because of vehicle debris near a tree and property damage to a cornfield. Ritter said it appeared a vehicle had struck the tree and was removed.

  Court documents states, the person at the scene said he found a prescription bottle belonging to Tyler White. Someone recognized White allegedly driving by on an all-terrain vehicle. An investigative stop was made, and White was asked if he knew about a crash. He allegedly said he did not, and he was released.

  A local resident suffered damage to his corn because of a vehicle driving through his field. The field was southeast of the location. White was allegedly recognized again on an all-terrain vehicle, and an investigative stop was made. White allegedly said he didn’t know about a crash but offered to pay restitution “because he had the money.” He then left the scene.

  The truck was later determined to be owned by Karen White. It was found between a quarter of a mile and a half mile southwest of the crash site. Ritter conducted a preliminary inspection of the truck. The front right area suffered significant damage. The airbags and dash airbags had been deployed. The seat belt in the driver seat and the front passenger seat were extended and locked. Ritter determined two people were in the front seat when the crash occurred. He also observed blood on the passenger side front and rear door and on the passenger side of the bed.

  The truck was towed and taken to Leonard Autoworks in Leonard, Mo., where it was held as evidence.

  Ritter contacted Karen White on Friday, September 13 at 8:51 a.m. She allegedly said she was aware the truck had been involved in a crash but did not know who was involved or the circumstances of the crash.

  Ritter returned to scene of the crash and walked the path of the damaged cornfield. He found a bumper with a registration plate attached. A computer check revealed it was registered to the vehicle involved in leaving the scene of a crash. The property landowner said he had driven the area at about 6 p.m. September 12 and had not observed any damage. However, he observed the damage when he left for work around 3 a.m. September 13.

  Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B received a call on Thursday, September 19, from a woman who said her son was involved in a crash that was not reported, and Tyler White was the driver. The son was interviewed at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill. The victim said he got into a vehicle with Tyler White and was going to his cabin in Shelby County on September 13. While on the way to the cabin, Tyler White allegedly crashed his vehicle and the victim was injured.

  The victim said Tyler White allegedly told him to walk to the cabin, but he had sustained injuries that prohibited him from walking. He claimed Tyler White allegedly left him in the cornfield overnight.

  The victim said Tyler White had allegedly retrieved a tractor the next morning to move the truck. The victim said Tyler White allegedly made him get on the tractor and help with removing the truck, but they were unsuccessful. White allegedly then transported the victim to the cabin. The victim said Tyler White allegedly returned to the scene later and told him he had moved the truck.

  The victim said he allegedly told Tyler White five times on September 13 that he was injured and needed medical attention. He said he heard law enforcement outside the residence around noon on September 13, and he claims Tyler White told him to “be quiet” and said if anyone asked what happened to him, he was involved in a “four-wheeler crash.” He claimed Tyler White did not provide medical attention.

  The victim said that after law enforcement left, Tyler White allegedly contacted Karen White using a neighbor’s phone. When Karen White arrived at the cabin, the victim said she allegedly argued with her son. Karen White eventually helped the victim to her vehicle and transported the victim and Tyler White from the cabin. The victim said Karen White allegedly didn’t provide medical attention, either.

  The victim claimed Tyler White allegedly wanted him to go to a hospital far away so he could not be seen with the victim, but the victim wanted to go to Blessing Hospital to be treated for his injuries. Karen White allegedly dropped Tyler White off at her Hannibal residence, then took the victim to Blessing Hospital. The victim claimed Karen White allegedly dropped him off at the front door of the hospital and left.

  The victim claimed Karen White allegedly knew what had taken place September 13.

  Tyler White is being charged in case No. 24SB-CR000154 with kidnapping – 2nd degree, felony d; tampering with a witness in a felony prosecution, felony d; leaving scene of accident – physically injury, felony e and two counts of tampering with physically evidence in felony prosecution, felony e by Shelby County Prosecutor Jordan Force.

  Tyler White is being held on a $100,000 cash only bond in the Shelby County Jail.

  A warrant was issued for the arrest of Karen White, 68, of Hannibal by Judge Kristen Burks.   

  Karen White is being charged in case No. 24SB-CR00155 with hindering prosecution of a felony, felony e by Prosecutor Force.

  According to court documents, Karen White posted a $20,000 cash bond and was released.

  All suspects are innocent unless proven guilty in court.