March 28, 2024

Adams County Sheriff

Joshua Cooney, 29, of Brooks, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, second-offense possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia 5:50 a.m. Friday in Adams County.

According to an Adams County Sheriff report, sheriff’s deputies received a complaint of suspicious activity in Brooks. Upon further investigation, Cooney was charged and transported to Adams County Jail.

Cooney was being held awaiting appearance before the magistrate.

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Brandon Pafford, 20, of Nodaway was charged with second-degree sexual abuse and lascivious acts with a child 8:16 a.m. Friday in Adams County.

According to an Adams County Sheriff report, sheriff’s deputies received a report from the state of Missouri referencing a possible sexual abuse of a child 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Pafford was charged Friday and transported to Adams County Jail.

Adams County Sheriff is still investigating. Further charges are pending.

Pafford was being held awaiting appearance before the magistrate.

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Carolyn Green, 38, of Nodaway was charged with child endangerment 10:30 a.m. Friday in Adams County.

According to an Adams County Sheriff report, Green was charged based on an investigation of possible sexual abuse of a child within her residence. Green was transported to Adams County Jail.

Green was being held awaiting appearance before the magistrate.