Former Ferrelview chairman Theresa Wilson was found not guilty of assault a year after initially being charged.
In a bench trial in front of Judge Dennis Eckold earlier this month, Wilson was found not guilty of a third-degree assault charge, a misdemeanor.
“She is glad the truth prevailed,” said Wilson’s attorney, Dennis Rowland.
Wilson turned herself in on March 1, 2018 on a warrant issued for her alleged assault that occurred at city hall on or about Nov. 14, 2017.
Rowland filed a motion for the charges to be dismissed less than a week later but the case continued on. An ex-parte order of protection was filed against Wilson by the victim in the alleged assault, but that was dismissed last year.
A probable cause statement showed the incident occurred at city hall, 205 Heady Avenue, on Nov. 14. Platte County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at city hall after a reporting party called to say four or five people were fighting and causing board members to be fearful for their lives.
Ferrelview police chief Daniel Clayton advised everything was OK after Wilson called an end to the meeting early, cutting short the audience participation portion due to ‘unruly’ behavior and outbursts.
Later that night, three of the five board members met and suspended Clayton. He was later re-instated after a new board took over.
Sometime that night, Wilson allegedly assaulted ‘K.S.,’ who confronted Wilson in the hallway over claims Wilson made against her fiance. During the confrontation, Wilson walked down the hallway, allegedly shoving a three-month pregnant ‘K.S.’ multiple times according to court documents. ‘K.S.’ fell against the wall and shouted for help, which an audience member heard and placed herself between Wilson and the victim.
Wilson stated the audience member attempted to ‘falsely imprison her in the hallway’ with her body. Wilson told investigators she exchanged words with the victim but didn’t mention assaulting ‘K.S.’ or if ‘K.S.’ assaulted her.
‘K.S.’ was evaluated by ambulance staff, who transported her to a local hospital with complaints of back pain.
Wilson continues to serve on the village’s board of trustees.