Warrants were issued for two area residents for non-appearance in court. Nickols A warrant has been issued for a Leavenworth woman who allegedly committed a crime in Excelsior Springs. Melisa R. Nickols, 34, is facing two felony charges of possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia for amphetamine or methamphetamine. On November 3, 2023, Nickols was charged and then released on her own recognizance on November 20, 2023. She had attended all hearings until the most recent one, which was for an initial arraignment. Nickols’ public defender, Rebecca Abeln, requested a con- tinuance when her client did not appear, but Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Kevin L. Walden issued a failure-toappear warrant with a bond of $5,000. “Conditions of release are revoked and it is ordered that a warrant shall be issued for the arrest of the defendant,” said Walden. “Pending further order of the court, the following conditions of release are set and imposed…