Obituary - Rob Duane Robertson

Rob Duane Robertson, Rich Hill and a 1974 graduate of Metz High School, passed away Saturday, June 28, at the Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, at the age of 58. Arrangements are under direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, and services are scheduled at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 3, at the funeral home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, with burial planned in Newton Burial Park. Memorials to the Good News Productions International are suggested and can be made in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Valerie Ann (Lane) Gentry

Funeral services for Valerie Gentry will be 3:00 PM Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 2 – 3 PM at the funeral home. Burial to follow services in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Messages and memories for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
 

Valerie Ann (Lane) Gentry, 57 of Belton, Missouri passed away June 28, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Valerie was born April 26, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of Bruce Derrel and Mary (Purcell) Lane.

Valerie was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Paul. She is survived by her sons, Joe Gentry (Renae) of St. Louis, Missouri; Robert Gentry (Barbara) of Independence, Missouri; and James Gentry (Acacia) of Freeport, Texas. She also leaves behind grandchildren Justin, Jonathon, Robbie, Jennifer, Tara, Amira, Paul, and Brandon.

A complete obituary will be posted as the information becomes available.

Obituary - Pearl Jacqueline “Jackie” (Brown) McMahan

Memorial Services for Jackie McMahan will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Mullinax Funeral Home – Drexel Chapel, Drexel, Missouri (660-679-0009). Visitation will be from 10 – 11 AM prior to services at the chapel. The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Jackie to Drexel Meals on Wheels. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. 
 

Pearl Jacqueline “Jackie” (Brown) McMahan, 86 of Drexel, Missouri passed away June 29, 2014 at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. She was born January 10, 1929, daughter of Lacy George and Juanita Fern (Dawson) Brown.

Simply put, Jackie enjoyed being busy. She didn’t miss a beat and is best described by the words “feisty,” “fiercely independent,” “strong,” “outspoken,” “stubborn,” and finally, “loyal.” It took a lot for Jackie, a very private person, to allow others to help her – even family. Those who knew Jackie will agree she was always very well put-together in her clothing, jewelry, and accessories.

Jackie enjoyed bingo and trips to the casino. She also collected angels. Jackie was much loved by her family and friends, especially those in the Drexel, Missouri community.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; and one brother. She is survived by a daughter, Jorja Brown and husband Jim of Drexel; a son, Mark McMahan and wife Tracey of Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren Josh, Zack, Austin, and Jackson; and great-grandchildren Wesley and Bristol. She also leaves behind one sister, Alice Boone of Drexel; as well as many other dear family members and friends, particularly in the Drexel community.

Obituary - Roy Wilbur Steiner

 

 Roy Wilbur Steiner

Celebration of life for Roy Steiner will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Pleasant Gap Christian Church or Heartland Hospice. 

 Roy Wilbur Steiner, age 94 of Appleton City, Missouri died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Appleton City Manor in Appleton City, Missouri. He was born April  21, 1920 to John Rudolph and Mary Edna Thomas Steiner in rural Butler, Missouri. 

Roy is survived by his wife, Betty Steiner of Appleton City, Missouri; four daughters, Marlise Swartz of Yarmouth, Maine, Sheryl Morriss and husband Jack of Cumming, Georgia, Karla Kelly and husband Larry of Appleton City, Missouri and Lori Johnson and husband Mark of Kansas City, Missouri; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant brother, Freeman Steiner; and one sister, Elise Bollweg.

Obituary - Zella Mae (Fritts) Mager

 

Zella Mager

Funeral Services for Zella Mager will be 2:00 PM Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler, Missouri (660-679-0009) with Bro. Bill Read and Bro. Mark Harvey officiating. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5 – 7 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow services in Benjamin Cemetery, Amoret, Missouri. Memorial contributions in Zella’s name are suggested to Benjamin Cemetery Association. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
 

Zella Mae (Fritts) Mager, 81, of Butler Missouri, passed away Sunday evening at home. She was the daughter of the late Chancey Fritts and Ruth McGraw Fritts, born January 29, 1933.

She attended grade school at Mt. Vernon country school and was a graduate of Butler High School. She married her one and only love, Herman Mager in October of 1951, celebrating over 62 years of marriage.

Zella was an avid quilter and cross stitcher, she gave of herself and her gifts to many. Zella accepted the Lord as her saviour in the early 1950’s. Zella loved to cook for her family and so enjoyed gardening and canning. She was a member of the Passiac Extension Club and the Bates County Star Squares. She loved children and taught Sunday school many years and Vacation Bible School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Bessie Reedy and her brothers Floyd Fritts and Oren Fritts and her daughter, Julie Taylor, and sister-in-law Della Luckan and husband Raymond. She is survived and will be sorely missed by her husband of 62+ years, Herman Mager, Sons, Dennis Mager and wife Karen of Maryland, Doug Mager and wife Nancy of Butler, Son-in-law Stan Taylor of Texas, two brothers, Wright Fritts and Elmer Fritts, and sister-in-law Emma Meade and husband Bill, as well as 9 grandchildren, Bryan and Karen Mager, Michelle and Kip Copeland, Brent and Anne Mager, Andrea and Sean Fitzgerald, Kevin and Heather Mager, Ashley and Bret Keighley, Mallory Mager, Sam Mager and Jacob Mager and 9 great grandchildren.

She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. She crafted many gifts for those she loved, adding her personality and love for all to remember.

Those remaining will cherish her memory and ask that all join to celebrate her life as she is reunited with those she loved in the glory of her Lord at the funeral services.

Butler Fire Department: Fireworks Safety

American traditions of parades, cookouts, and fireworks help us celebrate the summer season, especially the Fourth of July.

Fireworks can, however, turn a joyful holiday into a painful memory when children or adults are injured while incorrectly using fireworks.

It is estimated that over 8,700 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms in 2012 for injuries associated with fireworks.

Approximately 50% of the injuries are burns, and most of the injuries involve the hands, eyes, or head.

Nearly half of the victims are under the age of fifteen.

To reduce the risk of injury from fireworks, use them with caution and follow some basic safety rules:

•  1. Read and follow all instructions and warnings.

• 2. Sparklers, considered by many to be safe, burn at very high temperatures, can easily ignite clothing, and stay hot long after burning out. They can be as dangerous to children as lighters and matches. Be sure to collect all burned out sparkler wires for proper disposal.

• 3. Only older children should be allowed to use fireworks under close supervision. Younger children should not be allowed to play with fireworks.

• 4. Never allow running or horseplay when using fireworks.

• 5. Use lighters with a child resistant feature. Keep matches and lighters away from smaller children.

• 6. Light fireworks outdoors, one at a time. Light them on a clear, smooth, flat surface away from buildings, dry vegetation, or flammable materials.

• 7. Keep water nearby for emergencies.

• 8. Never try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Douse and soak them with water and throw them away.

• 9. Be sure other people and pets are out of range before igniting fireworks.

• 10. Never experiment with fireworks or ignite them in a glass or metal container.

• 11. Never try to make your own fireworks.

• 12. Keep unused fireworks away from firing areas.

• 13. Store fireworks in a cool, dry place, away from sources of ignition, and out of reach of children.

Be aware of what fireworks are allowed in your area, and rules for their possession and use. 

The Butler Fire Department and City of Butler Emergency Management Agency would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day.  Please use common sense by following basic safety rules.

Bates County Sheriffs Office: Kansas City Kansas man arrested In Hume

 

David A. Wright

On June 29th 2014 in the early morning hours a Bates County Deputy responded to the Hume area in reference to a suspicious vehicle that was stuck in a ditch.  The Deputy arrived on the scene and made contact with the driver of the vehicle who was David A. Wright from Kansas City, Kansas. During the investigation the Deputy discovered that the vehicle a red 2002 Ford F350 was stolen out of Leavenworth, Kansas. Inside the vehicle, the Deputy also located a Toshiba laptop that was stolen out of Miami County, Kansas. David Wright had on his person approximately three grams of methamphetamine and one glass meth pipe.   

 

David Wright was arrested and is being held at the Bates County Jail on a $20,000 Cash or Surety bond. He was charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance which is a Class C felony. He was also charged with receiving stolen property which is also a Class C Felony.

Bates County Sheriffs Office Activity Reports

Bates County Sheriffs Office 

Activity Reports

• June 23, 2014

 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – ADRIAN

WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING – RICH HILL

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – RICH HILL On 06/23/2014 Deputies responded to the Rich Hill area for a suspicious person.

AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER

WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER

• June 24, 2014

CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – AMORET

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – DREXEL

DISTURBANCE – RICH HILL

HARASSMENT – RICH HILL

BRUSH FIRE – RICH HILL

CALL FOR SERVICE – ADRIAN

STRUCTURE FIRE – AMSTERDAM

DEBRIS ON ROADWAY – ADRIAN

ROLLOVER MVA – RICH HILL

ANIMAL AT LARGE – RICH HILL

CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN

• June 25, 2014

AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL On June 25th, 2014 at approximately 0938hrs, An ambulance was requested for a male subject that just received an electric shock from a breaker box on a utility pole at the intersection of S 3rd St and E Park St in Rich Hill, MO 64779.

AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER

BURGLAR ALARM – DREXEL

CIVIL SITUATION – ADRIAN

CHILD CUSTODY – RICH HILL

AGENCY ASSIST – PASSAIC

WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER On 6/25/14 Deputies arrested John Wayne Ganfield in the Butler area for two Bates County warrants.

SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER

WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER On 06/25/2014 Deputies responded to Vernon County Sheriff's Office to transport Lance Utech on a warrant for commit to the Bates County Sheriff's Office.

ALARM – AMSTERDAM

CHECK THE WELL BEING – AMSTERDAM On 6-25-14, Deputies took a check the wellbeing call in the Amsterdam area.  Rebecca Kensinger was arrested on 2 warrants, one from Cass County and one from Osage County for passing bad checks.

WANTED SUBJECT – AMORET

• June 26, 2014

TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER On 6-26-14 Deputies made traffic stop on W52 and CR7001 and arrested Gage Barrera on a Belton PD warrant.

WANTED SUBJECT – AMORET

DEBRIS ON ROADWAY – BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER – ADRIAN On 06/26/2014 Deputies took a report at the Bates County Sheriff's Office for suspicion of drug abuse.

WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER

DISTURBANCE – ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER – DREXEL.

CHILD ABUSE – ADRIAN On 06/26/2014 Detective took a walk in report in reference to Child Abuse from the rural Adrian Area. Investigation is ongoing.

AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL

CHECK WELL BEING – PASSAIC

CALL FOR SERVICE – ADRIAN

AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN

AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER

LITTERING – RICH HILL On 06/27/2014 Bates County Deputies responded to a report of littering in the rural Rich Hill area.

CONTROLLED BURN – RICH HILL

DFS ASSIST – BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE – AMORET

911 HANG UP – BUTLER

• June 27, 2014

PROPERTY DAMAGE – BUTLER           

MVA – ADRIAN                                         

LEAVE WITH OUT PAY – RICH HILL   

MVA – PASSAIC

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – RICH HILL    

CHILD ABUSE – ADRIAN

DEBRIS IN ROADWAY – RICH HILL

DFS ASSIST – ADRIAN

TRANSPORT – ARCHIE On 06-27-2014 Deputies responded to the Archie area for a county line transfer for a wanted subject

STRANDED MOTORIST – RICH HILL

WANTED SUBJECT – AMORET On 6-27-14, Deputies arrested a male subject in the Amoret area on a Bates County Warrant

BRUSH FIRE – RICH HILL                        

CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER           

ANIMAL AT LARGE – MERWIN            

THREATS – RICH HILL

TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER

• June 28, 2014

ABANDON VEHICLE – BUTLER On 06-28-14, a Bates County Deputy located an abandon vehicle at I-49 and south bound on ramp that was blocking the roadway.

LOST & FOUND – ADRIAN                     

LOST & FOUND – AMSTERDAM            

PROPERTY DAMAGE – BUTLER           

CHECK WELL BEING – FOSTER            

FOLLOW UP- BALLARD

CALL FOR SERVICE - AMORET

DEBRIS ON ROADWAY – PASSAIC      

CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN           

AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN                   

CHECK WELL BEING – AMORET          

TRAFFIC STOP – AMORET                      

TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER

SPECIAL DETAIL – AMSTERDAM On 06-28-2014 Deputies responded to a fight in progress at the D&D fireworks show.

TRAFFIC HAZARD – RICH HILL

TRAFFIC STOP – AMSTERDAM             

ABANDON VEHICLE – AMSTERDAM

CIVIL SITUATION – HUME

WATER/SEWER LEAK – RICH HILL

• June 29, 2014

911 HANG UP – BUTLER

AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL

CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN

CHECK WELL BEING – PASSAIC

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – AMSTERDAM

AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER– AMSTERDAM

VEHICLE FIRE – ADRIAN

TRAFFIC HAZARD – ADRIAN

CHECK WELL BEING – AMSTERDAM

ABANDON VEHICLE – ADRIAN

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – HUME On 06-29-2014 Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at a residence in the Hume area.

ABANDON VEHICLE – RICH HILL

CHECK WELL BEING – BUTLER

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – BUTLER

TRESPASS – HUME

CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN

TRAFFIC HAZARD – RICH HILL            

Rich Hill Activity Report

June 23, 2014 to June 29, 2014

• June 23, 2014

EX-PARTE VIOLATION

SPEAK TO OFFICER

POWER OUTAGE

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

SUSPICOUS ACTIVITY

• June 24, 2014

ANIMAL AT LARGE

BRUSH FIRE

HARASSMENT

DISTURBANCE

• June 25, 2014

AMBULANCE REQUEST

TRAFFIC STOP

CHILD CUSTODY ISSUE

TRAFFIC STOP

• June 26, 2014

AMBULANCE REQUEST

CONTROLLED BURN

• June 27, 2014

LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

DEBRIS IN ROADWAY

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Local Citizens Visit the MO Capitol‏

 

Those attending were: (l to r) Mary Fischer, Patty Hahn, Patsy Lemon, Charlene Flynn, Charlotte Hirni, Representative Randy Pike, Karen Malen, Barbara Burch, Kathie Heuser, Patricia Pike, Winifred Gaston, and Floyd Gaston.

REPRESENTATIVE PIKE HOSTS GUESTS AT MO CAPITOL

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Citizens from Bates and Vernon County recently participated in a Jefferson City tour hosted by District 126 MO State Representative, Randy Pike. Guests visited with Representative Pike on the MO House Floor, toured the MO State Capitol, the Governor’s Mansion and Jefferson Landing’s 1904 World’s Fair exhibit. Representative Pike commented, “ It was a pleasure to welcome everyone to Jefferson City. In visiting around the district, I find that many have not had the opportunity to tour our beautiful Capitol area or it has been a long time since their last visit. This invitation was extended to any District 126 citizen interested in attending and learning more about Missouri history.”

Job Opening In Butler

Butler Auto Credit is taking applications for a full time lot porter. 80% of the job is detailing vehicles, other duties include dropping off vehicles for service, getting fuel, picking up trash, light building maintenance and other duties. Pay is based on experience but competitive. If you or you know someone who might be a good fit with a great personality, you can contact Renee Miller-Sargent at Butler Auto Credit by taking a resume/application to her. 660.679.0037

Missouri State Highway Patrol driver examination stations closed

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed in observance of July Fourth Holiday, on Friday, July 4, 2014. Normal operations will resume on Monday, July 7, 2014.

In support of "The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths," the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!

Weather Update: Severe Storms Likely Today

Heads up as your start your Monday -- we're looking at another evening of severe weather across our area. Large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes are all possible late this afternoon through late evening, then the large hail and damaging wind threat will continue into the overnight hours. For the KC area, storms are expected mainly after 8 PM. Northwest Missouri, you may see severe weather starting as early as 5 PM.

HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE: Investigation concludes

The investigation into the events that led to the discovery of a female juvenile found unclothed west of Clinton on June 17, 2014 has concluded.  Detective Sgt. Mike Nelson and Detective Chase Jackson have conducted several interviews of adults and juveniles that were at a party on Monday, June 16, 2014 in Montrose which is where the events started that led to the female juvenile being transported to the area west of Clinton.

There were no signs of sexual intercourse with the victim but three adults and possibly some of the five juveniles involved with the party face charges stemming from the events the night before.

Arrested during the course of the investigation were Lucas Hetherington, age 18 of Montrose for endangering the welfare of a child and felonious restraint;  Hilton McCulloch, age 28 of Montrose for delivery of a controlled substance to minors; and David R. Bennett, age 24 of Clinton for supplying alcohol to minors.

The five juveniles have been referred to the juvenile office in Henry County.

Butler Police Department Activity Report 6/23 - 6/29 2014

• 06/23/2014 

Open door High School
Property damage 600 block of E Ft Scott
Warrant service Ft Scott and Delaware
Well being check
Assault report Hillcrest
 

• 06/24/2014 

Keep the peace BCMH
Well being check E Nursery
Loud music complaint 100 block of S Willow
911 call N Henry
Disturbance 800 block of S Birch
Theft report Cedar Lane
Well being check S Park
 

• 06/25/2014 

Well being check
Alarm Family Center
Theft report
Disturbance 400 block of S Main
Animal complaint Wix Lane
Shoplifter Wal Mart
Accident report Wal Mart
 

• 06/26/2014 

Fraud call Hometown Pharmacy
Attempted breakin N Water
Theft call Casey’s Ft Scott
Warrant service 
 

• 06/27/2014 

Stranded vehicle Rice Rd
Alarm 200 block Country Club
Disturbance Dakota and Broadway
Alarm Max Motors
Disturbance Havanna and Mill
Alarm 600 block of W Harrison
Well being check Wix Lane
Warrant service
Leave without pay Casey’s Ft Scott
Theft report
Accident E Pine
Disturbance Fulton and Dakota
 

• 06/28/2014

C and I driver call N Bus 49
Keep the peace Animal complaint Chestnut and Austin
Noise complaint S Park area
 

• 06/29/2014 

Fireworks call North St
Well being check Wal Mart
Possible prowler Gale Lane
Medical assist S Main
C ad I Driver Mill and Main
Disturbance Fulton and Vine
Animal complaint Dakota and Willow
Fireworks call 400 block of College
Shoplifting call Walmart
 

Obituary - Floyd A. “Butch” Herrell, Jr

Funeral services for Floyd A. “Butch” Herrell, Jr., will be 10:00 AM Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Mullinax Funeral Home – Drexel Chapel in Drexel, Missouri with Revs. Chuck Murphy, Peter Eggebrecht, and Joel Whiteside officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5 – 7 PM at the chapel. Burial will follow services in Sharon Cemetery near Drexel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Kansas City Hospice House, or Stand Up to Cancer. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Floyd A. “Butch” Herrell, Jr., 62 of Drexel, Missouri passed away June 29, 2014 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born August 25, 1951 in Harrisonville, Missouri, son of Floyd A. (Sr.) and Phyllis (Calhoun) Herrell.

Floyd was preceded in death by his wife, and his mother. He is survived by a son, Nicholas J. Herrell and wife Jessica of Harrisonville; daughters Emily M. Herrell of Raymore, Missouri and Katherine Herrell Rich and husband Ty of Gridley, Kansas; his father and step-mother, Floyd Sr. and wife Ann of Harrisonville; a brother, Mike Herrell and wife Vickie of Harrisonville; and grandchildren Abigail, Zoey, Easton, Delaney, Colin, and Chloe.

A complete obituary will be published as the information becomes available.

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Stolen Cattle In Appleton City Area

On June 26, a St. Clair County Sheriffs Deputy was dispatched to Appleton City regarding a report of ten head of cattle missing. Gary Fenneward reported on June 22 the cattle were in a field located north of the intersection of NW 1001 and NW 400 Road. On June 23, the cattle were missing. Fennewald stated he has looked for the cattle for two days and has not found where they could have gotten out of the fencing. Fennewald stated all the cattle are tagged and numbered. He estimated the value of the cows at $9,000.

Hume Woman Injured In Vernon County Accident

Around 8:40am this morning 6/29/14 The Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Vernon County EMS and the Vernon County Sheriffs Office responded to a 1 vehicle accident on MM Highway and VC 900 RD in rural Northern Vernon County.

The accident occurred when the westbound 2001 Chevrolet driven by 23 year old Latasha L. James of Hume, Missouri traveled off the roadway and struck a embankment before overturning and coming to rest on the passengers side.

She was taken to Nevada Regional Medical Center with minor injuries. She was wearing a seatbelt and the vehicle had extensive damage.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Ottawa Man Arrested

 

Jeremy L. Attebery

On June 25, Jeremy L. Attebery, 34, Ottawa, Kan., was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class C felony of check kiting. The charge stems from an incident in February 2013. Attebery's bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety and a court date of July 18 was given. also has pending charges in Greene County with a bond of $10,000 and Bates County with a bond of $30,000.

St. Clair County Sheriffs office: More Arrest Warrants Issued

 

Shawn L. Clegg

• On June 24, Shawn L. Clegg was arrested at the St Clair County Sheriff's Office on a warrant from Belton Police Department for failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor ordinance charge. Bond was set at $100 cash only and a court date of Sept. 3 was given.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Arrest Warrant Issued

Kasandra Sewell

On June 27, Kasandra Sewell, 36, Morrisville, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant number for failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge of non-support. Bond was set at $2,000 cash only and a court date of July 18 was given.

St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office: Man from Urich arrested on several felony charges



Casey M. Jurdan

 On June 28, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol in the apprehension of an individual in Urich wanted on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with several felony counts.

Casey M. Jurdan, 29, Urich, was arrested on a warrant charging him with two class B felony counts of first degree assault and two unclassified felony counts of armed criminal action. The warrant was issued on June 27 and the charge stems from an incident on June 23 when a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to two calls on NW 1101 Road, Appleton City. The first call was regarding suspicious activity and the second call was in reference to a man being assaulted with a hammer.

Information was received a vehicle checking to Jurdan pulled into a driveway and when the property owners spoke to the man, he left. Later the same evening, a deputy took a report from Jason Smith in reference to being assaulted with a hammer. Smith reported a vehicle pulled into his driveway and drove to his shed area. He went out to find out who was there. The man driving, later identified as Jurdan, stated he was looking for a female individual. Smith explained he never heard of her and she did not live around there and Jurdan drove away. 

Smith stated he walked to check his shed for anything missing and as he headed to the house, Jurdan drove up and asked for a drink.  Jurdan was given a bottle of Gatorade and attempted to force his way past Smith and get into the residence.  Smith said he pushed Jurdan out of the door.  After thanking Smith, Jurdan allegedly tossed the Gatorade bottle into the vehicle and grabbed a claw hammer and lunged at him.  Smith was struck on his arms 10 or more times as he was blocking the hammer as Jurdan swung it at his head.

Jurdan allegedly made another attempt to get into the residence and was stopped. Smith stated he took the hammer and struck Jurdan with it. Smith’s wife came out of the residence with a gun and told Jurdan to stop.  He stopped, retrieved his hammer and started back to his vehicle. 

Smith said he took the gun from his wife and walked to the shed. Jurdan backed up as if he was leaving and then suddenly accelerated forward toward Smith. Smith was struck by the vehicle just as it made contact with the side of the shed. Jurdan then circled around in the yard and was headed back in the direction of Smith when Smith fired the gun and Jurdan turned away and went down the driveway. 

Jurdan’s vehicle was located on H Highway in Henry County fully engulfed in fire. Jurdan was not located. A St. Clair County detective went to the scene and took photographs of the vehicle. A hammer was retrieved from the passenger side seat and seized as evidence. Jurdan’s bond is set at $50,000 cash or surety and a court date of Aug. 1 was given in the case.

Osage Valley Electric: Power Outage In Creighton Area

244 Osage Valley Electric customers in the Creighton, Missouri  area are currently without power. Crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible. Please call 660-679-3131 to report outages or report your outage using SmartHub. https://osagevalley.smarthub.coop/#login:

Photos D&D Fireworks Display

 

Photos Courtesy of Robin Rollins Williams

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 6/29/14

• On 6/28/14 around 10:30pm The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 39 year old Kimberly A. Vance of Nevada, Missouri. She was arrested on 1.) Driving while intoxicated 2.) Failure to dim headlights. She was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.

Weather Update: Severe Storms Likely Today

Severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon through this evening, especially over northern Missouri. Large hail and damaging winds are the most likely hazards but there may be a few tornadoes as well. 

Another round of severe thunderstorms is possible Monday afternoon through the overnight hours. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats with these storms.

The next two days people will definitely want to weather aware and keep track of the forecasts for updates

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 6/28/14

• Around 9:50pm this evening The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 41 year old Monty C. Fish of Rich Hill, Missouri. He was arrested for 1.) Driving while revoked 2.) Driving while Intoxicated. He was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.