Disturbance call in Rich Hill leads to arrest

Claude Edwards

Bates County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a disturbance call on 7/2/17 in the 400 blk of East Pine St. in Rich Hill. 

On arrival they were unable to make contact with anyone at the residence. It was reported that Claude Edwards was possibly involved in the disturbance. 

Rich Hill Police Jack Bearce made contact with the Deputies and was advised that Claude Edwards 39 of Rich Hill, Missouri had a felony warrant for tampering with a motor vehicle out of Bates County, with a $10000.00 bond. 

A short time later Edwards was sited walking up towards 5th and Park St. Mr.Edwards was placed into police custody and transported to the Bates County Jail.

He is also facing other pending charges from this contact in Rich Hill.