Clinton Police seeking public assistance

The Clinton Police Department is asking for information locating the individual in the photograph. The male is a person of interest in an open investigation. 

The male was last seen driving a white Dodge Charger in the area of Walmart. Any information is appreciated. PD #660-885-2679, After Hour Dispatch Non Emergency #660-885-5587.

Obituary - Vicky Sue Robinson

Vicky Sue Robinson, age 69, of Clinton, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Condolences and fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com. 

Memorial service will be 11AM, Friday, September 27 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Chapel, Clinton with inurnment in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Myeloma Foundation or the Amyloidosis Foundation and can be left in care of funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO.

Three Subjects Charged in July 21st Shooting Incident in Nevada

On Sunday, July 21, 2019 officers with the Nevada Police Department and Vernon County Sheriff's Office responded to a home in the 200 block of S. Spring Street for a reported disturbance in progress. Officers arrived and found a male and female inside the home with gunshot wounds. Both were taken by EMS to the local hospital. 

The female, identified as Terah Hallam, was pronounced dead at the local hospital. The male, identified as Jason Hallam, was transferred by air to a Joplin hospital. On September 20, 2019, a special assigned prosecutor filed new criminal charges in this case against three Vernon County residents as follows: 

Jason Hallam, age 38 of Nevada.
Donald Million, age 40 of Bronaugh
Amanda Million, age 39 of Bronaugh 

The following charges were filed against all three individuals through the Vernon County Associate Court: Murder 2nd Degree – Class A Felony Assault 2nd Degree – Class D Felony Burglary 2nd Degree – Class D Felony Unlawful Use of Weapon – Class E Felony The bond for all three individuals was set at $250,000 cash or surety.

All three subjects have been booked into the Vernon County jail and have posted bond. Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime.

For questions regarding crime prevention techniques or to start a Neighborhood Watch Program, contact the Nevada Police Department at (417) 448-5100. To report criminal activities call 911 or us the Tip Hotline (417) 667-8477. Any and all information will be kept confidential.

Obituary - Charles Wagner Crawford

Charles Wagner Crawford age 82 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Charles is survived by his wife Joyce Crawford of the home; a son Todd Crawford and his wife Teddi of Harrisonville, Missouri; a daughter, Michelle Kaiser and her husband Wade of Prairie Home, Missouri; a brother, Raymond Crawford of Nevada, Missouri; a sister, Pat McElwain of Nevada, Missouri; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A complete obituary will be posted here as soon as that information becomes available.

Rich Hill man seriously injured while trying to flee from police in Bates County

On 9/21/19 around 12:50am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies were worked a accident on Route WW just south of CR SW 10508 in rural Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1995 Ford Ranger driven by 35 year old Casey D. McBrien of Rich Hill, Missouri failed to yield for law enforcement and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle started sliding on roadway and traveled off the left side making impact with a ditch and overturning. Mr. McBrien was ejected from the vehicle as it became rest in a field.

Casey D. McBrien sustained serious injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance for medical treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by Douty's Tow of Butler.


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Missouri State High School Football Week 4 Scores

Adrian 34, Benton 17

Appleton City 68, Northwest (Hughesville) 18

Ava 50, Liberty (Mtn View) 14

Battle 30, Harrisonville 16

Bishop DuBourg 32, Missouri Military 19

Blair Oaks 56, Versailles 8

Blue Springs 23, Lee’s Summit 20

Bolivar 59, Marshall 3

Boonville 48, California 7

Buffalo 48, Butler 8

Cabool 24, Houston 20

Camdenton 88, Central (Springfield) 0

Carthage 55, Neosho 0

Carrollton 41, Salisbury 14

Centralia 51, Highland 0

Chaminade 44, Vianney 0

Chillicothe 42, Cameron 25

Clark County 14, Kirksville 12

Clopton 41, Van Far 0

Concordia 53, St. Paul Lutheran 19

Cuba 14, Grandview (Hillsboro) 0

DeSmet 42, CBC 14

DeSoto 17, North County 16

Drexel 31, Norborne 8

East Buchanan 30, West Platte 14

East Newton 35, Nevada 8

El Dorado Springs 38, Cole Camp 19

Eureka 24, Lafayette (Wildwood) 22

Excelsior Springs 28, Richmond 14

Fair Grove 55, Forsyth 8

Fort Zumwalt North 42, Liberty (Wentzville) 7

Fort Zumwalt West 28, Troy 20

Fox 13, Mehlville 0

Francis Howell 45, Howell Central 12 

Fulton 38, Moberly 34

Gallatin 23, Maysville 14

Grandview (KC) 48, Pleasant Hill 7

Hallsville 47, Osage 0

Hannibal 46, Mexico 14

Harrisburg 28, Westran 14

Hermann 56, Louisiana 14

Hickman 40, Smith Cotton 6

Hillsboro 39, Festus 14

Holden 40, Crest Ridge 12

Hollister 20, McDonald County 6

John Burroughs 21, Lutheran South 13

Joplin 55, Republic 7

Kearney 42, Winnetonka 14

Kennett 41, Caruthersville 22

Kirkwood 27, Summit 13

Knob Noster 45, Tipton 6

Knox County 14, Paris 12

Ladue 42, Parkway Central 0

Lathrop 49, Penney 13

Lawson 35, Plattsburg 0

Lebanon 40, Glendale 20

Lee’s Summit West 35, Rock Bridge 10

Lexington 38, Brookfield 14

Liberty North 14, Liberty 3

Lift for Life 18, Jennings 12

Lighthouse Christian 52, Riverton (KS) 35

Lincoln 40, Windsor 14

Lincoln Prep 47, Washington KS 14

Lockwood 39, Jasper 8

Logan Rogersville 21, Aurora 18

Lutheran St. Charles 51, Duchesne 0

North Andrew 62, Osceola 20

North Kansas City 38, Fort Osage 21

North Shelby 54, Braymer 0

Marceline 27, Fayette 0

Marionville 72, Greenfield 6

Marquette 42, Parkway South 0

Maryville 62, St. Pius X (KC) 6

Mid Buchanan 53, North Platte 6

Miller 50, Diamond 13

Monett 28, Lamar 7

Monroe City 46, Macon 41

Montgomery County 37, Bowling Green 33

Northwest (Cedar Hill) 20, Seckman 13

Oak Grove 35, East (KC) 14

Oak Park 37, Ruskin 0

Odessa 76, Central (KC) 12

Owensville 23, St. James 6

Ozark 20, Nixa 14

Palmyra 28, South Shelby 8

Park Hill 10, Lee’s Summit North 3

Pembroke Hill 49, Bishop Ward 14

Perryville 21, Fredericktown 14. OT

Pierce City 46, Ash Grove 0

Platte County 18, Grain Valley 17

Princeton 25, Milan 24

Putnam County 30, Trenton 26

Raymore Peculiar 49, Belton 0
Raytown 28, William Chrisman 0
Rich Hill 44, Decatur 
Rolla 34, Parkview 6Rockhurst 35, Blue Springs South 0

Rock Port 52, North Nodaway 6

St. Charles West 52, Winfield 24

St. Clair 17, Sullivan 6

St. Dominic 50, Tolton 28

St. Francis Borgia 33, St. Mary’s 13

St. Louis U High 35, Jefferson City 14

St. Michael 55, Lone Jack 23

St. Vincent 35, Herculaneum 0

Ste. Genevieve 20, Potosi 14

Sarcoxie 48, Pleasant Hope 0

Scotland County 42, Schuyler County 0

Seneca 28, Cassville 21

Skyline 42, Archie 26

Slater 35, Midway 16

Smithville 51, Raytown South 16

Springfield Catholic 38, Marshfield 28

South Callaway 20, Mark Twain 12

South Harrison 32, Polo 0

South Holt 58, South Nodaway 24

Southern Boone 50, Eldon 28

Southwest (Livingston Co) 58, Mound City 34

Staley 37, Park Hill South 21

Strafford 54, Stockton 14

Summit Christian 28, Lafayette County 7

Thayer 36, Salem 0

Timberland 48, Ft. Zumwalt South 18

Truman 40, Central (St. Joseph) 9

Union 49, Pacific 13

Valle Catholic 68, Crystal City 0

Warrensburg 48, Clinton 12

Warrenton 21, St. Charles 14

Warsaw 28, Sherwood 0

Washington 49, Ft. Zumwalt East 18

Waynesville 53, Hillcrest 13

Webb City 42, Branson 0

Webster Groves 41, Pattonville 20

Wellington Napoleon 41, Santa Fe 22

West Plains 40, Kickapoo 19

Willard 48, Carl Junction 6

Willow Springs 14, Mountain Grove 7

Wright City 14, North Callaway 6

BCMH Operation Sock It to me

The BCMH Auxiliary volunteers are collecting socks for local kids and you are invited to contribute! The annual sock drive has become a favorite project of our employees. We all know kids who can use something as simple and comforting as new socks.

If you want to donate, please purchase new socks still in the package. These will be sent to area schools and given to kids in need ages 5 years to 18 years. Collection boxes are placed in the hospital's front lobby and each of our Family Care Clinics in Adrian, Butler and Rich Hill.

Way to go Braden

State Farm would like to congratulate Braden Yows, a soccer player from Louisburg High School, who was selected as our first State Farm Student Athlete of the week. We were all so impressed by Braden. He was humble, respectful and seems to have a very bright future ahead of him. 

We asked Braden to describe an elite athlete in his own words. He stated "it's someone who can excel on and off the field and who is interested in making his whole team successful and not just focused on himself." Braden's coach Kyle Conley stated "Braden works very hard and has a fantastic attitude each and every day. He always puts his teammates first!" 

Characteristics we are looking for in our student athletes are good sportsmanship, respect, teamwork, and those who excel on and off the field or court. 

We look forward to meeting our future student athletes! Thanks again to Braden and Louisburg High School! - Kellie Davidson State Farm Agent 

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Obituary - Doris A. Bunger

Doris A. Bunger, 96, Camdenton, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Camdenton Windsor Estates in Camdenton, MO. 

Funeral services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Service times and a complete obituary will be posted when information is available.

Obituary - Ellen “Nita” Cochran

Ellen “Nita” Cochran, 79, Cleveland, MO, died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. 

 A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 12:00- 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home Home in Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice or Susan G. Komen.

(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).

Cass County Deputy Deploys Grappler to End Pursuit

Cass County Deputy Deploys Grappler to End Pursuit

Cass Co – On Thursday night around 9:50 pm deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Missouri State Highway Patrol with a vehicle pursuit south of Harrisonville.

One Cass County Deputy deployed a tire deflation device north of Archie on Interstate 49 as the suspect traveled south at a high rate of speed. After striking the device, the vehicle began to slow as the tires began to deflate. The driver then exited Interstate 49 at Archie and went east on State Route B.

With several flat tires, the driver refused to stop and continued east at speeds of 50 mph. A deputy with the Criminal Apprehension Unit was requested to assist in the pursuit and to deploy the Grappler device. The deputy deployed the device and was able to safely bring the vehicle to a stop.

“The Grappler device did exactly what we want, bring pursuits to a quick ending. Even after deputies were able to successfully deploy a tire deflation device and slow the speed of the suspect's car, he continued to drive and put the public in danger. This device allowed us to stop him before he hurt someone” said Sheriff Jeff Weber

The driver and one passenger were taken into custody for warrants. A third occupant was released.

The driver, Riccardo G. Zanoni, 47, of Stockton, MO. was arrested on a felony Failure to Appear warrant from Jackson County and a felony Drug Possession warrant from Cedar County. Zanoni was extradited to the Jackson County Jail.

The passenger, Ashton J. Finley, 29, Nevada MO. was arrested on two felony Probation Violation warrants. Finley was extradited to Vernon County Jail.

Ashton J. Finley

Riccardo G. Zanoni

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Obituary - Dale Anthony Dolezal

Dale Anthony Dolezal, 76, of Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Medicalodges in Nevada. Dale was born on May 3, 1943 in Hays, KS to John Dolezal, Jr. and Celestine M. (Leiker) Dolezal. Dale served in the United States Navy, retiring with numerous commendations.

Survivors include his grandchildren, Courtney Dolezal, Puyallup, WA, Landon Dolezal, Lakewood, WA, Faith Emily Dolezal, Puyallup, WA, Taylor Kimbrough (Ryan), Lincoln, NE, Abby Norcross, Springfield, MO, Justin Norcross (Hilary), Kansas City, MO; son-in-law, Jody Norcross, Nevada; and daughter-in-law, Kim Dolezal, Wheatridge, CO. He is preceded in death by one son, Dale Dolezal, and one daughter, Bridget Norcross.

Graveside committal services with full Military Honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at National Cemetery #1 in Fort Scott, KS.

BCMH Warns Of Phone Scam

PHONE SCAM

The BCMH has received reports that a phone scam reported in Augusts is ongoing.

If you receive a phone call that appears or claims to be from Bates County Memorial Hospital offering a credit card or a service to lower credit card interest, this is a scam. 

The hospital does not make telemarketing calls to offer credit card services of any kind. Please advise your family and friends to beware of this scheme, and to hang up.

Obituary - James A. "Jim" Larch

James A. "Jim" Larch, 58, Hume, MO passed away on Monday September 16, 2019. He was born in Summersville, West Virginia on September 24, 1960 the son of Alvin and Alice Jones Larch. He graduated from Lincoln West High. He also received his certification in heating and cooling. 

He drove a truck over the road for some time before he settled in to working at AT@T. Jim was young at heart and enjoyed a good prank once in awhile. He had many interests including; martial arts, raising cattle and horse, shooting and working on his farm. Most importantly he was a family who put his loved ones first in his life. He was preceded in death by a son, James A. Larch Jr.. 

He is survived by his wife Heidi, a daughter, Jamie Cannon and husband Bryice, two brothers, Russ Schaar and wife, Laurie, Preston Schaar and wife Tanya, and four sisters, Carol Boss and husband, Jeff, Dorothy Ayers and husband, Brian, Brenda Cavin and Sandy Ryan, eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral service will be 3 pm Friday, September 20, 2019 at the Hume Christian Church, Hume, Missouri. Burial will be in the Hume Cemetery. Jim will lie in state at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel from 1to 5 pm Thursday, September 19, 2019. 

Contributions are suggested the Hume Cemetery or American Heart Association. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Boil water advisory lifted in Rich Hill

Rich Hill city officials say a boil water advisory has been lifted.

The boil advisory was issued Monday because of a broken water line near the Green Lawn Cemetery.

The break was repaired quickly and officials at Rich Hill's City Hall say the boil advisory was lifted after analyses of water samples were completed.

Obituary - John Gary Ballou

John Gary Ballou, age 72, of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his home. He was born February 4, 1947 to Robert Oliver Ballou and Wilma Jean Gray Ballou (who passed away a few days after his birth) in Kansas City, Missouri. He was raised by his father and mother, Cecile Hyacinth Reed Ballou, who adopted him at about 15 months.

John graduated in 1967 from Southwest High School in Kansas City, Missouri. He received a BS in Chemistry from the University of Kansas. He married Debra Jean Pile Ballou, his high school sweetheart, in 1969. John served in the Kansas National Guard from 1970-1976. John worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and Farmland Industries in Kansas City. John and Debby moved from Kansas City to Amsterdam, Missouri when John went to work for Kansas City Power and Light in 1972.

John and Debby soon bought 80 acres in rural Pleasanton. He built their home here, and they raised their daughter Lori who was born in 1976. In 2002, he retired from Kansas City Power and Light after nearly 30 years. After surviving cancer, John and Debby completed their travels to all 50 states together.

John is survived by his wife Debby, of 50 years, his daughter Lori Ann Ballou Stahlman and husband Justin and grandchildren Cole (16) and Aubrey (12) of Concordia, Kansas, his half-sister Anne Ballou Piccinini of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and other extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a baby brother, Robert Oliver Ballou Junior.
According to John’s wishes he was cremated and a private family graveside gathering will take place at a later date at Eureka Cemetery.

The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society c/o Schneider Funeral Home PO Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. On-line condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Updated Obituary - Joseph Mussared

Joseph Mussared, 36, Clinton, Missouri passed away, Monday, September 16, 2019 at his home in Clinton. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com. Funeral service will be on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 2pm with visitation one hour prior to the service at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions to be made to the Joseph Mussared memorial fund and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Joseph was born December 29, 1982 and was the first twin born to Kathryn and Christopher E. Mussared in Bridgeport, Alabama. He loved art work (drawing) and was very talented in many ways, he could do a lot of repairs around the house. He loved fishing and hunting as well as he was a gamer of many game systems. Joseph had a loving heart. He was a member of Northeast Baptist Church in Clinton, Missouri.

Joseph was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Mussared, his paternal grandparents, Harry and Dorothy Mussared and his maternal grandparents, Charles and Judith Norman.

Joseph is survived by his father, Christopher E. Mussared, Whiteside, Tn., 2 brothers, Christopher M (Leah) Mussared, Whitwell, Tn., and his twin, Andrew Mussared, Clinton, Mo, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and grandmother, Barb Bolderson, who has been his care giver.

He will be missed greatly by everyone.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.

BCMH Employee of the Month for September 2019

Kylie Mclay, Registered Nurse (Nursing Department) is recognized as the BCMH Employee of the Month for September, 2019. Kylie is always happy to help out fellow staff members. 

The compassion and kindness she shows her patients have made her an outstanding nurse. 

Kylie will always greet you with a smile and positive attitude. The hospital is extremely fortunate to have Kylie on its’ health care team.

Have you seen this missing person?

MISSING JUVENILE: Contact the Peculiar Police Department at 816-779-5102 with any information.

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Obituary - Donna Marie (Fitzpatrick) Leonard

Donna Marie Leonard, 51, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at her home in Nevada. Donna was born October 3, 1967 in California to Francis L. Fitzpatrick, Sr. and Kathryn D. (Hawkins) Fitzpatrick. She was united in marriage to Brian Leonard and from this union two children were born.

Donna attended Nevada High School and graduated Class of 1985. She has resided in Nevada for the past 25 years, working at TNT Wire in Nevada for 5 years, was a homemaker for several years, and for the past 1 ½ years worked at “On My Own” in Nevada.

Survivors include two children, Briant Leonard, Milo, and Isabell Leonard, Milo; siblings, Debbie Alexander (Berry), Republic, MO, Rebecca Lee, Osceola, MO, Kathy Fitzpatrick (Kendall), Nevada, Althea Goodwin, Independence, MO, LeRoy Fitzpatrick, Jr. (Stacie), Stockton, MO; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Obituary - Barbara Jane Fields

Barbara Jane Fields, 80, Horton, MO passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Nevada Nursing and Rehab following a brief illness. Barbara was born November 21, 1938 in Kansas City, MO to Robert Henry and Wilma Jane (Hornbeck) Lintner. She was married to Lecil M. Fields in Miami, OK and he survives of the home.

Barbara grew up in Kansas City. At a young age she came with her family to Jerico Springs and attended Stockton Schools. Barbara worked at Nevada State Hospital for 27 years, retiring in 1996. She has resided in Horton since 1992.

In addition to her husband Lecil, she is survived by her children, Debbie McCune, Sheldon, MO, and Dustin Vittetoe, Springfield, MO, Lisa Hendrix, Ft. Scott, KS, and Dale Fields, Bethany, MO; two grandchildren, James Sorden, Nevada, MO, and Jennifer Weston, Broken Arrow, OK; nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; a half-brother, Rob Lintner, Lamar, MO, and a half-sister, Carla Lintner, Lamar, MO; numerous nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Ed Lintner.

Graveside services will be announced at a later time.

Obituary - Areta Lucille Schapeler

Funeral services for Areta Schapeler will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.  

Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Happy Hill Church of God or Heartland Hospice. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Areta Lucille Schapeler, age 87 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Medicalodge in Butler. She was born November 20, 1931 to William John and Polly Phillipine Diehl Fennewald in Rich Hill, Missouri.

Areta is survived by her son, Wayne Schapeler and wife Josephine of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Janice Schapeler of Butler, Missouri; one sister, Evelyn Dunlap of Butler, Missouri; two granddaughters, Melinda Stahl and husband Heath and Melissa Mehlhaff and husband Dan; and nine great-grandchildren, Emma, James, Kristen, Sadie, Samuel, Ollie, Henry, Caleb and Theodore. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband Earl Schapeler.

Bates County Sheriff's Office seeking public assistance

In mid July of 2019 the Detectives from the Bates County Sheriff's Office and Victims Advocate's Office received information about a sexual assault that had occurred in Bates County from April 2018 to mid July of 2018. The case involved a juvenile under the age of 14 with the juvenile's mother as the suspect. 

The case was investigated with the report being submitted to the Bates County Prosecutor's Office for review of the charges. On Sept 18, 2019 the Prosecutor formally filed charged Melody B Thexton, W/F, DOB 12/25/1984. Thexton has been charged with the following:

* 4 counts of Statutory Rape with a person less than 14 years old.

* 7 counts of Endangering the welfare of a child engaging in sexual conduct under 17 years old in the 1st degree

*3 counts of Statutory Sodomy/attempt-deviate sexual intercourse with a person less than 14 years old

*1 Count of Assault 2nd Degree

*7 Counts of endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk - 1st degree- no sexual conduct.

Thexton's bond was set at $250,000 cash or surety

The Sheriff's Office is currently seeking information on the whereabouts of Melody Thexton. 

Thexton has several failure to appear warrants from other agencies and has a last known address out of Kansas City Missouri. If you have information please contact a Detective at the Bates County Sheriff's Office at 660-679-3232

Subject taken into custody after being tasered in Henry County

Henry County Sheriff's Deputies Tommy Lee Peek, II into custody at a residence in Calhoun just before 3:00 a.m. today. 

Peek attempted to flee from Deputies during the incident but was subdued with the use of a Taser (less lethal weapon). 

Peek has put deputies lives and the community in danger several times over the past few weeks by fleeing with the use of a motor vehicle at high speeds to avoid apprehension on his Henry County warrants. Most recently he assaulted a law enforcement officer in Benton County by running his car into a patrol vehicle.

Mr. Peek remains in custody at the Henry County Detention Center with cash bonds set at $2,500.00 on charges of stealing, possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest (multiple counts) and domestic assault.

"We are glad to have Peek in custody this morning so he can no longer terrorize the community by his willful disregard for human life", Sheriff Oberkrom said.