Saturday, July 13, 2024

Charges filed after armed disturbance ar Cass County fireworks stand

The Cass County Prosecutor has charged 25-year-old Verrell Garrett of Grandview with a Class E Felony for Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

On July 5, deputies responded to 171st St. near Holmes Rd. (Shay’s Fireworks) in Belton for an armed disturbance call. One of the victims said the suspect waved his gun at them.

The victim reported that the suspect left, then returned to the location and waived his firearm toward them while he was driving. Several days later, deputies with the Criminal Apprehension Unit were able to identify the suspect as Garrett.

Deputies arrested him and he was charged on July 11. Garrett is currently being held at the Cass County jail with no bond allowed. The Grandview, MO Police Department provided assistance during this investigation.

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