According to court documents made available today, Butler City Administrator Corey N. Snead 48, is facing charges related to a incident that allegedly occurred at the Alley Tavern in Butler on April 18, 2025. The victim made a report to the Butler Police Department on April 22nd, however to avoid any conflicts of interest, BPD handed the investigation over to the Missouri Highway Patrol on April 29, 2025.
On May 19, MSHP officers interviewed Snead and provided his statement, along with the witness statement and other evidence to the Bates County Prosecutors Office. In his statement, Snead acknowledged a groping incident occurred.
Snead is facing a Sexual Abuse, 2nd Degree Misdemeanor 'A' charge as filed under the direction of Prosecutor Lynn M. Ewing. Presiding Judge Julie A. Highley-Keutzer has been recused in the case as she cited having a relationship with both the plaintiff and the defendant. Judge M. Brandon Baker will be assuming that duty.
At this time the docket shows no further activity however, a court date is expected to be revealed in coming days.
As no arrest warrant was issued, Snead awaits further proceedings and has been placed on administrative leave regarding his position with the city of Butler.
Snead is facing a Sexual Abuse, 2nd Degree Misdemeanor 'A' charge as filed under the direction of Prosecutor Lynn M. Ewing. Presiding Judge Julie A. Highley-Keutzer has been recused in the case as she cited having a relationship with both the plaintiff and the defendant. Judge M. Brandon Baker will be assuming that duty.
At this time the docket shows no further activity however, a court date is expected to be revealed in coming days.
As no arrest warrant was issued, Snead awaits further proceedings and has been placed on administrative leave regarding his position with the city of Butler.
