On November 12, Bates County Deputies were notified of a John Deere back hoe that had been stolen from the KCMO area. Deputies were advised that the back hoe had a GPS tracker on it and it was pinging at a residence in rural Archie, MO in Bates County.
While Deputies were in the area waiting for additional resources and units, a deputy observed a vehicle coming from the area that had a license plate belonging to the property owner of where the back hoe was pinging.
A traffic stop was conducted on the the vehicle. While investigating, a John Deere key was located in the pocket of the driver. Both subjects in the vehicle, Justin Kimbrough of Amoret, MO and Tony Thomas of Butler, MO, were detained for further investigation.
A search warrant was received and executed on the property in Archie, MO. The stolen John Deere back hoe was located on the property as well as a trailer associated with Kimbrough, which was believed to have hauled the back hoe. Also located on the property were illegal narcotics and narcotic paraphernalia. The property owners were also placed into custody and they are identified as Sean P. O'Riley and Patrick O'Riley of the Archie, MO address.
Justin Kimbrough was issued a citation for Driving While Revoked/Suspended. A warrant was issued for Receiving Stolen Property; $10,000 Cash/Surety.
A warrant was issued for Tony Thomas for Receiving Stolen Property; $10,000 Cash/ Surety.
A warrant was issued for Sean P. O'Riley for Receiving Stolen Property and Possession of a Controlled Substance; $15,000 Cash/Surety.
A warrant was issued for Patrick O'Riley for Receiving Stolen Property; $15,000 Cash/Surety.
