Butler PD weekly report

Feb. 8th - Officers take a theft report from South 71 Storage units located on South business 71 highway.

Officers take an assault report in the 400 block of N. Fulton. One male subject is charged with assault.

Feb. 9th - Officers respond to the 800 block of South Birch on a peace disturbance involving a juvenile. The situation is resolved and referred to the juvenile office.

Officers take a report on a male subject making threats to a Division of Family Services worker. The investigation is continuing.

Feb. 10th - Officers work a two vehicle accident at the stoplight.

Feb. 11th - Officers make contact with two subjects on the square and during the conversation detect an odor of alcohol. One subject is arrested for minor in possession.

Officers arrest a 22 year old female for providing alcohol to a 16 year old minor.

Feb. 12th - Officers respond to the 100 block of South Broadway on a domestic. Upon arrival, officers discover that a male subject had taken a golf club and attempted to hit another male subject. One person was arrested and transported to the Bates County Jail.

Feb. 14th - Officers respond to the 500 block of South Orange on a burglary call. The incident is currently under investigation.

Officers receive a complaint about door to door solicitors. Upon making contact with the subjects, it is determined that neither has a permit. Both subjects are arrested and post bond at the Butler Police Station.

Officers respond to the 400 block of South Mechanic on an assault call. One subject is charged with assault.

Miami FCCLA compete in Warrensburg; student headed to state

On February 11th, 2011 Miami R-1 participated in FCCLA STAR Events in Warrensburg, MO. The Miami R-1 FCCLA Chapter took six students to compete against several others schools in the district. To be eligible to compete in STAR Events the students must chose a category they are interested in and prepare a presentation. Some students chose to do fundraisers and promote awareness for a specific cause; others designed a product and business plan, or researched a career. 

7th grader Kaylee Eslinger (above) did a presentation over the hazards of leaving children in a hot car. At the competition she received a bronze medal. 

8th graders Caitlin Slattery and Trevor Ewbank (above) presented an oral presentation over alcohol and the effect is has on athletes. They also came home with a Silver medal. 

8th grader Sammy Sendejas (above) presented and oral presentation with a power point over career investigation, she brought home a silver medal as well. 

9th grader Makayla Fuqua (above) presented an oral presentation over seatbelt safety; she also brought home a silver medal. 

Miami R-1 had one student bring home the gold and qualify to compete at the state level. 8th grader Jaclyn Crawford (above) completed a presentation over recycle and redesigning bottle caps. Jaclyn made bottle cap necklaces and designed a business plan to sell the necklaces for a profit. On March 27th-29th Jaclyn will be traveling to Columbia, MO to compete at the State level in her category. 


We are very proud of all of our FCCLA students and would like to wish Jaclyn the best of luck on her upcoming competition.


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Butler Wrestling State Qualifiers

State Qualifiers 

L to R  Daniel Shubert, Cody Pitts, Trey Heckadon, Austin Fix

photo courtesy Dave Todd

Wrestling Team at Districts in Versailles 

Back Row: Daniel Shubert, Cale Diehl, Brandon Mason, Cody Pitts, Khanin Watts, Keanu Best

Middle Row:  Dustin Laughlin, Kyle Todd, Caleb Hurshman, Trey Heckadon, Austin Fix

Front Row:  Coach Brandon Wackerman, Coach Jason Hopkins, Coach Rick White

photo courtesy Dave Todd

News bulletin from the Bates County Sheriff's Department

Myers

On Saturday February 12^th at 10:30pm Bates County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the rural Amsterdam area in reference to a suicidal subject armed with a high power rifle. The male subject was identified as Brian L Myers. Myers was at his home when he became agitated and began to argue with family members in the residence. Prior to Deputies arriving Myers began shooting inside the house. Three people were able to evacuate the residence and move to a safe place down the road.

One juvenile male subject remained inside the home with Myers. It was first reported that the juvenile was a hostage but later it was determined that he was able to leave the residence but would not leave. Negotiations via the phone began and Myers began demanding that the Deputies leave. Sheriff Anderson requested a response by the Missouri State Highway Patrols SWAT team. At 1230am on Sunday, prior to the arrival of the SWAT team, Myers agreed to come out of the house and was taken into custody. The juvenile was also taken into custody but later released to a guardian.

Myers has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon and bond was set at $25,000 by Circuit Judge Journey. More charges are expected to be filed by the Prosecutor Hugh Jenkins.

The Bates County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Bates County EMS

Baker

On February 14^th, at 3:00pm Deputies were dispatched to a domestic in rural Adrian. Once on scene deputies were advised that the reporting party's estranged wife had pulled a gun on him and another male while he was picking up his horse from the residence. The Deputy made contact with the female, identified as Rhonda L Baker, and attempted to take her into custody. Baker retreated into the residence and became non-compliant to law enforcement. An all officer call out was initiated and communication began to negotiate with her to surrender.

At 4:30pm a request was sent for the Missouri State Highway Patrol's SWAT and negotiators to assist. At 4:45pm MSHP began to send a negotiator and an Armor Personnel Carrier. A full SWAT team was not authorized by the command staff of the MSHP so at 5:00pm a request for assistance was made to the Cass County Sheriff's Office. Cass County Sheriff's Office responded with a full SWAT team and negotiators. An arrest warrant was issued for Baker and a search warrant was issued for her residence.

Cass Coounty SWAT negotiators began to make contact with Baker at 8:00pm. After approximately 4 hours of failed communications tear gas was deployed into the residence. At approximately 12:45am Tuesday February 15, Baker exited the house and was taken into custody and transported to the Bates County Hospital. The search warrant was executed and multiple weapons were recovered from the residence.

Baker has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon and bond was set at $7500 by Associate Judge Hopkins. More charges are expected to be filed by the Prosecutor Hugh Jenkins

Bates County Sheriff's Office was assisted by MSHP Troopers with the Armored Personnel Carrier, Cass County Sheriff's Office SWAT, Bates County EMS Personnel and the Adrian Fire Department Personnel.

Situation over; subject in custody

A subject is in custody after a standoff that lasted more than 8 hours, which began around 3:30 p.m.  yesterday at a residence approximately 5 miles Northwest of Adrian. Exact details are unknown at this time; we will report further details as they are released from the Bates County Sheriff's Department.

Chance of rain today; warmer

Today

Cloudy. Patchy drizzle in the morning...then a chance of rain and patchy drizzle in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain and drizzle. Areas of dense fog. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Disturbance in progress Northwest of Adrian

Authorities are on the scene of a domestic disturbance Northwest of Adrian, which has escalated and has required additional resources from neighboring police agencies. Anyone traveling through or near the area is urged stay clear of the area until the situation is fully under control.

We will report further on this story as information is released from the Bates County Sheriff's Department.

AT&T releases texting while driving dangers video

Texting behind the wheel appears to be a growing problem. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 5,500 people were killed last year because of “distracted driving” and the largest proportion of those fatalities were people under 20.


This documentary, called The Last Text, features stories about people whose lives were adversely affected by texting behind the wheel, including the parents of Mariah West, who died after texting “Where u at?” to a friend. Please watch with your teenage children: