Bates County Sheriff's Department activity report

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

January 9, 2012 to January 15, 2011

 

 

 

 

01-09-2015

TRAFFIC STOP-RICH HILL Deputies issued a citation on a traffic stop for possession of marijuana.

MVA-BUTLER

MVA-PASSAIC

CHECK WELL BEING-FOSTER

FAIL TO RETURN PROPERTY-AMORET

THEFT-AMSTERDAM

ALARM-RICH HILL

CHECK WELL BEING-SHELDON

THEFT-RICH HILL

EXTRA PATROL-ADRIAN

CIVIL STANDBY-BUTLER

AMBULANCE REQUEST-RICH HILL

 

$13,000 in pot seized in traffic stop near Butler

Sheriff Anderson inspects packages found in the
trunk of the Bittner vehicle near Butler last week

January 9th an otherwise routine traffic stop on 71 highway near 52 ended with Chayne Bittner, 36, and Robin Bittner, 42 both of Noel, Mo. behind bars for possession of marijuana. 

During the traffic stop the officer detected the smell of marijuana in the vehicle and when driver Chayne Bittner was confronted, he admitted there were several marijuana plants in the back seat.

At that point both were placed under arrest. The sheriff's department K-9 unit known as "Kilo" was dispatched to the scene where an additional 12 lbs of marijuana was found in the trunk.

The Bittners were transported to the Bates County Sheriff’s Office and the vehicle was towed. A more thorough search turned up an additional small amount of marijuana recovered from a purse in the vehicle.

K-9 "Kilo" posing with his find on Jan. 9th

On January 11th members of the Bates County Sheriff’s Office, CNET Drug Task Force, McDonald County Sheriff’s Office, Noel Police Department, Southwest Missouri Drug Task Force served a search warrant at the residence of the Bittners. Approximately 1 pound of suspected Marijuana and multiple items of drug paraphernalia were recovered from the residence.  

The seized Marijuana and plants has an estimated value of approximately $13,000.00.

Both Bittners were charged with Possession with the intent to Distribute. Bonds were set at $25,000 cash only.

Chayne Bittner

Robin Bittner

Brief cold snap tonight, temps warming into the weekend...

Today

Mostly cloudy with areas of drizzle and a slight chance of showers. Breezy. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning. Chance of measurable precipitation 20 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the evening...then a chance of rain...freezing rain and sleet after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Missing Trooper's Body Recovered

Colonel Ronald K. Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway
Patrol, announces the recovery of the body of Trooper Frederick F. “Fred”
Guthrie Jr. On Thursday, January 12, 2012, at approximately 2:00 p.m. the
body of Tpr. Guthrie was located in a brush pile south of where K-9 Reed
was recovered near the original search site.

"The recovery of Tpr. Guthrie's body will give closure and comfort to
the family, community, and members of the Patrol," said Col. Replogle. "I
would also like to thank everyone who helped or volunteered during the
search efforts."

So when is Winter going to get here?

Slightly above normal temps will continue through this week...

Today

Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.

... Heightened fire danger Sunday afternoon...

The combination of seasonally warm temperatures... southwest winds between
15 and 25 mph... and relative humidity values around 30 percent will
enhance the risk for uncontrolled fires across parts of east central
Kansas and western and southwestern Missouri this afternoon. Persons
should avoid burning and use extra caution when dealing with
flammable materials and outdoor grilling activities. The fire danger
threat will diminish Sunday evening as the winds diminish and
relative humidity significantly increases.

Attention Facebook users...

Last Thursday, we converted our 'profile page' to a 'fan' page at Facebook's request. Unfortunately, due to a glitch in the conversion we are unable to communicate with some of our readers on Facebook and we are patiently waiting for Facebook to get the problem fixed. Those who were 'friends' on Facebook are now 'fans' but not everyone is able to see our links in their news feed.

Hopefully Facebook will get the problem resolved soon. You can still see our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/bateslive.

Obituary - Melvin Clark

Melvin Loyd Clark, 87 of Drexel, MO., formerly of Stilwell, KS, passed away January 15, 2012 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

Melvin was born January 7, 1925 in Eudora, KS, son of Melvin Arthur and Lily Mae (Nelson) Clark.

While home on leave from the Navy, he met Betty Lou Landis, and following a two-week whirlwind courtship, they were united in marriage on November 18, 1945 in Olathe, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and three sisters; and one son, Randall and wife Karen. Melvin is survived by his wife of more than 66 years, Betty; his children, Vickie Fish and husband Bob of Stilwell, KS; Patricia Hutchison and husband Rob of Stilwell, KS; and Ed Clark and wife Linda of Mound City, KS. He also leaves behind 14 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the First Baptist Church of Stilwell, 19950 Broadmoor Ln, Stilwell; (913) 897-2261. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 19, at the church with Dr. Bill Johnson and Pastor Steven Donnelly officiating. Burial will follow in Aubry Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Melvin may be made to the Drexel First Baptist Church Mission Fund, and may be left in care of the funeral home. Written messages and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

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