Press Release Butler Police Department: Butler Man Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges

Butler Police Department

Butler man arrested on 09/08/13 on sexual assault charges:

On 09/08/13 Michael Davis, who lives in Butler MO, was detained for questioning. After Officers were notified that the suspect was alerted to an investigation alleging him of sexual assault Butler Officers went to Davis’s residence where he was taken into custody.

On 09/09/13 Davis was officially charged with 3 counts of Forcible Rape, 2 counts of Forcible Sodomy, and 3 counts of Statutory Sodomy and his bond was set at $75,000 cash or surety.

Davis was arraigned on 09/11/13 where his bond was reduced to $10,000 cash or surety. Davis is currently out on bond awaiting his next court date.

Obituary - Pam Highley

Pam Highley, 65 of rural Adrian died Wednesday, September 11 at the Saint Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 14 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. Visitation will be immediately prior to services at the chapel from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Contributions in Pam's memory may be given to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Pam is survived by son Keith Highley and wife Tracy of Adrian; daughter Stephanie Highley and Partner Tracy Jones of Vine Grove, Kentucky; brother Mike Silver and wife Joyce of Drexel; sister Kathy Perkins and husband Glen of Oxark, MO and three grandchildren: Nick and Sawyer Highley and Cody Jones. Pam was preceded in death by her husband Roger Allen Highley in 2012.

That's Pam Highley with services 2:00 pm Saturday, September 14 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler.

CIRCUIT COURT NEWS SEPT 6 - 13, 2013‏

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE

Diana L Rich , Clerk

Sept 6-12 , 2013

Carlie F Priset v David J Priset, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Scott A Jenkins v Leonie A Marks-Jenkins, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

St v. Randall W Mayfield, probation revoked, found guilty, sentenced to 2 years in MDOC.

St v. Randall W Mayfield, probation revoked on this case also, found guilty on two counts of passing bad checks, sentenced to Ct I: 4 years in MDOC; Ct. II: 4 years in MDOC, sentences to run concurrently with each other and other Bates County sentence, Restitution owed is $2,079.28.

St v. Randall W Mayfield, found guilty of Felony DWI (aggravated), State dismisses Cts II, III & IV, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, sentence to run concurrently with other sentences.

St v. Todd Ephriam Kinnard, Felony possession of controlled substance, methadone hydrochloride, found guilty, sentenced to 3 years in MDOC, sentence to run concurrently with any other sentences. Defe. to pay $150 court costs for credit to the State Forensic Laboratory Account.

St v. Dustin Scott Little, found guilty of Ct I: child molestation—sentenced to 12 years in MDOC; Ct II: child molestation—sentenced to 12 years; Ct III: child molestation—sentenced to 12 years in MDOC; Ct IV: Felony endangering welfare of a child—sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, sentences to run concurrently.

VVV Corp v Janet L Fahnestock, Petition for Damages and to Enforce Mechanics Lien filed.

Christopher Wadel v. State of MO, Motion to Vacate, Set Aside or Correct the Judgment or Sentence filed.

St v. Joey S Thornburg, I: Felony statutory sodomy, II: Felony statutory sodomy; III: Felony statutory sodomy; IV: Felony statutory sodomy; V: Felony attempted statutory rape; VI: Felony endangering welfare of a child; VII: Felony endangering welfare of a child; VIII: Felony statutory sodomy; IX: Felony statutory sodomy; X: Felony endangering welfare of a child; XI: Felony endangering welfare of a child, set for 10-21-13.

Amber L Bailey v. David J Hopkins, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Dustin Matthew Miller v Crystal Renee Miller, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Huge Circus Coming To Rich Hill

Biggest circus to EVER come to Rich Hill will be here in less than two weeks!! 2 great shows September 24th 4:30pm and 7:30. Their tent is the size of a football field! Check out their website www.bigtopshow.com

Obituary - Mary Chlorene Patterson

Graveside services for Chlorene Patterson will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, Missouri with Gary Schowengerdt officiating. There will be no visitation. Contributions to the Adrian Fire Department.

Mary Chlorene Patterson, age 92 of Adrian, Missouri, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born May 30, 1921 to William McKinley and Sada Rozena Baie Catron in Adrian, Missouri.

Chlorene is survived by a daughter, Elaine Patterson of Adrian, Missouri; and two half-brothers, David and Lyle Catron. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Homer Patterson; and a brother Junior Catron.

JH FB results- Butler vs Sherwood- 9-9-13‏

Butler Bears vs Sherwood Marksmen Jr High Football Summary- 9-9-13

On Monday, Sept 9, the Butler Bears junior high football travelled to Sherwood for their opening game of the season against the Sherwood Marksmen. The Bears lost a tough game by a final score of 18-32. Cole Kuda scored two touchdowns for the Bears, including a 73 yard kickoff return and a 46 yard fumble return. Martin Melhuish scored the Bears only offensive touchdown in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter on a 46 yard touchdown run. The Marksmen, however, rushed the ball very successfully against the Bears for most of the game, slowly wearing down the Bears defense for 5 steady scores over 4 quarters.

Defensively, Martin Melhuish led the Bears with 12 tackles. He also intercepted a Marksmen pass in the red zone in the closing minute of the first half to keep the Bears only behind by a 14-12 score at half.

The Bears travel to Lee Summit Christian for their next game on Monday, Sept 16, at 5 pm.

OFFENSE

Rushing

Martin Melhuish 1 carry, 46 yards, TD

Cole Kuda 9 carries, 24 yards

Matthew Coleman 3 rushes, 23 yards

Connor Wolf 1 carry, 3 yards

Seth Stump 7 carries, 0 yards

Ethan Gardner 2 carries, 0 yards

Passing

Seth Stump 3 passes, 2 complete, 5 yards

Receptions

Martin Melhuish 1 reception, 3 yards

Colton Hobbs 1 reception, 2 yards

DEFENSE

Tackles

Martin Melhuish 1 solo, 11 assist, 12 total

Colton Hobbs 5 solo, 4 assist, 9 total

Ethan Gardner 3 solo, 4 assist, 7 total

Connor Wolf 1 solo, 3 assist, 4 total

Karson Lesmeister 4 assist

Blake Long 3 assist

Seth Stump 1 solo, 1 assist, 2 total

Cody Gabriel 2 assist

Wesley Reed 2 assist

Colton McIntyre 1 solo

Cole Kuda 1 assist

Matthew Coleman 1 assist

Tevin Taylor 1 assist

Kenton Taylor 1 assist

Caden Gustin 1 assist

Nathan Baker 1 assist

Interceptions

Martin Melhuish 1, returned 15 yards

Fumble Recoveries

Cole Kuda 1, 46 yards (TD)

Connor Wolf 1

SPECIAL TEAMS

Punts

Ethan Gardner 3 Punts 35 yards, 30 yards, 30 yards

Kickoff Returns

Cole Kuda 3 returns, 15 yards, 73 yards (TD), 12 yards

Martin Melhuish 1 return, 40 yards

Ethan Gardner 1 return, 8 yards

Drake Stephens 1 return, 2 yards

Obituary - Colleen Caroline (Gench) Parker

Colleen Caroline (Gench) Parker age 82, who grew up in the Rockville, Mo. area, passed away Tuesday at Independence, Mo. Arrangements are under drection of the Hill and Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, and a graveside service is scheduled at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 16, in the Appleton City Cemetery. Memorials to the Appleton City Museum are suggested.

Press Release Butler Police Department: Stolen Batteries Deems John Deere

On 09/11/2013 at approx. 11:30am The Butler Police Department responded to Deems John Deere here in Butler on a possible theft call. upon arrival Officers were informed that 2 men in a white pick up had stole batteries from behind the building. Officers observed approx. 20 batteries in the back of the truck. After questioning the suspects and watching the video both men were arrested and transported to the Butler Police Station.

Thursday, September 12, 2013