Butler City Police Press release on Wanted Rape Suspect

Butler Police Department

Alleged Rapist Wanted by the butler police Department

Butler Officers are investigating an alleged rape, felonious restraint and assault that occurred in the City limits of Butler, MO.  A search warrant was served on the suspect’s residence and it had appeared that the suspect has fled the area.  Shawn Lee Neighorn is a white male roughly 6 feet tall and 250 lbs. with short hair.  Neighorn is wanted by the Butler Police Department for questioning in regards to the charges listed above.  The Bates County Prosecutor has filed charges against Neighorn for the charges listed above and there is an outstanding $100,000.00 c/s warrant for his arrest.  Any information concerning Neighorn’s location please contact the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131 or the tips hotline at 660-200-2000.  If you locate Neighorn please contact your local Law Enforcement Agency. Please do not try to apprehend Neighorn because he is considered armed and dangerous. 

Minor Power Outage In Butler

Butler City Electric Crews are working on a minor power outage in the city of Butler right now. Unknown how long this will take. Bates County Live will update when and if more information becomes available.

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Early Morning Rollover Accident Outside Of Butler

Around 6:15am This morning Missouri State Highway Patrol along with The Bates County Sheriff's Department responded to a 1 vehicle roll over accident on 52 Highway and County Road NW 11501. The accident occurred with the 2004 Chevrolet driven by Eric L. Sandborn 35 of Butler Missouri was traveling Westbound and crossed the center line, over corrected and traveled off the right side of the roadway causing the vehicle to overturn and strike a utility pole. Mr. Sandborn was wearing a seat belt and refused treatment at the scene. The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Don's Tow of Butler.

CIRCUIT COURT NEWS SEPT 30-OCT 3, 2013

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE

Diana L Rich , Clerk

Sept 30- Oct 3 , 2013

Lori Doll v Christopher K Doll, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

Janet K Edwards v Claude R Edwards, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

Jeremy R Grubb v Donna D Grubb, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

Travis Patrick Nelson v MODOR, Petition of Restoration of Driving Privilege filed.

James S Barker v St of MO, Motion to Vacate, Set Aside or Correct the Judgment or Sentence filed.

Jackie Marie Juarez v David Christopher Juarez, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Bruce Dotson v Renee J Dotson, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Butler Fire Department Press Release: October Fire Prevention Month

October is Fire Prevention Month. According to Jim Henry, Fire Chief of the Butler Fire Department, October 6^th through the 12^th is designated for Fire Prevention Week this year. The Butler Fire Department has smoke alarms for anyone who doesn’t have one in their home. The city ordinance allows each household one smoke alarm. They will install it for you, or replace the batteries in an existing smoke alarm in your home. This service is available all year around.  For more information contact Jim Henry, Butler Fire Chief at (660) 679-6323. 

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Weather Update: Severe Weather Possible Later Today

The ongoing morning thunderstorm activity will gradually diminish, setting the stage for a second round of thunderstorms across the region this evening. Storms will form over eastern Kansas and Nebraska after 4pm slowly moving eastward into Missouri this evening. 

The timing for the highest severe weather chances will fall between 6pm and midnight. Storms will pose the risk for large hail and damaging winds. Those with outdoor plans this evening, especially near the Kansas/Missouri state line, should continue to monitor the forecast today and have a severe weather plan in place.