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Vernon County Sheriff's Office Press Release: Sheriff Reports Largest Drug Seizure This Year

Sheriff Reports Largest Drug Seizure This Year

Thomas J Toothaker

The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that it has filed for a second felony warrant on a subject that was arrested late Thursday night in Milo. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said that his deputies and agents from the C-Net Drug Task Force was conducting an investigation into drug distribution in Vernon County and had been doing surveillance on a residence just inside Milo. Sheriff Mosher said the deputies and DTF agents pulled into a driveway as a vehicle was getting ready to leave. When the deputies walked up to the car, they noticed a gun in the floorboard. “The driver was a suspect of the investigation and a convicted felon so they immediately placed him under arrest for possession of a firearm” said the Sheriff. The driver has been identified as Thomas J Toothaker, 32 of Milo Mo. 

The Sheriff said the vehicle Toothaker was driving was impounded by the Sheriff’s Office while his office applied for a search warrant. The warrant was served and a search of Toothaker’s vehicle was conducted Friday afternoon revealing one of the largest Methamphetamine seizures this year. “We seized over 50 grams of methamphetamines and 100 grams marijuana along with scales and bags for distribution” said Mosher. “We also discovered that the handgun in the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Nevada from a vehicle.” 

The Sheriff said that a warrant has been issued for possession of a firearm and that his office has filed for a second warrant on Tuesday for distribution. Toothaker is being held in the Vernon County Jail on a $100,000 cash only bond.

Free Movie In Amsterdam

 

Miami R-I FCCLA is going to be showing "Turbo" at the Amsterdam Movie Theater at 6:30, Saturday November 16th. Admission Is free and there will be concessions for sale also.

Obituary - Janice Ruth Harris

Janice “Jan” Ruth Harris, 64, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at her home. A memorial/visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Serenity Care Hospice, 1626 Elm Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701. Jan was born August 16, 1949 in Cole Camp, Missouri, the daughter of Roy John and Ella Ruth (Ehlers) Lutjen. She married John D. Harris on June 12, 2000 in Kansas City, Missouri. Jan lived in Sedalia, Missouri before moving to Kansas City. She was a graduate of Ruskin High School in Kansas City. She had lived in Freeman for 10 years before moving to Harrisonville. Jan worked for Hallmark Cards for 41 years before retiring in 2010.
Jan was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, John D. Harris, of the home; two sons, John W. Crabb (Dani), Belton, Missouri and Jeff M. Crabb, Kansas City, Missouri; three stepsons, John J. Harris (Kathy), Oak Grove, Missouri, Robbie J. Harris (Cari), San Jose, California and Troy L. Harris (Elizabeth), Bates City, Missouri; two sisters, Mary Smith (Dan Dowden), Raymore, Missouri and Joyce Webb, Kansas City, Missouri; 14 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.

St. Clair County Sheriff's Office Press Release: Drug Activity Arrests

Karen Foley

Julia Mitchell

David Foley

 Sheriff Scott Keeler reported on Friday evening, Nov. 8, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office and members of the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force made three arrests related to drug activity in St. Clair County. Julia Mitchell, 52; David Foley, 52; and Karen Foley, 47, all of Collins, were arrested during the investigation.

  

Chief Deputy Mike Crocker explained contact was made with two individuals at a residence on SE 600 Road, Collins. The investigation led law enforcement to a second residence on SE 550 Road, Collins. A search warrant for that residence was obtained and several items related to drug activity were seized and arrests were made. 

On Saturday, Nov. 9, arrest warrants were obtained charging Mitchell with class B felony of distribution of methamphetamines. Her bond was set at $25,000 cash or surety. David and Karen Foley were both charged with class C felony of possessing methamphetamines with bonds of $10,000 cash or surety. As of Tuesday, Nov. 11, all three remain in custody.

“If you live in St. Clair County and choose to be involved in illegal drug activity, you will end up in jail,” said Sheriff Keeler.   

Obituary - Betty Ruth Sheridan

Services under the direction of the Amos Family Funeral Home, (913-651-5566). Friends and family in our area unable to attend the service are invited to visit the Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler to sign a register book, and leave a card or memorial contribution. These will be forwarded to the family courtesy of Mullinax Funeral Home.
 

Funeral services for Betty Ruth Sheridan will be 2:30 PM Friday, November 15, 2013 at the Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive in Shawnee, Kansas. Visitation Thursday evening, 6:30 to 8:30 PM also at the funeral home. Burial in Monticello Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Foundation for Shawnee Mission Medical Center/Birth Center, Shawnee United Methodist Church, or St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Betty Ruth Sheridan, age 84, died peacefully on the evening of November 8^th surrounded by her family. She developed respiratory failure following surgery to repair a fractured hip.

Betty was born at home near Ballard, Missouri and graduated from Ballard High School in 1947.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Jack Sheridan, and sons, Dr. Randy (Mary) Sheridan and Dr. Kim Sheridan. Survivors also include brothers, Keith Dixon and Dean (Meita) Dixon, and one sister, Faye (Bill) Spangler. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Edna Dixon, and brothers, Robert Dixon and Raymond Dixon. Betty experienced tragedy early in her life with the loss of both her parents when she was seventeen. She is also survived by a special first cousin, Rosellen Wainscott, and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

After high school, Betty moved to Kansas City where she married and started her family. She worked nearly 20 years in the administrative office at Shawnee Mission West High School. She officially “retired” in 1994 but continued to work another 11 years at Kohl’s Department Store as she enjoyed staying active. She finally retired for “real” at the young age of 80. For many years, she volunteered at Shawnee Mission Medical Center and was an active member of Shawnee United Methodist Church for over 60 years.

Her three grandchildren were the joys of her life, Adam, Zach, and Hilary Sheridan. Although she had a fractured hip, Betty courageously attended the recent wedding of her eldest grandson and welcomed Lauren Calovich into the family.

This sweet, petite lady will be missed by her family and friends. The family wishes to thank the caring people at the Sweet Life of Rosehill, the wonderful physicians and nurses at the University of Kansas Medical Center, and the compassionate staff at St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Announcement To Butler Junior And Senior High Parents

Butler Junior/Senior High Parents

 Yearbooks for the 2013-2014 year are currently $50. This price will be in affect until December 31. At that time, the yearbook will be $57. The link for purchasing a yearbook by credit card has been added to the Butler Schools homepage; or if you prefer to pay with check or cash, it can be turned into Mrs. Behringer. You don't want to miss your opportunity of getting the best deal on a yearbook.

Butler Fire Department hosted a Basic Fire Service Pump Operations course for area fire departments

On November 8 & 9, 2013, the Butler Fire Department hosted a Basic Fire Service Pump Operations course for area fire departments.

The training was a no-cost class and was provided through the University of Missouri Fire & Rescue Training Institute. The instructor was Mike Jenkins from the North Kansas City Fire Department.

Training consisted of classroom instruction on Friday evening. On Saturday morning, participants went to the Butler Aquatic Center parking lot where practical evolutions were conducted. Departments had the option to bring their own trucks for the practical training evolutions.

A total of 23 students attended from Adrian Fire Dept., Amsterdam Fire Dept., Butler Fire Dept., Central Cass Co. Fire Protection District, Lowry City Fire Dept., Montrose Fire Dept., Rockville Fire Dept., Rich Hill and Sac-Osage Fire Protection Dist. (Osceola).

The training gives the departments the opportunity to practice their skills with their own equipment, but also lets departments that may respond together to emergencies become familiar with each other's equipment, personnel, and equipment.