St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release: Arrest made for burglary at Assembly of God

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, James Walker, 47, Kansas City, was arrested in connection with a burglary at the Assembly of God, 3845 Old Highway 13, Osceola. On Thursday, Nov. 21, an arrest warrant was obtained charging Walker with class C felony burglary in the second degree, class C felony tampering with a motor vehicle in the first degree and class D felony property damage in the first degree. Walker’s bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety.

On Nov. 20 information was received from the Clinton Police Department (CPD) concerning a possible burglary at the church building. A St. Clair County deputy responded to the building and observed an open door that had pry marks on it. An investigation revealed a van was missing from the property along with several food items that were recently purchased for families in the area to have Thanksgiving dinner. Tents were reported missing from a closet in one of the classrooms and there was damage to a window in the sanctuary. Other damage was reported throughout the church building.  

The church’s van was recovered in Clinton and many of the food items were located inside of a residence in Clinton. Walker was taken into custody by the CPD and turned over to a St. Clair County deputy who transported him to the St. Clair County Jail. Walker was interviewed and a confession was obtained. It was noted it appeared all of the food was returned, but an inventory had not been completed.

Property damage to Osceola Station

On Nov. 22, a deputy responded to Osceola Station, 3650 NE Old Highway 13, Osceola, regarding property damage. Marylyn Williams reported on Nov. 20, she noticed a door had been pried on and an overhead garage door window broken out. Damage was estimated at $330 and a request for prosecution was signed. The investigation revealed the same suspect who burglarized the Assembly of God, James Walker, also caused the damage to the Osceola Station. During an interview with Walker, a confession was obtained. Formal charges are pending.

St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release: Osceola man facing five felony charges including assaulting a law enforcement officer

On Saturday, Nov. 23, Donald Hardy, 65, Osceola, was arrested on several felony charges following an investigation of alleged domestic assault that occurred on Nov. 22. On Monday, Nov. 25, an arrest warrant was obtained charging Hardy with class A felony of assault/attempt assault of a law enforcement officer, two unclassified felonies of armed criminal action, class C felony second degree domestic assault and class C felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamines.   

 
The charges stem from an incident on Nov. 23 when deputies took an assault report from a female who stated Hardy assaulted her with a homemade cedar club the night before at their residence on SE 356 Private Road off of T Highway, Osceola. She said Hardy took her phone and would not allow her to leave their residence at that time. Deputies searched the residence for Hardy and did not locate him. The cedar club allegedly used in the assault was seized as evidence. After seeking medical treatment, the female met deputies at the sheriff’s office to fill out paperwork for an order of protection. The female explained she needed some items from the residence and was aware Hardy was home at that time. 

When Deputies arrived at the residence and made contact with Hardy through a closed door. After several minutes Hardy opened the door with a machete knife in his hand, raised it over his head and started to swing it at a deputy. Hardy was tased and attempted to throw the knife at the deputy. No ijuries were sustained and Hardy was placed into custody and transported to the St. Clair County Jail. While processing the crime scene, deputies located a tube containing a white powdery substance that field tested positive for methamphetamines.

When the incident occurred, Hardy was out of jail on $25,000 bond after being arrested on Oct. 2 for distributing a controlled substance-methamphetamine, a class B felony. The charge came after a search warrant served at his residence revealed methamphetamine and items related to the sales of methamphetamine. 

After Hardy’s initial arrest on the new charges, Associate Court Judge Michael Dawson revoked his bond from the incident in October.  During court proceedings on Nov. 25, Hardy’s total bond on the new charges was set at $100,000 cash or surety and bond on the charge from October was reset at $50,000 cash or surety.

Weather Update: Chilly Weather Continues

 A cold front has passed through the area overnight, and will make the next two days (especially Wednesday) feel pretty cold. Highs on Wednesday will fail to reach 30 in most locations! The weather across the region continues to look quiet heading into Thanksgiving and the holiday weekend. If you're traveling this week, you can always ask us a question about the forecast for the area you are heading towards, otherwise visit www.weather.gov

HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE: Additional arrest and charges in theft investigation

According to Henry County Sheriff J. Kent Oberkrom, Sgt. Mike Nelson has continued to work the assault and theft cases that began this past Friday, November 22, 2013.

An additional arrest was made on Monday, November 25, 2013 of Bobbie Jo Douglas, age 18, Clinton for investigation of burglary and stealing. Previous arrest in this investigation includes Roy James Kirk, age 28, Clinton and Randy Taylor, age 33 of Leeton, Missouri. Both Taylor and Kirk were on supervised parole at the time of their arrest on these new charges and remain in custody at the Henry County Detention Center. Douglas has been released pending the filing of formal charges by Prosecuting Attorney Richard Shields.

The Butler Jr. High Lady Bears are the Champions

The Butler Jr. High Lady Bears are the champions. With wins over Drexel 42-16, Frontier 68-0, and Sherwood 33-3. The Lady Bears win the Sherwood Jr. High basketball Tournament. The Jr. high Lady Bears are now 8-0 on the season. Coming up for the Lady Bears is the Butler Tournament 12/2-12/4. Come out and support the Bears.

TOYS FOR TYKES REGISTRATION CONTINUES

Butler Police Department Activity Report 11-19/11-25

11/19/2013 

Keep the peace Wix lane
Disturbance 400 block of S Mechanic
Missing person report
Warrant service Vine and Thompson
Walk in theft report
 
11/20/2013 

Disturbance Mine St
Report of Cattle on runway
Accident Atkinson and Delaware
C and I driver report by the Grade School
Animal complaint 300 block of W Adams
Wild Chicken report 800 block of N Main
Keep the peace 400 block of S Mechanic
 
11/21/2013 

911 hang up 200 block of W Lee
Leave without pay Casey’s
Assist with DFS 400 block of S Mechanic
Animal complaint 100 block of S Austin
Disturbance  S Orange
 
11/22/2013 

Warrant service Jefferson and Willow
Possible prowler 200 block of S High
Disturbance ft Scott and Thompson
Animal complaint 300 block of S Broadway
 
11/23/2013 

Disturbance 300 block of S Olive
Theft report Medical lodge
 
11/24/2013 

Alarm High School
Keep the peace 200 block of N Austin
Medical assist 200 block of W Atkinson
Open Door High School
Disturbance 600 block of W Gregory
 
11/25/2013 

Disturbance 600 block of W Gregory
Theft report Willow Lane
Shoplifting call Wal Mart
Medical assist E Mill

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report November 18, 2013 to November 24, 2013

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

 November 18, 2013 to November 24, 2013

 

 

 

11-18-2013

911-ADRIAN

ANIMAL AT LARGE-BUTLER

MVA-BALLARD

ID THEFT-HUME   Deputies responded to an identity theft at Rt 1 Hume, MO.

HARASSMENT-FOSTER

THEFT-BUTLER Deputies responded to a theft that occurred earlier at Rt 4 Butler, MO.

ID THEFT-URICH Deputies took a fraudulent use of a credit/debit device report in the rural Urich, MO

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

INJURED ANIMAL- PASSAIC

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

 

11-19-2013 

THREATS-AMORET Deputies took a report of threats being made in the RR 1 Amoret area.

911 HANGUP-BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE-ADRIAN

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-AMSTERDAM

AMBULANCE REQUEST-RICH HILL

MVA-PASSAIC

BURGLAR ALARM-BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING-APPLETON CITY

HARASSMENT-BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING-RICH HILL

MVA-ADRIAN

CHECK WELL BEING-RICH HILL

BURGLARY-BUTLER Deputies responded to a report of burglary that occurred in rural Butler.

FIRE-BRUSH- BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE-BUTLER

SLIDE OFF-BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

THEFT-BUTLER Deputies took a report of a stolen trailer and hand gun in the RT 3 Butler area.

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

 

11-20-2013

ANIMAL AT LARGE-BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE-BUTLER

AMBULANCE REQUEST-RICH HILL

WANTED SUBJECT-ADRIAN Deputies arrested Ashley Burrous on a Warrant from Vernon County.

FIRE-VEHICLE-APPLETON CITY

PROPERTY DAMAGE-ADRIAN

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-BUTLER

 

11-21-2013

AMBULANCE REQUEST-BUTLER

FIRE-STRUCTURE-ADRIAN

AMBULANCE REQUEST-ROCKVILLE

CHECK WELL BEING-AMORET

ANIMAL AT LARGE-BUTLER

AMBULANCE REQUEST-AMORET

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE-BUTLER

 

11-22-2013

CHECK WELL BEING-RICH HILL

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

THEFT-ADRIAN Responded to a residence in regards to a theft that occurred on 11-18-13.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

 

11-23-2013

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-PASSAIC Bates County Deputies responded to an animal being dropped off at Rt 2 Butler, MO.

CIVIL STANDBY-ADRIAN

MVA-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL

 

11-24-2013

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ADRIAN

HARRASSMENT-SPRUCE

SPEAK TO OFFICER-URICH

           

 

 Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

November 18, 2013 to November 24, 2013

 

11-18-2013

MVA

 

11-19-2013

 

11-20-2013

 

11-21-2013

ANIMAL AT LARGE

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

11-22-2013

IDENTITY THEFT

PROPERTY DAMAGE

 

11-23-2013

AMBULANCE REQUEST

 

11-24-2013