Possible Carbon Monoxide Leak At Residence In Adrian

Adrian Fire Department is in route to a reported carbon monoxide detector going off at 407 East Main Street in Adrian. Everyone has evacuated the house at this time. Bates County Live will update this  when and if any more information becomes available.

Bates County Sheirff's Office Press Release: Theft Report

Patrick Del Mar Todd

Daniel Wyman

On September 13^th, 2013 the Bates County Sheriff’s Office took a theft report of farm equipment and scrap metal.  The theft occurred on N Highway south of East 52 Highway.  The victim reported that he had caught several subjects come and go on a piece of property that he had stuff stored on.  The subjects were stealing scrap metal, weed eaters, chain saws and implement tires.  The victim estimated that this had been occurring over several months.  The victim had installed several game cameras and caught subjects on video.   Total of the thefts exceeds $2000.00

In late October, Detectives began identifying the subjects on the video.  Since then two warrants had been issued by Bates County Prosecutor Hugh Jenkins. 

Daniel Wyman 8/1/1966 was charged with Burglary and Stealing.  Wyman was arrested in Benton County and posted a $20,000 Cash or Surety Bond.

Patrick Del Mar Todd 4/5/1973 was charged with Theft.  Todd was arrested in Butler and posted a $10,000 Cash or Surety Bond. 

The Prosecutor is reviewing potential charges on two other subjects connected to the Thefts.

If you have any information about thefts or any other crimes in Bates County please contact the Bates County Sheriff’s Office at 660-679-3232.

St. Clair County Sheriff's Office Press Release: Osceola Couple Arrested For Possession Of Methamphetamines

 Chad McFarland

Megan Shields

In a separate incident on Jan. 16, law enforcement officials conducting a drug investigation at a residence on NE 364 Road, Osceola, made contact with Chad McFarland, 42, and Megan Shields, 25, both of Independence. The investigation revealed McFarland and Shields to be in possession of methamphetamines. A check of the individuals revealed both had outstanding warrants from other counties.  

On Jan. 17, formal charges were filed with the St. Clair County Court charging McFarland and Shields with a class C felony of possessing a controlled substance. Bonds are set at $10,000 cash or surety.

Sheriff Keeler stated he and his staff are committed to relentlessly pursuing any and all illegal drug activity in St. Clair County.  

St. Clair County Sheriff's Office Press Release: Lowry City Couple Arrested on Drug Charges

Shawna Kalberloh

Steven Wilcox

On Thursday, Jan. 16, Steven Wilcox, 42, and Shawna Kalberloh, 42, both of Lowry City, were arrested on felony drug charges. On Jan 17 arrest warrants were issued charging Wilcox with a class B felony of distributing, delivering, manufacturing, producing a controlled substance. His bond is set at $25,000 cash or surety. Kalberloh was charged with a class C felony of possessing a controlled substance. Her bond was set at $10,000 cash or surety.

St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office deputies along with members of the Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdictional Drug Task Force made the arrests following an investigation at a residence Wilcox and Kalberloh were staying at on NE 700 Road, Lowry City. Wilcox and Kalberloh were found to be in possession of methamphetamines and drug paraphernalia. Wilcox was also found to be in possession of multiple items related to sales of methamphetamines.     

St. Clair County Sheriff's Department News Release: 2 Felony Arrests

JESSE SORRELL

On Jan. 14, Jessie Sorrell, 30, Blackwell, OK, was arrested on a felony St. Clair County probation violation warrant. The warrant was issued on Nov. 27, 2013. In September 2012 Sorrell plead guilty to class D felony charge of sexual misconduct or attempt with a child under 15 years old. He was sentenced to four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. The execution of the sentence was suspended and Sorrell was placed on five years supervised probation. The charge stemmed from an incident in January 2009. Sorrell is being held with no bond and is scheduled for a court appearance on Feb. 3.

JOHNATHAN MULLEN

On Jan. 17, Jonathan Mullen, 31, Urich, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for class C felony passing bad checks-$500 or more and no account/insufficient funds. Bond was set at $300 cash or $10,000 surety and a court date of Feb. 21 was given. 

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

Carrie Curtis

On Jan. 19, Carrie Curtis, 40, Collins, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for class C felony possession of a controlled substance. The warrant was issued on Jan. 16. Bond was set at $10,000 cash or surety and a court date of Feb. 21 was givenThe charge stems from an incident on Nov. 8, 2013 when St. Clair County deputies and members of the Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdictional Drug Task Force conducted a drug investigation at Curtis’ residence on SE 600 Road, Collins. A mirror and digital scales that field tested positive for methamphetamine were located during the investigation. Curtis admitted using methamphetamine and washing it down the drain when she saw law enforcement at her residence.

Obituary - Curtis Jack Smith

Graveside services for Curtis Smith will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. There is no visitation. Contributions to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or Heartland Hospice.

Curtis Jack Smith, age 52 of Butler, Missouri died January 20, 2014 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. He was born March 2, 1961 to Jack Oneil and Helen Louise Deerwester in Butler.

Curtis is survived by his mother, Helen Smith of Butler, Missouri; three sisters, Jackie Ferguson and husband Dwayne of West Des Moines, Iowa, Carol Lewis and husband Chuck of Amsterdam, Missouri and Julie Davis and husband Tim of Greencastle, Pennsylvania; two daughters, Erica Hough and husband Jeremy of Raymore, Missouri and Brittani Hedgpeth and husband Jesse of Iberia, Missouri; four grandchildren, Caleb and Carly Hough and Elexis and Cali Hedgpeth. He was preceded in death by his father; and one brother, Chris Smith

Bates County Sheriff's Department Press Release: Smoke In The Jail

On 1/21/14 the Bates County Sheriff’s Office requested Butler Fire and Butler Police to assist at the Law Enforcement Center.  The request was made because of smoke located in one of the inmate pods.  The inmates in that pod were evacuated to another part of the Law Enforcement Center.  The Butler Police Officers were requested to assist in preparations in evacuating all the inmates from the building should the need have been determined appropriate. 

With assistance of the Butler Fire Department it was determined the source of the smoke was from a motor that had become faulty in the furnace that supplied heat to that inmate pod.  There was no actual fire found inside the jail.  The faulty motor will be replaced later today.  The inmates have been returned to their cells and the Law Enforcement Center is back to running as normal. 

Sheriff Anderson would like to thank the Members of the Butler Fire Department and the Butler Police Department for their quick response and willingness to help.