Fire Alarm In Adrian

The Adrian Police Department along with The Adrian Fire Department is being called out to a General Fire Alarm in Adrian. 

The Location of this General Fire Alarm is 601 N. Houston Street. Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.

Drug Theft Investigation Concluded by Nevada Police Department: Appleton City Missouri Man Arrested

During the month of February 2014, Nevada Police began an investigation after receiving a citizen complaint that medications shipped from the Veterans Administration Pharmacy had never arrived at a home in Nevada.

Nevada Police Officers began a joint investigations in partnership with the Veterans Administration/ Criminal Division and United Parcel Service Security Office after it was determined that a VA Pharmacy had indeed shipped morphine and oxycodone to various homes in Nevada which never arrived.

This joint investigation developed a suspect known to be a delivery driver for UPS who is suspected of forging the signatures of those patients scheduled for delivery of the medications and then stealing the narcotics.

The Appleton City resident, identified as 29 year old Timothy Ryan Glass was taken into custody on a Vernon County Arrest warrant by Bates County Sheriff’s Department on April 6th.

Glass has been charged with seventeen felony counts pertaining to the theft of narcotics, forgery and possession of drugs. He was released after posting a $50,000 bond.
Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime.

For questions regarding crime prevention techniques or to start a Neighborhood Watch Program, contact the Nevada Police Department at 417- 448 – 5100.

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Missouri State Highway Patrol Provides Safety Tips For Severe Weather

Spring has arrived, and along with it, varying temperatures and weather patterns resulting in thunderstorms, flash flooding, and tornados. The Missouri State Highway Patrol offers these severe weather safety tips:

Thunderstorms can include heavy rains, thunder, lightning, tornadoes, straight-line winds, flash floods, and hail. They can form quickly. A typical thunderstorm is 15 miles in diameter and lasts an average of 30 minutes. ALL thunderstorms are dangerous. When they occur, pay attention to weather reports and instructions.

Tornados can appear at any time of day, any day of the year. Tornados may form during a thunderstorm. When a Tornado Watch is issued, this means to stay alert and aware. Watch the sky and listen to weather reports. 

A Tornado Warning means seek shelter immediately. An interior room without windows on the lowest floor is the safest shelter location. Do not seek shelter in a cafeteria, gymnasium, or other large open room because the roof might collapse. Immediately leave a mobile home to seek shelter in a nearby building. Overpasses are not safe. The construction of an overpass can create a dangerous wind tunnel effect. If you are driving, you should stop and take shelter in a nearby building. If you are driving in a rural area, drive away from the tornado to the closest building. If you cannot get away, seek shelter in a roadside ditch. Protect yourself from flying debris by covering your head with your arms, a coat, or a blanket. Be prepared to move quickly in case the ditch fills with water.

Heavy rain can cause flooding, and spring showers will certainly spawn flash flooding. Never drive through fast-moving waters; even a small amount of fast-moving water can sweep a slow-moving vehicle off the roadway. If your vehicle becomes stuck in rising water, get out quickly and move to higher ground. Respect barriers or barricades put in place by MoDOT. They are there to protect you; don’t go around them!

Widely varying temperatures can leave roadways or bridge floors covered with frost. Even though roads appear to be clear, it is important to slow down and watch for slick areas, especially early in the morning. Temperature changes also cause fog to develop. Drivers need to slow down, turn on their headlights, and be prepared to stop in foggy conditions.

Weather conditions requiring the use of windshield wipers are usually those that affect visibility. Motorists are reminded that state law requires them to turn on their vehicle’s headlights any time they are using the windshield wipers. It only takes a second to turn on your vehicle’s headlights. But, that second could make you more visible to other drivers and prevent a traffic crash. 

No matter what the forecast: If you’re going to be on the water, you need a safe boating plan. During severe weather, stay off the water. Currents become swift and dangerous. Fixed objects and fast moving water are a bad combination: Don’t go boating in these conditions. Floating debris can easily capsize or sink a boat. After heavy rains, lakes have more debris to watch for. Boaters should always keep an eye on the weather. Hypothermia is also a concern due to rapid weather changes associated with spring. Make sure to take extra clothes and remember that the dangers of hypothermia increase exponentially when temperatures drop. Fog on our lakes and rivers is common during this time of year and results in low visibility. When visibility decreases, boaters need to slow down. No matter what the season: Watch for changes in the weather. When you hear the thunder in the distance, respond to it. Don’t wait until you see the lightning. Get to shore ... Get to safety. 

When dangerous weather approaches, whether you are on land or on the water, implement your safety plan, postpone activities, monitor the weather, and get to a safe place. 

In support of "The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths," the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!

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MoDot Traffic Alert: 18 Highway near Bates/Henry County Line Closed Tomorrow

Where: Route 18 CLOSED between Henry County Route K and Bates County Route OO between Clinton and Butler

What: Road CLOSED to allow MoDOT crews to replace a deteriorating drain pipe underneath the road

When: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 (Work was rescheduled from Tuesday, April 29)

Traffic Impacts: Drivers will have to find an alternate route around the closing. Drivers will be able to get to driveways and other entrances on either side of the closing. However, they will NOT be able to travel through the work zone.

Weather and/or construction delays could postpone the project.

Appleton City Boys Track Finish 2nd In Cass Midway Relays

Another strong performance by the Appleton City boys track team earned them a 2nd place finish out of 13 teams at the Cass Midway Relays on April 28.

Gold medal winners were the 1600m medley relay team of Logan Siegismund, Cole Heiserman, Carter Mitchell and Truman Burchett and 4x800 team of Mitchell, Heiserman, Evan Mitts and Burchett.

Finishing in 2nd place was the 4x1600 team of Alex Engeman, Tobi Nitsche, Dakota Wittmeyer and Jonathan Rogers, the 4x400 team of Siegismund, Mitchell, Heiserman and Burchett and in the tiple jump Tyler Piepmeier, Mitchell and Mitts.

In 3rd place was the sprint medley of Siegismund, Harrison Boden, Piepmeier and Burchett and in the long jump Piepmeier, Mitts and Jacob Johannigmeier.
Finishing 4th in the discus was Nick Bales, Raoul VanDok and Dalton Drake.

For the Appleton City girls in 6th place in the high jump was Tabitha Jackson, Mikayla Engeman and Alex Jackson.

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Nevada Police Department: Rich Hill Man Arrested after foot chase

Cory Franklin Harper

Nevada Police report that on April 25th at about 1:30pm, a burglary suspect was arrested by local police after a foot pursuit.

Police were dispatched to the 600 block of N. Cedar moments after a neighbor witnessed an individual force entry into another apartment. A description was obtained by police which led to a neighborhood search by officers.

Within moments, an officer located the wanted subject several blocks away. The suspect then fled on foot from the pursuing officer...s. A 24 year old Rich Hill resident was taken into custody by Nevada Police in the 800 block of N. Cedar. Multiple items of stolen property thrown to the ground by the fleeing suspect were located and recovered by police in the area.

That suspect is identified as:

Cory Franklin Harper

Felony Warrants have been issued by the Vernon County Associate Circuit Court for Burglary, Resisting Arrest, Stealing, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Bond has been set at $25,000 cash only. The suspect remains in custody at the Vernon County Jail.

Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime.

For questions regarding crime prevention techniques or to start a Neighborhood Watch Program, contact the Nevada Police Department Station at 417- 448 – 5100. To report criminal activities call the Dispatch Center at 417-448-2710 or 911. The confidential Tip Hotline can be contacted at 417- 448 - 5117. Any and all information will be kept confidential.