Home Invasion in Clinton

Howard Wesley Groves Jr.

Sissy L. Beck

Clinton Police have made an arrest in an early morning home invasion that took place in the 200 block of North Fourth Street just before 5:00 A.M. on Sunday, July 6th. Police were called to the home and contacted the resident who stated that he awakened to find a man and a woman in his home. As he chased them out the back door of the home a physical altercation between the resident and the man ensued. The woman produced a handgun and pointed it at the resident who then released the man. The woman then struck the resident in the head with the handgun. The suspects then fled the area on foot.  

The resident reported that his cellular telephone and a handgun had been stolen from his house.Police recovered a cellphone left at the scene by the male suspect. An investigation of the phone revealed that it was owned by a subject named Howard Wesley Groves Jr.  of Lowry City, Missouri. Around noon today Clinton Police contacted and spoke to Groves in the 800 block of East Franklin and then placed him under arrest for 24 hour investigation of 1st Degree Robbery. Groves was transported to the police department where he confessed to his involvement in the robbery.  

Clinton Police Detectives have also now identified the female suspect as 31 year old Sissy L. Beck of Kansas City, MO.  Beck is not only wanted for this robbery, but also for an earlier burglary that occurred at the same residence. Clinton Police are working with Henry County Prosecuting Attorney Richard Shields to obtain warrants for the two suspects.  Groves remains incarcerated in the Henry County Detention Center with a bond of $100,000. 

If you have any information about this crime or the whereabouts of Sissy L. Beck, please call 911 or the Clinton Police Department at 660-885-2679.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Bates County

The National Weather Service has extended the Severe Thunderstorm Watch to include Bates County until 1am Tuesday Morning. Bates County Live will keep you updated in all weather updates.

Sports Announcers Wanted at Fm. 92.1

Help Wanted. 
Play by Play and Color Men or Women, for Butler Bears Football and Basketball Games. Tournaments and Play offs . All equipment is furnished. Pay per Game and Mileage.Contact Melody Thornton
660-679-4191.  FM-92 52 years of service to Local Sports in our area. Will train the right person.

Weather Update: Severe Storms Possible Overnight

Strong to severe storms developing over northern Missouri, southern Nebraska and northeast Kansas this evening will spread southeast into the Missouri Ozarks and southeast Kansas during the overnight hours. Wind gusts over 60 mph and hail to the size of quarters are expected with the strongest storms.

Finalist for the 2014 Little Mister and Miss Bates County include:

• LITTLE MISS

Lola Blaser and Olivia Blaser daughters of Karl and Tiffany Blaser, Whitley Randalls daughter of Dave and Becky Randalls, Jocelyn Orso daughter of Brent and Jodi Orso, and Kelsey Jackson daughter of Josh and Amanda Jackson

• LITTLE MISTER

Lucas Davidson son of Michael and Kellie Davidson, Cade Brooks son of Travis and Rachel Brooks, Dylan Triebel son of Jud and Michelle Triebel, Hunter Dubray son of Kash and Brooke Dubray, and Cohen Wilson son of Tommy and Carrie Wilson.

Thanks to all the contestants and their families for participating in Little Mister and Miss Bates County interviews. The finalist will ride in the parade tomorrow, be introduced at the Bash, and the winners announced.

A very big thanks to the judges Crystal Eldred, Kathy Welliver, Amy Tippie, and Julie Craigmiles. They had a tough job.
Good luck to each of you.

Nevada Police Department 4th of July Weekend Summary

 

• Nevada police officers report the arrest of a 23-year-old Nevada man over the Fourth of July Weekend in connection with the alleged assault of another man. Nevada police Sgt. Steve Bastow says officers responding to a business in the 700 block of N. Osage during the early-morning hours of Friday found the 37-year-old victim unconscious with a head injury after the alleged assault. Officers found the suspect and he was booked at the Vernon County jail on a felony assault charge. Sgt. Bastow identified the suspect as Cameron Lee Cartwright and his original bond was $25,000 cash only before judge Neal Quitno changed it to $25.000.00, cash or surety as long as he does not consume alcohol. Anyone with information that might help police combat crime is encouraged to call the Nevada Police Department, 417-448-5100.

• Nevada police officers investigated a domestic assault and two vehicle tampering incidents over the Fourth of July weekend. Sgt. Steve Bastow says one vehicle tampering incident was reported Thursday by the owner of a 1998 model truck who told officers a mechanic told him paint had been put in the vehicle fuel tank sometime between June 17 and June 24. The other vehicle tampering was reported about 11:00 p.m. Friday night in the 1400 block of East Austin Boulevard. A witness told officers a suspect fled the scene on foot and officers are looking for a 20-year-old Nevada man for questioning. The domestic assault was reported about 2:45 p.m. Friday afternoon when a woman told police her boy-friend threatened her with a knife in the 300 block of South West Street. Officers arrested a suspect but his name has not been released, pending the formal filing of charges.

Attention Contestants in Saturday's Ultimate Horsemens Challenge:

 
The horse stalls will be available for your use after 10 pm on Friday night. The stalls are 10X10 and are first come first serve.

Please bring a panel for the front of the stall. If you use a stall, you must clean up after your horse. If there are no stalls available, you will be able to tie your horses to your trailer. 

The camping spot has been moved. When you enter the fairgrounds, come in thru the first entrance. The camping area is in the grassy area south west of the arena on the west side of the road. Camping is primitive. There are not going to be water or electric hook ups. 

Concessions will be available at the courses the day of the race. They will be provided by the Adult Recovery Court. 

If you have any other questions, please email Jami Page at 2910@batescountysheriff.com

Obituary - Janice J. Downey

Janice J. Downey, 74, of Harrisonville, MO died Monday, July 7, 2014 at her home. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2014 at the Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery. Visitation 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral Home. A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.