Wednesday, February 4, 2015

St.Clair County Sheriffs Office: Felony warrant arrest

Jessica Thomas
On Feb. 3, Jessica Thomas, 21, Osceola, was arrested in Osceola on St. Clair County warrant for a probation violation on the original class C felony charge of possessing a controlled substance. Bond was set at $5,000 cash only. The warrant was issued on Jan. 28 and stems from an incident in August 2012.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Stolen property located/ Warrant arrest

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Tallon Vaughn
On Feb. 3, a St. Clair County deputy was dispatched to a residence on Cleveland Street, Lowry City, in reference to stolen property being located. Contact was made with Shawn Casey who stated some property which was recently stolen from him was in the bed of a black pickup truck parked at a residence.  On Feb. 1 Casey reported several items missing from a barn at his property on A Highway where his house was recently lost due to a fire.

Casey said he was driving by the residence and noticed numerous burnt items belonging to him in the bed of the truck. He said some of the items were reported stolen and other items, he didn’t know were stolen. The black pickup truck was seized as evidence.
While on scene, a white pickup truck drove by with items in the back of it that Casey identified as stolen from him. The white pickup truck was located a short time later on NE D Highway near NE A Highway and a traffic stop was conducted. The alleged stolen items were no longer in the back of the truck.

Contact was made with the driver, Tallon Vaughn, 22, Lowry City, who had an active warrant for his arrest. Vaughn was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on an original misdemeanor charge of exceeding the posted speed limit by 41- 45 mph. Bond was set at $450.50 cash only. The investigation is ongoing
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Obituary - Robert Wallace Bousfield

Visitation for Robert Wallace Bousfield, 76, of Drexel, MO will be held from 10am - 12pm on Friday, February 6th at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. 

A private family burial will be held at the Fort Scott National Cemetery.

St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office: recent increase in crime

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking the public's help regarding a recent increase in crime. According to St. Clair County Sheriff Officials, on January 29th, Deputies began investigating a report of burglary from the Osceola area. The victim said they arrived home to find a screen door open and a door damaged, with property missing, including a 46” TV. Officials also say, on February 1st, Deputies took a report of theft from a resident of Lowry City. 

The victim reported various tools and equipment stolen from a barn. Anyone with information regarding these crimes are asked to call the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office Tip line at 417-646-5832. The St. Clair County Sheriff Officials remind area residents to be aware of the traffic on your road. 

If you see a suspicious vehicle in your community, attempt to get a license place number, as well as a vehicle description, and a description of the person or persons in the vehicle.

Minor accident in Butler Involving a police car

minor accident in Butler involving a Police car
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is on scene of a minor vehicle accident at the corner of Orange and Pine Street in Butler.

The accident is involving a Butler Police car and a white SUV. 

No injuries are reported with this crash. The damage to the vehicles are minor.

Obituary - Roland Earl "Rod" Surbaugh

Roland Earl "Rod" Surbaugh, age 79, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2015.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the La Cygne Christian Church. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. 

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Surbaugh Family. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.

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