Bates County Sheriffs Office: Needing assistance on a few cases

On 02-23-2015 Bates County Deputies responded to a burglary that occurred earlier in rural Bates County just outside of Drexel. The victim stated that upon arrival to her residence she noticed someone had removed the screen from her kitchen window. Once the screen was removed the suspects opened the window climbed into the residence and opened the front door.

The suspect or suspects then removed the following items from the residence. 2 grey craftsman chainsaws, Blue in color Harbor Freight generator, one black in color Remington pump action BB gun, 2 fishing poles one Shimano and one Zebco, and an antique wine bottle.

On 02-26-2015 Bates County Deputies responded to a theft that had accrued earlier in rural Bates County in the Appleton City area. The reporting party stated that he had a five day old Black Angus bull calf stolen. The calf was black in color and had a white naval.

If you have any information about the above listed crimes or any other crimes that have taken place in your community, please do not hesitate to contact a Deputy or Detective at the Bates County Sheriff’s Office at 660-679-3232. You can also email Chief Deputy William Perryman at 4901@batescountysheriff.com.
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St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Burglary reported at CMH Pharmacy

On March 1, St. Clair County deputies and the Osceola Police Department responded to a burglary at the Citizen's Memorial Hospital Pharmacy, Osceola. It was discovered an estimated 7,000 prescription narcotic pills including hydrocodone, morphine and oxycodone were missing from the pharmacy. Several pieces of evidence were located at the scene.

During the investigation search warrants were served and the prescription narcotic pills were located at a residence on SW 50 Road, Osceola. James Schumtz, 38, Osceola, was taken into custody. Formal charges are pending. Members of the Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force also assisted with the investigation. The street value of the drugs missing from pharmacy was estimated at $83,000.

Arrest warrant issued for Appleton City woman

Ragina Barbour

On Feb. 26, a St. Clair County arrest warrant was issued for Ragina Barbour, 40, Appleton City, charging her with a class C felony of possessing a controlled substance. The charge stems from an investigation conducted by the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, Appleton City Police Department and Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force at Barbour’s residence on East Arbor Street, Appleton City. During the investigation methamphetamine's was located. Barbour was taken into custody and later released pending the formal charge. Bond was set at $10,000 cash or surety.

Sheriff Keeler urges those with any information concerning Barbour's location to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org

St.Clair County Sheriffs Office: 2 arrest on warrants issued on March 1st

Sarah Bloom

On March 1, Sarah Bloom, 47, Osceola, was arrested at the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office on three Humansville Police Department warrants, no insurance, failing to obey traffic control device and driving while revoked. Total bond is set at $350 cash only.

Karen Kennedy

On March 1, Karen Kennedy, 37, Clinton, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Hickory County warrant for failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge of stealing. Bond was set at $5,000 cash or surety.

Foot search for Dale Miller on March 21st

As we've been unsuccessful in prior searches for our beloved husband / dad / grandpa / brother / uncle / friend, another search for Dale Miller, the elderly man missing from his rural Appleton City home (since October 25, 2014). A search will be Saturday, March 21, at 10 am – if available to volunteer your time, please arrive at 9 am.

It's been suggested volunteers bring a walking stick / cane (to thrash thru the brush). There are lots of woods here, I'm sure you can find a long stick. Much of the terrain is hilly and rocky and might be difficult for some to traverse.

The property is remote with no restaurants nearby; please bring water and a sack lunch.

No ATVs, please – horses helpful.

• WHERE: 5655 NW 400 Road; Appleton City, MO 64724 (property sits in the valley)

• Using GPS, enter Miller Manufacturing Cabinet & Fixture, Inc. & the property will show up. DO NOT enter just the address or you will end up in a field about a mile away from the property.

https://www.facebook.com/finddalemiller

Obituary - Joseph Donavan Williams

Memorial graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Carpenter Cemetery in Chilhowee, Missouri under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. There is no visitation. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Wounded Warriors. 

Joseph Donavan Williams, age 76 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Medicalodge Nursing Center in Butler, Missouri. He was born January 14, 1939 to Dodds Jenkins and Lillian Miller Williams in Eunice, Louisiana.

Joe is survived by two daughters, Mary Clark and husband James of Butler, Missouri and Audrey Dill and husband Raymond of Granby, Missouri; three grandchildre, three step grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and five step great-grandchildren; as well as nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Juanita Jeanne Cox and Theresa Audrey Arnold.
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A new way to view our classifieds...

Simply go to the Zoomtrain web site www.myzoomtrain.com and scroll down to see our classifieds similar to how they appear in print. Very easy to scan and read!

Be Ready for the Sirens!

The 41st annual Missouri Severe Weather Drill is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 1:30 pm CST. At that time, all National Weather Service (NWS) offices serving Missouri will send out a test tornado warning. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has granted a waiver for the State to use the Emergency Alert System (EAS) code for a tornado warning; TOR. Thus the warning will trigger all warning systems that are programmed to activate on the reception of the TOR code. The test tornado warning will be clearly marked as a test.

The NWS will do everything possible to conduct the drill on March 3, 2015. However, if widespread weather conditions exist across the state that would make it inappropriate to conduct the drill, it will be postponed until Thursday, March 5, 2015, also at 1:30 pm CST. The drill offers an excellent time for everybody to test their weather warning receiving and dissemination capabilities. It is better to discover and fix problems in the system now than have it fail during a real tornado event.

The drill also offers an opportunity for everyone, including schools, businesses, hospitals, and people in their homes, to test their severe weather plans. Having a thorough knowledge of your severe weather procedures and practicing them can be the difference between life and death in a real tornado situation.
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