Work begins again on Future Law Enforcement Museum

A small mile stone was reached today as jail cells were removed from the old high school on Pine Street. The cells last seen use in 2004 when the Butler Police Department housed females in them. Once the construction of the new Sheriff's Office was complete all county inmates began to be housed in the new jail. The Cells were dismantled by Sheriff's Posse member Chuck Bullock. After the cells were dismantled to manageable pieces, Inmate Coordinator Blaine Baldwin and several inmates began the task of moving them to the future Law Enforcement Museum on Ft. Scott Street in Butler Missouri.

The Sheriff's Posse purchased the old museum from the Historical Society in 2011 after finding out that its original purpose was the Sheriff's residence and County Jail. The first step in to restoring the building was to raise funds to replace the roof that was extremely dilapidated. After several years of fundraising the roof project was completed in 2013. Now that the roof has been replaced the task of restoring the interior of the building will begin.

The jail cells that are being taken to the future Law Enforcement Museum were originally manufactured in 1892. While the origin and history of these particular jail cells are still unknown at this time, they are correct for the type of the cells that would have been original to the building. Once all the pieces have been delivered to the Law Enforcement Museum they will be welded back together and put on display when the museum opens the doors.

If you have law enforcement historical items, stories you would like to share, or would just like to support the cause with a monetary donation please contact Sheriff Chad Anderson or Jami Page at 660-679-3232.
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Nevada man arrested in connection to an assault case

Thomas Iseman, Jr.

A Nevada man has been arrested in connection to an assault case. Nevada Police Department Officers say, Nevada PD have concluded an investigation into a suspected assault and drug case that occurred in Nevada. Officials say, Officers were dispatched on March 31st to a report of a shoplifter at a department store located in the 2200 block of East Lincoln. Reports indicate that store employees allegedly observed the suspect remove several items from store stock and hide the merchandise inside his clothing. Upon store employees approaching the suspect to detain and hold for police, the suspect allegedly bolted from the store to the parking lot, where the suspect attempted to force his way into two separate cars that were operated in the area at that time. Officials say, after the two failed escape attempts, the suspect was observed entering a blue Ford truck and allegedly attempted to run down a store employee standing in the parking lot. The employee was able to get out of the way. Officers were able to locate the fleeing suspect and stop the vehicle near Subway and Hickory Street. Officers have taken 24 year old Thomas Iseman, Jr., of Nevada, into custody. Iseman was arrested without incident and police recovered property believed to have been stolen at the store and suspected illegal drugs.

He is charged with tampering with a motor vehicle in the 1st degree, possession of a controlled substance, assault in the 2nd degree, and deliver controlled substance to a jail, all class C felonies. Iseman is being held in the Vernon County Jail. Bond has been set at $25,000.00 cash or surety.
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Here comes the rain...

Things might get a little loud during the overnight hours as storms move in from the south. Rain chances increase to about 70% after midnight with an overnight low around 45. You'll probably need a jacket as you head out to work tomorrow. There are currently no watches or warnings in effect, we'll keep you posted if any significant weather develops.

Yet another phone scam going 'round...

It appears that some local folks have been getting calls from a 402 area code and the caller identifies them self as being with the American Chamber of Commerce. And obviously, wanting a 'donation' to further their cause.

This is not related to or affiliated with the Butler Chamber of Commerce or any other Chamber Offices in our area.

If you get such a call, do not give them any information and hang up. 

Now, get outside and enjoy the weather!
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REMINDER: From the Butler Elementary School

Students are released today at regular time (1:45 pm) and we are out on Friday the 3rd and Monday the 6th.

School will be back in session on TUESDAY April 7th.
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House fire in Clinton yesterday

At 11:19 a.m., Wednesday April 1, the Clinton Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 210 East Ohio St. Upon arrival, Firefighters reported heavy fire and smoke conditions at the rear of the residence. A second and third alarm was requested for additional personnel to respond.

The fire started on the exterior patio area and quickly burned up the exterior wall and into the first floor portion of the residence and into the attic space. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the fire on the first floor and exterior and then began trying to get into the attic area.

Firefighters encountered zero visibility and high heat conditions on the second floor but were able to make entry into the attic space and begin extinguishing the fire in the attic.

Firefighters were on scene until approximately 4:30 p.m., extinguishing hot spots. The residents were not home at the time the fire started and the Clinton Fire Department reported no injuries to any Fire Department personnel.

The cause of the fire is under investigation with the assistance of the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office.
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(Photo by Jim Lawson) 

Story courtesy of Clinton Daily Democrat

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Clinton man arrested

 Christopher Fitzpatrick, Jr

On April 1,  Christopher Fitzpatrick, Jr, 20, Clinton, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on six misdemeanor charges of passing a bad check with value less than $500. 

The warrant was issued on March 5 and stems from incidents in July 2014. Bond is set at $1,000 cash only.
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St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Lamar man arrsted

Gregory White

On April 1, Gregory White, 28, Lamar, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class D felony of non support, total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under order of support. The warrant was issued March 23 and stems from an incident in May 2013. Bond is set at $2,500 cash only.
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