St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Anthony Hess arrested on several felony warrants

On April 18, Anthony Hess, 56, Omaha, Neb., was arrested on several St. Clair County warrants for failing to appear in court on class C felony charges of stealing wire, receiving stolen property, stealing a firearm, and burglary in the second degree. The total bond is set at $10,000 cash only.  The alleged crimes were committed in February and March 2012 and in April 2013. 

Mr.Hess was also arrested on an Osceola Police Department warrant for driving while revoked/suspended. Bond on this charge is set at $187.50 cash only.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Springfield woman arrested

Amanda Metts

On March 19, Amanda Metts, 36, Springfield, was arrested in Lowry City on a Christian County warrant for failing to appear in court on a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault third degree. Bond is set at $5,000 cash or surety.

Butler Police Department Activity Report 4/13 - 4/19 / 2015

• 04/13/2015 

Trespassing call
Medical assist Wix lane
Keep the peace 300 block of W Ohio
Walk in theft report
Hit and Run accident Ft Scott and Prospect
Accident Nursery and Orange
Animal complaint N lyons
Theft report
Well being check 300 block of W Ohio
911 call 1100 block of W Ft Scott

• 04/14/2015 

Animal complaint Fulton and Ohio
Disturbance 400 block of N Fulton
Animal complaint 300 block of W Ohio
911 call 400 block of S Delaware
Keep the peace 400 block of S Delaware
Trespassing call 300 block of W Ohio
Animal complaint S High
Walk in theft report
Fight 300 block of W Ohio
Alarm Rose Lane
Open door on Square

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report: 4/13 - 4/19 2015

 APRIL 13, 2015

MVA- ADRIAN

SLIDE OFF – ADRIAN

CWB – RICH HILL

ANIMAL CALL – BUTLER

STRANDED MOTORIST – APPLETON CITY

CIVIL STAND BY – ADRIAN

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – RICH HILL

AGENCY ASSIST- ARCHIE

WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER

TRESPASSING – ADRIAN

CIVIL STANDBY – ADRIAN

AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER

ARPIL 14, 2015

ABANDONVEHICLE – ADRIAN

C&I – RICH HILL

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – ADRIAN

ANIMAL CALL – AMORET

AMBULANCE REQUEST – ADRIAN

THEFT – HUME

ANIMAL CALL – BUTLER

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – BUTLER

CWB – ADRIAN

911 HANG UP – ADRIAN

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – ADRIAN

AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER

OPEN DOOR/WINDOW – FOSTER

Butler High School Announcement :Special Olympics Event Cancelled

The Special Olympics event scheduled for today in Butler has been cancelled due to the stormy weather. 

We will attempt to reschedule at a later date.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report: Arizona man arrested

On 4/17/15 around 6:58 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 55 year old Derek J. Wurtz of Apache Junction, Arizona.

Mr. Wurtz was arrested for 1.)Driving while Intoxicated and booked into the Bates County Jail. He was later released.

Weather Update: Wet Weekend

A wet weekend is in store for the area, but there could be a few breaks in between periods of rain. Expect off-and-on showers all day Saturday, then more storms on Sunday. 

The storms on Sunday could be strong, but widespread severe weather is not anticipated. Some localized flooding will also be possible in sensitive spots and/or locations that see multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rain.

Investigation into a Burglary and Assault in Nevada now complete

Elizabeth A Fahnestock

The Nevada Police Department announce earlier today that they have concluded an investigation in reference to a burglary and assault that allegedly occurred in the 600 block of N. Cedar. The initial citizen report received by police on the morning of April 15th was that two woman were fighting outside an apartment complex.

Responding Police Officers arrived on scene and discovered that a female suspect had unlawfully entered a neighbor’s residence and attacked a sleeping female victim lying in her bed. The suspect reportedly struck the female victim repeatedly with her fists. The suspect was eventually ejected from the residence and the physical altercation continued outside the residence until the arrival of police. The victim was treated by ambulance personnel at the scene.

Police arrested a 47 year old Milo resident identified as:
Elizabeth A Fahnestock.

Fahnestock was transported to the Vernon County Jail, and was charged by the Vernon County Associate Circuit Court with, Burglary 1st degree, and Assault 3rd degree. Bond was set at $11,500.

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

To report criminal activities to the dispatch center call 417-448-2710 or use the Tip Hotline at 417-448-5117. All information will be kept confidential.