Torch Run in Nevada this Saturday

Crises Intervention Team has 2 new members

Two local law enforcement officers have recently completed Crises Intervention Training and joined the local CIT Coordinating Council. Nevada Police Officer Justin Varner and Vernon County Sheriff's Deputy Nick Norval recently returned after completing an intensive week of CIT training, conducted at the Lee Summit, Missouri Police Department. 

These newly trained CIT Team members join other Nevada Police Officers and Vernon County Deputies who serve along with the CIT Coordinating Council. The Council consists of several community partners working in the mental health career field, consumers and their families. The focus of the group is to serve the needs of the entire area in a more efficient manner, while offering guidance to Local Law Enforcement.

The CIT Course is forty hours of training and includes instruction in the following topics: overview of metal illness, medication management and identification; de-escalation techniques; steps to prevent suicide; family and consumer panels; site visits; and cultural diversity.

Upon graduation, the officers are awarded a certificate of completion and a special uniform insignia which designates them as specially trained.

Police Chief Graham Burnley states, "The CIT Team continues to serve our community with a professional response to a mental health crisis. I'm proud of these officers taking on more responsibility and helping in a positive fashion."

St.Clair County Sheriffs Office: Burglary Report

On Tuesday, evening April 28, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report on NE 50 Road, Osceola. Dan Purdy reported several pieces of jewelry missing from his residence. The next morning, Yvonne Purdy reported they also noticed other items missing. She said a white, 1992 Pontiac Firebird convertible with a black top, was missing along with a .357 caliber handgun and holster.

The investigation is ongoing. Sheriff Keeler urges those with any related information 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: Lees Summit woman arrested

Loren Hernandes

On April 28, Loren Hernandes, 18, Lee’s Summit, was arrested at the St. Clair County Jail on a Carroll County warrant charging her with a class A misdemeanor of property damage-second degree. 

Bond is set at $5,000 with 10 percent cash allowed.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Osceola woman arrested

Jami Faulkner

On April 28, Jami Faulkner, 44, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with a class C felony of possessing a controlled substance. 

The charge stems from traffic stop by the Osceola Police Department on April 26. Bond is set at $25,000 cash or surety.

Obituary - Hugh Edward Tiedeman

Hugh Edward Tiedeman, 82, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, Missouri with visitation from 10:00-11:00. 

Burial will be in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Youth Center, Peculiar.

(A complete obituary will be posted when available).

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Three Nevada Residents arrested on drug charges

Kory Ellifrits

Three Nevada residents have been arrested on drug charges in Vernon County. Nevada Police Department Officials say, three Nevada resident have been taken into custody following a drug investigation by Nevada PD. Officials say, officers served a search warrant in the 1000 block of North Cedar on Friday. Nevada PD developed information from a reliable informant that illegal drug activities were taking place at the residence. 

Tracy Doughty

Investigating officers developed investigative leads, before executing the search warrant, where officers recovered suspected drug paraphernalia and illegal drugs. The suspects have been as 27 year old Kory Ellifrits, 34 year old Tracy Doughty, and 27 year old David Dixon, were taken into custody without incident. Ellifrits is charged with possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, and maintaining a public nuisance. He is being held in the Vernon County Jail. 

David Dixon

Bond has been set at $1,000.00 cash or surety. Doughty is being charged with possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, and maintaining a public nuisance. She is being held in the Vernon County Jail. Bond has been set at $5,000.00 cash or surety. Dixon is being charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. He is being held in the Vernon County Jail. Bond has been set at $1,000.00 cash or surety.

All 3 has bailed out of jail at this time.