Vernon County Jail teams up with Nevada Housing Authority for volunteer work

This week the Sheriff’s Office teamed up with the Nevada Housing Authority to help perform some needed repairs and maintenance. Inmates from the Vernon County jail were taken out Friday to trim branches and clean up brush and flower beds. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said teaming up with the Housing Authority gives the inmates a chance to make a positive impact on the community they will be living in when they are released. “Having the opportunity to help a greater cause and make a positive difference in your community is a valuable opportunity for those in our jail” said Mosher. The Sheriff said this was a very successful day and he plans to continue working with the Housing Authority in the future.

Osceola Search warrant results in felony drug arrest

Brian Faulkner

On April 30, Brian Faulkner, 53, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with two class C felonies, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm. Bond is set at $20,000 cash or surety.

The charge stems from an incident on April 29 when St. Clair County deputies, officers from the Osceola Police Department, and members of the Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdictional Drug Task Force served a search warrant was served at his residence on Warsaw Road, Osceola.

During the investigation several glass pipes and three plastic bags containing a white substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine were located. A .22 caliber rifle was also located during the investigation.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Wood arrested on three felony charges

Billy Wood III The charges stems from an incident on April 28 when a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report on NE 50 Road, Osceola. Dan and Yvonne Purdy reported several pieces of jewelry, a 1992 Pontiac Firebird convertible, and a .357 caliber handgun with holster missing from their residence. On May 1, Billy Wood III, 25, Osceola, was arrested in Osceola on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a three class C felony charges, burglary-first degree, stealing a motor vehicle, and theft/stealing of any firearm. Bond is set at $50,000 cash or surety.

Nevada man escapes serious injury in Jasper County accident

A Nevada man escaped serious injury in a two vehicle accident Thursday afternoon in Jasper County. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at about 12:50 P.M. Thursday afternoon on Highway 43, 1/4th of a mile North of Joplin, in Jasper County, involving a 2011 Chrysler 200 driven by 27 year old Alonzo Winningham. 

The Missouri State Highway patrol says the accident occurred when Winningham was traveling Eastbound when he fail to yield and pulled into the path, and was struck by a 2007 Toyota Solara driven by 70 year old Viola Haag, of Carl Junction. Winningham was listed with minor injuries and transported to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. Haag was listed with minor injuries and transported to Free West Hospital in Joplin. 

A passenger in Haag's vehicle, 47 year old Jill Corbaley, of Alba, was listed with minor injuries and transported by private vehicle to Freeman West Hospital in Joplin.

Two Nevada juveniles arrested in vandalism case

Two Nevada juveniles have been apprehended in connection to a vandalism case. Nevada Police Department Officials say, Nevada PD have concluded an investigation of a vandalism case on the Nevada Square. Officials say, on Tuesday, member of the Nevada Osage Masonic Lodge, located in the 200 block of West Walnut, were attending a meeting when they heard banging and scratching noises form from an exterior wall of the building. Reports indicate several members went outside to investigate and discovered two juvenile females scratching the painted walls with graffiti. Officials say, Lodge member stopped the vandalism and detained the juveniles and notified police. After officers arrived on scene, they conducted an investigate and referred the offenders to the Juvenile Office for further action. The two juvenile's names have not been released. Nevada Chief of Police Graham Burnley says, he greatly appreciates the swift action from the Masons in the matter. Chief Burnley also encourages area residents to report criminal activities to the Nevada Police Tip Hotline at 417-448-5117.

Circuit Court of Bates County Court News 4/17 - 5/1 - 2015

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS

Diana L Rich, Clerk

                                                                 April 27-May 1, 2015

• Brandon M Hecox v. Louise R Hecox, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

• Jenelle Bowden v. Nicholas Bowden, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

• Mary L Shafer v Stephen R Shafer, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.
• Melonie D White v Christopher D White, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

• Michael A Taylor v. Angie K Taylor, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

I-49 Ramps at Route 18 CLOSED at Adrian On Separate Days May 4-6 for Pavement Repairs‏

I-49 Ramps at Route 18 CLOSED at Adrian
On Separate Days May 4-6 for Pavement Repairs

MoDOT Traffic Alert:

Where: I-49 ramps at Route 18 in Adrian

When: Northbound off ramp CLOSED 7 a.m. Monday, May 4, to 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 5 Southbound off ramp CLOSED 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, to 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 6

What: MoDOT crews removing bad sections of pavement on the ramps and pouring fresh concrete to repair

Traffic Impacts: Drivers will have to find an alternate route around the ramp closings. Drivers can use nearby interchanges to reach destinations in Adrian.

Weather and/or work scheduling conflicts could postpone the project.

Missouri State Highway Patrol: Colonel Ron Replogle Retires As Patrol Superintendent

Colonel Ron Replogle

Colonel Ron Replogle retires as Missouri State Highway Patrol superintendent effective May 1, 2015. Colonel Replogle is a 31-year veteran of the Patrol, and served as its 21st superintendent for the past five years. 

Replogle was appointed to the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy in 1984, as a member of the 56th Recruit Class. He served as a road trooper in Troop D, with assignments in Greene, Newton, and Webster counties. Replogle was promoted to corporal and designated assistant zone supervisor in 1990. He was promoted to sergeant and designated zone supervisor in 1992. He transferred to the Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Troop D Unit in 1994. In 1996, he was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the Professional Standards Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City. In October 1999, he transferred to the Division of Drug and Crime Control, General Headquarters, and was designated the assistant director of that division. Replogle was promoted to captain in 2001, and designated director of the Division of Drug and Crime Control. In 2006, Replogle was promoted to the rank of major and designated commander of the Criminal Investigative Bureau. He was promoted to colonel and designated superintendent in 2010, after being nominated by Governor Jay Nixon and confirmed by the Missouri Senate.

Replogle was born in Marshfield. He graduated from Marshfield High School in 1978. He attended the University of Missouri-Rolla from 1978 to 1980. In 1999, he graduated from the Northwestern University Traffic Institute Police Staff and Command School. Colonel Replogle and his wife, Cindy, have two grown children and a grandson.