Man wanted on Felony Parole Violation with U.S. Extradition and a officer involved shooting in Missouri

Carl Roettgen

On Wednesday, 05-13-2015 at approximately 8:14 p.m. Marshall Police Officers received information Carl Clayton Roettgen, who is wanted for a Felony Parole Violation with full U.S. Extradition, age 31 of Marshall, Missouri, was currently on the Wal-Mart parking lot inside a black in color, 2006, Chrysler 300.

Officers located Roettgen’s vehicle and positioned their patrol car behind Roettgen’s vehicle. While officers were attempting to make contact with Roettgen he put the car into gear in an attempt to flee from them and in the process almost ran over officers.

One officer was able to enter through the passenger side car door in an attempt to stop the vehicle by placing the car into park and removing the keys from the ignition, however, Roettgen pulled a firearm and pointed it at the officer’s head and pulled the trigger. The firearm did not discharge and the officer exited the vehicle and returned fire, shooting one round into the vehicle.

Roettgen was able to maneuver his vehicle away from the patrol vehicle and was last seen driving north on U.S. Highway 65.

Note: Charges contained in reports provided by law enforcement officials are not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting charges must be presented before a jury, whose duty is to determine if the accused is guilty or not guilty of the charges.

If you see Carl Roettgen please call your local authorities!

Giving Fore Living Golf Cart‏

The 2015 Giving Fore Living Golf Cart is on display at your locally owned Massey's Country Mart.  Stop by and this handsome guy will sell you a ticket.  $20 each or 6 for $100.  Remember there is a $5,000 cash option this year so you don't have to be a golfer.  And it supports all the great causes of the Giving Fore Living Foundation.  

The banquet is June 12 at the Adrian Optimist Building and the cart will be given away June 14th! Good luck everyone and Thank you in advance from the Giving Fore Living Committee

Kansas City Bomb and Arson Squad in Harrisonville

The Scene on the 400 Block of
Oakland Street in Harrisoville

Harrisonville police officers are working an incident in the 400 block of Oakland which is behind Wal-Greens in Harrisonville. 

The Kansas City Bomb and Arson Squad is on the scene assisting officers with the scene. For safety and security reasons, access to the area has been been restricted.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but the safety of our citizens is our top priority, and the incident will be concluded soon.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation is appreciated.

Mid America Live will update this when more information becomes available.

Updated Obituary - Brenda J. Kuntz

Brenda J. Kuntz

Brenda Joyce Kuntz, 71, Cleveland, Missouri, died Monday, May 11, 2015 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

Brenda was born May 9, 1944 in Kennett, Missouri, the daughter of Otis and Reba (Crum) Farris. She grew up in Wichita, Kansas. She married Robert Kuntz on July 19, 1975 in Wichita, where they lived until moving to Freeman, Missouri. They later moved to the Lake of the Ozarks and then moved back to Cleveland, Missouri.

Brenda was a member of the Cleveland First Baptist Church. She had worked as a waitress for over 30 years before retiring in 2000.

Brenda was preceded in death by her mother, Reba MacGregor, her father, Gerald MacGregor, one daughter, Connie Woodfin, one brother, Mickey Farris and one sister, Carolyn Kuntz. She is survived by her husband, Robert, of the home; three sons, Gerald Don Gray (Deb), Drexel, Missouri, Robert George Kuntz II, and James Jack Kuntz (Rhonda), all of Cleveland, Missouri; one daughter, Teresa Gray (Kevin Sherfey), Spring Hill, Kansas; three brothers, Gary Farris (Debbie), Ronnie MacGregor, and Uthant MacGregor (Linda), all of Wichita, Kansas; 13 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

Obituary - Bert Eugene Turner

Bert Eugene Turner, 64, Archie, Missouri, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the V.A. Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, Missouri.

(A complete obituary will be posted when available).

Anyone missing a dog?

Remember him? He's back! He was adopted, then the original owner contacted the adopter and got him back, after reimbursing her fees. But he's a fence jumper and decided he wanted to see Sage's again! He has until Monday. We're trying to contact original owner, again, but I really wanted to get the word out that he may need an adopter on Monday! He's been neutered, not chipped or shots, as his previous adopter was from out of city limits. His fees will including boarding (food and such) and whatever the city fees will be. Please call Sage's for more details: 660-679-4111. He's super friendly!

He gets along with other dogs well, from what I saw in two hours last time he visited. Right now, he's also super stinky. He definitely got into something! Please share. Maybe his owner will see this. And if not, he'll need a home by Monday to avoid euthsnasia.

Bates County Relay for Life Survivor Dinner

The 2015 Relay for Life, “Survivor Dinner” will be held on Thursday May 21st.

All Bates County Cancer Survivors are encouraged to attend and you must pre-register for the Dinner. Serving will begin at 6pm at the Bates County Memorial Hospital in the Education Center.

If you would like to attend, contact Miranda Parks or Medicalodge to register – 660-679-3179 or 660-200-5757. The 2015 Relay for Life Theme is: “Super Heroes to the Rescue” and the 2015 goal has been set at $45,000.

Relay for Life will be held on the Butler Square June 6th.

Bates County Sheriffs Office: Warrant Arrest

David Obermeier 

On May 13, 2015, David Obermeier was arrested by a Bates County Sheriff's Deputy on two Bates County warrants for Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of up to 35 grams of Marijuana.