Obituary - Leslie Dean Mincks

Leslie Dean Mincks, 87, Freeman, Missouri, died Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Service times and complete obituary will be posted when available.

Vernon County Sheriffs Office: Suspect caught during undercover stolen property sting

Two people were taken into custody
and a  briefcase was recovered.

Two people were taken into custody early Thursday morning following an undercover surveillance operation. Detectives received information about a briefcase belonging to a car dealer that contained over 30 vehicle titles and keys that had recently been reported stolen. When the new information was received, a surveillance detail was set up in Nevada around 12:30 am Thursday.

Undercover deputies followed a suspect on foot for a short time and then using unmarked cars, was able to locate the vehicle they believed contained the stolen brief case around 1:30 am driving through Nevada. In an attempt to keep from getting into a pursuit, deputies trailed the vehicle until it stopped at the Casey’s store on Osage where the car was surround by marked patrol cars that were waiting a nearby. Two people were taken into custody at that time and the briefcase was recovered.

Police on scene

A Sheriff’s Office K-9 was able to locate what is believed to be methamphetamine during the incident. The names of the suspects have not been released pending the filing of formal charges. The briefcase containing the car titles was released back to the owner late Thursday morning.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Arrest warrant issued for Collins man

Kenneth Collins Jr.

On May 12, an arrest warrant was issued for Kenneth Collins Jr., 31, Lowry City, charging him with a class D felony of property damage-first degree and a class C felony of tampering with a motor vehicle. Total bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety. 

The charges stem from an incident on Nov. 3, 2014 when Collins allegedly caused damage to a vehicle owned by Thomas Timberlake. 

Mr.Collins allegedly kicked and jumped up and down on it caving in the hood, roof, trunk lid, and also breaking the front windshield.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Kansas City woman arrested

Tierica Hervey

On May 12, Tierica Hervey, 27, Kansas City, was arrested at the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office on a Jackson County warrant for failing to appear in court on a traffic ticket. Bond was set at $500.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Arrest warrant issued for Clinton Man

Franklin Keith

On May 11, three St. Clair County warrants were issued for Franklin Keith, 23, Clinton, for failing to appear in court. Keith is charged with class C felony of possessing a controlled substance, an unclassified misdemeanor of operating a vehicle without a license, and a class C misdemeanor of failing to drive within the right lane. Total bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety and $467 cash only. 

The charges stem from an incident with the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Jan. 15.

St. Clair County Sheriffs Office: Warrant Arrest

Levi Sieleman

On May 13, Levi Sieleman, 33, Cameron, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on an original charge of non support. The warrant was issued on May 6 and stems from an original incident in January 2013. Bond is set at $2,500 cash only.

Weather Update: Strong Storms Possible Friday and Saturday Afternoon and Evening

Afternoon Update: The forecast hasn't changed much for Saturday evening and overnight. That time frame still looks to be when eastern Kansas and western Missouri will have the best potential for severe thunderstorms. For Friday afternoon and evening, a few strong storms are possible but the highest risk has shifted to the west.

UPDATE: No hazards found in Harrisonville scene clear

Nothing found crews clearing
the scene at this time.

The roadway is open and the crews from the The Kansas City Bomb and Arson Squad and local authorities are leaving the scene in the 400 block of Oakland in Harrisonville with no hazards found. 

The Harrisonville Police Department appreciate your cooperation in this situation.

Mid America Live will have a full press release when it becomes available.