Clinton man arrested for Class D Felony

Jacob Linthicum

On June 5, Jacob Linthicum, 21, Clinton, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on a class D felony charge of unlawful use of a weapon and an unclassified felony of armed criminal action. Bond is set at $5,000 cash or surety. 

The warrant was issued on June 1 and stemmed from an incident in April 2014 when Linthicum allegedly pointed a rifle at Paul Shrik in an angry or threatening manner. 

Mr. Shirk was attempting to repossess a 2004 Mitsubishi passenger car from property located near the B Highway and M Highway junction, Appleton City, when the incident occurred.

Rockville man arrested on St. Clair County Warrant

James Peterson

James Peterson- On June 6, James Peterson, 26, Rockville,Missouri was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on an infraction of displaying the plates of another. 

The warrant was issued in February and stems from an original incident with the Missouri State Highway Patrol in August 2014. 

Bond is set at $181 cash only.

2015 Relay for Life nets over $40,000

The annual Relay for Life event last Saturday was met with fair weather and a full roster of activities as usual. Throughout the day everyone was treated to live music (including Elvis), some local talent, karaoke, contests and prizes- plus a wide variety of delicious food cooked up on the spot.

Elvis serenades little Liam Erickson during the
Relay for Life event on Saturday

Earlier today it was reported the grand total for this year was $40,214.10, but that number continues to grow as donations are still coming in.

Team Educate tops the list of most money earned with a total of $10,541.43, with the Memories for Mom team in second place at $8.428.00.

Corporate donations this year rounded out to $10.930.00.

Most team spirit and Best Campsite awards went to Team MASH.

A special thank you to all those who participated in the day-long event and to all those attended, and of course to those who donated.

The day wound down with the ceremonial lighting of luminaries at 10 pm.

More information will be published as it becomes available.

-our thanks to Sharon Cumpton

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report 6/1 - 6/7 - 2015

• JUNE 1, 2015

AMBULANCE REQUEST – HUME

AMBULANCE REQUEST – DREXEL

CHECK WELL BEING – AMSTERDAM

REPOSSESSION – ADRIAN

MVA – BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER

DEBRIS IN ROADWAY – ADRIAN

DISTURBANCE – ADRIAN

CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN

• JUNE 2, 2015

911 HANG UP – BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING – RICH HILL

BURGLARY – ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER

ANIMAL CALL – ADRIAN

RESIDENCE CHECK – URICH

CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN

TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER

WANTED SUBJECT – BUTLER

Bates County Sheriffs Office: D.A.R.E Family Fun Day THIS SATURDAY!!

Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson would like to invite Bates County children and their families to attend the D.A.R.E. Family Fun Day at the Bates County Sheriff's Office on June 13th. Sheriff Anderson and his Administrative Staff organized this event so kids can interact with Sheriff's Deputies. With everything that has been going on lately in the media, Sheriff Anderson does not want our youth to be scared of Law Enforcement. If kids are scared, hurt or needs help in any way he wants them to know they can run to Law Enforcement, not run away from them. Sheriff Anderson wants kids to know that Law Enforcement Officers are their friends and are here to help them if the need arises.

The event will be held June 13th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the west parking lot at the Bates County Sheriff's Office. There will be bounce houses kids can play in. They will have a chance to Dunk-A-Deputy in the dunk tank or win a prize at one of the carnival games. Deputies will be cooking hot dogs, popcorn and snow-cones to give away. Kids will be able to look at police vehicles and see our K-9's at work. Bring your camera so you can take your child's picture with DAREN the Lion. The first 100 kids will get a free D.A.R.E. t-shirt.

We hope you mark your calendars and plan on attending this FREE event with your family.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report: Garden City man arrested

On 6/8/15 around 1:00 a.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County arrested 30 year old Steven S. Smith of Garden City, Missouri.

Mr. Smith was arrested for 1.) Felony possession of a controlled substance 2.) Possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia 3.) Possession of up to 35 grams of Marijuana.

Mr. Smith was booked into the Cass County Jail and later released.


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BCMH Employee of the month for June

BATES COUNTY : HOPE WILSON is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for June, 2015. Hope has been employed at BCMH since 2010 and works full time in the Surgery Department as a Registered Nurse.

Hope is regarded by her coworkers as a great and outstanding person to work with. Her upbeat personality and positive support is appreciated by staff. Hope provides compassionate and professional patient care. She goes the extra mile to help other staff and the department. The hospital is proud to have Hope on its’ healthcare team.