BUFFALO, Mo.The U.S. attorney for the Western District of Missouri charged Safya Roe Yassin, 38, with communicating threats of violence over the internet. Authorities searched her home in Buffalo, Missouri on Thursday as part of their investigation. Buffalo is a small town about 40 minutes north of Springfield.
U.S. attorneys allege in August of last year, Yassin posted a tweet with the names, home addresses and phone numbers of two FBI agents with the words "wanted to kill." Authorities say that threat emerged from an account associated with ISIS. Investigators discovered several of Yassin's Twitter accounts and found the social networking service suspended some of them.
"The FBI went through both the back and front door with battering rams. Some people thought they heard gunshots, but it wasn't gunshots. It was the battering rams. Stuff like that happens in the big city, but we didn't expect that to happen here in a 3,000 population town," said Jeffery Melhorn, neighbor.
Yassin remains in federal custody. She's scheduled for a detention hearing in Springfield on Tuesday.
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During the last month St. Clair County deputies have investigated several incidents related to minors in possession (MIP) of alcohol.
In the evening hours on Jan. 22, St. Clair County deputies conducted a traffic stop for a lane violation on Route P, Appleton City. The investigation led to two individuals being taken into custody for MIP, one of which was also taken into custody for driving while intoxicated. The individuals were later released and formal charges are pending.
In the early morning hours on Jan. 28, St. Clair County deputies were patrolling the Appleton City Cemetery on NW 1000 Road and located a vehicle with a female sleeping in the driver’s seat. The investigation revealed the female was 17-years old and had an open container of alcohol in the cup holder beside her. After waking the female a test was administered and it indicated a positive presence of alcohol on her breath. The female explained she was at the cemetery with two friends, but she “passed out” shortly after arriving. The female was taken into custody for MIP and later released pending a formal charge.
Later the same morning, two 17-year old male individuals contacted the sheriff’s office to report they were responsible for purchasing the alcohol. They admitted to running and hiding when they saw the patrol car enter the cemetery. A test was administered and it indicated a positive presence of alcohol on both individual’s breath. The two males were taken into custody and later released pending formal charges.
On Feb. 3, a St. Clair County deputy received information regarding underage individuals drinking and driving in the Appleton City area. A traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle with a brake light out near 52 Highway. A check of the vehicle revealed the same three minor individuals from an incident on Jan. 28 were inside the vehicle. The investigation resulted in the three individuals being taken into custody for MIP-visibly intoxicated. The three individuals were later released pending formal charges.
On February 6, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle near Highway 54 with three passengers inside. The investigation led to three individuals, two males and one female, being taken into custody for MIP. One of the individuals was also taken into custody for driving while intoxicated. The three individuals were later released pending formal charges.
On Feb. 16, Cole Creek, 20, Stockton, was charged with an unclassified misdemeanor of possession of liquor by a minor. The charge stems from an incident during the late night hours of Jan. 29 when a St. Clair County deputy conducted a traffic stop on SE 550 Road, Collins. During the investigation a partial case of beer was located in Creek’s vehicle and a test was administered and it indicated a positive presence of alcohol on his breath. Creek was issued a citation for minor in possession of alcohol and released to his mother.
Spring is coming... and so are some changes at two popular Butler businesses. It was recently announced that Murray's Auto Repair is relocating to the current Don's Tire location on March 1st. The Murray's are looking forward to the increased work space which will afford a shorter wait for customers, plus tires and wheel alignment will be added to the list of offerings. Don Malan will continue to operate his tow/recovery business.
It was also made public that popular uptown restaurant Southside Cafe will also be under new ownership soon. Owners Randy and Diane Weiss, after a long and successful run, will be handing over the keys to new owners Rodger Koehn and Brandon Conger on March 1st. Koehn and Conger plan a few changes for the establishment, including the offering of alcoholic beverages.
Mid America Live will be providing more information in the near future as it becomes available.
Officers of the Garden City Police Department recover more stolen property from multiple storage unit burglaries.
At about 10:00 this morning officers of the Garden City Police Department responded to a residence in the 200 block Main Street and recovered property that had been reported as stolen earlier this month from a storage unit also located on Main Street
The occupants of the residence were cooperative and the suspect in the burglary is being held in the Cass County Jail on multiple charges.
Mid America Live News will update this when more information is made available to us.
Congratulations to Lady Hornets Bhrett Mumma and Megan Sutcliffe, who have both reached 1,000 points in Hume Hornet Basketball this season. Bhrett reached hers in January and Megan reached hers in the GVVC Conference Championship Friday night in Sheldon on her birthday! The Lady Hornets captured 1st place in the tournament and the Hume Hornet boys won third. Congratulations to all!
On Saturday February 13 a celebration was held at Sister’s & Friends café in honor of Valentine’s and Kaylee Hawks birthday. Those attending were Kaylee Hawks and her boyfriend Phil, Kaycee Hawks and boyfriend Austin, Jodi Bond, Travis Prichett and son, Don Hawks, Mark Hawks, Lisa Stewart, Joseph & Samantha Lyons, Jameson and Jackson. They all enjoyed a great evening.
Little Mr. Barrett Irwin celebrated his 1st birthday on Sunday, February 14 at the Hume Legion Hall. A host of family and friends enjoyed watching Mr. Barrett eating his Minion Cake and opening a ton of presents. The party was hosted by his parents, Clinton and Jessica Irwin.
The Methodist Men did a fantastic job as usual at the Annual Sweetheart Dinner on Sunday evening. After the dinner everyone enjoyed the inspirational duo of Alan and Brenda Black. If you ever get a chance to hear them I would highly recommend you go see them.
Don’t forget the Revival at the Hume Christian Church on February 28 at 11:00 a.m. and 7 p.m. and then thru March 2 at 7:00 p.m. nightly. Come and enjoy Rock Solid Ministries Evangelist Greg Strickland. For more information contact Pastor Ed Sneed at 660-643-7448.
Looking for something to do in Butler this Wednesday Night?
Would you like to Eat some great food, play some music, and meet some new people?
There will be a full band to jam with or just play by yourself.
If you have a band, here is a good chance to get your foot in the door of a rare venue.
This historic hotel located at 102 W Ohio St, in Butler, Missouri is an amazing backdrop for live music and the tall ceilings and interesting architecture makes for an incredible sound.
Bring your instrument and your appetite! The Pennell is the place to be this Wednesday 2/17/16 at 7pm.
02/08/2016
Property damage report
Medical assist 300 block of N Havanna
Accident W-52 Sunset
Medical assist 100 block of S Havanna
Disturbance Hospital parking lot
Alarm 1100 block of W Ft Scott
02/09/2016
Animal complaint 200 block of E Ft Scott
Animal complaint 200 block of S Mechanic
Medical assist 100 block of S HAvanna
Alarm 1100 block of W Ft Scott
02/10/2016
Warrant service Conoco
Medical assist 17 S Havanna
Well being check 600 block of Park St
Open Door S Bus 52
02/11/2016
Alarm 1100 block of W Ft Scott
Alarm 700 block of Country Club
Well being check 300 block of S Main
911 hang up High School
Animal complaint Cedar Lane
Medical assist 600 block of W Park
Disturbance call 100 block of S Fulton
Alarm 400 block of S Fulton
Noise complaint 800 block of N Havanna
02/12/2016
Noise complaint 800 block of N Havanna
Accident Orange and Ft Scott
Accident S Bus 49 and nursery
Animal complaint 300 W Vine
AAssault Boy Scout Park
Medical assist S Havanna
Warrant service
02/13/2016
Medical assist Chestnut and Broadway
Animal complaint 100 block of S High
Leave without pay Casey’s on Orange St
Animal complaint 500 block of W Harrison
911 call Super 8
Traffic assist Schowengerdt
911 medical assist S Havanna
Alarm 1st community Bank
02/14/2016
Open door old High School
Assist DFS 300 block of W Ohio
Fight 609 Park
911 cal BCMH
Animal complaint 500 block of W Ft Scott
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Memorial/Visitation for Jim Kochsmeier will be Friday, February 12, 2015 from 5-6 p.m. at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. There will be a prayer followed by military honors concluding at 6 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Inurnment at later date in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri. Contributions to Heartland Hospice.
Jim Kochsmeier, age 81 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, February 8, 2016 in Butler. He was born July 14, 1934 to John Conrad and Ethel Ona Williams Kochsmeier in Harrisonville, Missouri.
Jim is survived by three stepsons, Robert Todd and Larry Todd, both of Butler, Missouri and Travis Todd of St. Joseph, Missouri; two stepdaughters, Norma Jean Berry and husband Jim of Butler, Missouri and Patsy Yates of Adrian, Missouri; two sisters, Nadine Cunnings of Harrisonville, Missouri and Betty Hicks and husband Bob of Warsaw, Missouri; and 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 6 great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Ethel in 2015; infant stillborn Ethel Rosalie; and stepgrandson Robbie Todd.
