Domestic Assault In Spruce Area

Joe Resz

On June 25, 2016 Deputies of the Bates County Sheriffs Office responded to a residence in Spruce, MO for a possible domestic assault in progress. 

Upon arriving at the residence Deputies made contact with the victim. 

The victim stated that her husband, Joe Resz (DOB 4/6/1961), had slapped her in the face and had thrown her to the floor. 

The Sheriff's Deputies observed a red mark on the victim’s arm where Mr. Resz had grabbed her. 

Joe Resz was arrested and transported to the Bates County Jail. Resz was charged with Domestic Assault in the 2nd Degree.

The bond for Mr. Resz was set at $15000.00 cash or surety.

 

Missouri Governor Vetos Gun Rights Bill

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Governor Jay Nixon has vetoed Senate Bill 656, which would have eliminated the current requirements that individuals must obtain training, education, a background check and a permit in order to carry a concealed firearm in Missouri.

The bill would have allowed individuals, including those from other states, to legally carry a concealed firearm even though they have been denied a permit because their background check revealed criminal offenses or caused the sheriff to believe they posed a danger.

The Governor will be discussing his veto during an address this morning to hundreds of law enforcement officers from around the state at the Missouri Police Chiefs Association annual conference.

“Here in Missouri, responsible gun ownership and support for the Second Amendment are strongly held values. These values are part of who we are, and a tradition we pass from generation to generation,” said Gov. Nixon. "As Governor, I have signed bills to expand the rights of law-abiding Missourians to carry concealed and am always willing to consider ways to further improve our CCW process. But I cannot support the extreme step of throwing out that process entirely, eliminating sensible protections like background checks and training requirements, and taking away the ability of sheriffs to protect their communities.”

Since 2003, Missouri law has set forth a process for obtaining a concealed carry permit. This well-established process requires classroom and range training, as well as a background check and review by the sheriff, before an applicant can obtain a concealed carry permit.

Under this well-established process, sheriffs have also appropriately rejected many individuals’ applications and those decisions have been upheld by courts on appeal.

In his veto message, Gov. Nixon provided examples of individuals who could automatically carry a concealed weapon under this law who cannot do so today, including individuals who have pled guilty to a felony and received a suspended imposition of sentence; individuals who have been convicted of misdemeanor assault; and individuals with two or more misdemeanor drug possession convictions.

“I cannot support a system that would ignore a determination by the chief law enforcement officer of a county that an individual is a danger to the community and should not be authorized to carry a concealed firearm,” said the Governor in his veto message. “Allowing currently prohibited individuals to automatically be able to carry concealed would make Missouri less safe.”

The Governor’s concerns echo those voiced by law enforcement agencies, including the Missouri Police Chiefs Association (MPCA), representing 600 members statewide, and the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police, which represents 6,400 law enforcement officers across the state.

In a letter to the Governor, Missouri Fraternal Order of Police President Kevin Ahlbrand wrote, “Make no mistake, we are staunch supporters of the Second Amendment. We feel, however, that the enactment of SB 656, specifically the allowance of giving anyone not currently prohibited from possessing a firearms, the ability to carry a concealed firearm without a permit, will cost not only citizen lives but will also be extremely dangerous to law enforcement officers.”

“The Missouri Police Chiefs Association is concerned for the safety of citizens and officers, through the loss of the balance that has existed in Missouri relating to the carrying of concealed weapons for the past several years, and the language in SB 656 that will even allow those persons convicted of crimes to use a verdict that includes a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) to legally carry a concealed weapon,” said MPCA President Chief Paul Williams. “During a time that balanced approaches and solutions are needed more than ever to face increasing challenges, there is no need to create an imbalance, and potentially decrease the safety of citizens and police officers alike, through such a profound change in Missouri’s concealed carry law, which has served this state well over the past several years.”

So... you missed the tractor show in Adrian?

KABOOM! The crowd is mesmerized by an anvil shot high in the sky at Frontier Village last Saturday. Use the following link to see the Parade of Power- be sure to click for more pictures at the bottom of each page to see all of them!

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Obituary - Howard R. High

Howard R. High, 77, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016 in Nevada.  Howard was born on January 30, 1939 in Nevada to Chester Wm. High and Sue (White) High.  He was raised in Nevada and attended Nevada High School.  Howard served in the US Air Force for a time.  He had lived and worked in Chicago for 55 years before returning to Nevada in 2015.  Howard was an avid Chicago Bears fan.

 

Survivors include his brother Maurice High of Nevada, his nephew, Brandon High, his niece, Vanessa Lawrence and her daughter Lilly all of Nevada.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Dallas High, and one sister Cheryl Palmer.

 

A private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Moore Cemetery in Nevada.

 

McCanles’ celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

In celebration of Ronald and Carol (Sola) McCanles’ 50^th wedding anniversary on July 2^nd, their family would like to honor them with a card shower.

Cards of congratulations may be sent to: 800 N Fulton St, Butler, MO  64730.

Butler Police Department Activity Report 6/20 - 6/26 - 2016

• 06/20/2016 

Well being check
Disturbance call W Ft Scott
Warrant service
Walk in assault report
Warrant service Wal-Mart
Prowler 1000 block of W Mill
Speak to Officer
Accident Nursery and Delaware
Stalled vehicle S Main
Disturbance 100 block of S Broadway
Alarm Security Bank
 

• 06/21/2016 

Walk in theft report
Accident Mill and Fulton
Well being check 300 block of W Harrison
Well being check Chestnut and Delaware 
Medical assist 400 block of S Main
Alarm Solar Farm
Leave without pay Conoco
Missing child report
Fireworks call 200 block of S Main
 

• 06/22/2016 

Animal complaint 400 block of N Main
Traffic assist Schowengerdt
Walk in theft report
Dog locked in vehicle on square
Keep the peace 400 block of W College
Disturbance call S Main
Leave without pay Bear Stop
 

• 06/23/2016 

Disturbance call 200 block of N High
Accident Delaware and Ft Scott
Accidnt 300 block of W Ohio
Noise complaint S Park
 

• 06/24/2016 

Missing person report
Traffic assist Rice Rd and Nursery
Speak to Officer
Medical assist 300 block of W Vine
 

• 06/25/2016 

Medical assist 200 block of W Clark
Disturbance BCMH
Property damage report Super 8
Speak to Officer X2
Assist DFS 200 block of S Mechanic
Well being check S Park
Report of Fireworks being shot S Willow
Disturbance Fran and W-52
 

• 06/26/2016

Keep the peace North Street
Alarm 900 block of N High
Warrant service
Harassment report McDonalds
Assist BCSO
Pan Handler report Wal_mart
911 Medical 200 block of S Austin
 
 

Breaking News Update: Three vehicle accident South of Adrian

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On 6/26/16 around 3:27pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County, Butler Police Department, Adrian Fire Department and Bates County Sheriffs Office responded to a three vehicle accident on I-49 at Mile Marker 140.6 ( Adrian Optimist Building).

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2008 Dodge Caravan driven by 51 year old Walter O.Tylick of Springdale, Arkansas hydroplaned and crossed the median striking the 2010 International Semi Truck driven by Vaughn M. Wirts of Republic, Missouri and also striking the 2011 Chrysler Town & Country driven by 74 year old Jarjorie A. Krueger of Alamo, Texas.

Walter O. Tylick sustained minor injuries in this accident a passenger in his vehicle 68 year old Brenda C.Tylick sustained serious injuries and both were transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital.

Jarjorie A. Krueger sustained minor injuries in this accident but refused medical treatment at the scene of the accident.
 
All three vehicle sustained moderate damages and were towed from the scene by Adrian Tow and J's Southland Tow.

 
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Obituary - Linda L. Hillman

Linda L. Hillman, 67, Freeman, Missouri died Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.Services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. 

Service times and a complete obituary will be updated when they become available.