Arrest warrant issued for Appleton City man

 Terry Sieleman

On Nov. 29, a St. Clair County warrant was issued for Terry Sieleman, 38, Appleton City, charging him with failing to appear in court on an original class C felony possession of a controlled substance. 

Bond is set at $10,000 cash only. The original charge stems from an Appleton City Police Department investigation in October 2013.

Milo man arrested in St. Clair County

James Moore

On Dec. 1, James Moore, 26, Milo, was arrested in St. Clair County on a Bates County warrant for failing to appear in court on an original misdemeanor charge of no insurance. Bond is set at $2,500 cash or surety. 

The arrest came after a St. Clair County deputy conducted a traffic stop for speeding on Highway 82, Osceola.

Update: Arrest made after kidnapping in Rich Hill

Allen Dean Wasburn

On December the 1st at approximately 0600 hours the Bates County Sheriff’s Office, and Rich Hill Police Department responded to a report of a Kidnapping at Pumpin Petes gas station. Dispatched advised officers that the adult female victim was hiding in the gas station bathroom.

The victim stated that the suspect was located in a white colored Ford F-250 with a broken back window. The victim stated that the adult male subject was armed and dangerous. The suspect and truck was located on the northwest side of the parking lot.

Due to the nature of the call the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team was activated and responded to the scene. The suspect was sitting in the truck with it running. The Bates County Sheriff’s Office blocked the suspect’s vehicle in through the use of placing a vehicle in the front and back while SERT surrounded the truck and commanded the suspect to exit the vehicle. The suspect refused to comply.

The driver side window was broken out to gain control of the suspect and remove him from the truck. The suspect was then arrested, placed in handcuffs and transport to the Bates County Jail.

Items located inside the truck was ½ oz of methamphetamine, 22 caliber Beretta rifle and a sawed off shot gun and a high point hand gun. The truck was stolen out of Joplin. 

The suspect was identified as Allen Dean Wasburn DOB 02-26-1981 of Kansas City, Mo. He was charged with Possession of Controlled substance; Methamphetamine a class C felony. 

Tampering with motor vehicle- 1st Degree class C felony. Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia a class A misdemeanor. Bond was set at $25,000.00 cash only

Obituary - Judi M. Vanderburg

Judi M. Vanderburg, age 64 years, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Saint Luke's Hospital East, Lees Summit, Missouri. 

 Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.

Mid America Live News will update when a full obituary is made available to us.

Police Pursuit in Rich Hill

On 11/30/2016 just before midnight a Rich Hill Police Officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle failed to stop for the officer and a pursuit was initiated.  

The vehicle fled from officers outside of the Rich Hill City limits and onto gravel roads which led into Vernon County. 

Rich Hill Officers terminated the pursuit after they lost visual contact with the vehicle. The vehicle was described as a dark in color Ford Explorer. 

If you have any information on this please contact the Rich Hill Police Department at 417-395-2222.

Several other agencies assisted on this pursuit we would like to thank the Bates County Sheriffs Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Vernon County Sheriff's Office.


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Bountiful December harvest at Miami school

From Mr Allen, Miami FFA/Ag Studies Teacher

Since the early 1900's the Federal government has been encouraging school gardening. Program operators found that even small gardens could help children gain familiarity and comfort with the fruits and vegetables they are seeing more of at mealtime. The Miami junior high Ag exploratory class has started their own greenhouse garden. This class has started this whole process from the seeds to harvest. The program helps provide the students with the opportunity to produce a product that is consumable and beneficial. The class has had the help from the cafeteria staff to give this food out at lunch so the kids can see what it takes to feed themselves and others in the community.

Editor's note- Job well done! It's encouraging to see kids learn the basics about growing food. Hat's off to the Miami Ag program.

Update: Missing child from Polk County found safe

Michael Worel and Levi Dunkin

The Bolivar Police Department says a child at the center of an Endangered Person Advisory was found safe late Thursday..

Police say Levi Dunkin, 1, was returned to his mother after Michael Worel, 28, forcibly took him from his mother at Dunnegan Park early in the evening.

Police say no arrests have been made. This investigation is ongoing.

Obituary - Martha Elizabeth Fox

Martha Elizabeth Fox, age 91 of Butler, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Medicalodge in Butler.

Funeral arrangements are under direction of the Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, and a graveside service is scheduled at 2pm on Saturday afternoon, December 3,2016 at the Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill. 

Any Memorials either to Heartland Hospice of the American Cancer Society Society are suggested.