Ever seen a Sheriff on a Shelf? You can tonight...

Sheriff Anderson when he's not busy
catching bad guys...

The famous Sheriff on a Shelf will be at the Adrian City Park at 8:00 PM tonight for pictures and to support the 'bicycles for kids' program this Christmas. Bring the kiddos, camera and lots of laughs. Help support this great cause of kids receiving bicycles this Christmas!

Adrian Police Chief Chris Dillon and Sgt. Bearce will also be at the City Park from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM accepting donations for this cause. 

Candlelight Remembrance Service at Mullinax Funeral Home

Still going strong!

The frost flowers are very interesting and beautiful. But we're proud that our real flowers are still going strong in December! Thank you Sandy Smading for taking good care of these beauties! - Photo Submitted 

Ribbon cutting completed: New Derailed Commodity store open for business

 Yesterday afternoon the swift action of a large pair of scissors marked the official opening of the new Derailed Commodity store in Butler.

The larger building better accommodates the huge selection of home improvement materials, giving customers a true showroom feel to their shopping experience.

Check out the new store at 2732 NW County Road 591 west of I-49 in Butler. Phone 660.679.5576

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.