Bates County Circuit Court News 12/7/16 - 12/13-2016

• St v. Lenny L James, Felony trafficking methamphetamines, guilty plea, sentenced to 8 years in MDOC.

• St v. Derek K Lile, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines; II: Felony possession of controlled substance, Hydrocodone, III: Felony possession of controlled substance, methadone, IV: Misd. Possession of drug paraphernalia, guilty plea to first 3 counts, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, to do 200 hours of community service, Ct IV: dismissed, standard conditions of probation.

• St v. Derek K Lile, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, standard conditions.

• St v. Angela E Loyd, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana, guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, II: Misd. Operated vehicle w/o proper rear registration marker illumination, $100 fine & court costs.

• St v. Heather R Gregory, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 years supervised probation, to perform 200 hours of community service, pay court costs.

• St v Heather R Gregory, Felony possession of receiving stolen property, guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 years supervised probation, to pay restitution of $549.20, joint and severally, other standard probation conditions.

• St v. Brian S Scrogham, probation violation, dismissed by State, continued on probation.

• St v. Brian S Scrogham, probation violation, dismissed by State, continued on probation also.

• St v. Brian Douglas Watts, I: Felony burglary—guilty plea, sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, II: Misd. Stealing—sentenced to 30 days in jail, given credit for time served.

• St v. Lenny L James, I: Felony unlawful possession of a firearm, guilty plea, sentenced on 3 yrs in MDOC; II: Felony forgery-dismissed, III: Felony possession of cocaine-dismissed; IV: Felony possession of controlled substance-hydrocodone—guilty plea, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC.

• St v. Jeremy L Reno, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 years supervised probation, hearing later if court decides 120 post conviction on 2-21-16.

• St v. Kristin L Westrope, Felony trafficking, methamphetamines, guilty plea to amended charge, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, to do 120 post conviction 120 w/I 60 days.

• St v. Cory W Spurling, probation violation, admitted, probation continued and extended 1 year.

Update: Structure fire damages 3 in businesses in Harrisonville

Photo submitted 

Around 3:45am this morning Harrisonville Emergency Services crews responded to a structure fire at Florals by Tallgrass located at 2009 Plaza drive in Harrisonville.

The fire department along with 6 other local agencies, 5 on scene and 1 at the station, and the fire was brought under control at approximately 6:30 a.m. 

Damage was sustained by Tall Grass, Shear Expressions, and Best Burrito Express, and these businesses are currently closed until further notices. An investigation is pending on the cause of the fire and estimated values of damages at this time.

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us.

Courtesy of the city of Harrisonville 

Updated Obituary - Skyler E. Harrill

Skyler E. Harrill

Skyler E. Harrill, age 27 years, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 P.M., Monday, December 12, 2016 also at the funeral home.  

Burial will follow the funeral service in the Tebo Cemetery, Leesville.  Memorial contributions can be made to the Skyler Harrill Memorial Fund and may be left in care of funeral home.   Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Skyler worked as a transport driver for an auto dealer.  He was a graduate of C.H.S. class of 2007.  He loved sports, bowling with his dad, playing softball, hunting and fishing.  He coached in all league sports for the Park and Rec.  He was a die hard Chiefs fan.  He was a member of the Vista Baptist Church.  He and his wife, Amanda,  have been foster parents for 2 years.  He loved helping people and being with family.

Skyler was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Ella Harrill and Lewie and Marion Eisel.

Skyler is survived by his loving wife, Amanda; his parents, Teresa and Bob Harrill; father and mother in law, Robert and Kathy Lawson; 13 foster children; three sisters, Brittany (Alec) Lawson, Haleigh Richman, and Raylen Richman; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his best friend Andrew Batchelett.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

St. Clair County Burglary Report

Burglary reported on SE 101 Road

On Dec. 10, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report on SE 101 Road, Osceola. Norma and Lester Shifflett, the daughter and son-in-law of victim, John Norval, reported they arrived at the residence and found an individual loading items into a pickup truck. It was noted the individual did not have permission to be on the property, enter buildings, or remove items. After being advised, the individual unloaded the truck and left. Several items were reported missing included miscellaneous household items valued at over $500, but not more than $2,500. Later the same day, most of the items were recovered at a residence in El Dorado Springs. Formal charges are pending.

Chaps reported stolen in Appleton City
On Dec. 8, St. Clair County deputies responded to Appleton City Feed Store located at West Fourth Street, Appleton City, in reference to stealing. It was noted an employee had chaps stolen while he was working on Dec. 6. Video surveillance captured a suspect in the store stealing the chaps and placing them inside his pickup truck. A suspect was identified.

Sheriff Keeler urges those with any related information to these cases or any others should contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.

Arrest warrant issued for Appleton City woman

 Keri Wright

On Dec. 9, a St. Clair County arrest warrant was issued for Keri Wright, 23, Appleton City, charging her with class C felony forgery. 

Bond is set at $15,000 cash or surety. 

The charge stems from an Osceola Police Department investigation on Sept. 19.

Donation made to Shop with a Cop program

Jennifer Erickson with CTC Transportation presented a check to the Bates County Sheriffs Office for $500.00 for the Shop with a Cop program. - Photo submitted

Obituary - James Allen Hill

James Allen Hill, 71, Harrisonville, Missouri died Friday, December 9, 2016 at his home.

He is survived by his daughter, Sincee Farris, Raymore, Missouri; 2 grandchildren; a sister, Jeanne Manns, Gravois Mills, Missouri; other relatives and friends. 

Cremation. No services scheduled at this time. Family suggests memorial contributions to www.petsforvets.com.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Man arrested in Vernon County on Felony Oklahoma warrant

On 12/12/16 around 2:10pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County arrested 29 year old Chase J. Christie of Springfield, Missouri.

Mr. Christie was arrested for 1.) Felony Ottawa County Oklahoma warrant for Larceny. He was booked into the Vernon County Jail and placed on no bail.


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