An important note from the Bates County Collector's office

Because the last day of the year is a Saturday the Bates County Collectors office will be open on Saturday December 31st until noon. We will also accept post mark for the 31st but be sure that it gets postmarked the 31st as most post offices have a cutoff on the last day of the month and any after that will be postmarked after the first. To be sure just mail it on Friday the 30th. Also as indicated on your tax bill we will not accept phoned credit or debit card payments after Dec. 20th as it holds up the lines in the collectors office but you can still make such payments by walking in to the collectors office. As you know the collectors office is extremely busy this time of year but we still want to wish everyone a very blessed Christmas.

-Jim Platt County Collector/Treasurer

Bates County Sheriff's Office weekly report

DECEMBER 12, 2016

MVA – HUDSON
CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE – ROCKVILLE
THEFT/STEALING – BUTLER
ALARM CALL – BUTLER
DOMESTIC – ADRIAN
CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
ALARM CALL – ADRIAN
SPECIAL DETAIL – RICH HILL
LINE DOWN – AMORET
TRESPASSING – AMSTERDAM

DECEMBER 13, 2016
AMBULANCE REQUEST – ADRIAN
ALARM CALL – ADRIAN
DISTURBANCE – RICH HILL
AGENCY ASSIST – AMORET
HOME VISIT – ADRIAN
HOME VISIT – ADRIAN
ANIMAL CALL – ADRIAN

DECEMBER 14, 2016
AGENCY ASSIST – BUTLER
ALARM CALL – BUTLER
CIVIL MATTER/STANDBY – BUTLER
FOLLOW UP – RICH HILL
PAPER SERVICE – ADRIAN
ANIMAL CALL – RICH HILL
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
CARELESS/IMPRUDENT DRIVING – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE – ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE – AMSTERDAM
EXTRA PATROL – PASSAIC
REFUSE TO LEAVE – ADRIAN
CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN

DECEMBER 15, 2016
THEFT/STEALING – PASSAIC
INVESTIGATION – BUTLER
FAILURE TO YEILD – DREXEL
CARELESS/IMPRUDENT DRIVING – ADRIAN
AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER
DISTURBANCE – ADRIAN
WRONG WAY DRIVER – ADRIAN
MISCELLANEOUS – CASS/BATES COUNTY LINE
AMBULANCE REQUEST – WORLAND
MVA – HUME
DISTURBANCE – BUTLER
DISTURBANCE – ADRIAN
AMBULANCE REQUEST – ADRIAN

DECEMBER 16, 2016
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – ADRIAN
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – RICH HILL
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE – ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE – AMSTERDAM
PAPER SERVICE – BUTLER
MVA – BUTLER
ANIMAL CALL – BUTLER
ASSAULT – ADRIAN
ANIMAL CALL – ADRIAN
ANIMAL CALL – BUTLER
MISCELLANEOUS – BUTLER
MISCELLANEOUS – AMORET
STRANDED MOTORIST – BUTLER
AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER
ODOR INVESTIGATION – ADRIAN
FOOT PATROL – ADRIAN

DECEMBER 17, 2016
FAIL TO YIELD – BUTLER
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – BUTLER
MVA – ADRIAN
DOMESTIC – HUME
DOMESTIC – BUTLER
ANIMAL CALL – RICH HILL
MVA – BUTLER
SPEAK TO OFFICER – PASSAIC

DECEMBER 18, 2016
AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER
ALARM CALL – RICH HILL
FIRE CALL – MERWIN
ALARM CALL – AMSTERDAM
CHECK WELL BEING – ARCHIE
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – RICH HILL
DISTURBANCE – RICH HILL
PROPERTY DAMAGE – RICH HILL

More details released in police chase that ended near Adrian

On December 17th, Deputies were asked to assist Butler PD regarding a vehicle that was failing to yield. The Deputy joined the pursuit at the intersection of County Road 41 and County Road 11002. The pursuit proceeded north on Old 71 Hwy where the vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign at Old 71 and Main. The vehicle continued north where it crossed the center line several times. At the S curves on AA highway the vehicle passed another car in the opposing lane of traffic and crossed the double yellow line. At the intersection of NW County Road 15502 and County Road 701 the suspect failed to maintain the road and slid sideways into a tree. He then continued north and failed to negotiate a sharp turn. He then drove off into a field just south of County Road 16502. The vehicle became stuck in the field. The suspect exited the vehicle and fled on foot. A Bates County K9 unit was called to the scene to assist in searching for the suspect. He was later found and arrested near a fence line north west of where he left his vehicle. 

Michael Strup

The suspect, identified as Michael R. Strup (DOB 1/13/1979), was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital where he was treated for injuries he sustained from being bitten by the K9.

Strup had 4 warrants from City of Butler for Failure to Appear. The total bond amount on those warrants was $900.00 cash or surety.

Strup was charged in Bates County for Resisting or Interfering with Arrest. The bond was set at $5000.00 cash or surety. He is currently being held in the Bates County Jail.

Traffic stop in Amsterdam leads to drug arrest

Valerie Lezer

On December 15th, a Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign in Amsterdam, MO. While the Deputy was speaking to the driver of the vehicle, the Deputy could smell a strong marijuana odor coming from the car. The driver gave the Deputy consent to search the vehicle. While searching the vehicle the Deputy located a cloth bag that contained two glass pipes and a needle that had a white clear substance in it. A passenger in the vehicle identified the pipes as hers. The Deputy field tested on of the pipes and it tested positive for Methamphetamine. The clear liquid inside the syringe also tested positive for Methamphetamine.

The passenger of the vehicle, identified as Valerie Lezer (DOB 12/20/1982) was placed into custody and was transported to the Bates County Jail. Lezer was charged for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful use of Drug Paraphernalia. Both bonds were set at $12500.00 cash or surety.

BCSO investigates stolen trees

On December 14th Deputies responded to a property on County Road 7521 for a report of stolen trees. The victim’s neighbors saw people trespassing on his property and removing a tree. The tree that was removed was a walnut tree. The victim showed the Deputies where another tree had been cut but the suspects left it because it had split. The approximate value of the trees was $2000.00.

On December 15th a Detectives responded to South Side Lumber and spoke with the owner who stated he bought a walnut log on December 14th. He provided the Detectives with a copy of the bill of sale.

From information that was gathered a suspect has been identified. Charges are pending at this time.

Obituary - Carol Rapp

Funeral services for Carol Rapp will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Fred Bisby officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Benjamin Cemetery, Amoret, Missouri. Contributions to House of Hound.

Carol Jane Rapp, age 70 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, December 16, 2016 at her home in Butler. She was born August 27, 1946 to Kenneth Dale and Verna Loraine Epperly Ewing in Trading Post, Kansas.

Carol is survived by two sons, Danny Smith and wife Marla of Ft. Worth, Texas and Charles Lee Howe of Butler, Missouri; two daughters, Loraine Grant of Nevada, Missouri and Annette Graham and husband Donald of Harrisonville, Missouri; two brothers, Herschel Ewing and wife Peggy and Melvin Ewing and wife Diana, all of Butler, Missouri; and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Larry in 2016; and an infant sister.

Two individuals named as BCMH Employee of the Month

Kimberly Keating

KIMBERLY KEATING is recognized as one of two individuals as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for December, 2016. Kim began her employment in October, 2014 in the Family Care Clinics and has demonstrated a commitment to our organization. Kim has been instrumental in assisting with the implementation of our Patent Centered Health Home. Whenever you see Kim, she always has a smile on her face. She is a very positive influence in the organization. While Kim’s responsibilities require her to be not as visible as other employees, she is a valuable asset to the hospital and clinics. Kim is recognized by her coworkers as a great person to work with.

Patti Wilson

PATTI WILSON is recognized as one of two individuals as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for December, 2016. Patti began her employment in 1994 as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Nursing Department. Prior to Patti’s decision to become a nurse, Patti worked for the hospital in its patient billing department. She returned to the hospital in 1994 as a L.P.N. and has continued to work full-time in that capacity on the inpatient nursing unit. Patti always displays a professional demeanor and provides compassionate care to her patients. The hospital is honored to have an employee who has demonstrated long-term loyalty and dependability to our community and the patients we serve.

Butler Police Department weekly report

12/12/2016 Animal complaint N Olive

Well being check Wal-Mart
Stolen vehicle report
Assist DFS 400 block of E Dakota
Medical assist 100 block of S Broadway

12/13/2016 Open door Alt School
Open door Adams and Maple
Medical assist N High
Theft report Fran Ave
Disturbance N Main
Well being check W Harrison
Theft report N olive
Assault report Wix Lane

12/14/2016 Animal complaint Mill and Elks Dr
Theft of Utilities 400 block of N Mechanic
Traffic assist Schowengerdt
Possible shots fired Broadway and Pleasant
Well being check 700 block of N Havanna

12/15/2016 Disturbance 504 W Ohio
Ex parte violation
Leave without pay Conoco
Animal complaint High and Park
Walk in theft report

12/16/2016 Traffic Assist Schowengerdt
Theft from Library
Accident Ft Scott and Olive
Disturbance Family Center
Vandalism report S Main
C and I driver call Wal-Mart
Medical assist 400 block of S Delaware
Alarm 1100 block of W Ft Scott

12/17/2016 Medical assist S Broadway
Assault report Wix Lane
Animal complaint Lee Street
Accident Ft Scott and Orange

12/18/2016 Keep the peace 300 block of W Harrison
Well being check 400 S Delaware
C and I driver Wal Mart
Disturbance 300 block of W Dakota
Assault report 400 block of S Mechanic