Clinton man arrested in St. Clair County

Francis Chaluisant

On Dec. 27, Francis Chaluisant, 39, Clinton, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with failing to appear in court on a class C felony charge of burglary-second degree. Bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety.

The original charge stems from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation in April 2013 when deputies were dispatched to SE 871 Road, Osceola, in reference to items loaded in a truck that was stuck in the mud and unable to move. Items in the truck included a green refrigerator, a washing machine, a wood stove, a furnace, and some other small items.

Contact was made with Chaluisant who stated he had permission from the owner of the property to take scrap from the trailers. Contact was made with the property owner, Duane Bourland, who stated the items that were removed from his property without permission.

Appleton City man arrested in St. Clair County

 Terry Sieleman

On Dec. 28, Terry Sieleman, 38, Appleton City, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court on an original class C felony charge of possession of controlled substance and class A misdemeanor charge of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Bond on those charges is set at $20,000 cash only.

The charges stem from a St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office investigation on Oct. 25 when a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle Sieleman was a passenger in. During the investigation members of the Mid Missouri Multi Jurisdiction Drug Task Force arrived on scene to assist with the stop. A check revealed Sieleman had two warrants from Henry County for failing to appear in court on misdemeanor charges of harassment and speeding. Sieleman was taken into custody.

The investigation continued at a camper that Sieleman resides in behind an abandoned residence on Burdette Street, Appleton City. A plastic bag with a white powder and several items of drug paraphernalia were discovered in the camper. The white powder field tested positive for methamphetamine.

Mr. Sieleman was also arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for failing to appear in court in another case charging him with class C felony charge of possession of controlled substance. Bond on that charge is set at $10,000 cash only. The original charge stems from an Appleton City Police Department investigation in October 2013

Updated Obituary - Lewis A, Cossins

Lewis A, Cossins

Lewis A, Cossins, 74, Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by love and family.

Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2017 at the Faith Baptist Church, 23705 E. State Route 2, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2017 at the church.

Burglary reported in Appleton City

On Dec. 29, a St. Clair County deputy took a burglary report on East Fourth Street, Appleton City. 

Deborah Reeder reported several items missing from her business, Riley's Auction House. 

Mrs. Reeder said a money box, laptop, and miscellaneous tools are missing. No information on the value of the items was reported.

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

Obituary - Dale Lynwood Allen, Sr.

Dale Lynwood Allen, Sr., 89, Adrian, Missouri, died December 31, 2016 at his home. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with visitation from 10:00-11:00. 

Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Children, P.O. Box 1327, Freemont, NE 68026.

Obituary - Linda S. Bennett

Linda S. Bennett, age 65, of Clinton, MO, died at Westwood Living Center, on January 3, 2017.

A Memorial service for Linda will be held Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Consalus Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to C.A.R.E and left in care of Consalus Funeral Home, 209 S. 2nd, Clinton, MO 64735.

Condolences may be left online at www.ConsalusFuneralHome.com.

Congratulations is in order

CELEBRATION - Finn Crawford and Isaac Long took 2nd Place in Policy Debate at the Lee's Summit West Novice Tournament. These young men have done very well at this year's tournaments and we are very proud of them!- Photo Courtesy of Harrisonville High School Speech and Debate Team Facebook Page 

Nevada Police Department welcomes new officer

Officer Davin McKinney

Today the Nevada Police Department is excited to welcome Officer Davin McKinney to the Department. 

If you see him out and about please welcome him to our community.