Obituary - Richard Clayborn Wright

Richard Clayborn Wright

Richard Clayborn Wright, 71, of Pleasanton, Kansas died on February 14, 2017. Richard was born on April 17, 1945 to Richard H. and Francis Louise (Hayden) Wright in Kansas City, Kansas. On January 20, 1973 he married Janet Sue Hunt in Florida. Richard and Janet were truck drivers for many years. Richard also enjoyed riding his motorcycles. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Hazel Margaret Anderson. Survivors include two sons, Rick Wright and wife Jody and Jeff Wright; two daughters, Rhonda Rookstool and husband Frankie, and Robin Rowland and husband Devin; one brother, Terry Dean Wright; one sister, Teresa Huffman and husband Earl; a brother-in-law Robert Anderson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one step-daughter, Lana Kay Montgomery and husband Don.

A visitation will be Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. The family suggests contributions to Richard Wright Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Homes and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.

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Rep. Wanda Brown's Capitol Connection

Wanda Brown

This week, the Missouri House took action to discourage crimes against law enforcement officers. House members approved legislation that would create enhanced penalties for individuals who assault officers of the law.

HB 57 creates enhanced penalties for crimes against law enforcement officials and would increase by one degree the penalty for voluntary or involuntary manslaughter; first- or second-degree property damage; unlawful use of a weapon; rioting; or first-degree trespassing; when those crimes are committed against a law enforcement officer. As an example, voluntary manslaughter is a class B felony under current statute, but if HB 57 becomes law, voluntary manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer would see the penalty increased to a class A felony.

As the bill’s sponsor told her colleagues, “Hopefully these additional penalties will be a deterrent for anyone who may be considering engaging in a crime against these public servants. This law is intended to further protect those who have dedicated themselves to safeguarding our communities.”

Crimes against law enforcement officers have increased in recent years and this bill will reinforce the legislature’s commitment to law enforcement. House Approves Bill to Create Blue Alert System (House Bills 302 & 228)

The Missouri House approved legislation this week to create a Blue Alert System. HBs 302 & 228 would allow law enforcement officials to quickly receive the information they need to apprehend individuals who injure or kill peace officers. The system is one of the priorities of Governor Eric Greitens, who included $250,000 in funding in his budget proposal to establish the system.

Similar to the Amber and Silver Alert systems, the Blue Alert system would send out identifying information such as a physical description of the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle. Specifically, the bill would establish the Blue Alert System to aid in the identification, location, and apprehension of any individual or individuals suspected of killing or seriously injuring a local, state, or federal law enforcement officer. The bill would require the Department of Public Safety to coordinate with local law enforcement agencies and public commercial television and radio broadcasters to effectively implement the system.

Honoring Missouri's Heroes

Members of the Missouri House and Senate took time this week to honor Missouri’s military service members. Many of the state’s top military officials made their way to the State Capitol to be recognized for their service during Military Appreciation and Awareness Day. Hosted by the Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission, the annual event is meant to highlight the significant contributions and sacrifices of military service members and the importance of the economic impact that military installations have on the state of Missouri.

Visitors included Major General Steve Danner, Missouri Adjutant General; Major General Kent Savre with Fort Leonard Wood; Brigadier General Paul Tibbets with Whiteman Air Force Base; and Mr. Ed Donaldson, Deputy Chief of Staff for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The day’s events included a combined Senate and House reception in the Senate mezzanine, and a joint meeting of the Senate and House Veterans Committees. The military leaders also were honored in the House Chamber and had the opportunity to address the members of the House.

As always, please do not hesitate to call or write me anytime with your questions or thoughts on these or any other issue. My Capitol office phone number is (573) 751-3971 and my email is wanda.brown@house.mo.gov.

Update: Traffic stop in Butler leads to drug arrest

Ashley E. McMurphy

On 02-16-2017 around 1:00am a Butler Police Department Officer conducted a vehicle stop on a Maroon Mitsubishi.

When the officer made contact with the driver of the vehicle he smelled an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. 

The female who was identified as 19 year old Ashley E. McMurphy of Butler, Missouri provided the officer with consent to search the vehicle. 

The Officer conducted a search of the vehicle and located a small amount of marijuana and several prescription pill.

Ashley E. McMurphy was arrested and booked into the Bates County Jail and she is currently placed on a $30,000 cash/surety bond. 


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Meet your new Missouri State Fire Marshal

Meet your new Missouri State Fire Marshal, J.Tim Bean. Tim comes to the Division with over 30 years of experience in both the Police and Fire service. He can be contacted via email: tim.bean@dfs.dps.mo.gov WELCOME TO THE DIVISION, STATE FIRE MARSHAL BEAN!!!

Two arrested after search warrant served in Eldorado Springs Missouri

Lawrence L. Hill Jr.

Jenna N. Koski

On February 8, 2017, officers of the El Dorado Springs Police Department, assisted by Cedar County Deputies, and a St Clair County K-9 Unit, served a search warrant at 107 West Lafayette, after receiving information concerning illegal drug activity. Officers located illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of Lawrence L. Hill Jr. 51, of El Dorado Springs, charging him with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Keeping and Maintaining a Public Nuisance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Officers completed a probable cause statement for these charges. Officers received a Cedar County Warrant, charging Hill with the Class E Felony of Keeping and Maintaining a Public Nuisance and a Class A Misdemeanor of Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia, with a $25,000.00 bond. He was transferred to the Cedar County Jail pending bond and a court appearance.

Also arrested was Jenna N. Koski, 23, of El Dorado Springs, for the probable cause of, Class E Felony, Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia. Officers completed a probable cause statement for this charge. She was released on a summons charging her with a Class A Misdemeanor, Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia.

Additional arrests are expected as a result of this investigation.

Items located and seized at 107 West Lafayette Street.

One arrested after Clinton traffic accident

On 02-15-17 at around 1:52 P.M. Clinton Police Officers were dispatched to the scene of an injury accident with injuries in the 2000 block of South Second Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a Ford Ranger traveling south on Second Street had apparently struck a Chevrolet Pickup Truck that was parked facing south at the gate where Second Street dead ends. 

Officers were approached by a witness at the scene who stated that although he did not see the crash, he did observe a person later identified as the driver of the Ford Ranger, 40 year old Michael Glaesemann of Sedalia, throw a bottle of whiskey into the woods in front of the vehicles. Officers contacted Glaesemann as he was standing beside his vehicle and they observed that a passenger, 23 year old Jesika Bartlett, also of Sedalia, was pinned inside the vehicle under the dash. A 7 month old child strapped into a child car seat was also in the vehicle with Bartlett but was uninjured. The Clinton Fire Department arrived on the scene along with Paramedics from the Golden Valley Hospital. 

The Clinton Fire Department was able to extricate Bartlett from the Ford Ranger and she was then transported to the Golden Valley Hospital for an injured hip. Glaesemann was placed under arrest for 24 hour investigation of Assault in the second degree by operating a vehicle while intoxicated resulting in injury, Endangering the welfare of a child in the second degree, and driving while intoxicated. 

He admitted to officers that he was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident and that he had thrown the nearly empty whiskey bottle that he had been drinking from into the woods where officers recovered it. 

Mr. Glesemann was transported to the Henry County Detention Center where he was incarcerated.

Structure Fire In Rich Hill

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The Butler Fire Department is in route to assist the Rich Hill Fire Department on a structure fire.

The location of this structure fire is said to be at the corner of 2nd and Myrtle in Rich Hill at this time.

Early reports say the structure is fully engulfed in flames at this time and crews are on scene.

Mid America Live News will continue to monitor this story and provide updates when they become available to us.

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