Monday, February 27, 2017

Anonymous tip leads to arrest of William Swarnes

On February 25th the Detective received an anonymous tip about the whereabouts of a wanted subject by the name of William Swarnes. After observing the residence for a few hours, Swarnes exited the house. Swarnes fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit, Swarnes was taken into custody. He was booked in to the Bates County Jail for DWI, Burglary and Resisting Arrest. His bonds were set at $5000.00 cash only.




Traffic stop in Amoret leads to arrest

On February 26, 2017 a Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Amoret for not displaying the correct license plates. The driver of the vehicle (Ernest Schmidt DOB 7/14/1972) had a suspended driver’s license. The passenger in the vehicle (John Taylor DOB 2/14/1974) had a homemade pipe on his person. The pipe field tested positive for methamphetamine.

Schmidt was issued citations for driving while suspended and for failure to register a motor vehicle.

Taylor was issued a citation for drug paraphernalia.





Vehicle assault leads to arrest

On February 26, 2017, Nevada Police Officers were summoned to the 800 Block of South Cedar Street in reference to a disturbance in progress.

Officers arrived in the area and determined through the investigation and use of witnesses that a male subject had used his vehicle to ram several vehicles in the area of that location.

Officers were advised that the suspect had left the scene, but remained in the area and was still operating the vehicle.

Officers located the male subject and took him into custody. The suspect was identified as Dusty A. Cox, age 19, of Nevada

Cox was charged through the Vernon County Circuit Court as follows:

Assault 2nd D Felony
Property Damage E Felony

Mr. Cox is being held on $25,000.00 cash only bond at the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office.





Nevada police arrest man in connection with stolen Frito Lay truck

In the early morning hours of February 24, 2017 Nevada Police responded to the 1400 block of East Austin Blvd. in regards to a report of a Frito Lay box truck being stolen as it was being loaded.

Around 3:30 A.M. Nevada Police received a 911 call from a female employee of the Frito Lay Company stating her company vehicle had just been stolen by an unidentified male subject as the truck was being loaded for its daily deliveries.

As Nevada Police arrived on scene they observed debris in the roadway that was identified as merchandise that had fallen out of the truck as it sped away. It was reported the suspect vehicle had traveled east from the incident location. Officers searched for the vehicle but were unsuccessful in finding the vehicle. Later on in the morning GPS tracking was used to locate the vehicle in the 400 block of North Pine Street in Nevada.

During the course of the investigation Nevada Police were able to obtain video from a local convenience store where the alleged suspect had entered and tried to use a stolen credit device. Later in the evening Nevada Police had received reports of a suspicious person in the area of East Austin Blvd. Officers were able to make contact with the subject who was wanted out of Cass County, Missouri.

As officers conducted this separate investigation, it was discovered that the male subject in question was the suspect from the earlier vehicle theft that took place that morning. Officers were able to take the suspect into custody without further incident.

The stolen vehicle was processed by certified crime scene investigators and evidence was collected to be sent to the Missouri State Highway Patrol laboratory for further analysis.

The suspect has been identified as Nathan Cunningham, age 41 of Harrisonville, MO.

The following charges have been filed through the Vernon County Associate Court as follows:

Tampering w/ a Motor Vehicle D Felony
Stealing D Felony

Bond has been set at $10,000 cash only.

Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime.

For questions regarding crime prevention techniques or to start a Neighborhood Watch Program, contact the Nevada Police Department at (417) 448-5100.
To report criminal activities call 911 or us the Tip Hotline (417) 448-5117.

Any and all information will be kept confidential.





Obituary - Debbie Lawrence

Memorial services for Debbie Lawrence will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. There is no visitation. Contributions to American Cancer Society.

Debra Ann Lawrence, age 57 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at her home in Butler. She was born February 9, 1960 to William Herbert and Lois Ann Smith Dunlap in Independence, Missouri.

Debbie is survived by her fiance` Terry Roberts of Butler, Missouri; three sons, Billy Jo Lawrence of Pilot Grove, Missouri, Travus Dean Lawrence and wife Stephanie and Todd Douglas Lawrence and wife Amy, all of Butler, Missouri; her father, Bill Dunlap of Amoret, Missouri; two sisters, Diane DeLozier and husband Gene and Doreen McDonald, all of Butler, Missouri; one brother, David Dunlap and fiance` Janet West of Amoret, Missouri; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother; and two grandchildren, Logan Dean Lawrence and Aiden Gabriel Lawrence.





Bates County Sheriff's Office weekly report

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

February 20, 2017 – February 26, 2017

February 20, 2017
SPEAK TO OFFICER-ADRIAN
AGENCY ASSIST-CASS COUNTY     
C&I DRIVING-RICH HILL
FOLLOW UP-RICH HILL
ANIMAL CALL-RICH HILL
ANIMAL CALL-ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER-BATES COUNTY
PAPER SERVICE-BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP-BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP-PASSAIC
MVA-RICH HILL
C&I DRIVING-ROCKVILLE
TRAFFIC STOP-ROCKVILLE
SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL
FOLLOW UP-ADRIAN
TRAFFIC STOP-ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER
TRAFFIC STOP-BUTLER
DISTURBANCE-PASSAIC
AMBULANCE REQUEST-ADRIAN

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Butler Police Department weekly report

02/20/2017 Disturbance 400 block of W Ohio
Alarm Citizens Bank
Prowler 300 block of W Chestnut
Property damage 606 W Adams
Disturbance 200 block of S Delaware

02/21/2017 Report of a fight Wix Lane
Warrant service Orange St and Dakota
Medical assist 300 block of W Ft Scott
Medical assist 1000 block of W Ft Scott
Warrant service Fran Ave

02/22/2017 Stolen vehicle report
Accident Ft Scott and Water
Warrant service Chestnut and Main
Walk in theft report
Assist DFS
Animal complaint 500 block of S Mechanic
Trespassing call 312 W Ohio
Animal complaint 500 block of W Dakota

02/23/2017 C and I driver Austin St
Traffic assist Schowengerdt
Assist DFS
Animal complaint S High

02/24/2017 Assist MSHP
Well being check
Keep the peace 500 block of S Mechanic
Animal complaint 300 block of W Chestnut


02/25/2017 Warrant service Pine and Fulton
Theft report Wal-Mart
Medical assist Fran Apts
Walk in harassment report
Keep the peace 6 Courtney Dr

02/26/2017 911 Hang up 200 block of S Austin
Possible prowler Willow Green
Noise complaint S Water
Animal complaint S Park






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