From the Linn County Emergency Management

Congratulations

Congratulations to Emilea Dines and Hunter Nelson who competed at the Optimist West Regional oratorical contest on the North Kansas City Hospital Campus, April 2. They both represented Adrian High School nicely, each receiving a second place.

Pursuit ends with one in custody, deputy receives injuries during foot pursuit in Vernon County

 Stephan E Householder

A Vernon County Deputy received injuries following a foot pursuit early Sunday morning. According to Officials with the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, A deputy attempted to make a traffic stop after seeing a truck run a stop sign at 1900 and Oldtown Road. 

The vehicle failed to yield and the deputy began pursuing the vehicle northeast of Nevada. Multiple county units responded to assist in the pursuit and the vehicle went off the road at 2350 and Dalton Road, in Vernon County. 

The driver then fled on foot into a field where he was apprehended by deputies a short time later. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said a deputy received injuries to his leg during the foot pursuit and has received medical treatment. 

Sheriff Mosher also said suspected methamphetamines were recovered. “We found suspected methamphetamines in the truck and they will be sent to the lab for analysis.”

The driver has been identified as 26 year-old Stephan E Householder, with an address listed in Joplin, Mo. Warrants were issued Sunday evening charging Householder with Resisting Arrest, Driving While Revoked, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Householder is being held in the Vernon County Jail on a $10,000 cash only bond.

Work Zone Safety Awareness Week

This week is “Work Zone Safety Awareness Week”. The purpose is to bring awareness to the importance of safety in work zones.

Drivers slow down, and pay attention to the workers present on the roadway. Since 2000, 18 MoDot employees have been killed in the line of duty.

Work zones are no phone zones.
Motorist slow down and pay attention.
Fines are doubled in work zones when a worker is present.
No distracted driving, pay attention to the road and your driving.
When merging use the “Zipper Method”.
Do not follow to close.

The top causes of wrecks are: Distracted/inattentive driving, following to close, too fast for road conditions, substance impairment, and improper lanes usage.

As always, wear your seat belt.

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Missouri Missing Adult: Erma Riche Homan

Erma Riche Homan

The Gentry County Sheriff's Department has issued an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing adult incident that occurred at 1103 North College, Albany, MO at 3:00 p.m. on 04/02/2017.

The endangered SILVER advisory missing adult is:

Erma Riche Homan, a white, female, age 94, height 5'2", 120 lbs, White hair, Hazel eyes,

Diagnosed Medical Condition(s): Possibly suffering from early stages of dementia

Vehicle Information:

Blue 1999 Buick LeSabre bearing MO, UA0Y5G last seen 1103 North College, Albany, Missouri

Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Silver Person incident

Subject left residence driving her blue 1999 Buick LeSabre, with an unknown direction of travel. Homan is believed to be suffering from early stages of dementia. Homan owns several farm properties in eastern Gentry County.

Anyone seeing the missing person, suspect, associate, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Gentry County Sheriff’s Department at 660-726-4275.

Get out and VOTE!

Today is Election Day in Butler for City Council. Voting takes places at the Butler High School Gymnasium starting at 6:00 a.m. 

The following candidates are running for office. 

Ward 1 David Brown, Brian Phillips and Denny Rich 

Ward 2 Gayle Stark Ward 2 (finish a 1 year term) Mike Irick 

Ward 3 Linn Nitsche and Craig Irwin 

Ward 4 Carolyn Jett and Brian Harris.

B.C.Y.A.C. Pool Pals: Sponsor a Child This Summer

The Bates County Youth Advocacy Council will by sponsoring the Pool Pals Program this summer. The program is in its 12th year and provides pool passes to children who either cannot afford to swim or have special needs or considerations.

Last year, we were able to buy season passes for 103 children! This is the largest amount of children that we have assisted. The program is successful due to the generosity of businesses, organizations, and the people of Bates County. B.C.Y.A.C. serves as a link by gathering donations for the pool passes and then providing them to children in the community. A list of children is compiled and then given to the B.C.Y.A.C. and the council works its way down the list as money comes in. We trust the groups that give us the names of these children. These groups know the children and know their needs.

If you are interested in sponsoring a child, the cost is listed below:

Individual Pass 7 and under $35
Individual Pass 8 and older $70
Family of Two $140
Family of Three $180
Family of Four $220
Family of Five $260

We will take any amount…whether you can donate $5 or want to sponsor an entire family. We work it out by combining donations or buying family passes…..whichever way we can, to insure that many children will benefit.

If you are interested in donating money to the Pool Pals Program, you can mail your donation to:

B.C.Y.A.C.
PO Box 466
Butler, MO 64730
Thank you for supporting our youth!