Attempted abduction in Benton County

On Monday August 28th, a resident on Centerline Ave reported a white male subject in his 50's trying to coax his juvenile daughter to get in his car. We've had other incidences in our County similar to this one. 

The The surveillance photo is poor quality but you you get the idea. Please watch your little ones closely and call 911 if you see a suspicious person! This parent was vigilant and stopped a possible abduction...

Courtesy of the Benton County Sheriff's Office

From the Benton County Sheriff's Office

Tobias S. Martinez 38 of Warsaw was arrested at the West Bledsoe Ferry Park for possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Martinez is a prior felon. 

Thank you to the citizens who reported the suspicious activity.. Bond is set at $50,000.00 cash or Surety. Thank you Deputy Wilson.

Kansas State Highway Patrol needs your help

The Kansas Highway Patrol needs your help! Early this morning, we worked a fatal hit and run crash in Greenwood County. We need the public's assistance locating the vehicle involved. Our thoughts are with the victim's family & friends. If you have any information, please call 620-431-2100.

Details: http://www.kansashighwaypatrol.org/Blog.aspx?IID=90#item

Job Opening In Cass County

http://www.cassmosheriff.org/emp_it.aspx

Update: Two from Kansas City escape injury in accident on I-49 north of Butler

On 9/1/17 around 9:53am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies and Butler Fire Department responded to a one vehicle accident in the southbound lanes of I-49 at mile marker 134 north of Butler.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2007 Honda Odyssey mini van driven by 45 year old Mya Dwe of Kansas City, Missouri was forced off the roadway when a unknown vehicle made a lane change, causing the vehicle to travel down a embankment and struck a culvert.

A passenger in Mr. Dwe vehicle 69 year old Zati Zar of Kansas City, Missouri sustained minor injuries in this accident but he refused medical treatment at the scene of the accident.

The vehicle was driven from the scene of the accident.

Help us load up the truck

MAX MOTORS DEALERSHIPS IS HURRICANE HOUSTON SUPPLY DROP OFF LOCATION. 3 Locations, Max Motors in Harrisonville, Butler and Nevada are collecting supplies through Friday, September 15, to deliver to Houston for those effected by the flooding.

List of needed items as follows: Water | Canned Goods | Non Perishable Items | Diapers and Wipes | Clothes All Sizes and Shoes | Over Counter Medical Supplies.

From our family to yours, we want to thank our community for the support with the Houston Supply Drive.

#HoustonSupplyDrive #HoustonFlood #HarveyFlood #ProudOfOurCommunity #PrayForHouston

New Sex Offender Registered in Bates County

The Bates County Sheriff's Office registered a new sex offender today. His information is listed below.

Roy Dean Tarvin
DOB 12/17/1976
1510 SW County Road 1067
Butler, MO 64730

Offense: Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Sexual Contact with a Student
Date of Conviction: 4/28/2017

Roy Dean Tarvin

Updated Obituary - Jacob Guy McNeely

Jacob Guy McNeely

Jacob Guy McNeely, 23, Nevada, MO, passed away, Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Jacob was born January 18, 1994 in Liberty, MO, the son of Timothy Craig and Sharon Jeanette (Cramer) McNeely.

He graduated from Lathrop High School in Lathrop, MO and enlisted in the United States Army. Jacob served his country as a combat medic at Ft. Stewart, Army Base in GA. He also participated in the training of West Point Cadets at West Point NY. 

Jacob moved to Nevada a year ago and has worked for 3-M Corporation since. He will be remembered as being very family oriented. He adored his nephew Cy and loved spending time with him. Jacob was very organized, he enjoyed cooking, eating, watching movies, and playing video games.

He is survived by his parents, Craig and Sharon McNeely of Cowgill, MO; brother, Justin McNeely (Jaynee) Nevada; Brittany McNeely, KC, MO; maternal grandparents, Roger and Pat Cramer of Cowgill, MO; paternal grandparents, Maurice and Nancy McNeely, Pattonsburg, MO; nephew, Cy Xavier McNeely, Nevada, MO; his military family at Ft. Stewart and special friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 1, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada with Rev. Peter Savage officiating. Jacob’s family will receive friends in the Ferry Funeral Home Chapel from 11:30 – 12:30 on Friday. Interment with Military Honors will be 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Cowgill Cemetery, Cowgill, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the Jacob McNeely Veterans Memorial Fund in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.