Drugs seized in Barton County

On November 30th 2017 Deputy Zakk Yokley with the Barton County Sheriff’s Office was returning to the Sheriff’s office after investigating a unrelated call. 

As he approached the sheriff's office he observed a white male in the parking lot of the Sheriff’s Office next to one of the employees vehicles. 

The deputy advised that the individual was acting very suspicious and whenever he made contact with the subject and ask him what was going on the male subject stated nothing and started walking away from the Sheriff’s Office. The deputy continued the investigation with the individual and identified this subject. 

During his contact with that individual Deputy Yokley conducted a search of his person for officer safety and located drugs and drug paraphernalia in his pocket. The suspect a 42 years of age male who resides in Barton County was arrested and taken inside the jail for processing. The reports will be sent to the Barton County prosecuting attorney for consideration in filing a formal criminal charges.

From the Barton County Sheriff's Office

On 11-30-2017 a subject came to the Sheriff's Office and made a complaint of trash being dumped out front of his home on SE 50th Lane in rural Barton County.

A report was taken in the case and the investigation has begun in the littering case.

Inside the trash bags was mail with a subjects name on it and also a traffic ticket from Cass County Missouri.

It's believed that the suspect in the case drove a vehicle by the victims home and threw the trash out of the vehicle. At this time the investigation continues.

From the Johnson County Missouri Sheriff's Department

On 11-30-17 members of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office recovered two rifles and two shotguns that were submerged under water from the Holden City Lake.

The rifles and one shotgun had been stolen from a residence north of Holden. The second shotgun was unrelated to the burglary investigation.

Detectives have arrested three adults involved in the gun theft and completed one juvenile referral. Detectives were able to close two burglary reports during this investigation.

From the desk of Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler

I'm thrilled to announce that legislation I introduced in May to allow off-duty and retired police officers to use a firearm to protect children at school has been included in legislation passed out of the House Judiciary Committee yesterday.

The legislation is endorsed by the National Fraternal Order of Police, Laclede County Sheriffs Office's Sheriff David Millsap and Pulaski County Sheriff's Department's Sheriff Jimmy Bench.

Law enforcement’s ability to respond to emergencies in rural areas has always been a challenge, and this vulnerability has become more evident in the wake of recent shootings across America.

My bill would enhance local law enforcement’s reach by giving school boards the option to allow off-duty and retired officers to carry their firearms in schools. This proposal is a commonsense measure to protect our children and help law enforcement who are already stretched too thin. I’m glad to see it included in the legislative package the Judiciary Committee passed yesterday.

From the desk of Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler 

From the Bates County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

It's life in prison for Andrew Shores Senior. Shores had previously pleaded guilty to 3 counts of child molestation in March of 2015 and was placed on 7 years probation on each count. In the fall of 2015 additional allegations were made against Shores that led to the new charges being filed.

Mr. Shores was found guilty in August 2017 on multiple counts of child molestation, rape and sodomy and today Judge James Journey followed the recommendation of Prosecuting Attorney Hugh C. Jenkins and sentenced Shores to life in prison for his crimes. Judge Journey decreed that Shores will have to serve 20 years before he will even be eligible for parole.

Before Judge Journey handed down the sentence, a family member read emotional victim impact statements from Shores victims and family members.

After the sentencing, Sheriff Chad Anderson and deputies led Shores from the courtroom. Within the next few days Shores will be transported to the Missouri Department of Corrections to begin serving his life sentence.

Obituary - Jimmie T. Sisk

Jimmie T. Sisk, 79, Adrian, MO, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.

(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).

Obituary - Loneta Irene Bruce

Loneta Irene Bruce, 78, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at her home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 4, 2017 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions to Serenity Care Hospice.

(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).

From the Barton County Sheriff's Office

On November 30th 2017 the Barton County Sheriff's Office received a call of a found item in an individual's yard in the Northeast part of Barton County. The item was a small kind of motorcycle or moped.

Deputies at the Sheriff's Office have been trying to locate an owner for the moped however at this time we have been unsuccessful.

If anyone has information regarding this motorized vehicle you can contact the Barton County Sheriff's Office at 417-682-5541.