Update: Violent Sexual Predator Apprehended in Kansas

Sewing Needle found in Halloween Candy in Benton County

The Benton County Sheriff's Office took a report last night involving a 12 year old girl biting into a sewing needle embedded in a kit-kat bar. It was reported being collected in the Warsaw area. It is unclear who or how the needle ended up in the treat. It's a sick demented individual who would do such an act.

Parents, check your children's candy. I believe that the door to door trick or treating is nearing its end and your Trunk or Treats from the Churches, schools and cities are a safer idea.

If anyone has any information on this heinous act. Please call my Office. 660 438 6135

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Kansas Law Enforcement seeking help apprehending fugitive

Jason Hale (38 y/o WM) is a known violent sex offender who absconded from a work release program in Johnson County yesterday. He was last known to be in Gardner prior to coming to Paola to a local bank. Suspect is being sought by local authorities as well as the US Marshals Office.

The suspect purchased camping supplies, a bicycle, and a halloween “Jason” mask in Gardner. Authorities urge citizens to call 911 and do not approach if seen.

From the Lamar School District

This morning, November 1, 2018, Lamar R-1 alerted the police department regarding what was believed to be a written threat toward other students. An investigation was started and no students were at immediate risk.

Parents of students directly involved in the situation were contacted. School administration and law enforcement are working with the student, and the student has been removed from campus.

We appreciate how quickly the threat was reported, and we value the support of the Lamar Police Department. We have and will continue to make the safety of all students and staff our top priority.

From the Benton County Sheriff's Office

On 10/03/18 at approximately 10:45 p.m., Misty J. Card 31 was observed and identified driving a motor vehicle near Warsaw. 

The deputy having prior knowledge of Card having outstanding warrants for failure to appear on drug charges, pulled her over and arrested her. 

An inventory search of Card's vehicle prior to being towed, produced the narcotics pictured here which field tested as methamphetamine. 

Card is being held in the Pettis County Jail due to our overcrowding issue, on $50,000 bond for several felonies including drug trafficking in the 2nd degree and $50,000 for the outstanding warrants for a total of $100,000 C/S bond.

Shooting Death Investigation In Benton County

On 10/31/2018 at approximately 5:15 Am, Deputies responded to an address on Spirit drive near Lincoln MO for a gunshot victim. The victim was identified as Kathy R. Bolejack 32, who was deceased upon arrival from an apparent gunshot wound to the head.

The reporting party was Shawn P. Jones 47 who initially stated his girlfriend took her own life. After deputies conducted their investigation, several inconsistency were discovered which led them to believe that a crime had been committed. The MSHP’s Division of Drugs and Crime Control were notified and asked to assist in the investigation.

A thorough investigation led investigators to believe that Jones perpetrated the shooting death of Bolejack.

Mr. Jones was charged with Voluntary Man Slaughter, Armed Criminal Action, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Jones is being held in the Benton County Jail in lieu of a $500,000 bond.

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Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

8th Annual Veterans Rally

The World War I Centennial Commemoration and Veterans Rally is just ten days away! Here is a list of names of World War I soldiers who will be added to the Veterans Monument.

If you are related to any of these men, please call the Bushwhacker Museum in Nevada at (417)667-9602 to be recognized during the program.

Clyde Begley
Harry Brown
Harry Croley
Ernest Davis
Roy Dumars
Brook Kasten
William Middlen
Frank Montgomery
Ralph Palmer
Floyd Roseberry
Fred Stone
John Yowell