Traffic Stop leads to arrest in Rich HIll

Claude Edwards

On November 18, 2018 a Deputy conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of 6th and Walnut in Rich Hill, MO. 

Ramsey Foster 

The Deputy advised the driver, Claude Edwards (DOB 12/7/1977), that the reason for the stop was careless and imprudent driving. 

The passenger in the vehicle was identified as Ramsey Foster (DOB 9/8/1979). Both subjects were taken into custody due to them having multiple active warrants out of Butler and Bates County.

While Edwards was being taken into custody he advised the Deputy he had marijuana inside his pants.

Foster advised the Deputy that she could possibly have a methamphetamine kit inside her backpack. The Deputy located the kit. Items inside the kit field tested positive for methamphetamine.

Both subjects were transported to the Bates County Jail for their outstanding warrants. More charges are expected to be filed for possession of controlled substances.

Courtesy of the Bates County Sheriff's Office

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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.

From the Cedar County Sheriff's Office

On January 8, 2019 the Sheriff and Corporal Josh King will be traveling to Jefferson City to meet with the Missouri Board of Probation and Parole, They will be attending a parole hearing on Joshua Brown to oppose his release.

In 2016 Joshua Browns case went to trial by jury. He was tried for 2nd Degree murder in the connection with the 2014 shooting death of Cedar County Deputy, Mathew Chism, hindering prosecution, possession of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence. He was found guilty by a jury on all four counts. The 2nd Degree Murder and Hindering were over turned by the judge and he was acquitted on those charges.

Brown was convicted of possession of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence, which he has served about 4 years of a 10 year sentence.

Anyone who would like to write a letter to the Parole Board may do so. You may bring the letters to the Sheriff to be hand delivered or you can address the letters and send them to:

Office of Victim Services
CO Danelle Daigle
3400 Knipp Drive
Jefferson City MO 65109

Update: Police looking for subject after police chase in Bates County

The Bates County Sheriff's Office along with Missouri State Highway Patrol Deputies and Linn County Sheriff's Office are currently ended a pursuit of a 2006 model Dodge truck that fled from officers after a traffic stop.

The subject is said to be off in a field at this time near 52 Highway and CR 6001 West of Butler. One subject is in custody and another subject described as a white male in blue coveralls is on foot at this time.

Bates County K-9 Units are on scene tracking at the subject at this time. Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available to us. 


**Update** Subject in custody at this time we will update when we know more** 



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Obituary - Buford McGuire

Funeral services for Buford McGuire will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. There is no visitation. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Heartland Hospice or Butler Senior Center. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Buford Thomas McGuire, age 90 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Medicalodge of Butler. He was born October 4, 1928 to George Franklin and Pearl Craft McGuire in Bates County, Missouri.

Buford is survived by his wife, Verla McGuire of Butler, Missouri; one sister, Marjorie Popplewell of Butler, Missouri; and several nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and three sisters.

Obituary - Virginia Masoner

Virginia Masoner, age 76, Chanute, Kansas formerly of Mound City, Kansas passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. 

Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until service time at the Mound City Chapel.

From the Bates County Sheriff's Office

This Friday, November 30th is the deadline for our Deputies to take donations for our Beards For Kids program (shop with a cop), if you wish to donate please contact a Deputy by Friday. 

Thank you for your continued support of the Beards For Kids program and the youth in our community.

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