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St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release May 13-20, 2019

St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made six arrests during the weeks of May 13-20, 2019.

Click on link we have provided below for more information:

https://www.scsomo.org/press_view.php?id=875

No Charges Filed in May 4th shooting in Clinton

NO CHARGES IN MAY 4TH SHOOTING
(Press Release, Henry County Prosecuting Attorney, May 20)

Henry County Prosecuting Attorney Richard Shields announces that his office will not file any criminal charges in the May 4th shooting death of Jonathon Joseph Nahrstedt, 24, Warsaw.

On May 4, officers of the Clinton Police Department were dispatched to a report of a shooting in the 500 block of South Carter Street in Clinton.

Upon arrival they discovered Nahrstedt who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital Emergency Room via ambulance where he was pronounced deceased. A 21-year-old Clinton man was arrested on an investigative hold and released after 24 hours.

Clinton Police completed their investigation and forwarded their report to the Henry County Prosecutor’s Office.

Prosecutors in the office reviewed the facts of the referral and after considering applicable law, Prosecutor Shields decided the man involved in the shooting was legally justified in using deadly force to defend himself from the imminent use of unlawful deadly force by Nahrstedt.

Under Missouri law a person may use physical force upon another person when and to the extent he or she reasonably believes such force to be necessary to defend himself or herself or a third person from what he or she reasonably believes to be the imminent use of unlawful force by such other person.

A person may use deadly force only if he or she reasonably believes that such deadly force is necessary to protect himself, or herself or her unborn child, or another against death, serious physical injury, or any forcible felony.

According to witness statements, Nahrstedt went to the other man’s home and threatened him. The other man was armed with a pistol and Nahrstedt produced a knife and advanced towards the man with a pistol who fired four shots, striking Nahrstedt three times.

Prosecutor Shields emphasized that his decision was based solely on the application of the facts to the Missouri Revised Statutes regarding justification. He said that he is not expressing an opinion about whether the 21-year-old man’s actions in the shooting or the events leading up to it were prudent or showed good judgment.

Obituary - Christopher “Philly” Hasselman

Christopher “Philly” Hasselman, 32 of Butler, Missouri passed away May 17, 2019 at his home in Butler. Cremation, with a celebration of Christopher’s life to be announced at a later date. Memories and messages of condolence for Christopher’s family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to the Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler.

Christopher Thomas “Philly” Hasselman was born October 1, 1986 in Darby, Pennsylvania, son of Harry “Bud” Jr. and Laura (Tremarki) Hasselman. He attended Upper Darby High School and graduated in 2005. He married Hannah (Wilson) on September 12, 2015.

At the time of his passing Christopher was the manager of the Blue Ridge Sonic, and had previously worked as a line worker at General Motors, and held many jobs prior. He has had an impact on more lives than he knew.

Christopher was preceded in death by his father, Harry “Bud” Hasselman, Jr. He leaves behind his wife, Hannah Hasselman and two daughters Adaleigh Embrey and Jemma Hasselman; his mother Laura Hasselman; his brother Harry W. Hasselman III (Judy Borrelli); his sister Melissa Hasselman (Tyree Brice); as well as many loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Did you hear?

A recent statement by the National Weather Service indicated that we might have a super muddy start to Summer- and that statement may have slipped under the radar, figuratively speaking.

In case you missed it, the statement was that west central Missouri and east central Kansas are on track to get more rain than normal over the next six weeks.

We checked the Old Farmer's Almanac, and it concurs to a degree, indicating that we might get more rain than normal for this time of year, too.

Mid America Live spoke to a couple of local farmers and yes, excess moisture could indeed have an impact on getting corn out in time for sure.

One jokingly stated that maybe rice would be the proper crop if this holds true.

And the rain stayed away...

The Ballard Booster golf tournament was held over the weekend despite sketchy weather. In all there were 16 Golf Teams, 43 hole sponsors and no rain till it ended. Congratulations to Mr. Hillman’s team for winning with a 59. Thanks to all who participated and sponsored. -our thanks to the Ballard Booster Club.

An Enchanted Evening...

Friday night the public was treated to a special performance by the Union City Opera Company at the Bates County Museum. The group has been quite helpful with the Save Our Steinway piano project, and after their visit last fall, returned for an encore performance.

Click HERE to see articles pertaining to the Steinway piano project.