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Thursday, May 23, 2019

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report May 13th, 2019 - May 19th, 2019

MAY 13th, 2019

ANIMAL CALL - BUTLER
SPEAK TO OFFICER - DREXEL
ANIMAL CALL - AMSTERDAM
AMBULANCE REQUEST - BUTLER
RUN AWAY - ADRIAN
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
FOLLOW UP - ADRIAN
ANIMAL CALL - PASSAIC
SPEAK TO OFFICER - GARDEN CITY
PAPER SERVICE - MERWIN
SPEAK TO OFFICER - MERWIN
ANIMAL CALL - BUTLER
SPEAK TO OFFICER - AMSTERDAM
SPEAK TO OFFICER - BUTLER
FAILURE TO YIELD - ADRIAN
SPEAK TO OFFICER - BUTLER
SPEAK TO OFFICER - ADRIAN
THEFT/STEALING - ADRIAN
BARRICADED SUBJECT - RICH HILL
C&I DRIVING - DREXEL
PAPER SERVICE - BUTLER
FOLLOW UP - BUTLER
AMBULANCE REQUEST - RICH HILL

At this time the Barton County Electric Cooperative has approximately 600 members without power. We have experienced downed poles and power lines throughout our system.

Crews worked through the night and will continue to work through the day until all power is restored.

Please contact our office at 800-286-5636 or 417-682-5636 to report any outages.

Please remember to stay away from any downed power lines. We appreciate your patience as our linemen continue to work through the evening.

Have you seen this missing teen?

The Pleasant Hill Police Department would like the public's help in locating a possible missing/endangered person.

We are looking for a 17 year old white female last seen on today's date (5/23) around midnight wearing grey converse shoes and possibly blue jeans.

She has medium length straight black hair and she is approximately 5’1” 115 pounds.

She is believed to be on foot. If you see this girl please contact the Pleasant Hill PD at 816-540-9109

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Major flooding possible ahead of holiday weekend

JEFFERSON CITY – The National Weather Service is warning of the potential for major flooding throughout the state, particularly along the Missouri River, which will affect the cities of Boonville, Jefferson City, Hermann and Washington.

With the Memorial Day weekend approaching, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging travelers to plan their routes ahead of time and to pay attention to all road closure signs. During flooding, the road may no longer exist under the running or stationary water. Floodwaters can be deeper than they appear and can hide such hazards as sharp objects, electrical wires, sewage and chemicals.

In addition, MoDOT reminds motorists never to move or attempt to drive around barricades that block flooded roads. Barricades are put in place for motorists’ safety, yet MoDOT and law enforcement officials report they continue to see drivers either maneuver around the road blocks or move them to get through.

“Moving a barricade is dangerous for the person doing it and also puts others at risk by removing the warning sign,” said Natalie Roark, state maintenance director. “Whether driving or walking, any time you come to a flooded area or barricade, remember the saying: turn around, don’t drown.”

Here are some important safety reminders:

•Don't drive through any flooded areas. A few extra minutes for a detour could lead to a life saved.

•MoDOT reminds motorists it only takes six inches of water (or less!) to lose control of your vehicle and possibly be swept into rising floodwaters.

•Any time there is water over the roadway, there may be unseen damage to the road surface below.

• Stay alert and do not drive through water over a roadway or around construction barricades. MoDOT encourages all motorists to Turn Around! Don’t Drown!

Motorists can stay informed about Missouri road conditions by using MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map, available online at modot.org, or through MoDOT’s smartphone app, available for iPhone and Android mobile devices.