Bates County Cattlemen News!

FAIR WEEK HAS ARRIVED FOR BATES COUNTY!

Good luck to all exhibitors today!

Be sure to come out for the Bash tomorrow, July 9 at the fairgrounds at 6:30 to grab a delicious reuben from the Cattlewomen or a hamburger, steak sandwich, or smoked beef from the Cattlemen!

We can't wait to see you all and look forward to the Annual Steak Dinner in the Bingo Pavilion on Thursday night, July 11!

Domestic Assault call leads to arrest in Barton County

On 07-05-2019 the Barton County 911 dispatch received a call of a domestic assault that had just occurred west of Lamar across from the Lamar Airport on 160 hwy. 

While en-route the deputy asked for a Lamar Police Officer to responded to assist in the investigation. Prior to arrival the deputy learned the suspect had driven away from the home. 

When the officers were speaking with the victim they learned the allegation was that the suspect had thrown the victim to the ground by pulling her hair. While on scene the male suspect arrived back at the residence and he was arrested without incident. 

The suspect was identified as Joseph S. Gully, age 30, of Lamar. He was arrested for the criminal charge of Domestic Assault, and driving while intoxicated.

Obituary - Jesse Isaac “Junior” Minnick

Funeral services for Jr Minnick will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.  Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 at Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri.  Contributions to Crystal Manor or Heartland Hospice.  Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Jesse Isaac “Junior” Minnick, age 86 of Adrian, Missouri died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Crystal Manor in Adrian.  He was born June 30, 1933 to Jesse Sr. and Nola Ware Minnick in Phillipsburg, Missouri. 

Junior is survived by two sons, Danny Minnick and wife Susie of Lowry City, Missouri and Jeff Minnick and wife Cindy of Hobbs, New Mexico; one brother, D.J. Minnick of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one sister, Peggy Wulf of Frederick, Colorado; 5 grandchildren, Dustin, Deanna, Jeremy, Valerie and Frannie; 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Sue Minnick; and two brothers, infant brother and Gene Minnick.

Public Service Announcement from the Bates County Prosecuting Attorney’s office

The Bates County Prosecuting Attorney’s office will be closed Wed., July 10 through Friday, July 12, 2019 in order to move their office. 

The office will reopen on Monday, July 15 in its new location on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse, (formerly the Recorder of Deed’s office.)

St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release June July 1-8, 2019

St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made three arrests and took a burglary report during the week of July 1-8, 2019.

View the full press release by using the link that we have provided for you below:

https://www.scsomo.org/press_view.php?id=884

Police Pursuit in Clinton ends in accident

At approximately 4:30 AM, on July 8th, an accident occurred at the East Junction of Missouri 13 highway and Missouri 18 Highway. A 2002 Chevrolet Blazer, being driven by 28-year-old Frederick Griffitt of Clinton, was actively being pursued by the Clinton Police Department, on felony charges. Griffitt's vehicle failed to stop for a red electric signal at the East Junction and proceeded east through the intersection. 

After entering the intersection, Griffitt's vehicle was struck by a 2012 Ford F-250, being driven by 32-year-old Issac Keepper of Crane, Missouri, who was traveling north on Missouri 13 highway. Upon impact, Griffitt's vehicle then overturned and ejected the passenger, 24-year-old Kaelee Murray of Holden, Missouri. 

Mr. Griffitt fled the scene but was apprehended a short time later. Murray was air lifted to Research Hospital in Kansas City with moderate injuries. Griffitt denied any injury and declined medical attention. Keepper was transported to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries and released. 

Griffitt was transported to the Henry County Jail, where he was incarcerated on previous charges, as well as pending charges. The accident will be investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol

Apprentice Lineman Position Opening for the city of Harrisonville

APPRENTICE LINEMAN: The City of Harrisonville, Missouri, an EEO employer with an excellent benefit package, is now accepting applications for the fulltime position of Apprentice Lineman for the Electric Department. Previous experience in the electric distribution industry is preferred but not required. Must be able to climb poles, ascend or descend ladders, regularly lift, carry, push pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 100 pounds. 

Will be subject to on-call and on occasion have to work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, and weekends. Work is primarily outdoors and will be exposed to extreme weather conditions. Successful candidate will be required to have a minimum Class B CDL license w/air brakes, must have a high school diploma or GED. Successful candidate will be required to relocate to within 30 minutes drive time to the Electric Department Warehouse. Successful candidate must successfully complete the MPUA 4 year Apprenticeship Program with continual passing grades. 

Hourly salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Applications may be obtained at Harrisonville City Hall, 300 East Pearl, P.O. Box 367, Harrisonville, MO 64701, 816-380-8916, or download the application off city web site www.harrisonville.com All applications/resumes must be received by the City Clerk – open till filled.

4th of July Pursuit in Barton County

On July 4th 2019, Lamar Police Chief Rusty Rives attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a white Chevy four-door car with front end damage that failed to stop at a traffic light. Chief Rives proceeded to conduct the stop, but the driver failed to yield and stop for his emergency lights and continued to head South on SE 1st Lane. Due to the vehicle leaving the City Limits of Lamar, Chief Rives canceled his pursuit.

Sgt. Yokley at this time was patrolling KK Highway and attempted to locate the vehicle. By coming back in to the city limits of Lamar Sgt. Yokley spotted the white Chevy vehicle passing a vehicle in the turning lane going East on 160 Highway at a high rate of speed . Sgt. Yokley then turned around and tried to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle failed to yield to emergency lights and increased speed.

Dobbs led deputies on a 22-minute pursuit that went on city streets and then throughout the South East part of Barton County. During the Pursuit Chief Rives deployed a tire deflation device successfully deflating three out of four tires, decreasing the suspect's speed to approximately 38 MPH.

During the a 22-minute pursuit, the suspect’s vehicle was kicking rocks onto Sgt. Yokley’s patrol vehicle, and damaged the windshield in four places and chipped the paint off of the front bumper. The suspect came to a stop on SE 3rd Lane/ County Rd 134 just North of Thorn Rd in Jasper, MO.

At this time the operator of the vehicle, which was later identified as Jordan Dobbs, was given verbal commands to exit the vehicle. Dobbs complied with the commands and was taken in to custody with no further incident

Jordan Dobbs was taken into custody at this point and was searched for weapons. Deputy Griffitt transported Mr. Dobbs to the Barton County Jail. When Deputy Griffitt arrived at the Barton County Jail, Dobbs was asked to exit the patrol car, at that time a baggie of white crystal substance fell out of his shorts. The white Crystal Substance was tested and was positive for Methamphetamines.

The Lamar Police Department Cited Jordan Dobbs with 5 Tickets.

The Barton County Sheriff’s Office is submitting a Probable Cause Statement to the Barton County Prosecuting Attorney Mike Smalley for the filing of formal criminal charges of:

RESISTING ARREST by Fleeing
DRIVING WHILE REVOKED
OPERATED A MOTOR VEHICLE IN A CARELESS AND IMPRUDENT MANNER
POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE

Sheriff Mitchell Shaw commends the following Law Enforcement Officials for their actions during the pursuit:

Sgt. Zakk Yokley
Deputy Matt Griffitt
Lamar Police Chief Rusty Rives
Lamar Police Deputy Chief John Davis
Dispatcher Blake Lovan