From the desk of Bates County Coroner Greg D. Mullinax

I want to thank Sheriff Anderson for assembling the group today to discuss preparedness in our County. While my office is certainly not the first defense, and hopefully isn’t needed to play a role, please know that I have spent the day double checking resources I may need. 

The County has an emergency operations manual which involves my office. I’ve reviewed all procedures and will continue to communicate with the healthcare facilities in Bates County should a death most unfortunately occur.

Anyone with questions at any time is welcome to contact me directly.

Greg D. Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

Public Service Announcement from the Butler Police Department

In response to COVID-19: When you contact the Butler Police Department you will be asked additional questions by our dispatch. These questions MUST be asked and answered prior to Officers arrival. 

Upon Officers arrival you will also be asked to speak with them outside of the residence. This will continue until further notice.

Thank you all.

Butler Senior Center fried chicken dinner

Sunday March 22nd, the Butler Senior Center will be having a fried chicken dinner between 11:30AM-1:30PM catered by Randy & Diane Weiss in honor of Mrs. Edie Dilley's 100th birthday! Freewill Donation. Come celebrate with us and support your local senior center!

Bates County Sheriffs Office releases statement on Coronavirus

We have been asked by several citizens about our planned response to the Covid-19 Coronavirus. We are working with our stake holders in the community to include the hospital, health center, law enforcement agencies, fire departments and emergency management to educate and prepare a response should the need arise for our citizens. I want to remind our citizens that there has only been two confirmed cases in Missouri since the outbreak in the United States. 

The Sheriff's Office has participated in weekly calls with the Governor's Office and health officials to keep informed and to be prepared. At this time we don't expect to much to change in procedures at the Sheriff's Office. If you call for service you may be asked a few additional questions prior to the arrival of any emergency services. Any direct contact from outside personnel and inmates will be postponed for at least 30 days.

What can you do to help protect yourself in this incident and future incidents like this.
First and foremost DON"T Panic!!!!
Everyone should have hand sanitizer
Practice proper hand hygiene by washing your hands after coughing, sneezing or physically interacting with others. Washing our hands for 20 seconds is like singing the happy birthday song twice
Avoid touching your face. Your most likely to contract any virus through your eyes, nose and mouth.
Cover your mouth and nose if you sneeze or cough, trying to use your elbow if possible.
Use disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer when you can.
If you are sick please stay home.

I want to assure you that your public officials are working with each other to ensure that we can serve you and your needs.

Chad Anderson 

Bates County Sheriff

Obituary - Dorothy Jean (Siebert) Baker

Dorothy Jean Baker, 92, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Obituary - Fred Zellmer

Fred Zellmer of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020. 

Services are pending arrangements and a full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Two Men in Custody Following Two Pursuits in Cass County

Cass Co – Deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were involved in two pursuits Wednesday near Harrisonville.

Around 6:40 pm Wednesday, deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to assist Harrisonville Police pursuing a white 2007 Mitsubishi SUV westbound on 2 Highway near I-49.

Deputies pursued the vehicle west at speeds over 100 mph. The driver continued across rural gravel roads and at one point drove through a farm field. Deputies were able to get the vehicle stopped in the area of S. Bennett Road and E. 267th near Freeman, MO. The driver, Teddy R. Harper II, 40, of Lee’s Summit was taken into custody. Harper is being held in the Cass County jail on 5 Pleasant Hill warrants, bond $700.00. Harper has 3 additional warrants in Kansas City and charges related to the pursuit are still pending.

Around 11:30 pm Wednesday, deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office assisted capturing a man fleeing from Harrisonville Police. Deputies joined the pursuit when the suspect in an attempt to elude Harrisonville Police drove through the parking lot of the Sheriff’s Office. The driver led police down Clearwater Drive to Brush College Rd. A deputy in area of 2 Highway and Brush College deployed a Grappler device and stopped the vehicle.

The driver then fled on foot into a field where officers and Cass County K9 pursued the suspect into a wooded area. A thermal camera equipped UAV located the driver hiding near a creek and directed officers to his location. Arrested, was Travis J. Heise, 27, Kansas City Mo. Heise was charged today in Harrisonville Municipal Court with Speeding, Fail to drive in single lane, fail to signal, and fail to yield. Bond was set at $470.00 cash or surety.

“The support of our citizens have allowed us to equip our deputies with the necessary tools and technology to be successful in our pursuit of criminals. This is in an example of the fine work law enforcement is doing to keep Cass County safe,” said Sheriff Jeff Weber.

Osage Valley Electric Inventory reduction sale!

Inventory reduction sale! :-)
We currently have a large inventory of used poles. They are available at no charge on a first come basis but there are a few stipulations.

You must have a way to haul the poles.
You can cut them up but you must take the entire pole.
Please bring your own chainsaw and pliers.
You must call (660) 679-3131 Ext 5537 to schedule a pick up time.