Harrisonville Police looking for runaway juvenile

Can you help us? We are attempting to find Chloe M. Bulen, a 13-year-old, white female. She has been reported as a runaway. Chloe was last seen on 03-13-2020 at about 10:00pm wearing a gray long sleeve MU shirt at her home in Harrisonville. 

We believe Chloe may be in Grain Valley, MO and we are working with the Grain Valley Police Department to find Chloe. 

If you know where Chloe is, please call your local police department and help us get her home safe.



Update: Chole has been located safe thanks for all the shares

Two arrested for drugs in Eldorado Springs

March 13, 2020

Special Press Release

On 12 March 2020, officers of the El Dorado Springs Police Department working in cooperation with the Cedar County Sheriff's Office, and the Community Narcotics Enforcement Team Drug Task Force (CNET), assisted by a St. Clair County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit served a search warrant at 116 West McCrary Street, after officers received information of illegal drug activity. 

Evidence of illegal drugs (approximately a half pound of methamphetamine), drug paraphernalia, US currency and a firearm were located. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Richard A. Wyatt, 59, of El Dorado Springs, for the probable cause of Drug Trafficking, Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Endangerment of a Child First Degree and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. 

Also arrest was Ronica P. Chandler, 25, of El Dorado Springs, for the probable cause of Drug Trafficking, Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Endangerment of a Child First Degree, and Keeping and Maintaining a Public Nuisance. 

Officers completed probable cause statements for these charges. Officers received a Cedar County Warrant charging Wyatt with a Class A Felony of Trafficking Drugs First Degree and a Class D Felony of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm with a $50,000.00 bond. Officers received a Cedar County Warrant charging Chandler with a Class C Felony of Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Class C Felony of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Class E Felony of Keeping and Maintaining a Public Nuisance with a $50,000.00 bond.


IN THE CASE OF ALL ARRESTS, IT MUST BE REMEMBERED THAT THE CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND ALL DEFENDANTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY.
Released by:

Jarrod Schiereck, Chief of Police

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.