Clinton Police Department seeking public assistance

Clinton Crime Stoppers have been on a roll lately. Here is another..... This person is wanted for questioning in a forgery/stealing case. 

Help us identify this young lady. Contact us via Facebook or 660-885-5587 (dispatch) with any information you have. 

Of course, as always, if you are this young lady it would be much easier for you to come to the Clinton Police Department on your own. 

You can even call and we would give you a free ride...... The backseats are super luxurious (cough - plastic - cough).

One arrested on warrants in Bates County

On April 23rd around 1:03 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 40 year old Jennifer D. Blackerby of Anderson, Missouri.

She was arrested for 1.) Two misdemeanor Butler Police Department Warrants 2.) No Seatbelt.

Jennifer D. Blackerby was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and she is currently listed as bondable.

View Arrest Report Below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I441363A

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Obituary - Charles "Chuck" Lawson

Charles "Chuck" Lawson, 80 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at his home in Rich Hill. Cremation with no services scheduled at this time. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Charles Fay Lawson was born August 18, 1941 in Huntsville, Arkansas to Eura and Lilly Lawson. He graduated from North Kansas City High School and went right to work as a millwright. 

He continued his career for over 50 years and was a member of the Millwright Local 1529. On May 26, 1960 Chuck was united in marriage to Sandra Long in Kansas City.

In the 90s Chuck moved his family down to Rich Hill, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and rides through the country with his good friend Dennis Williams.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents and nine siblings. He is survived by his loving family and dear friends.

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Severe storms [possible late this afternoon and evening

It's going to be a warm & windy day across the area. Wind gusts of around 50 mph are expected throughout the day. Strong to severe storms are possible this evening between 5 pm and midnight. 

The main hazard will be from damaging winds of 60+ mph. Hail will also be possible. A tornado can't be ruled out but is unlikely.

Update: Harrisonville man injured in Bates County rollover accident

On April 22nd around 5:20 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Butler Fire Department, Adrian Fire Department and Bates County EMS all responded to a two vehicle rollover accident on D Highway just west of CR 7003 east of Passaic. 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the westbound 2018 Jeep Wrangler driven by 75 year old Robert G. White of Harrisonville, Missouri crossed the center line of the roadway and stuck a towed unit of the eastbound 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Christopher J. Rotert of Montrose, Missouri before striking a ditch and overturning.

Mr. White sustained minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

View Crash Report Below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=220202471

Obituary - Alice L. Collins

Alice L. Collins, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 20,2022 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 25, 2022 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Burial to follow in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to the Missions Fund at Allen Street Baptist Church in Clinton and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Alice LaVonne Webster was born May 22, 1939 to Orvil and Zelma Webster. She married Arthur Collins on June 22, 1962 and they had four children, Cindy, Joanna, Melinda and Steven.

Alice was a life-long resident of Clinton and a faithful member of Allen Street Baptist Church where she worked in the nursery for many years. Once her children were teens, she decided to enter the work force and worked for a Steakhouse restaurant for several years and then worked for Westwood Nursing Home for 25 years before retiring.

Alice loved God and her family. She enjoyed growing flowers, spending time with her husband in the backyard, watching westerns with her son, making crafts and baking. She was a hugger and never met a stranger. She was kind to everyone she met, and so proud of her family.

She is survived by her husband, Arthur; three daughters, Cindy Collins of Clinton, MO, Joanna Collins of Clinton, MO and Melinda (Eric) Tiffany of Shawnee, KS, one son, Steven Collins of Clinton, MO, a granddaughter, Carmen Tiffany of Shawnee, KS, and a brother, Danny Webster of Clinton, MO.

Proceeded in death by her parents, Orvil and Zelma Webster, 5 brothers: Joe, Jerry, David, James, and Eldon, and 4 sisters: Beulah, Dorothy, Linda, and Shirley.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

One arrested on 5 warrants in Butler

On April 22nd around 5:39 p.m. the Butler Police Department arrested 28 year old Jeffery Michael Hicks of Amoret, Missouri.

Mr. Hicks was arrested for several failure to appear in court warrants out of Bates County and Jackson County. 

The charges are listed below:
1.) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia ($250 cash/surety)
2.) Expire Plates ($125 Cash only)
3.)Failure to drive on the right half of the roadway ($125 Cash only)
4.) Possession of Marijuana ($250 cash/surety)
5.) Operation a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility ($250 cash/surety)

Jeffery Michael Hicks was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he is currently listed as bondable.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.