Kansas runaway found in trunk of stolen car – Pittsburg teen arrested

On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, law enforcement officers from the Pittsburg Police Department took a report of a misappropriated vehicle from a Yvonne Timko, regarding her son, 18-year-old Rylie M. Timko, of Pittsburg, taking her vehicle without permission. The vehicle was reportedly taken from Mrs. Timko’s residence on E. Carlton St., in Pittsburg.

On Wednesday, December 28, 2022, the Pittsburg Police Department received information from the Fort Scott, Kansas, Police Department, regarding a 14-year-old female runaway, who was likely in the company of Rylie Timko, possibly being in the area. The 14-year-old runaway and Rylie Timko were reportedly involved in a dating relationship with each other.

On Saturday morning, December 31, 2022, at approximately 9:30 AM, law enforcement officers from the Pittsburg Police Department were checking a vehicle, which matched the description of Mrs. Timko’s missing vehicle, in the 400 block of E. 27th St. While checking this vehicle, which was determined to be Mrs. Timko’s missing vehicle, officers located the 14-year-old runaway hiding in the trunk of the vehicle.

The runaway was taken into custody without incident and was transported to the police station for processing with juvenile intake. Mrs. Timko’s vehicle was returned to her.

On Monday morning, January 2, 2023, at approximately 11:05 AM, Rylie Timko was located at his mother’s residence on E. Carlton St. and was taken into custody without incident. 

Mr. Timko was arrested for felony Contributing to a Child’s Misconduct or Deprivation, and was transported to the jail at the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office for booking. He is currently being held without bond.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing at this time. Anyone having information related to this incident, or other incidents, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 620-231-1700, or at our tip line, 620-231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

January 3, 2023
Released by Maj. B. Henderson

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 - Shirley Anne Boucher

Shirley Anne Boucher, 75, of Archie, MO passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. 

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. 

Inurnment will follow at Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Adrian Optimist Club.

Shirley was born February 14, 1947 in Harrisonville, Missouri, a daughter of Morris Sid and Virginia May (Adams) Atkinson. She lived in Harrisonville and Archie most of her life, except for a few years when they lived in Kansas City so her dad could be closer to work. 

Shirley was a 1965 graduate of Paseo High School in Kansas City. She was united in marriage to Dennis Earl Boucher on May 14, 1966 at the Everett, Missouri Community Church, the same church where she was saved and baptized. Shirley was always active, and besides being a mother and homemaker, she had worked at the Harrisonville Ben Franklin Store, the Onion Ring Factory in Archie, Bass Busters in Amsterdam, MO, and Creative Home Collections in Raymore, MO.

Shirley enjoyed bowling at Adrian and Harrisonville, she played in two leagues and traveled to 23 states to play in bowling tournaments. She was a very active crocheter and made many blankets for Project Linus, she loved sewing, cake decorating, craft shows, lake trips with the family, bingo, her Kindle, playing cards, and reading. She was a charter member of the Archie Optimist Club.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister; her brother, Lyle Atkinson; a grandson, Michael Staudinger; and a son-in-law, Jimmy Jacks. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Boucher, Archie, MO; two daughters: Lisa Jacks, Archie, MO; and Denise Staudinger, Belton, MO; a son, Doug Boucher, Archie, MO; four grandsons: Ryan Jacks (Brittany), Archie, MO; Austin Jacks (Carsyn), St. Joseph, MO; Zane Jacks, Harrisonville, MO; and Sean Staudinger, Belton, MO; and many other relatives and friends.

Ballard RII School District will be accepting bids for mowing and grounds care for the upcoming 2023

The Ballard RII School District will be accepting bids for mowing and grounds care for the upcoming 2023 mowing season. 

Bids should cover 10247 NE St Rt. 18 Butler, MO 64730. Bids should include all grounds, trimming, and maintenance of the septic area. 

Bids will be accepted through noon on January 31, 2023. Bids should be turned into the Superintendent's office located on the south side of the building, west end entrance.

Theft reported in Nevada

 

Obituary - Sandra Susan Bradley

Sandra Susan Bradley, age 73, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her home in Deepwater, Missouri. 

A graveside inurnment will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the Maplewood Cemetery in Brownington, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to C.A.R.E. and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Sandra Susan Bradley was born on June 3, 1949 in Clinton, Missouri to Theodore and Dorothy Criss.

Sandra worked in the molding department at Rival Manufacture and later worked for Elite Laundry until her retirement. Sandra loved to watch Soap Operas with General Hospital being her favorite. She also loved spending time with her family and friends.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, and her son John Hodge.

Survivors include her husband Joe Bradley of the home, and two grandchildren, John “JJ” W. Hodge and Josh Hodge and a host of family and friends.

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

MSHP Reports 2 Traffic Fatalities, 0 Drownings, and 0 Boating Fatalities Over New Year’s Holiday Weekend

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the New Year’s holiday weekend:

2 people died and 75 were injured in 243 traffic crashes during the 2023 New Year’s holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Monday, January 2, 2023. There were 0 boating crashes and 0 drownings over the 2023 New Year’s holiday counting period.

2023 New Year’s Holiday Traffic Statistics
Troopers investigated the following:

Traffic Crashes — 243
Traffic Crash Injuries — 75
Traffic Crash Fatalities — 1
DWI — 104

[Note: During the 2022 New Year’s holiday counting period, one person was killed and 331 injured in 1,045 traffic crashes statewide. During last year’s New Year’s holiday, troopers worked 321 of those crashes which included 98 injuries and no fatalities. Troopers arrested 96 people for driving while intoxicated last year.]

Both fatal traffic crashes occurred in the Troop E, Poplar Bluff, MO, area. There were no traffic fatalities on Friday December 30, 2022.

One fatality occurred on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Roger Vinson, 63, of Piggott, AR, died when the vehicle he was driving crashed at the intersection of Route C and State Highway 25, in Stoddard County. Vinson was pronounced dead at the scene by Stoddard County Coroner Brent Stidham. The crash is being investigated by the Advance Police Department.

One fatality occurred on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Roger G. Morrow, 55, of Benton, MO, died when the vehicle he was driving travelled off the right side of the roadway and overturned. The crash occurred in Scott County on Missouri Highway 77 near Scott County Road 352. Morrow was pronounced dead at the scene by Scott County Coroner Scott Branam. Morrow was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

There were no traffic fatalities on Monday, January 2, 2023.

The fatality statistics in this news release could change if late deaths occur, or if other departments report fatal traffic crashes after this news release is sent to the media.

Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you make when you’re behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back.”

Cass County Public Library Archie Branch School Supply Drive!

 

Obituary - Sandra Kay McGan Sloan

It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra Kay McGan Sloan announces her passing. Sandy, 55, of Raymore, Mo. passed on December 17, 2022 with her husband by her side after being surrounded byfriends and family in her final days.

Sandy was born on July 10th, 1967, in Kansas City, Mo. to Richard and Mary Patricia McGan. Sandy was the baby in a large Catholic family of 9 children. Sandy spent her years growing up surrounded by brothers, sisters, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She graduated from Hickman Mills High School in 1985. She met her husband Michael Sloan in 1995. 

Mike knew he was going to marry Sandy on the first night that they met, and they tied the knot in 2000 in Kansas City, Mo. Sandy spent many years as a dental assistant before the birth of her children, McKenna Kay Sloan, 20 and Landan Lee Sloan, 15. Sandy dedicated many years to raising her children and being the personal shopper to many family members. Sandy lived with pancreatic cancer for the last 2 years and put up one heck of a fight. 

Sandy will be fondly remembered as the best gift giver, with the perfect smile, and award-winning deviled eggs. Her contagious laughter, witty humor, and love will be missed. Sandy was preceded in death by her brothers Patrick, Michael, Donald and her parents Richard and Pat. Sandy is survived by her husband, Michael Sloan; their two kids, McKenna and Landan; their family dog, Truman; siblings, Gail Oaks, Diana (Steve) Sproul, Phillip McGan, Ronald McGan, Jeffrey (Linda) McGan, as well as many loved nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the team at KU Hospital as well as KC Hospice House for taking such great care of Sandy. If any donations would like to be made in lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting KC Hospice and Palliative Care via Make a Donation - Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (kchospice.org). You may also send donations by check made payable to Kansas City Hospice Foundation and mailed to KCHPC, 1500 Meadow Lake Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64114.

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 7th, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home located at 612 W. Foxwood Dr, Raymore, MO 64083. There will be a visitation starting at noon, followed by the Celebration of Life at 1:30p. All are encouraged to dress in colorful, casual attire to look as bright as Sandy shined.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278