Arrest made after police pursuit in Cass County

On Saturday, February 25th, 2023, at approximately 2339 hours, the Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the area of Peculiar Drive and Sioux Chief to assist the Peculiar Police Department with a pursuit. The suspect vehicle was later located in the area of Brush College Rd and Anaconda Rd and a pursuit ensued. 

The vehicle was stopped utilizing the Grappler Device on 307th Street in rural Harrisonville. The driver of the vehicle fled on foot and was apprehended a short time later.

 
Jonathan Jackson, (38) from Independence, was taken into custody on an active Cass County warrant for failing to appear on an unlawful possession of a firearm charge, two warrants out of Belton; one for driving while revoked/suspended and the other for possession of narcotic equipment. Mr. Jackson also has an active warrant out of Kansas City for invasion of privacy.

 
“The use of the Grappler Device has been a wonderful tool in assisting our deputies with bringing these types of incidents to a safer conclusion” said Sheriff Jeff Weber. Mr. Jackson is currently being held in the Cass County Jail pending additional charges.

Obituary - Jackie Lee Davis

Jackie Davis, age 72, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at her home in Appleton City, Missouri. Jackie's wishes were to be cremated with no services. Fond memories and condolences can be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Jackie Lee Davis was born on July 9, 1950 to Marion and Frankie Roberts. She had a big smile and a bigger heart. Jackie had a great love for her family.

Jackie is preceded in death by her parents Marion and Frankie Roberts, her daughter Margaret Davis her grandson Justin Paul Graham and her brother Monty Roberts.

She is survived by Vicki Jo Greenwood, Clarence Leroy Davis and Steven Andrew Bowman, and lots of grandkids and great grandbabies.

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

Vernon County man injured in rollover accident

On February 27th around 5:10 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Route EE around 3 miles east of Walker.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the west bound 1989 Ford Fiesta driven 60 year old Kevin R. Purtle of Harwood, Missouri he ran off the roadway and overturned.

Mr. Purtle was taken by private vehicle to Freeman West Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230105120

Obituary - Gary Lee Baker

Gary Lee Baker, Independence, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 9, 1944 the son of Francis M. and Veronica R.(Majerus) Baker.

He served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a welder by trade. But, he had many and varied interests. He enjoyed fishing, radio controlled airplanes and boats, and was a talented artist. He could oil paint, work with wood, etch glass and paint automobiles and motorcycles.

He was even a certified SCUBA diving instructor. He was preceded in death by his father, and a brother, Bob Baker. Gary is survived by two sons, Gary Lee Baker Jr., and Robert Baker, his mother, Veronica Baker, two sisters, Sheryl Salter and Sharon Harrison, four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

A gathering to celebrate Gary's life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Legion Post #21, Independence, Missouri. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Road work in Vernon County on Tuesday

Vernon County Route DD (Waldo Road)-to-southbound I-49 On-Ramp at Exit 91 south of  Nevada CLOSED from noon to 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 28th, to allow contractor crews to repair guardrail

Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule.

Power outage in the Harrisonville area

Due to high winds some Osage Valley Electric Cooperative members around the Harrisonville area are experiencing an outage at this time. 

Crews have been dispatched and power will be restored as quickly and as safely as possible.

Some one knows something!

 Missing Date: February 27, 1991

Cheryl Kenney was last seen at work at a convenience store on business 71 Highway in Nevada, Missouri, on the evening of February 27, 1991. Her time card showed she clocked out at 10:00, but she did not arrive home. Her car was left in the store parking lot. Cheryl has a unique tooth pattern.

 
If you have any information, please contact the Nevada Missouri Police Department 417.448.2710, or, contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 800.877.3452, or 911

NamUs: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/4000

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