Update: Charges filed after shots fired at police during a pursuit

A Jackson County judge has issued a warrant for the driver, Kainon K. Singleton age 25 from Kansas City Missouri. 

He is charged with: 1st Degree Assault On A Law Enforcement Officer, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, Unlawful Use Of A Weapon, and Resisting Arrest. Jackson County has set his bond at $250,000.00 Cash Only. 

He also has a Clay County warrant for 2nd Degree Burglary, Possession Of Stolen Property, with a bond of $200,000.00.

He is currently being housed in the Jackson County Jail. The female passenger was released pending further investigation.

Original Post:

At approximately 3:45 am this morning the Deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office located a stolen vehicle (out of North Kansas City) in the area of I-49 and 163rd Street in Belton. 

The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. During the chase, the driver of the stolen vehicle fired several shots at the pursuing Deputies.

 
The Grappler Device was used to stop the vehicle on Byars Road in Grandview. Two suspects fled the vehicle on foot. A short time later, both the female and male suspects (both still armed at the time) were taken into custody without incident.

Both parties are suspects in multiple business burglaries throughout the metropolitan area. They were transported to the Grandview Police Department and are currently pending formal charges. The Grandview Police Department is assisting in the investigation.

 
Additional weapons and stolen items were recovered from the vehicle. No Deputies or Officers returned fire during the incident, and no injuries were reported. Additional information will be provided once formal charges are filed.

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St. Clair County Sheriff's Office News Release February 28, 2023 through March 6, 2023

Arrests and Reports:

St. Clair County Sheriff Lee Hilty reported deputies made arrests and took multiple reports during the week of February 28, 2023 through March 6, 2023.

On February 28, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies arrested Jakob Hurr at Benton County Jail on a St. Clair County warrant for Trafficking Drugs or Attempt- 1st Degree. Bond set at $50,000 cash only.

On February 28, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies arrested Michael Stuart on a Henry County warrant for Failure to Provide Financial Responsibility. He was transported to St. Clair County Jail and released into jail staff custody. His bond is set at $325 cash or surety.

On February 28, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies responded to the 200 block of South Cleveland St in Lowry City for a report of burglary. Items reported missing are a Barnett green and black compound bow with a broken string, a quiver, three arrows, peep sight, Patriot junior release, and a power cable for xBox One. Investigation is ongoing.

On March 1, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in progress at the 700 block of North Poplar in Appleton City. Subject agreed to get some mental health help.

On March 1, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies arrested James Maxwell at Benton County Jail on a St. Clair County warrant for Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $5000 cash only.

On March 2, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies arrested David Eaton JR at the St. Clair County Courthouse on a St. Clair County warrant on charges of Stalking-1st Degree. Bond set at $10,000 cash or surety.

On March 2, 2023-St. Clair County Deputies arrested Seth Porter at the St. Clair County Courthouse on a Bates County warrant for Failure to Appear on Displaying Plates of Another. Bond set at $200 cash or surety.

On March 3, 2003- St. Clair County Deputies took a report of an Asplundh truck broke into at Casey's in Lowry City. Investigation is ongoing.

On March 3, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies received a call of items being stolen out of an Asplundh truck that was turned in when employee quit. Investigation is ongoing.

On March 3, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies took a report of stolen cash out of an employees wallet at Truman Lake Manor. Investigation is ongoing.

On March 4, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies took a call regarding a domestic disturbance on SE 700 Rd in Weaubleau. Subject left property without incident.

On March 4, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies took a report of property damage on NE Highway C. Extra patrol requested in the area.

On March 4, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies received a call regarding an individual at the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office lobby wanting to turn herself in. Ardina Green was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant for Failure to Register Motor Vehicle. Her bond was set at $222.

On March 4, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies received a call regarding a carless and imprudent driver with excessive speed on Coon Creek in Collins. Melvin Wendleton was issued a citation for Careless and Imprudent Driving.

On March 4, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies were conducting paper service when Timothy Honsinger was arrested on a Miller County warrant for Driving While Revoked/Suspended. He was transported to St. Clair County Jail and turned over to the jail staff.

On March 4, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies received a call from Henry County regarding a firearm that was found on Highway ZZ in Deepwater on the St. Clair County line. Clinton Police Department assisted deputies on retrieval of firearm. Subject who found the firearm was transported to Golden Valley Memorial with gunshot wound when the firearm was discharged.

On March 4, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies received a report of financial exploitation of elderly/disabled person. Investigation is ongoing.

On March 4, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies took a report of an intoxicated driver on SE 224 Rd in Osceola. Darrell Jackson was arrested and transported to the St. Clair County Jail and released to the jail staff.

On March 5, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies were dispatched to 300 block of E Concord St in Appleton City regarding a 9-1-1 hangup. Deputies were advised it was a domestic disturbance. Subject was gone before deputies arrived.

On March 5, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies conducted a traffic stop. K9 Babs was deployed and alerted on the vehicle. Deputies searched vehicle and found illegal substances. Jose Sifuentes was arrested for possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia- prior drug offense.

On March 6, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies took a call regarding trash being dumped on NE 950 Rd. After investigating the trash it appeared to be from subjects living in Blue Springs. Subject is being charged with Littering- 1st Offense.

On March 6, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies arrested Crystal Carl at the St. Clair County Courthouse on a St. Clair County warrant for Burglary-2nd Degree. Her bond was set at $5,000 cash or surety.

On March 6, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies arrested James Maxwell on a Henry County warrant for Failure to Appear on No License.

On March 6, 2023- St. Clair County Deputies received a call to check the well being of a minor. Minor was okay and safe. Samantha Woods was arrested on a Cedar County warrant for Failure to Appear on Failure to Display Plates. Her bond was set at $275 cash.

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.

Disabled American Veterans Information

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter #67 Service Officer will be at the Bates County March 15, 2023 from 10:00 AM t0 4:00 PM to assist veterans in applying for their benefits. If you have any questions please called Darrel Rogers at 816-738-4536.

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter #67 Butler, Missouri invites all Disabled Veterans to attend our monthly meeting. The chapter meets the third Wednesday at 1:00 PM in the Bates County Museum on Elks Drive.

Our next regular meeting is March 15, 2023, at 1:00 PM.

Thanks,
Laurence Truman
Chapter 67
Commander
816-518-3264

Obituary - Janet Dean Staton

Janet Dean Robinson Staton, age 84, Cleveland, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. She was born on February 16, 1939 in Worland, Missouri the daughter of Leon and Lorean Dean Robinson. She graduated from Hume High School in the Class of 1957.

She worked for Travelers Insurance until she was united in marriage to Roscoe Staton on March 22, 1958 in the Hume United Methodist Church. The couple moved to Wichita, Kansas. She worked for an engineering firm for two years.

They then moved to Grandview, Missouri. She stayed at home raising her children to school age and reentered the workforce. She worked for John Deere for twenty five years before retiring in 1998. Janet had a strong faith. She was a member of the El Bethel Baptist Church.

She loved her family and enjoyed traveling, especially to the ocean. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Kristie, and a brother, George Robinson. Janet is survived by four sons, Kurt Staton(Barbara), Kraig Staton, Kyle Staton, and Kendall Staton(Debi), seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held 1 pm Monday, March 13, 2023 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be held form 12 noon to service time. 

Burial will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bird Dog Hall of Fame. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Rainy Saturday In Store

Rain will continue all day today with minor snow accumulation possible this evening near the IA/MO border. 

Less than an inch of snow accumulation is possible. The rest of the forecast area can expect all liquid precipitation.

RV fire today in Belton

Today, members of the Belton Fire Department responded to RV fire in the area of Cambridge and Crown Park. 3 residents escaped the fire safely. 

The Belton Fire Department was assisted by South Metro Fire District, Grandview Fire Department and the West Peculiar Fire Protection District .

The fire appears to be a total loss and is currently under investigation.

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Deputies recover stolen property

On March 9th Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Deputies executed a search warrant that yielded the recovery of stolen property.

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