The Museum Minute: Big raid in Bates County

 

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Butler man arrested on outstanding warrants

On December 18th around 1:25 a.m. the Butler Police Department arrested 19 year old James Levi Dodson of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Dotson was arrested on two outstanding warrants 1.) Stealing/Larceny/Theft 2.) Shoplifting.

James Levi Dotson 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.

Richards woman injured in Vernon County crash

On Sunday December 17th around 5:30 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle South 800 Road around 5 miles west of Metz, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2004 Mercury driven by 69 year old Georgia I. Charles of Richards, Missouri failed to negotiate a curve and ran off the roadway striking some trees.

Georgia I. Charles sustained minor injuries and she was transported by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment.

View crash report below:

 https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230666663

Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher not running for re-election

Important announcement:
Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher has decided not to run for a fourth term as Vernon County Sheriff. He is endorsing his Chief Deputy, Travis Cole, who will be running in the August 2024 election

El Dorado Springs man arrested after police chase in Vernon County

On Wednesday around 2:00 a.m. Vernon County Sheriff's Office Deputies located a suspicious utility truck at a residence on East KK Highway in rural Nevada. 

The Deputy pulled into the driveway behind the observed vehicle and initiated emergency lights before the vehicle, driven by 27 year old David Smith of El Dorado Springs, turned around in the driveway and drove directly toward the patrol vehicle. 

The Deputy gave the driver commands to stop, and the driver drove around the patrol vehicle onto KK Highway. The Deputy reports catching up with the vehicle and initiating emergency sirens, while Smith continued at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour, eventually into Cedar County, where he was later stopped and taken into custody.

After Smith was taken into custody, the Cedar County Sheriffs' Office took possession of the vehicle and later contacted Vernon County Dispatch, and advised they had made contact with the vehicle owner who advised the vehicle had been stolen.

Mr. Smith is being held in the Vernon County Jail on a capias warrant for first degree tampering with a motor vehicle; and resisting arrest, detention, or stop by fleeing- creating a substantial risk of serious injury or death to any person.

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.

Tis the Christmas Spirit

What a wonderful night at the Bates County Historical Society & Museum !! Thank you for all that attended we had around 80 kids come see Santa and the Grinch.

Thank you to all of the Historical Society board members and volunteers that made this night possible and an extra special thank you to Santa and our Grinch!

Archie High School Basketball does well in Midway Tournament

The Archie High School girls basketball team won the Championship against the Appleton City Bulldogs in the Midway Tournament! 

The Archie High School boys fell to Ewing Kauffman in a close game coming away with 2nd place. Congratulations to our Whirlwinds that made the Midway All-Tournament Team! #ArchieStrong