Former Osceola Bank VP Pleads Guilty to $1.5 Million Fraud Scheme

A former bank vice president pleaded guilty in federal court today to embezzling more than $1.5 million from St. Clair County State Bank in Osceola, Mo.

Stacia Wilson, 60, of Osceola, waived her right to a grand jury and pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to a federal information that charges her with one count of bank fraud.

By pleading guilty today, Wilson admitted that she created $1,528,321 in false and fictitious loans, using bank customers’ information without their knowledge.

Wilson had authority as a loan processor to access and create loans within the bank’s computer system. She created numerous false and fictitious loans, then diverted the loan proceeds to her own personal use. Under the terms of today’s plea agreement, Wilson must forfeit to the government a money judgment of $1,528,321, which represents the proceeds she obtained as a result of her fraud scheme.

Under federal statutes, Wilson is subject to a sentence of up to 30 years in federal prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

This case is being prosecuted by Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney David M. Ketchmark. It was investigated by the FBI and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Missouri

Winning Powerball ticket kept in pile for months in Vernon County

A Powerball ticket purchased for the Jan. 29th drawing resulted in a $50,000 win, though the winner wasn’t aware of it for months.

The ticket – which matched four of the five white-ball numbers drawn, as well as the Powerball – was purchased at Hot Spot, 1112 E. Austin Blvd., in Nevada. The prize had gone unclaimed for nearly three months before its owner realized he held a winning ticket.

“I buy a Quick Pick, never pick my own numbers, and I put them in a pile by my computer,” the winner explained. “Every so often, my wife will go grab them and check them when we go out to eat.”

After finally checking their tickets, the player shared he and his wife were up late due to the adrenaline pumping through their bodies.

“The big thing is that ticket was laying on my desk for 81 days,” the winner marveled. “There was a $50,000 ticket laying on my desk for 81 days.”

Powerball is a $2 per play multi-state Draw Game with drawings held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:59 p.m. Saturday’s estimated jackpot is $36 million.

In FY23, players in Vernon County won more than $3 million in Missouri Lottery prizes, while retailers received over $310,000 in commissions and bonuses. More than $397,000 went to educational programs in the county.

Property damage reported in Belton

On Sunday evening, May 7, 2024, Belton Police Officers were dispatched to 612 Westover Rd, Cimarron Park, in response to careless driving. It was reported that a black vehicle and a white vehicle were seen doing donuts in the grassy area of the park.

As a result, significant damage was done to city property. After reviewing footage and interviewing witnesses, officers identified the drivers of the two vehicles involved, who were under the age of 18.

Due to the ages of these juveniles, The Belton Police Department cannot release their identities. The investigation is ongoing; however, this case is being referred to the Cass County Juvenile Office for charges.

2024 Miami High School 8th Grade Graduation

 

Obituary - Jane McNabb

Celebration of Life Service for Jane McNabb formerly of Butler, Missouri will be held at a later date at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Service time will be posted when the information becomes available. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Clara Jane (Bock) McNabb formerly of Butler, Missouri died Monday, May 6, 2024 at Creek Side Community Care in Burlington, Washington. She was born April 26, 1931 at the family home seven miles east of Appleton City, Missouri, to Clara Mae Bock (Shoop) and Louis Frederick Bock. She was one of nine children and attended the Potts School House for eight years and then Appleton City High School, where she graduated in 1949. Jane worked at Citizens Bank in Appleton City for the six years following high school. She loved playing her straight saxophone, playing basketball, and riding her horse, Dolly Rambler, in her spare time.

In 1953, Jane married Dale Crockett and to this union three children were born; Patrick, Carolyn, and Charlotte. In 1983, Jane married Hendrix H. “Mac” McNabb and enjoyed 31 fun and loving years with him and their blended family, including Mac’s adult children Bob and Mary. She worked as a cashier clerk for Associated Natural Gas Company in Butler for 14 years, retiring in 1992.

Jane had a vibrant personality and never met a stranger. For many years, she enjoyed playing golf at the Butler Country Club and was the ever patient teacher/coach to anyone wanting help with their game. Other interests included being a member of P.E.O. and the United Methodist Church, playing cards/games, working in her yard, attending all the activities in which her children and grandchildren participated (including golf tournaments/ball games/horse shows), fishing for trout at Bennett Springs, Missouri and watching Netflix movies. Most of all, Jane enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They all had her heart!

She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Clara Bock; her siblings, Opal Bock Smith, Allyne Bock Schultze, Olin Bock, Melvin Bock, Ila Bock Wiser, Fredolin Bock, JD Bock, and Gwendolyn Bock; her former husbands, Dale Crockett (father of her children Patrick, Carolyn, and Charlotte) and H. H. McNabb.

She is survived by Patrick (Janie) Crockett and his children Marcus, Jackson, and Reagan; Carolyn (John) Lewis; Charlotte (Brian) Butler and her daughter Valerie Craft (Danny Mainard); Mary (Ed) Scott and her children Ashley (Jordan) Cox and Morgan (Thomas) Dudley and grandchildren Carson, Blake, Lucas, Wilson, Natalie, Aubrey, Rachel, Hollins, Callum, and Griffin Mac; Bob McNabb; sister-in-law, Henrietta “Hetty” Bock; nieces and nephews Sharla Michael, Connie Nash, Jim Bock, Michael Bock, Tom Bock, Madonna Engle, Ken Wiser, Myrna Snedeger, Don Bock, Benita Bock; her ever loyal cat and companion, Lucy; great nieces and nephews, cousins, and many dear friends!

Butler Rotary Club Golf Tournament

 

Butler Elementary School Kindergarten Graduation May 16th

Butler Elementary School Kindergarten graduation is next week!! We can't wait to see you there.

Appleton City High School Bright Future Friday

ACHS Senior Kloe Meredith is looking to further her education at Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri after graduation. 

Kloe wants to stay semi-local to Appleton City, which is why Cottey is appealing to her. Kloe enjoys caring for animals and would like to become a vet tech.