Patrol: Plan A Safe July Fourth Holiday!

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe July Fourth holiday. Whether planning to visit one of Missouri’s recreational opportunities or hosting a backyard barbecue, everyone should make safety part of their plans. No matter how you decide to celebrate, your smartest choice is to follow all Missouri traffic and boating laws.

During the 2023 counting period, 15 people were killed and 646 injured in Missouri over the holiday in 1,505 traffic crashes. Last year during the counting period, troopers arrested 125 people for driving while intoxicated. In 2023, there were 11 boating crashes, which included two injuries and no fatalities. One person drowned during last year's July Fourth holiday. Troopers made 10 boating while intoxicated arrests over last year’s July Fourth holiday weekend.

The 2024 July Fourth holiday counting period will be from 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2024.

All available troopers will be patrolling Missouri roadways and waterways to enforce traffic and boating laws and offering assistance as needed. The Highway Patrol will participate in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort) and Operation Dry Water over the July Fourth holiday. Operation Dry Water specifically targets impaired vessel operators.

Missouri’s boaters are asked to do their part by remaining alert for other boats and swimmers and being courteous on the water. Never operate a vessel if you’ve consumed alcohol. Boaters need to be aware that it is illegal to discharge fireworks from a vessel. Leave all fireworks in a safe place on shore. Remember to share the waterway, watch your wake, and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets save lives. Wear It!!

Anyone needing assistance or who witnesses criminal activity while traveling on Missouri’s roadways or waterways can contact the nearest Highway Patrol troop headquarters by calling the Patrol Emergency Report Line at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. Motorists may call 1-888-275-6636 to check for road construction along their travel route.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is hiring! The Patrol offers over 60 career paths. For all current openings, visit https://bit.ly/MSHPCareers or to apply for trooper or commercial vehicle officer positions, visit www.joinmshp.us to apply today.

Obituary - Nancy Lou Richardson

Nancy L. Richardson, 84, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at her home in Grandview. She was born April 4, 1940 in Clinton, MO, a daughter of Harvey L. and Carolyn (Barnes) Randolph. She was a graduate of the Garden City, Missouri High School. Nancy was united in marriage to John Henry Richardson on June 3, 1961 in Miami, Oklahoma. She had lived in Grandview over 50 years.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, John Richardson, on May 5, 2019; an infant son, Craig; and a brother, Harvey Randolph, Jr. She is survived by her son, Mark Richardson, Belton, MO; her daughter, Terri Jo Richardson, Grandview, MO; a sister, Barbara Kern, El Dorado Springs, MO; a sister-in-law, Margaret Randolph, Raymore, MO; her granddaughter, Ava Richardson; her daughter-in-law, Dawn Richardson, Independence, MO; and her good friend, neighbor and caregiver, Theresa Dominquez; and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like everyone to perform an act of kindness for someone.

No services are planned at this time.

Public Auction in rural Rockville

Estate Auction

Saturday, June 22, 2024 10:00 A.M.

Owner: The Estate of Catherine Stangel

Rockville, MO

Items to include:

-Car

-Antique Furniture

-Antique Pictures

-Antique Toys

-Misc. Furniture

-Misc Dish & Glassware

-Other Misc.

For more information call:

Kevin: (660)-492-3279

Tyler: (660)-492-7764

Bryan: (660)-492-3740

Also view sale bill @https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3931642.html

Case Update from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office

Case Update from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office....

On November 22, 2022, William Buckler, 56, Lowry City, was arrested by a St. Clair County deputy for Child Molestation 1st, a Class A Felony. 

Upon further investigation of the case, Buckler was arrested while incarcerated, on a St. Clair County warrant for four charges of Child Molestation with a bond of $200,000 cash surety.

On June11, 2024, William was found guilty by jury. He is charged with four counts of Child Molestation- 1st Degree. He is scheduled to be sentenced August 5, 2024.

MSTPA Truck and Tractor Pull June 22nd in Clinton

 

Inmate workers help set up for Bushwacker Days in Nevada

Inmate workers from the Vernon County Jail helped set up for the annual Nevada Bushwacker Days at the square today.

Vernon County Chief Deputy Travis Cole, and several Patrol and Jail staff helped supervise the work day. Thank you to all who helped out!

 

Obituary - Walter Dean Elder

It was the wishes of Walter Elder to be cremated with no public services at this time. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Walter Dean Elder, age 74 of Butler, Missouri died on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at his home in Butler. He was born October 10, 1949 to Lindsey Ray Elder Sr. and Laura Mabel Lester Elder in Ottawa, Kansas.

Walter is survived by three daughters, Crystal Elder Barnard and husband Michael of Butler, Missouri, Stephanie Hartsell and husband Justin of Garnett, Kansas and Louann Mundell of Garnett, Kansas; two sons, Ray Elder of Lawrence, Kansas and Nicholas Elder of Ottawa, Kansas; twelve grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Alice Callahan of Virgina, Francis Pearsal and husband Irvin of Montana, Patty Sheler and husband Clifford of Kansas, and Barbara McDaniel and husband Roy of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; his significant other, Deborah Marold; one granddaughter, Arielle Krysteen Turner; one brother, Lindsey Ray Elder Jr.; and two sisters, Diana Rose Casida and Joyce May Elder.

Blood Drive In Butler July 10th