La Cygne Kansas man arrested for battery

On 06/13/2024 at approximately 1805 hours, officers with the La Cygne Police Department and deputies with the Linn County Sheriff's Office responded to the La Cygne City Hall for a report of a battery, which occurred in the 200 block of E. Market St., where the victim had sustained serious injuries. The investigation revealed the suspect had fled city limits and was possibly in Missouri.

Officers promptly submitted a probable cause affidavit for Aggravated Battery and presented it to a Linn County District Judge who granted an arrest warrant for the suspect. Deputies with the Bates County Sheriff's Office, MO, located and arrested the suspect, Ryan D. Long of La Cygne, on that warrant. Long was extradited back to Linn Co., where he is being held. 

Thank you to the Linn County Sheriff's Office, Linn County Attorney's Office, and the Bates County Sheriff's Office for all of their assistance and continued partnership in this case and many others. Zachary Mathies Chief of Police, La Cygne Police Department.

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.

Obituary - Dorothy Jane Jones

Dorothy Jane Jones, 90, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Dorothy was born on October 20, 1933, in Nevada, MO to William Clifford and Lela Fern (Pyle) Porter. Dorothy was united in marriage to James Jones, Jr. on March 17, 1957 in Nevada, MO and he preceded her in death.

Dorothy graduated from Nevada High School in 1952. She was a homemaker and known as a wonderful cook. Church was very important in her life. She was very active as a member and Elder of Community of Christ Church in Nevada. She was also a very active member of ALANON. She enjoyed her trips with Jim to Estes Park, CO after his retirement. She cooked at many church camps and was a board member of Ozark Campgrounds.

Dorothy is survived by her three sons, Kenneth Jones (Gwen), Nevada, MO, Bill Jones, Joplin, MO, and George Jones, Nevada, MO; seven grandchildren, Chadd Jones, Clayton Jones, Chelsea Mendez, Aubrey Jones, Jillian Nicholas, Jakelyn Hays, and Jaleah Jones; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Shirley Heathman (Bob), Nevada, MO; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, Jim, she was preceded in death by her parents; and an infant brother, Kenneth Lee.

Funeral services will be at 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home with Bill Garwood officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00a.m., prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Ozark Camp and Retreat Center or Community of Christ Church in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Fatality accident in Miami County Kansas

On June 21, 2024 at 11:19 am the Miami County Sheriff's Office Communications Division received a 911 phone call about an injury crash on US 169 Highway between Crescent Hill

Road and Bethel Church Road in rural Miami County. Osawatomie Police Department, at the request of the Sheriff's Office responded to the call as they were the closest available unit. When they arrived they found two vehicles with extensive damage to them. Officers quickly began life saving measures on the occupants. 

The preliminary investigation has found that a red 2013 Mazda 3 driven by Natalie Dawn Lober O'Leary, 36, Wichita, KS was northbound on US 169 Highway. A gray 2016 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Patty S. Landess, 78 and her passenger, Richard C. Landess, 83, both of Rantoul, Kansas were southbound on US 169 Highway. 

The red Mazda attempted to pass a vehicle and a tractor trailer and struck the gray Equinox head on. Ms. Lober O'Leary was pronounced dead at the scene. Both Mr. And Mrs. Landess were transported to a local area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. We extend our sincere condolences to Ms. Lober O'Leary's family. We appreciate the Osawatomie Police Department, Osawatomie Fire Department, Miami County EMS, Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Department of Transportation and Miami County Road and Bridge for their assistance during the investigation, This investigation is ongoing. 

If you have any information about this investigation, you can contact our Investigations Division at 913-294-3232 or remain anonymous by calling 816-474 - TIPS.

School bus accident today in Clinton

At 1:45 pm, Clinton Police Officers along with Clinton Fire and Golden Valley Memorial Hospital Ambulance Personnel were dispatched to a crash involving a school bus. 

A bus from the Sherwood School District was apparently exiting a drive from the Clinton Community Center at 1004 E. Sedalia Avenue when it was struck by a SUV travelling northbound on Price Lane.

The bus was occupied by 45 1st and 2nd Grade students, four teachers and the bus driver. Multiple injuries were reported at the scene, but all of those appear to be minor at the time of this release.

Three students were transported to the Emergency Department by ambulance as a precautionary measure. Preliminary investigation indicates that the bus driver failed to yield to oncoming traffic, possibly due to their line of sight being obscured by equipment attached to the bus, as the only probable contributing circumstance to the crash.

Jim Bartlett Masonic Pin

Worshipful Brother James F. Bartlett received his 60-year Masonic pin last night in a well-attended ceremony conducted by Rite Worshipful Brother Rick Hurshman at Butler Masonic Lodge No. 254.

Drug arrest made in Osceola

On June 20, 2024, Officer Kauffman conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Osceola City Limits for expired registration. Officer Kauffman observed the driver shaking and breathing heavily.Officer Kauffman learned that the driver was also on probation and parole for possession of a controlled substance.

The driver of the vehicle denied consent to search. St. Clair Deputies, a St. Clair Detective, along with Deputy Marshall and K9 Babs arrived on the scene to assist. K9 Babs conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle and alerted for the odor of narcotics. Two bags with approximately 24 grams of crystal substance were located with paraphernalia located next to the driver.

The driver was then transported to the St. Clair County Jail to be interviewed, booked, and released. The driver was identified as Ronnie Parmalee out of Osceola, Missouri. A felony delivery of a controlled substance charge will be sent to prosecuting attorney Daniel Dysart. A citation for possession of drug paraphernalia will be sent to prosecuting attorney Joshua Jones.

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.

Search warrant served in Cass County

Today at approximately 11:00 a.m., Deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Unit served a search warrant near Hamilton Ln. and West South Ave. in Belton.

This search warrant was the result of an extensive investigation into narcotics distribution. Deputies seized several items of evidence including suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and money.

In conjunction with this operation, two people were taken into custody on felony warrants.

39-year-old Christopher McGolgin of Belton was arrested on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance with a bond set at $4,000.

He was also arrested on charges for Unlawful Use of a Weapon. McGolgin’s bond for that charge is also set at $4,000. Both of these felony warrants were out of Cass County.

42-year-old Hannah Graham of Belton faces charges of Felony Parole Violation through the State of Kansas with no bond allowed.

Two additional suspects, a male and a female were taken into custody pending felony charges.

All four suspects are currently being held at the Cass County Jail.

The Drug Enforcement Administration assisted our Office with this investigation.

During the search, a young live deer was located inside the residence. The Missouri Department of Conservation recovered the deer.

Obituary - Thomas Eugene Taylor

Thomas Eugene Taylor, 69, Sheldon, MO, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at his home in rural Sheldon. He was born Jan. 12, 1954 in El Dorado, KS, to Chrisie Thomas Taylor and Wiletta (Starnes) Taylor. He was married to Gerry L. Cole on February 28, 1977 in Miami, OK. She survives of the home.

Tommy grew up in Cassville, MO and attended school there. He worked for F-Co Window Manufacturing in Monett for 24 years. He has lived in Cedar and Vernon County for the past 30 years. Tommy enjoyed fishing, camping, watching movies on TV, and being with his family.

In addition to his wife, Gerry, he is survived by his children, Durran Taylor, Sheldon, MO, Travis Taylor,Sheldon, MO, Jeramiah Taylor (Terry), Rolla, MO; step-daughter, Misty Mullins, Branson, MO; 16 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Dotson, Cassville, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Daren, four brothers, Leon, Billy, Kenneth, and Kevin, and a sister, Sue Bickford.

Visitation will be 4:00-6:00p.m. Monday, June 24, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO. Graveside services will be at 1:00p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter, MO.