Adrian man arrested for domestic assault in Butler

On June 28, 2024 Bates County was notified of a domestic assault that occurred in Butler. The report was that a male was allegedly assaulting a female and chocking her and then later struck a young child in the back seat. Witnesses provided a video to the Sheriff's Office in an attempt to help identify the truck and the occupants. 

Approximately 3 hours later, the Sheriff observed a vehicle pulling into the parking lot of LP Mart in Adrian that matched the description of the truck. The occupants in the truck appeared to be arguing. At the same time dispatch was putting out a call for service dispatching deputies to a residence in regards to the domestic call earlier in Butler. Once on seen the deputies were able to identify the suspect as Justin Hough 2/11/1989.

As Hough exited the parking lot of the LP Mart the Sheriff and an Adrian Police Officer made a traffic stop at 18 Highway and Business 49 in Adrian. Hough had visible signs of scratches on his face and marks on his hands. Hough was taken into custody. The female party was interviewed and serious injuries to her face were documented. Hough was taken to the Bates County Jail were he was booked for Domestic Assault and Child Endangerment.

A hotline was placed to the Child Abuse Hotline so that family services could be involved to ensure the safety of the children. For the time being the children were released to the grandmother.
Hough has been charged with Domestic Assault and Child Endangerment with a bond set at $30,000 Cash Only. Additional charges may be filed once the Prosecutor reviews the entire case file.

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.

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Obituary - Michael James Parks

Michael James Parks, age 51 of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away at the University of Kansas Medical Center on June 23, 2024. Michael was born the son of Marlin Ray and Linda Harris Parks on October 6, 1972 in Harrisonville, Missouri. He graduated from Harrisonville High School. 

He worked in construction as a driller and blaster. Michael enjoyed fishing, watching westerns and loved the Kansas City Chiefs. He was preceded in death by his father, and a sister, Susan Parks. He is survived by his mother, a nephew, Luke and two nieces, Kaylee and Pam.

There are no services scheduled at this time. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, these may be sent in care of the Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Obituary - Charla Marie Eastwood

Charla Marie Eastwood, 67, of Paola, Kansas, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 16, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, to John and Elizabeth Swanson Dehaemers, Charla was united in marriage to Mark Eastwood on February 15, 1997. 

She owned a commercial tenant finish construction company before attending Colorado Bible College, later Charis Bible College, where she began as an instructor before becoming the director of the college’s Overland Park campus. 

Charla was a member of La Cygne Christian Church.Her interests and talents were unsurprisingly diverse, including gardening where she raised hostas, impatiens and marigolds; riding her Harley and earning a 3rd degree black belt in taekwondo. A collector of handwritten recipes, Charla loved preparing meals for her family on holidays. She was an animal lover, raising Rottweilers and amassing a collection of barn kitties. She loved her family deeply and was the grandma everyone wished they had. 

Charla was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother and her sister, Dana White. Charla is survived by her husband of 27 years, Mark; adult children Randyl (Jeremy) Danner, Eric (Resa) Eastwood, Travis (Kim) Eastwood, Chrissy (Robert) Norton; two sisters, Lynne Dehaemers and Lisa Davis: and eleven grandchildren, Chase, Elena, Kai, Zaritha, Lily, Will, Mayla, Zane, Mia, Mariah and Cooper.

Funeral services will be held at 10am on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the La Cygne Christian Church, followed by a burial ceremony in Centerville Cemetery. A visitation will take place from 5pm to 7pm on Sunday, July 7, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Flowers are welcome and memorial contributions can be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, PO Box 304, La Cygne, Kansas 66040. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Slight risk of severe storms Tuesday

 Thunderstorms are expected to develop along a cold front Tuesday afternoon and evening. Some of these storms may be strong to severe.

Dirt bike accident in Bates County

On Sunday afternoon around 2:57 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County EMS and Bates County Sheriff Deputies responded to a dirt bike accident on private property north of CR 6002 and just east of CR 9001.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occured when the 2023 KTM Motorcycle driven by 35 year old William R. Fockelmann of Richmond Heights, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned.

Mr. Fockelmann sustained minor injuries and he was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240329864