Nevada Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Leading Meth Conspiracy

Troopers Seized Nearly 10 Kilos of Meth, Three Firearms in Traffic Stop

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Nevada, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for leading a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

Trenton D. Wallace, 28, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann A. Ketchmark to 20 years in federal prison without parole.

On Dec. 14, 2023, Wallace pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and attempting to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.

An Oklahoma State Highway Patrol trooper stopped Wallace, who was driving a Chevrolet Impala, on Interstate 44 on Feb. 16, 2022. Wallace denied being in possession of any firearms, but the trooper seized a Freedom Arms .22-caliber pistol (disguised to look like a belt buckle) when Wallace reached for it as a drug-sniffing dog was being deployed. Wallace also was in possession of $4,206 in cash.

When a police dog alerted to the presence of drugs, troopers searched the vehicle and found a duffel bag that contained approximately 25 pounds (9.9 kilograms) of methamphetamine, packaged in 10 large plastic bags. Troopers also found a loaded H&K 9mm semi-automatic pistol under the driver’s seat and a loaded Sig Sauer .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol under the passenger’s seat.

According to court documents, Wallace is an admittedly active and high-ranking member of the Southwest Honkey’s prison gang. The methamphetamine seized from Wallace would be enough to supply two doses (.25 grams) of methamphetamine to every man, woman, and child in Vernon County, Mo.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica R. Eatmon. It was investigated by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team.

Obituary - Alvin Cumpton

Alvin Cumpton age 74 of Garden City, Missouri departed this life Friday, August 23, 2024.

Visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Heart of Life Church, Garden City, Missouri.

Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Heart of Life Church, Garden City, Missouri with interment at Dayton Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to be made to Dayton Community Church Memorial Fund, and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available.

Obituary - Carol Kay Schrock

Carol Kay Schrock, 87, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Crown Care Health and Rehab in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Harrisonville Community Church in Harrisonville, MO, with burial to follow at Clearfork Cemetery in Garden City, MO. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Kinder Kastle.

Carol Kay Firestone was born January 1, 1937 in a small town outside Topeka, KS, called Dover, KS. She was the youngest of three children born to Ray H. and Velma (Sage) Firestone. She had two older siblings, Neil and Joann. The family moved to Topeka, KS, when Kay was 3 months old. Kay graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. She then went on and attended Washburn University in Topeka, majoring in Music Performance in Voice and a minor in Piano. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in 1959. She then began teaching music in two elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO, for one year, and going on to teach music at the elementary school in East Lynne, MO, for 8 years. She then became the music teacher for Kinder Kastle, becoming the Harrisonville Christian School that formed in 1968. "Miss Kay" was the name given to her by all of her students. Along with teaching at school, Miss Kay has given many students piano and voice lessons, many of whom have served in music at church, as well as, teaching.

In 1960, Kay was married to Jim Schrock and moved to Cass County, Missouri. Kay was blessed with three sons: Mitch, Kelly, and Brian, all of the area. She has been grateful to enjoy her daughters-in-law, as well as, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. All of her family has been so dear to her heart and made her life complete by serving the Lord. From her testimony, we learn these words, "When I was little, I knew I wanted to know the Lord... I always knew this." In February 1962, she received Jesus as her personal Savior. She has since then been so grateful to be called a "Child of the King" and living each day in the Light of the Lord.

Kay also led music at the then newly formed church, Harrisonville Mennonite Church, now Harrisonville Community Church. Later, Kay was part of the Worship Team and music leader at Church on the Rock for several years. Kay's greats joy was to lead people in worship. A side hobby of Kay's was drawing and painting portraits and other art. Soon many commissioned her for portraits of family and friends. It was a joy to bring a face alive on canvas, especially children.

Kay is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Neil (Joy) Firestone; her sister, Joann (Jon) Schuenight; and grandson, Jonathan Schrock. She is survived by her sons: Mitch (Stacey) Schrock of Harrisonville, MO; Kelly (Alissia) Schrock of Harrisonville, MO; and Brian (Anna) Schrock of Butler, MO; her 10 grandchildren: Nathan (Ashli) Schrock, Aaron (Hannah) Schrock, Andrew (Olivia) Schrock, Marquise Schrock, Rachael (Cory) Yoder, Kenna Schrock, Tarin Schrock, Carolyn Schrock, Jiana Schrock, and Paula Schrock; and her 6 great-grandchildren: Charlotte, Jonathan, Emma Eli, Lucille, and Maci.

Man arrested after assault with tomahawk

On 08/20/2024 Deputies responded to an address in rural Butler after a juvenile called in stating that he had been assaulted with a tomahawk by an adult male.

 
Upon arrival to the scene, Deputies learned that the juvenile had been hit in the face with a hatchet style weapon by Michael L. Richards at the residence. 

When deputies collected identifying information from Richards, they discovered that Richards was wanted by U.S. Marshals on a federal warrant for violation of the conditions of probation and/or supervised released. 

Deputies also spoke to the Marshal Service who advised Deputies that during a prior encounter with Richards, Richards had reportedly shot at the Marshals and was reported to be an absconder.

Richards was taken into custody for his active warrant. Charges stemming from the assault on the juvenile with a deadly weapon were submitted to the Bates County Prosecutor for review. Additional charges are expected.

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.

Butler Chamber ribbon cutting for Mini Menage this morning

 

The Butler Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Mini Menage mall located on the south side of the Butler square this morning with an official ribbon cutting. Owners Michelle Richards and Liz Cullison (center) are preparing for their grand opening set for tomorrow beginning at 10:30 am. which includes a grand prize drawing for a pair of Field Box seats to the KC Royals vs Minnesota Twins game on Saturday evening, September 7th. More information can be found here https://www.facebook.com/events/402097222453431

Adrian Fire Department September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

Make plans to attend the ceremony to honor those that lost their lives on September 11th.

Fall City Wide Garage Sale for Rich Hill

Fall City Wide Garage Sale for Rich Hill will be September 27th & 28th. If you would like to be listed on the map, please stop by City Hall before September 20th @ 5:00 pm. 

Garage sale permits are $3. If you have any questions, please feel free to call City Hall at 417-395-2223.

Obituary - Robert Neil “Bob” Feller

Robert Neil “Bob” Feller, 74, Nevada, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Bob was born September 15, 1949 in Bronaugh, MO to Waldeen and Rosa Lee (Yost) Feller. He married Harriet June Daniels on November 20, 1971, in Nevada, MO and she survives of the home.

Bob was raised in Bronaugh and graduated from Bronaugh High School in 1967. Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1967-1971. He lived all of his adult life in Nevada, MO and worked at 3M Nevada for 30 years until his retirement. One of Bob’s favorite hobbies was woodworking. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Nevada.

In addition to his wife, Harriet, Bob is survived by 2 sons; Chris Feller (Michelle), Nashville, TN and their children, Padrick and Sydney, and Robbie Feller, Nevada, MO, and his children, Jade, Aiden, and Hunter Feller. He was preceded in death by his parents, Waldeen and Rosa Lee Feller; and his father- and mother-in-law, Delmer and Ida Lee Daniels.

Friends may call at Ferry Funeral Home until noon Monday, August 26, 2024. A private family burial will be held in the Ft. Scott National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, KS at 1:30p.m. on Monday, August 26. Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association in care of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.