Traffic stop near Warsaw leads to drug arrest

On August 25th, 2024, at approximately 2:05 AM, a traffic stop was conducted on a motorcycle near 7 highway and Karr’s Park, rural Warsaw MO. 

After investigation and computer checks, the driver, Derik Ray Cantrell 39 of Independence MO, was arrested for licensing issues. The motorcycle and it’s accompanying luggage was searched incident to arrest and inventory before towing. 

The deputies recovered over 265 grams of methamphetamine possibly laced with fentanyl, two firearms, one of which was reported stolen out of KCMO, ammunition, paraphernalia and other drugs that were destined for our area. 

Mr. Cantrell is sitting in the Benton County Jail on a $250,000 bond for several felonies including a Class A Felony for trafficking. Thank you to all my staff for your diligent work! It takes a team to get it done, from the deputies who make the arrest, the Jail staff, the cooks, the office staff and everyone in between. I am proud of you.

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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Fire at Country Club in Nevada

Tuesday evening at 2223 hours the Nevada Fire Department was called for a structure fire at one of the Country Club golf cart storage sheds. 

C-Shift with a crew of 4 responded with Engine 219 and found one storage shed with heavy fire. 

Fire was brought under control quickly and overhaul followed. 4 off duty personnel also responded to the scene. 

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Obituary - Taegan Jene Stewart

Taegan Jene Stewart, age 19, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 23, 2024.

Services will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. 

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Taegan will then be laid to rest at Raymore Cemetery.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

*** A full obituary will be provided as more information becomes available. ***

Obituary - Kenneth O. Simon

Kenneth O. Simon, age 79, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home on August 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial mass and visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at St. Sabina Catholic Church 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri 64012. Visitation will be held from 10:30-12:00 p.m. and the memorial mass to follow at 12:00 p.m. Private family inurnment will be at Raymore Cemetery.

Ken was born in Sedalia, Missouri on December 23, 1944, the son of Omar K. Simon and Helen E. Nold. Shortly after graduating high school, Ken went on to receive his Master’s degree in Education. Ken worked as a teacher for the Raymore-Peculiar School District and retired after 48 years. Ken met the love of his life Linda G. Wheeler and were later married on August 14, 1970. Together, they were blessed with two daughters, Dodi and Andrea. Ken had a passion for photography, he was inducted into the Central Auto Racing Boosters (CARB) Hall of Fame. Ken enjoyed traveling to Wisconsin with his family to watch his favorite teams play basketball, football and baseball.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Omar and Helen Simon; and his nephew, Dwayne Simon.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Linda G. Simon; his two daughters, Dodi Monasmith and Andrea Miller; brother, Richard Simon (Linda); six grandchildren, Kelsie Jones (Dyllan), Kyle Monasmith (Kimberly), Henry Miller, Charlie Miller, Liam Miller, and Kate Miller; and three great grandchildren, C.J., Elliot, and Maria.

Memorial contributions may be made to Center for Human Services 1500 Ewing Drive, Sedalia, MO 65301 or https://www.chs-mo.org/

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

 

Rich Hill 2024 Softball Academic All-State Members!

We would like to congratulate the Rich Hill 2024 Softball Academic All-State Members! Izzy Swope, Lanie Phelps, Mady Ephland, Avery Wheatley Not Pictured Graduates: Gretchen Brooks & Kayden Coonce

Nice Honda Goldwing for sale

 

VERY NICE 2002 Honda Goldwing for sale, well kept, 40k miles. For info call 816-405-4201