Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

 

Butler Chamber Luncheon set for September 26th

Thursday, September 26th the Butler Chamber will host a quarterly luncheon! This quarters luncheon will feature Daniel Cook speaking on Cyber Security for Business! Cook is the CIO for Bates County Memorial Hospital.

The Luncheon will be at noon at the Tavern Hall!

PLEASE RSVP BY 9.23 IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND!

Nacho Bar will be available at the event. Event is free, with a suggested donation of $10.

Bates County Memorial Hospital Annual Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony

It was a beautiful day to gather for the Bates County Memorial Hospital Annual Patriot Day Remembrance ceremony at the flagpole, and it is always an honor to stand alongside our local first responders on this day. 

Our EMS team thanks local fire departments from Adrian, Butler and Rich Hill, and several other community leaders for coming out. We also appreciate Scott Ridings for leading us this morning.

Stolen cattle reported in Hume

On 09/09/2024 Deputies took a report of two Red Poll breeding bulls being stolen from a property in Hume, Missouri. 

The owner reported that the bulls were there on the evening of 09/05/2024 and when he arrived on 09/06/2024 the electric fence on the property had clearly been turned off and the fence cut, and both bulls were gone. 

Below are photos of the bulls, if you have information regarding this theft, please contact the Bates County Sheriff's Office at (660) 679-3232

Fort Scott Kansas Police seeking public assistance

On Wednesday September, 11th at approximately 0253 hours, the Fort Scott Police Department was dispatched to a residence in the 1800 block of Charles Street in Fort Scott. 

Upon arrival at that location, FSPD officers learned that an altercation had taken place between a 16 year old male and a 41 year old male identified as Nicholas Howard Juarez. 

Officers were advised the altercation had taken place at a residence in the 100 block of South Margrave Street in Fort Scott. 

During the altercation, the juvenile male sustained a laceration from a knife utilized by Juarez. The juvenile’s injury is not considered life threatening at this time.

Juarez is believed to have left the scene on foot and has not been located. A recent photograph of Juarez has been added to aid in identification. 

This is believed to have been an isolated incident however; Juarez should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. 

Contact the Fort Scott Police Department or call 911 if you have information related to this incident or have information concerning the whereabouts of Nicholas Juarez.

Please note. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Update: One arrested after pursuit

On 9/10/2024, Butler Officers were advised of a subject later identified as Ronnie Summers possibly attempting to pass fraudulent checks as well as attempting to steal a vehicle at Max Motors.

 
Butler Officers arrived at Max Motors as Summers was entering a truck pulling a trailer. 

Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle and Summers then fled from Officers on 52 West exceeding speeds of 85mph. During the pursuit, Summers intentionally struck an Officer’s patrol vehicle causing disabling damage.

 
Other Officers continued the pursuit until the area of the Kansas State Line West of Amoret. At that point, the pursuit was taken over by Bates County Deputies. Deputies were able to bring the pursuit to an end in Linn County. 

Summers is currently in custody in Linn County and formal charges in reference to the pursuit are pending review by the Bates County Prosecutor's Office.

 
The Butler Police Department would like to thank the Bates County Sheriff's Office for their assistance in the pursuit.

Obituary - Thomas "Tom" Reed II

Thomas (Tom) Lee Reed II, 60, passed from this life on September 10, 2024, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada, MO. Tom was born In Kansas City, MO on January 9, 1964, to Thomas Lee Sr. and Kathleen Eleanor (Green) Reed. Tom’s parents would later welcome a sister, Tammy Elizabeth.

Tom was born with the heart of a servant. He was sensitive to the needs of others and this would help set the direction for his life. After graduating from Nevada High School in 1982, he would earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Preaching and Biblical Studies from Oklahoma Christian College in 1986. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Missouri Southern State College in 1994. He found a place to combine this training for the good of others while working as a Social Worker for Pathways and later as a drug and alcohol counselor with Compass Health. He recently achieved 25 years of service.

Tom was an active member of the churches of Christ (Restoration Movement). He used his talents to preach sermons, lead singing, teach Bible study, and work with youth ministry. He traveled to foreign missions in Brazil and India. He also participated in mission trips closer to home in Iowa, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

While at Oklahoma Christian, Tom was a member of two student organized gospel acapella vocal groups, singing first tenor. One group, named New Creation, produced three studio recordings and appeared at various venues. Singing was a means of joyful expression for Tom and in addition to leading singing at church, he sang several times with Community Choir, a part of the local Community Council on the Performing Arts.

Tom will be missed by his co-workers and church family. A memorial service at Ferry Funeral Home will be held at a later date. Additional service and family information will be announced by Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Marvin Shelton

Marvin Dale Shelton, 92, Hume, MO, passed away following a brief illness on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Marvin was born on July 16, 1932, in Ft. Scott, KS to Earl and Jessie (Shackleford) Shelton. He married Leta “Fae” Goddard and they celebrated 64 years of marriage before her death on June 17, 2018.

Marvin was raised in Stotesbury and graduated from Hume High School. He served in the U. S. Army in the early 1950s. Marvin drove a school bus for the Richards, MO school district; then came to the Nevada R-5 school district and drove a bus and served as a bus mechanic, retiring after 43 years in the Nevada District. He served on the cemetery boards for Richland Cemetery in Richards, MO and the East Liberty Cemetery in Stotesbury, MO for many years. Marvin also served on the Henry Township Board. He was a lifelong resident of Stotesbury.

Marvin is survived by his children, Terry Shelton (Becky), Gulf Shores, AL, Tom Shelton and Dave Shelton, both of Stotesbury, MO; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fae; daughter, Beth Clines; brother, Jim Shelton; and sister, Betty Graham.

The family will receive friends from 3-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home. Interment will follow in East Liberty Cemetery in Stotesbury.

Donations may be made in his memory to East Liberty Cemetery in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.