The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of an Excelsior Springs resident in Ray County Friday night on multiple drug allegations. Eighteen-year-old Jessicka Ard is accused of felony possession of a controlled substance—methamphetamine, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance—marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while intoxicated-drugs. The Patrol also accused her of failure to […]
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Trenton man arrested on charges of felony stealing
The Grundy County Sheriff reports the arrest of a Trenton man on a capias warrant on felony charges of stealing, fourth or subsequent offense within 10 years, and resisting or interfering with an arrest for a felony. Bond for 28-year-old William Edward Grimes the Fourth (IV) was set at $10,000 with 10% cash approved. He […]
Troopers arrest Gallatin man on drug allegations
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Gallatin man in Clinton County on Friday morning accusing him of several allegations. Fifty-one-year-old Steven Siegel is accused of felony possession of methamphetamine as well as the misdemeanors of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and failure to maintain lane. Siegel was taken to the Clinton County Jail […]
Chillicothe teen injured in crash on Route C
A Chillicothe teenager was injured late Thursday afternoon in a rollover accident one mile south of Utica. Nineteen-year-old Sarah Murphy received minor injuries and was taken by ambulance to Hedrick Medical Center. The state patrol reports 18-year-old Skylar Loucks of Chillicothe was driving northbound on Livingston County Route C when the pickup failed to safely […]
Six waive preliminary hearings during Tuesday session of Grundy County court
Six of the defendants who have waived preliminary hearings, face various drug-related charges in Grundy County with each having their cases bound over to Division One of the circuit court for appearances Thursday, March 14th. They include Krystal Leanna Martin, Misty Miller, Dawson Ray Clark, Alexander James Curtis, Levi Judson O’Neal, all of Trenton, and […]
Audio: Missouri Senator proposes bill that aims to keep kids away from porn sites
A state Senate committee is considering legislation that aims to keep kids away from pornographic websites. Alisa Nelson with Missourinet files this reports. Some internet company representatives say such a law could be an additional cost to customers. Under the measure, internet companies that purposely fail to block the content or are made […]
3-year-old hurt in crash on Highway 24; both drivers face charges
Residents of Hale and Moberly were hurt in a collision of a car and a sports utility vehicle in western Randolph County with both drivers facing charges. The driver of the sports utility vehicle, 32-year old Tara Clater of Hale, and the driver of the car, 22-year old Austin Skelton of Moberly, were taken to […]
Highway patrol reports arrest of four over the weekend
An Independence man, 30-year old Dereck Cornish, was arrested Saturday afternoon in Caldwell County. Cornish was accused of felony counts of unlawful use of a weapon, resisting arrest by fleeing, and possession of methamphetamine. There also was a Jackson County warrant accusing Cornish of failure to appear relating to resisting arrest. No injuries were reported […]
Highway patrol arrests Kirksville man
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Kirksville man in Adair County Thursday afternoon on multiple allegations. Forty-two-year-old Paul McKim was accused of felony possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of under 10 grams of marijuana, failure to display valid plates, and driving without a license—second offense. McKim also had […]
Hale man partially ejected from vehicle during crash; later arrested by patrol
The Highway Patrol reports a Hale man sustained minor injuries when he was partially ejected from a vehicle in Carroll County Thursday night and was later arrested. Fifty-six-year-old Steven Nier was transported to the Carroll County Memorial Hospital of Carrollton. Nier drove east on Route C when he allegedly failed to stop at a stop […]
Crash in Trenton at 9th and Kitty injures two
The Trenton Police Department reports one driver was treated for injuries and received a citation, and another driver complained of pain following a two-car accident at East Ninth and Kitty streets Tuesday afternoon. Emergency medical services treated 85-year-old Mary Edna Wallace of Trenton at the scene, and she reportedly refused transport to the hospital. Sixty-two-year-old […]
Audio: Representative Vicky Hartzler wants Missouri to institute drug monitoring program
U.S. Representative Vicky Hartzler wants Missouri to join the rest of the country in instituting a statewide prescription drug monitoring program. Hartzler met with Boone County Hospital officials Tuesday to discuss the opioid epidemic. Boone County and about half of Missouri’s counties currently participate in a monitoring program established by Saint Louis County […]
Highway patrol reports arrest of two area women
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of two women in area counties Tuesday on various allegations. Twenty-year-old Angela Young of Lake Ozark was accused of speeding 16 to 19 miles per hour over the limit, possession of marijuana—10 grams or less, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. She was released on a summons. The Patrol […]
School bus crash near McFall injures 9-year-old
The Highway Patrol reports a school bus accident one mile south of McFall Friday afternoon injured a child. Nine-year-old Kenneth Plymell of McFall sustained injuries. And his parents transported him from the scene to their residence and may have sought medical attention later. Bus driver 38-year-old Billy Goble of Weatherby was not reported as injured. […]
Highway patrol arrests two in Livingston County
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of two Saint Joseph men in Livingston County on Wednesday night. Forty-four-year-old Corey Barron was arrested on felony probation and parole warrant for possession of a controlled substance, a Buchanan County misdemeanor warrant for a traffic offense, and a Saint Joseph Police Department misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear […]
Grundy County Sheriff reports two arrests on Wednesday
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two individuals on Wednesday. Forty-six-year-old Adam Peter Bentz of Nixa has been charged with felony non-support—total arrears in excess of 12 monthly payments due under an order of support. Bond is $10,000 cash only. Court documents accuse Bentz of failing to provide adequate food, clothing, lodging, […]
Crash in Johnson County injures Norborne man
A single-vehicle accident Sunday night at Highway 13 and Route DD in Johnson County injured a resident of Norborne and demolished the vehicle he was driving. Thirty-three-year-old Brandan Bellamy received minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to the Western Missouri Medical Center. A trooper reports Bellamy was northbound when he apparently failed to negotiate […]
Single-vehicle crash near New Hampton injures Bethany resident
A single vehicle accident at 8:30 Sunday night three miles west of New Hampton injured a resident of Bethany. The highway patrol reports 21-year-old Kiana Bennett was transported by private vehicle to Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany with minor injuries. A sports utility vehicle was westbound on Highway 136 when the driver apparently failed […]
State Auditor Nicole Galloway releases results of citizen-requested audit of Hamilton
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway has released a citizen-requested audit of the City of Hamilton, located in Caldwell County. The audit recommended better planning to ensure adequate street repair and recommended better processes to avoid conflicts of interest in city business. “Citizens deserve government that functions efficiently and transparently, but processes were not in place […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to smoke at Grand River Health Care Nursing Home
The Chillicothe Fire Department responded to a report of smoke in the medication room at the Grand River Health Care Nursing Home in Chillicothe Wednesday morning. Assistant Chief Eric Reeter reports firefighters did not see any smoke upon arrival, but there was an odor of burned electrical wiring. Crews used a thermal imaging camera and […]