A Brookfield teen was injured on Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 36 at Laclede. Eighteen-year-old Jonathan Hollon received serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe. The patrol listed Hollon as a passenger in a car driven by 27-year-old Joshua Scearce of Linneus. Neither man was using […]
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Missouri man pleads guilty to arson and insurance fraud conspiracy
A Missouri, man has pleaded guilty in federal court to leading an arson and insurance fraud conspiracy and to illegally possessing firearms. Wandale J. Fulton, 40, Lee’s Summit, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to one count of conspiracy to use fire in the commission of wire and mail fraud, one count of […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 5 arrests on Saturday and Sunday
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Milan resident was arrested early Sunday in Putnam County. Fifty-two-year-old Travis Shaw was accused of felony counts of possessing methamphetamine, driving while revoked, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding, and no proof of insurance. Shaw was taken to the Putnam County Jail. A Topeka, Kansas resident was arrested Saturday […]
Minnesota man life-flighted to hospital after big rig is struck by detached tire from another truck
The Highway Patrol reports a Minnesota man sustained serious injuries when the Freightliner truck he drove was struck by a detached tire from another Freightliner north of Eagleville Friday morning, January 28. An air ambulance transported 58-year-old Thomas Einerson of Olivia, Minnesota to UnityPoint Health of Des Moines, Iowa. No injuries were reported for the […]
Seven Missouri residents indicted for conspiracy to transport stolen catalytic converters across state lines
Seven Rogersville, Missouri, and Springfield, Mo., residents have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a conspiracy to transport thousands of stolen catalytic converters across state lines as part of a multi-million-dollar business. “A scourge of catalytic converter thefts on a breathtaking scale had a significant impact on the Springfield community […]
Driver examination stations to close for holiday dates in February
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Friday, February 11, 2022, in observance of Lincoln’s birthday. Normal operations will resume on Monday, February 14, 2022. Monday, February 21, 2022, in observance of Washington’s birthday. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol arrests 57 year old man on felony probation violation warrant
Authorities in Harrison County report the arrest of a Wisconsin man on Wednesday afternoon. Fifty-seven-year-old David Stewart of Arena, Wisconsin was arrested on a felony probation violation warrant from the state of Florida. The patrol described Stewart as a fugitive out of state. Stewart was taken to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department in Bethany where […]
Judge sentences Missouri man to 12 years in federal prison for attempting to meet juvenile for sex
The United States Attorney’s Office reports that Joshua J Damon, age 35, was sentenced today to serve 148 months (12.3 years) in federal prison following his guilty plea to attempted enticement of a minor. The sentence was imposed by United States District Judge Stephen R. Clark at the federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. According […]
Four Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers stationed in Macon to receive promotions
Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the following promotions and transfer effective February 1, 2022. Corporal Terrance B. Ritter will be promoted to sergeant and designated the zone supervisor of Zone 2, serving the citizens of Macon and Shelby counties. Ritter was appointed to the Patrol on January 7, 2007. […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the arrest of two over the weekend
An arrest was made Sunday night by the Highway Patrol in Sullivan County. Twenty-two-year-old Albaro Chavez of Milan has been accused of driving while intoxicated, driving without a valid license, no license plates, failure to yield when making a left turn, and no insurance. Chavez was taken on a 24-hour hold to the Sullivan County […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol to offer boating safety courses
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is offering boating safety courses to inform boaters how to prepare for the boating season. These approved courses meet the national boating educational standard. “Missouri’s many rivers and lakes offer a variety of boating opportunities,” said Col. Olson. “Please do your part: Take a boating safety class. Join us in […]
Man sentenced to 21 years for meth trafficking at Missouri hotel
A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court for possessing methamphetamine to distribute when officers found large amounts of illegal drugs in his room at a Camdenton, Mo., hotel. Anthony Martinez Harris, 49, of Kansas City, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison without […]
Missouri man sentenced to 10 years in prison without parole for illegal firearms and marijuana grow operation
A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court for growing marijuana and illegally possessing dozens of firearms. Darrin Dale Smithee, 56, of Auxvasse, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to 10 years in federal prison without parole. On Aug. 31, 2021, Smithee pleaded guilty to one count of manufacturing marijuana and one […]
Woman from Gallatin injured in crash south of Winston
The Highway Patrol reports a Gallatin woman sustained moderate injuries as the result of one sport utility vehicle hitting another two miles south of Winston the morning of January 20th. Emergency medical services transported 51-year-old Terri Schlaiss to Cameron Regional Medical Center. No injuries were reported for the other driver, 37-year-old Colt Gilbertson of Blanchardville, […]
Missouri man sentenced to 13 years in prison without parole for meth trafficking and illegal firearm
A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court for methamphetamine trafficking and illegally possessing a firearm. Jason A. Hamann, 48, Springfield, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 13 years and five months in federal prison without parole. On June 23, 2020, Hamann pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to distribute […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the arrest of two on Wednesday
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of two individuals at the same time in Sullivan County on Wednesday morning, January 19. The two individuals were accused of multiple allegations. Twenty-year-old Christianvie Ndaye of Kirksville and 19-year-old Madison Morris of Milan were both accused of possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana, unlawful possession of […]
Unionville woman arrested by patrol
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Unionville woman in Putnam County the night of January 17th on multiple allegations. Thirty-six-year-old Rachel Gilbert was accused of felony possession of the controlled substance methamphetamine, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and no seat belt. She was taken to the Putnam County Jail before being released.
Man from Weatherby life-flighted to St. Joseph after crashing north of Maysville
A resident of Weatherby was flown this morning to the hospital in St. Joseph following a single-vehicle rollover accident three miles north of Maysville in DeKalb County. The highway patrol listed injuries as serious for 33-year-old Derik Buckles of Weatherby who was taken to Mosiac Life Care in St. Joseph. The state patrol said Buckles […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the arrest of 7 people over the weekend
Highway Patrol troopers in northeast Missouri made seven arrests over the weekend. In Sullivan County, 33-year-old Edgar Matos of Browning was accused of driving while intoxicated early Saturday evening, Matos was taken to the Sullivan County Jail. In Linn County, 31-year-old Gara Curtis of Macon has been accused of driving while intoxicated early Sunday morning. […]
Residents of Bethany and Weatherby hurt in Saturday morning crash
The highway patrol reports residents of Bethany and Weatherby were hurt late Saturday morning when a sports utility vehicle was hit from behind by car east of Weatherby while the SUV was making a right turn. The driver of the car, 21-year old Brooke Sanuw of Bethany, was taken to Cameron Regional Medical Center with […]