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Trenton man arrested for failing to appear in court

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton man Monday, July 20th on a warrant on failure to appear. Twenty-two-year-old Jeffrey Chad Corbin’s original charge was felony possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid. Bond for Corbin was previously set at $10,000, 10% cash […]

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Grundy County Sheriff reports arrest of California, Missouri woman

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a California, Missouri woman Wednesday, July 15th on drug-related charges. Fifty-two-year-old Barbara Lois Strout has been charged with the felonies of possession of a controlled substance except for 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia—amphetamine or methamphetamine. Her […]

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Highway patrol reports the arrest of three

The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of three individuals in the area on various allegations. Twenty-nine year old Kodie Smith of Ridgeway was arrested in Harrison County the night of Friday, July 10th. He was accused of misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway, and not having a […]

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Chillicothe woman arrested in Caldwell County

A Chillicothe woman arrested by the Highway Patrol in Caldwell County Thursday, July 9th on multiple violations has been charged in Caldwell County. Twenty-six-year-old Elizabeth Wyrick faces two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance as well as misdemeanors of exceeded posted speed limit, possession of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or […]

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Missouri State Highway Patrol reports multiple arrests

The patrol reports an Eldon, Iowa man, 58-year old Frederick Larue, was arrested Saturday evening in Putnam County and accused of felony possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, operating without a valid driver’s license, and no proof of insurance. Larue was taken to the Putnam County Jail. A Gladstone resident, 20-year old Jeramiah […]

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Audio: Doctor’s credentials stolen, used to help 600 Missouri patients get medical marijuana cards

The state is investigating a doctor’s credentials reportedly getting stolen and used to help about 600 Missouri patients get medical marijuana cards. State Health Department spokesperson Lisa Cox thinks the patients unknowingly got an unauthorized physician signature primarily through telemedicine visits.       Most of the affected individuals are from the St. Louis area […]

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Grundy County authorities report several arrests

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Michigan man Wednesday, June 17th on felony driving while intoxicated—persistent. Two Trenton residents were also arrested. Bond was set at $5,000 cash only for 41 year old James Charles Phillips of Port Huron, Michigan. Court documents accuse Phillips of operating a motor vehicle in Grundy […]

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First medical marijuana facilities in Missouri complete commencement inspections

Two state-licensed medical marijuana facilities have successfully completed commencement inspections with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), the agency tasked with regulating the state’s new program.  Both facilities, which have received authority from DHSS to operate, are cultivation facilities and will be among 60 total facilities in Missouri able to grow medical […]

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Grundy County authorities report the arrest of four

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of four area residents on various allegations. Twenty-nine year old Christopher Eudean Parsons of Cainsville was arrested Wednesday, June 10th on a capias warrant on felony second degree assault. No bond was approved. He was scheduled for Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court Thursday, June 11th. […]