Gun Crime or Firearm

Kansas man arrested for attacking officers during protest at Country Club Plaza charged with illegal firearm

A Kansas City, Kansas, man who initially was arrested after throwing water bottles at police officers during protests at the Country Club Plaza was charged in federal court with illegally possessing a firearm. “Hijacking a peaceful protest by attacking police officers engaged in their duty to protect the public carries significant consequences in this district,” […]

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Iowa residents arrested in DeKalb County

Two Burlington, Iowa residents were arrested Friday morning in DeKalb County on drug accusations and the driver also was accused of traffic violations. Forty-two-year-old Michael Walker was accused of felony possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, speeding, and operating […]

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Massive raid by Chillicothe Police Department, Livingston County Sheriff and other authorities net many arrests

Many investigations by the Chillicothe Police Department (CPD) and Livingston County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) took a significant step forward with the service of multiple arrest warrants and other investigations. The group enforcement consisted of approximately 40 law enforcement officers from the Chillicothe Police, Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri Probation and Parole, […]

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Mexican national pleads guilty to $10 million marijuana grow operation in Daviess County

A Mexican national pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a Daviess County, Missouri, marijuana-growing operation where law enforcement officers seized nearly $10 million worth of plants. Miguel Pulido-Maldonado, also known as “Mona,” 28, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to one count of conspiracy to manufacture and possess with the […]

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Patrol reports arrest of area residents on Friday

The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of area residents in area counties Friday, one on various drug-related allegations. Thirty-nine year old Stephanie Dunkin of Unionville was arrested in Putnam County and accused of the felonies of possession of a controlled substance—methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance—lorazepam, and possession of a controlled substance—methylphenidate. She was also […]

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Spickard man arrested in Harrison County

The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Spickard man in Harrison County Friday morning for being a fugitive from out of state and having a Nebraska felony warrant on failure to appear in court. Twenty-nine year old David Deming is accused of failing to appear on original charges of burglary, two counts of possession […]

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Milan man arrested on drug allegations

The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Milan man in Adair County Thursday morning on several drug-related allegations. Thirty-one-year-old Joel Peralta was accused of felony possession of methamphetamine, possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana—prior drug offense, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia—prior drug offense. He was also accused of failure to register […]

Medical Marijuana

Audio: Missouri Legislature adopts medical marijuana changes

The Missouri Legislature has passed changes to the state’s new medical marijuana industry. The FBI informed the state health department, which licenses and regulates the medical marijuana industry, that the department will not have access to its national fingerprint background check database. Representative Lane Roberts, R-Joplin, says his legislation would clear up that problem. “Because […]

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Gallatin Board of Aldermen accept ordinances, move forward with plans for county fair

The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted several ordinances at a meeting Monday evening. One added a new chapter to city code regarding regulations for medical marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, testing, transportation, and dispensaries. The board voted in April to draft a city ordinance reducing the medical marijuana dispensary distance requirement from 1,000 feet to 100 feet […]