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Warsaw man stabbed after walking dog
On Thursday night, the Benton County Sheriff's Department was notified of a stabbing at a rural Warsaw address. Deputies arrived to find Douglas Roberts, 55, sitting on his wife, Pamela Roberts, 55, both of the residence. Douglas stated that his wife had stabbed him twice with a large camping knife...
Alleged Car Thief Caught Thanks To Facebook
Earlier this afternoon, the Benton County Sheriff's Office issued a short press release stating that law enforcement was looking for an individual who attempted to steal a truck from 34154 Highway 65. Thanks to the release being posted on the Facebook page of the Benton County MO Sheriff's Office, the person was apprehended.
Arkansas Man Arrested in Benton County on Burglary, Tampering Charges
Lance Joseph Parker, 33, of Marble Falls, Arkansas, was arrested by Benton County Deputies on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, at 1:16 p.m., after Benton County Central Dispatch was notified of a disturbance at 34154 Highway 65, a rural Warsaw address. The owner of the property and his employee were returning...
Blood And Platelet Donors Critically Needed In July
Donors can help hospitals stay prepared to weather challenges this summer. This July, the American Red Cross continues to stress that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to support lifesaving transfusions this summer. Donors of all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets.
Cole Camp Chamber Makes Plans For Small Town Summer Night
Cole Camp Chamber met Tuesday, July 9 at the German Table. President Dylana Fox called the meeting to order. Following approval of past minutes and Treasurer’s report the group heard a report on the Tastings & Tunes held Saturday, June 29 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The group...
Kansas man and woman caught with nearly 1.5 ounces of meth in Benton County
A man and a woman from Kansas are caught with nearly one-and-a-half ounces of methamphetamine in Benton County. Carlos Hernandez, 32, and Angela Barr, 49, both of Olathe, are both charged with second-degree drug trafficking and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Hernandez is also charged with five counts of possession of a controlled substance, and Barr with eight charges of possession of a controlled substance.
Two From Kansas Facing Multiple Drug Charges in Benton County
BENTON COUNTY, Mo - An initial hearing is scheduled tomorrow for two people from Olathe, Kansas who were arrested on drug charges in Benton County over the weekend. According to probable cause statements, a detective with the Benton County Sheriff's office pulled over a vehicle driven by 32-year-old Carlos Michael Hernandez of Olathe, Kansas just before 7 Friday evening. Both Hernandez and his passenger 49-year-old Angela Faith Barr claimed they were on their way to a weekend float trip. However, a criminal record check revealed that Hernandez had an active warrant for narcotics in Platte Couny. Hernandez was arrested for the warrant and a search of the vehicle was conducted.
Initial Hearing Scheduled in 2019 Benton County Murder Case
BENTON COUNTY, Mo - A Cole Camp man is scheduled for his initial hearing in a 2019 murder case in Benton County. According to a probable cause statement 26-year-old Caleb Self is accused of the murder of 21-year-old Matthew Reyburn of Lincoln on March 28th, 2019. Self was a suspect in the case from the start but pleaded not guilty in 2020. On September 13th, 2022, Self confessed to the crime at the Benton County Sheriff's Office.
Comment Period Underway For Improvements At Harry S Truman State Park
A 30-day public comment period is now underway to take input about a conceptual development plan update for Harry S. Truman State Park in Benton County. The Missouri State Parks Department says the survey kickstarts the development process focusing on the park’s future recreational opportunities, infrastructure and amenities. Harry...
Five people seriously injured in Benton County collision just south of Warsaw
Five people from Springfield are seriously injured in a Benton County collision. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Amanda Greff, 32, of Springfield, was driving on Highway 65 Friday evening, about five miles south of Warsaw, when an oncoming pickup truck pulled into her path. Greff and her four passengers,...
Crash Reports for July 13
Chastity N. Webster, 29, of Warsaw, suffered minor injuries at 9:10 p.m. Thursday in a Benton County accident. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Webster was driving a 2009 Toyota Scion north on U.S. Highway 65 near Harvest Road but she ran off the right side of the road, overturned, struck a fence, and came to rest in a field.
Meet The People Of Benton County - Samantha Thoele
THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN WARSAW IS: The opportunity to fish, and the quiet, smalltown life. WHAT I WANTED TO BE WHEN I GREW UP: I wanted to own my own mechanic shop. THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE WAS WHEN: I got married. MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Walking in...
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