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Laclede County drug arrest leads to a guilty verdict in Federal Court
A Columbia, man was found guilty in federal court today of possessing fentanyl that he intended to distribute in Springfield. 43 year old Michael E. Hunt, Junior was found guilty of one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. In 2022, Law enforcement officers learned that Hunt was planning to transport fentanyl from Columbia to Springfield. Hunt was driving on Highway 5 when a Laclede County Deputy pulled him over for a moving violation. A K-9 Unit was called and the service dog alerted to the presence of drugs in the Jeep, at which time Hunt locked the vehicle and refused to give officers the keys. Officers called in a tow company and had them unlock the Jeep, and then performed a search. A black gym bag was found on the front passenger seat, and officers seized approximately 300 grams of fentanyl, which is consistent with distribution and not merely personal use. Following the presentation of evidence, the jury in the U.S. District Court in Springfield, deliberated for about an hour before returning a guilty verdict. Hunt will serve 10 years to life in Federal Prison.
Laclede County Sheriff’s Office & Lebanon Police Dept. working to merge 911 communications
LEBANON, Mo. (KY3/Edited News Release) - The Laclede County Commission and the Lebanon City Council are working on an agreement to consolidate the Lebanon Police Department’s Dispatch Center and Laclede County 911 Communications Center. All 911 calls are answered by Laclede County 911-Communications, which transfers city-related calls to the...
County, city announce agreement to consolidate 911 services
The Laclede County Commission and the Lebanon City Council are working on an agreement to consolidate the Lebanon Police Department’s Dispatch Center and Laclede County 911 Communications Center, the Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday. Currently, all 911 calls are answered by Laclede County 911-Communications, which transfers city-related calls to the Lebanon Police Department. This extra step can cause delays and confusion for citizens, often having to repeat information during emergencies after making a 911 call. A unified dispatch system will eliminate the need for the transfer between different communication centers. Laclede County Dispatch, which currently serves under the direction of the Sheriff, provides emergency dispatch to the sheriff’s office deputies, all rural fire agencies, and the Lebanon Fire Department. The agreement would place all dispatchers in the same building. The goal is to complete the transition to the new dispatch system by December 31. For more see Wednesday's LCR.
County Clerk discusses election processes and security at last Thursday’s Rotary meeting
Laclede County Clerk Linda Cansler discussed Security and processes planned for the August primary election at Thursday’s Lebanon Rotary Club luncheon. “When we have election judges out there, there are a lot of questions that get asked of them,” Cansler said. “These are the things I’m trying to share with you, because when you know them, you can share them with others.” Absentee ballots, Cansler explained, are for those unable to appear on election day. She said no excuse voting takes place during the two weeks before the elections and can be completed at the courthouse. For more on this story, see Wednesday's LCR.
County and City Considers consolidating dispatch centers for 9-1-1 calls
The Laclede County Commission and the Lebanon City Council are working on an agreement to consolidate the Lebanon Police Department’s Dispatch Center and Laclede County 911 Communications Center. Currently, all 911 calls are answered by Laclede County 911 Communications, and then the city related calls are transferred to the Lebanon Police Department, causing delays and even confusion for those who may be in crisis. A unified dispatch system will eliminate the need for transfers between different communication centers. “This has been on our radar for several years, and the timing of the agreement is perfect as the new 911 Communication Center is near completion,” said Laclede County Commissioner Randy Angst. The new 911 building project was approved by the commission in 2022 and was funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
City, County, Reach Tentative Agreement on Consolidated 911
The Laclede County Commission and the Lebanon City Council are working on an agreement to consolidate the Lebanon Police Department’s Dispatch Center and Laclede County 911 Communications Center. Currently, all 911 calls are answered by Laclede County 911 Communications, which transfers city-related calls to the Lebanon Police Department. This...
Semi driver from Lebanon seriously injured in Crawford County crash
A Laclede County man suffers serious injuries when he wrecks his semi in Crawford County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Michael O’Leary, 50, of Lebanon, was driving on I-44 late Tuesday morning, just west of the Leasburg exit, when he traveled off the side of the road, struck an embankment, and overturned.
Route 66 Yard Sale includes 100 miles across three counties
The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce is once again partnering with event host, the Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society, and the Webster County Route 66 Initiative, for the Route 66 Yard Sale. The event is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3. It will cover approximately 100 miles...
Thunderstorms possible tonight, rain likely this week due to Hurricane Beryl
Mild temperatures return this week, along with thunderstorms. The National Weather Service says isolated strong to severe storms are possible between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. tonight, mainly along and south of I-44. The primary threat is damaging winds of up to 60 mph. The remnants of Hurricane Beryl could...
Missing 81-year-old woman has been found
UPDATE 1:40 PM: The Laclede County Sheriff’s Office says in a Facebook post that Eloise Sue Hicks has been located. Original Story: LACLEDE COUNTY, Mo. — The Laclede County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has issued an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing 81-year-old woman named Eloise Sue Hicks of Lebanon, Missouri. According to LCSO, she was […]
ENDANGERED SILVER ADVISORY for missing 81-year-old woman last seen in Nixa
NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - The Laclede County Sheriff’s Office has issued an endangered person advisory for a missing 81-year-old woman out of Nixa. According to the Laclede County Sheriff’s Office, 81-year-old Eloise Sue Hicks was last seen leaving Nixa heading toward Springfield Friday night around 11:30. Police say...
Laclede County man sentenced to probation and jail time for shooting woman & assaulting two jailers
A Laclede County man accused of shooting a woman then attacking two female law enforcement officers pleads guilty. Daniel Coleman, of Lebanon, pleaded guilty Monday in two separate cases. The first case involved the shooting which occurred last September at the home Coleman shared with the victim. The woman told police she was walking in the door from work when Coleman fired shots at her, penetrating one arm and grazing her collarbone. Coleman was arrested after an almost two-hour standoff.
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