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Benton County Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 2:46pm
 
Sheriff’s Report 1/10/2022-1/16/2022
 
Joseph C. Roberts of Warrensburg, MO was arrested on 1/10/22 on a Benton County warrant for felony fail to appear.  Bond was set at $30,000.00 cash or surety.  Subject is being held in the Benton County jail.
 

Benton County Sheriff's Dispatch

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 2:45pm
 
Hello Benton County and welcome to the New Year!
 
I am pleased to be bringing you good news and positivity with this first dispatch of the new year. While I sit here contemplating how I want to word my dispatch, I reflect on all the negative information I have had to pass along to you over my tenure as your Sheriff. Often times my stomach was churning as I wrote to you about whatever terrible situation had taken place in our beautiful community, not so this time!
 

Application Deadline Approaching For The 115th Recruit Class

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 2:44pm
 
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply and is offering testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 115th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on July 5, 2022. The application deadline is February 2, 2022.
 

MDC Says Shake Off Cabin Fever With Winter Fishing

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 2:42pm
 
Bundle up for urban trout or native species such as crappie
 
Fishing is commonly considered a warm weather sport, a time when fish are most active and the weather often pleasant. But anglers need not be confined indoors by winter’s cold. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) stocks rainbow trout during winter in some urban lakes to give anglers a unique fishing opportunity close to home. Plus, anglers who dress warm and adjust their fishing techniques catch fish such as crappie throughout the winter months.
 

MDC Offers Free Fishing Reel Care And Repair Class January 29 In Blue Springs

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 2:40pm
 
Learn how to keep reels working well at in class at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center
 

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 9:35am
 
Sheriff’s Report 1/03/2022-1/09/2022
 
Elizabeth L. Franklin of Warrensburg, MO was arrested on 1/04/22 on a Pettis County warrant.  Bond was set at $100.00 cash only.  Subject posted bond and was given a court date.
 

MSHP Seeks Commercial Vehicle Officer Applicants

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 9:34am
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premiere law enforcement agency, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of commercial vehicle officer. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply and will offer testing/interviews at General Headquarters in Jefferson City, Missouri. Those who successfully complete the evaluation will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 14th Commercial Vehicle Officer Class, which is scheduled to begin training on July 5, 2022. The application deadline is January 31, 2022.
 

State Patrol Addresses Cold Weather Safety

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 9:33am
Winter temperatures have arrived and that means the water temperature of Missouri's lakes and rivers is becoming colder. In some areas of the state, ice has begun to form on smaller bodies of water. If you have plans to be near or on one of the state’s lakes or rivers, or a private pond, please be careful and stay alert!
 

More Than 1,000 People Killed In MIssouri Traffic Crashes In 2021

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 9:31am
 
Preliminary data shows highest fatality count in 15 years
 
For the first time since 2006, Missouri’s traffic fatalities surpassed 1,000. According to preliminary data, 1,004 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes in 2021, a nearly 3% increase over 2020 and marking the second straight year of growing fatality totals after nearly a decade of steady decline.
 

MDC Proposes Expanding Furbearer Hunting, Trapping Seasons

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 9:29am
 
Proposed regulations would provide additional opportunity for harvest of coyote, raccoon, skunk, and other furbearers.
 
The Missouri Conservation Commission gave initial approval to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at its Dec. 10 open meeting on proposed regulation changes that would extend current furbearer hunting and trapping seasons for abundant furbearer species.