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May 10, domestic assault-4th degree-1st offense at 13700 block E. Northern Rd., Nevada. May 10, stealing-value less than $150 and no prior at 200 block E. Marvin Av., Walker. May 10, tampering w/motor vehicle 2nd degree at 21800 block E. DD Hwy., Sheldon. May 16, animal bite at 600 block W. Anderson St., Sheldon. May

5/7 Received call for civil matter.  Handled by officer Received call for MVA with a boat.  Non injury.  Transferred to other agency. Report taken of subject failing to return dealer tag.  Report taken 5/8 Received call of a suspicious car in the Stockton area.  Handled by dispatch. Received call for wellbeing check from Joplin.  Handled

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made 12 arrests, took two burglary reports, a stolen dog report, and recovered a stolen vehicle during the week of May 14-21, 2018. Warrant Arrests Nicholas Barber- On May 21, Nicholas Barber, 26, Springfield, was arrested on St. Clair County warrants charging him with failure to appear in court on

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) On May 14, 2018, officers responded to 302 A

Marion Kenneth Messick, 86, of Springfield, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away at Cox South Hospital on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Marion was born May 27, 1931, in Cedar County to Earl and Eunice (Schmidt) Messick. He attended El Dorado Springs High School. At the age of 21, Marion married Sylvia (Covington) Messick. To

Robert Leon (Bob) Coleman, 77, passed away May 17, 2018. He was born July 26, 1940. Services were Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Sheldon Funeral Home with burial in Roscoe Cemetery.

David “Davey” Lee Russell Williams, 42, Neosho,went home to our Lord on May 14, 2018. Memorial services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, May 25, in the First Christian Church in El Dorado Springs. Local arrangements are under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Donations may be made to family members or to the Davey

Bobby Joe Heitz, 84, of Joplin, passed away on May 16, 2018. Services were held on Saturday in Bland-Hackleman Chapel. Burial followed in Worsley Cemetery near Bronaugh. Memorial donations may be made to VFW 257 and left at the funeral home.

Daniel W. Weaver, 73, a farmer who resided in rural Liberal, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018. His service was Saturday, May 19, in Liberal United Methodist Church under direction of Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar, with burial in Worsley Cemetery.

Harold W. Julian, 88, of El Dorado Springs, passed away May 21, 2018. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, in Bland-Hackleman Chapel with burial in White Hall Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the