EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

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)

Law enforcement activities

The El Dorado Springs Police Department responded to 107 requests for assistance this past week, March. 2 – 8. The requests were as follows:

Ambulance 7, Animal Control 5, Assist Other Agencies 22, All Escorts 0, Nuisance 0, All Other Requests for Assistance 73, Summons 18.

Animal Control

Anyone interested in adopting  animals from the City Pound should contact Officer Mendelsohn at 876-2313.

Found Property is available for viewing, Monday through Saturday, by appointment only. A detailed description of the property you’re wishing to view must be specified when making the appointment. Found Property is subject to disposal after 90 days based on value of the property if unclaimed by owner.

Police Report

On March 2, 2020, officers arrested Kristina L. Spencer, 35, of El Dorado Springs, for a Vernon County Warrant charging him with Failure to Appear on the original charge of Unlawful Possession of Drug paraphernalia with a $150.00 cash bond and a Bates County Warrant Charging her with Failure to Appear on the original charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful use of Drug Paraphernalia with a $10,000.00 bond. She was transferred to Bates County pending bond and a court appearance.

On March 2, 2020, officers arrested Darren A. Edmiston, 21, of El Dorado Springs, for an El Dorado Springs Warrant, charging him with Failure to Appear on the original charge of Trespassing and Stealing with a $1497.00 bond. He was released after a court appearance.

On February 29, 2020, officers responded to 109 North Cedar concerning the fraudulent use of a debit card.  A suspect has been identified, a report taken and the investigation continues.

On March 2, 2020, officers arrested Isaiah D. Ohman, 24, of El Dorado Springs, for an El Dorado Springs Municipal Warrant charging him with Failure to appear on the original charge of Resisting Arrest with a $381.50 bond. He was release after a court appearance.

On March 3, 2020, officers arrested Jayson Brightwell, 40, of El Dorado Springs, for a Probation and Parole Warrant with no bond. He was transferred to the Cedar County Jail pending a court appearance.

On March 3, 2020, officers responded to 228 West Spring concerning a reported Domestic Assault. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Timothy N. Taber, 54, of El Dorado Springs, for the probable cause of Domestic Assault Second Degree. Officers applied for and received a Cedar County Warrant charging Taber with Domestic Assault Second Degree, a class D Felony with a $5000.00 bond. Taber was transferred to the Cedar County Jail pending bond and a court appearance.

On March 3, 2020, officers arrested Lawrence L. Hill, 54, of El Dorado Springs, for a Lawrence County Warrant, charging him with Probation Violation on the original charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance with No Bond. He was transferred to Lawrence County Jail pending a court appearance.

On March 3, 2020, officers arrested Jacqueline Willhoit, 51, of El Dorado Springs, for a Cass County Warrant charging her with Failure to Appear on a Traffic Offense with a $100.00 cash bond. She was released on bond pending a court appearance.

On March 3, 2020, officers responded to 217 West Spring concerning a reported Larceny. The investigation revealed the theft of a Briggs and Stratton 24 horse power Motor. A report taken and the investigation continues.

On March 4, 2020, officers arrested Tyler M. Wilkins, 28, of El Dorado Spring, for a Probation and Parole Warrant with no bond. He was transferred to the Cedar County Jail pending a court appearance.

On March 4, 2020, officers arrested Martinez Santiago, 34, of Kansas City, Missouri, for the probable cause of Driving While revoked. He was released on summons pending a court appearance.

On March 5, 2020, officers responded to 207 West Walnut concerning a reported burglary. The investigation revealed the theft of Sheetrock, vanity, a heater and a roll of carpet. Suspects were identified, a report taken and the investigation continues.  Continuing the investigation on March 6, 2020, officer arrested Cody A. Boultinghouse, 30, and Melinda G. Goth, 42, of El Dorado Springs, for the probable cause of Burglary Second Degree and Stealing. Officers completed a probable cause statement for these charges. Boultinghouse and Goth were released on summonses at the direction of the Cedar County Prosecuting Attorney, pending a review of the probable cause statement at a later date.

On March 5, 2020, officers responded to 508 South Summer concerning a reported burglary. A suspect has been identified, a report taken and the investigation continues.

On March 6, 2020, officers responded to 312 West US 54 Highway, Wood’s Supermarket, concerning a reported Larceny.  The investigation resulted in the arrest of Jesse J. Tindle, 38, of Linn Creek, Missouri, for the probable cause of Larceny, Assault, Resisting Arrest and Impersonating a Peace Officer. Officers completed a probable cause for these charges. He was released on summonses pending a court appearance.

On March 7, 2020, officers responded to 203 West Spring concerning a reported Peace Disturbance. The investigation resulted in the arrest of John D. Donahue, 35, and Amber C. Moore, 32, of El Dorado Spring, for the probable cause of Peace Disturbance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. They were released on summonses pending a court appearance.

On March 7, 2020, officers responded to 312 West U.S. 54 Highway, Wood’s Supermarket, concerning a reported Trespassing. Officers arrested Jesse J. Tindle, 38, of Linn Creek, Missouri, for the probable cause of Trespassing. He was released on summons pending a court appearance.

March 7, 2020, officers arrested Christian Myer, 27, of El Dorado Springs, for a Cedar County Warrant Charging him with 2nd degree burglary with a $5000.00 bond, a Vernon County Warrant charging him with Failure to Appear on the original charge of stealing with a $1000.00 cash bond and a Henry County Warrant charging him with Failure to Appear on the original charge of Speeding with a$135.00 bond. He was transferred to the Cedar County Jail pending bond and a court appearance.

Anyone with information concerning an investigation is encouraged to call the El Dorado Springs Police Department at 417-876-TIPS.