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 118 requests for assistance this past week, Dec. 7-13. The requests were as follows:

Ambulance Assists 10, Animal Control 6, Assist Other Agencies 15, All Escorts 2, Nuisance 6, All Other Requests for Assistance 59, Summons 4.

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 December 7, 2020, officers responded to 1116 South Jackson for a reported burglary from a storage unit. A report was taken and the investigation continues.

On December 7, 2020 officers arrested Bryan A. McKim, 46, of El Dorado Springs for Fail to Obey Lawful Request of a City Official. McKim was released on summons pending a court appearance.

On December 8, 2020, officers assisted Cedar County Sheriff’s Office in detaining John L Colby, 61, of El Dorado Springs for a ninety six hour hold. Officers arrested Mr. Colby for possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released to a Cedar County Deputy pending a court appearance.

On December 8, 2020 officers arrested Jessica Thompson, 42, of El Dorado Springs, on an Active El Dorado Springs Municipal warrant for Fail to Appear on the original charge of Utility Tampering with a bond of $201.50 cash or surety. Thompson was released pending a court appearance.

On December 9, 2020, officers arrested Jonathan A. Halcon, 23, of El Dorado Springs for an active Cedar County Warrant for Failure to Obey Judge’s Order with the original charge of Aiding Escape of Prisoner Confined for a Felony. Mr. Halcon was then released from custody per a Judge’s order.

On December 10, 2020, officers responded to 212 North Kirkpatrick for a reported larceny. The investigation revealed in the theft of three gas cans and a Campbell Hausfeld 110 Flux welder. A report has been taken and the investigation continues.

On December 10, 2020, officers responded to 227 West US 54 Highway for a reported suspicious person. Officers arrested Waylen D. Poore, 40, of El Dorado Springs for Assault in the Fourth Degree. Poore was released on summons pending a court appearance.

On December 13, 2020 officers responded to the intersection of North Jackson and West Cruce Street concerning a report of a person leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash with an injured pedestrian.  Upon officers arrival the victim was located in the 200 block of West Cruce Street with serious injuries. The victim was transported by Cedar County Ambulance to the El Dorado Springs Airport and then transferred to South Cox Hospital in Springfield by helicopter.  The investigation continues.

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

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.