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. 14-20. The requests were as follows:

Ambulance Assists 14, Animal Control 8, Assist Other Agencies 13, All Escorts 1, Nuisance 4, All Other Requests for Assistance 43, Summons 8.

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 14, 2020 officers responded to 1005 South High concerning a reported larceny. The investigation revealed the theft of a white glacier rock. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Terry G Coleman, 54, of El Dorado Springs, for the probable cause of stealing and trespassing. He was released on summonses pending a court appearance.  The glacier rock was recovered and returned to owner.

On December 15, 2020, officers responded to the 200 West Twyman concerning a reported Motor Vehicle Theft. The investigation revealed the theft of a white 2010 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab truck, with “MFA Higginsville” on the side. A report taken and the investigation continues.

On December 16, 2020, officers responded to 1409 South Summer concerning a Violation of an Order of Protection. Officers arrested Joseph A. Hughes, 31, of El Dorado Springs, for the probable cause of Violation of a Protection Order. Mr. Hughes was released on summons pending a court appearance.

On December 16, 2020, officers responded to 500 East Fields, #15 concerning a reported disturbance. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Keria M. Vansel, 37, of El Dorado Springs, for the probable cause of Domestic Assault. She was released on summons pending a court appearance.

On December 17, 2020, officers responded to 317 South Summer concerning a burglary. The investigation revealed the theft of a small refrigerator and a television. A report taken and the investigation continues.

On December 18, 2020, officers responded to 709 East U.S. 54 Highway concerning a burglary. The investigation revealed in the theft of a set of keys, Stihl chainsaw, Dewalt sawzall, Dewalt saw, Dewalt impact drill, four or five Dewalt batteries, a 65’ TCL television, a 1⁄2” PorterCable Impact Drill and battery, a stereo system from inside one of the vehicles, a chisel set, a two pound hammer, two snagging special fishing poles and a two pound air compressor. Further investigation revealed in the theft of a Rossi .22-250 single shot rifle with a Nikon Buckmaster scope on it. A report taken and the investigation continues.

The department received a total of 83 requests for service.

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.