More fire investigations are underway in Phelps County, just outside of the Lake Area.

Fire officials in the city of Doolittle are investigating three to five separate fires, of which they believe were intentionally started.

At this time Fire Officials say they do have a suspect in mind, and the county Sheriff’s office is following up on that lead.

One of the fires spread to 150 acres of land just south of Rolla.

Another fire consumed more than 2 acres of land near the city of Newburg.

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Two suspicious fires are under investigation in Eldon.

Eldon fire chief Randy Vernon says stacks of pallets were found burning at Enloe Aluminum and at Fresh Air Systems.

The fires were reported late Saturday night and both were knocked down by 2 o’clock Sunday morning.

Numerous fire departments responded to help and no injuries were reported.

The Missouri Fire Marshall’s Office is now involved in the investigation.

Details coming soon on the death of a woman in the Miller County Jail.

Sergeant Shawn Griggs with the Missouri Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control.

He tells KRMS News the death of 43-year-old Dawn Howell of Arnold, Missouri appears to be a suicide and results of an autopsy could come Friday or Monday.

We’ll pass along those findings when they’re announced here on KRMS.

A 2^nd person has been sentenced in the murder of a Tunas Couple.

A Dallas County Judge sentenced Jeffrey Stevenson to 25 years in prison in the murder of Joe and Brandy Allen.

Billy Medley, another suspect in the case, was also sentenced to 48 years in prison back in June.

Investigators say the couple were killed after confronting the men while they were attempting to steal their cars outside their house.

An possible suicide in the Miller County Jail is being investigated by the Missouri Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control.

In a release, Miller County Sheriff Louie Gregory confirms 43-year-old Dawn Howell of Arnold, Missouri was found dead in her cell.

Howell’s body was found Tuesday night and an autopsy is being performed in the Boone County Medical Examiner’s office.

The investigation is ongoing and we’ll pass along the latest details here on KRMS.

A 42-year-old man is facing numerous felony drug charges following an investigation into a truck parked on the side of the road.

According to the Laclede County Sheriff’s office, Myron Willis was taken into custody after deputies found his truck parked near Route B and Highway 32.

Investigators say when the deputies stopped to see if they could offer assistance, they discovered a black pouch in the ditch that had strips of Marijuana and Suboxone.

As the investigation continued, deputies found tramadol pills and methamphetamines.

Wills was already on probation for previous drug offenses at the time of his arrest.

The Miller County Sheriff’s office is shedding new light into how fugitive Jonathan Adams was located.

A manhunt for Adams started after he ran off into the Woods behind HyVee earlier this month, however a tip lead the Sheriff’s office far from the city of Osage Beach where Adams was last seen.

Miller County Sheriff Louie Gregoire.

He says that running from the police like this will only add more problems.

Jefferson City police say there was a woman with Adams when they searched a unit at the Days Inn motel.

Both of them were arrested.

A Miller County man who led police on a manhunt behind HyVee is finally behind bars.

According to a release, 27-year-old Jonathan Adams was picked up at the Days Inn on 2100 Jefferson Street in Jefferson City.

JCPD officers apparently noticed Adam’s car parked in the parking lot, which led them to a woman in the hotel who was also staying with Adams.

Both Adams and the woman were taken into custody.

Adams is being held on no-bond while the woman is being held at the Cole County Jail pending charges.

The search continues for a man who ran away from police near HyVee in Osage Beach.

Miller County Sheriff Louie Gregoire.

Deputies say Jonathan Adams took off after getting pulled over, possibly because of outstanding warrants.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information on Adams’ location to call police right away.

A Gravois Mills man is facing numerous charges, accused of biting a Camden County Sheriff’s Deputy.

It all started Sunday when deputies went to a home near Bittersweet and Sweet William Road after a reported assault.

25-year-old Anthony Magin is accused of severely biting on of the deputies before being arrested.

The deputy was treated for bite wounds and released from the hospital.

Magin is being held in the Camden County Jail on no bond.

***PRESS RELEASE***

On 10/04/20 at approximately 0001 hours, deputies responded to the area of Bittersweet and Sweet William Road reference an assault. During the incident, a deputy was severely bitten by the suspect. The suspect was taken into custody without any further incident. The suspect was transported to the Camden County Sheriffs Jail. The deputy was treated for his wounds and released from medical.

Anthony L Magin Age 25 of Gravois Mills was charged with Felony 1^st Degree Assault on a Law Officer and Misdemeanor 3^rd Degree assault. He was denied bond and remains at the Camden County Correctional Facility.

*The Camden County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that these charges are merely an accusation and these individuals remain innocent until proven guilty.

Two Lake residents are facing numerous charges after they’re caught illegally fishing for Catfish on the Lake.

According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, Russel Wallis of Camdenton and Samuel Phillips of Edwards are facing charges in Camden County of hand fishing and illegally taking wildlife.

The MDC says the pair were caught “noodling” which is a hand method of removing a parent fish from the nest, which in turn kills hundreds of eggs it was protecting.

Investigators say at least one of the men admitted to the hand fishing violations.

A man who escaped law enforcement over a parole violation is still on the run this morning.

According to the Miller County Sheriff’s office, Jonathan Adams escaped into the woods near HyVee late Monday night.

Numerous agencies searched the wooded areas near D road and Wood River Road throughout the night, but Adams eluded them.

Reports on Facebook indicated that he had been captured, however the Sheriff’s office says that was not the case.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the Miller County sheriff’s office immediately.

A Benton County man is now in custody following an investigation into a Murder dating back to May of 2019.

According to the Sheriff’s office, 22-year-old Caleb Self of Cole Camp faces multiple charges, including murder, in the death of Matthew Reyburn.

He’s being held in the Pettis County Jail on no bond.

A man wanted on 13 different charges in Camden County is now in jail while facing numerous charges.

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office says it started when deputies tried to pull over a car on North State Highway 5, but when the car stopped deputies say 22-year-old Ryan Holloway of Camdenton took off on foot.

Deputies caught up with Holloway after a short chase, and they say they found illegal prescription drugs and a meth pipe.

A woman was also arrested at the scene but her status is unknown.

***PRESS RELEASE***

On 09/27/20 deputies attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of North State Highway 5 and Standing Rock Road. As the vehicle came to a stop, a male passenger fled the vehicle. Deputies were able to locate the male subject after a brief foot pursuit. The male and a female were taken into custody without further incident.  A search of the male led to the discovery of illegal prescription medication and a glass smoking pipe with residue that field tested positive for methamphetamine. It was also learned during the investigation the male had warrants out of Camden County on 13 different charges ranging from felony charges to probation violations.

Ryan M Holloway age 22 of Camdenton was additionally charged with two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was denied bond. He remains at the Camden County Jail pending court.

*The Camden County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that these charges are merely an accusation and these individuals remain innocent until proven guilty.

There’s fake money going around in the Lake Area, and law enforcement wants you to be aware.

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office says the fake money is real money that’s been bleached and then re-printed with higher denominations.

That means it’s tougher for you or stores in the area to realize the money’s counterfeit.

Captain Chris Twitchel says in a release to be wary of bills greater than $20 dollars and to check the embedded strips when taking big bills.

If you’re aware of fake money being passed around, you’re urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office right away.

News Release:

During the last few weeks deputies have been responding to calls from area businesses reference counterfeit money being passed in the area. The bills being passed are bleached bills that have been reprinted with higher denominations. Because of this, the starch pens will not show it is counterfeit. We want area citizens and businesses to know this is occurring and to be wary of denominations higher than $20. Please check the embedded strips and other safety measures when taking a bill. If you have any information on person’s responsible for passing these bills, please contact the Camden County Sheriff’s Office 573-346-2243.

A woman is now facing criminal charges in connection to a Camden County woman’s drug overdose death in 2019.

According to the Camden County Sheriff’s office, Kendra Ryder is accused of giving Carlie Srejma fentanyl back on June 29^th, which ultimately led to her death.

The case has been under investigation for more than a year, with the Sheriff’s office eventually identifying Ryder as the supplier of the drugs.

She’s being held without bond.

***PRESS RELEASE***

On 06/29/2019 deputies responded to the area of Cornett Dr. in Lake Ozarks reference the fatal overdose of Coralie M Srejma age 28 of Lake Ozark. During a year-long investigation, detectives were able to identify the source and supplier of the Fentanyl used during her overdose. In September 2020 this case was presented to the Camden County Prosecutors office. As a result, charges were filed against the supplier.

Kendra M Ryder(Horseman) was charged with one count of Murder in the 2^nd Degree and her bond was denied by the courts. Ryder is currently serving 8 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections on Felony Distribution of Controlled Substance Charges.

*The Camden County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that these charges are merely an accusation and these individuals remain innocent until proven guilty.

The owners of numerous animals found on a property near Climax Springs, are now facing charges.

According to the Camden County Sheriff’s office, they responded to a call for animal control and found the animals living without food or water.

Officials say some of them were in poor health and others had died because of their living conditions.

Most of the Animals that survived were given to the Humane Society.

Authorities say they contacted a woman who owned the property, who indicated she did not live there full time.

***PRESS RELEASE***

On 09/23/2020 deputies responded to the area of Climax Springs reference an animal control call. Upon arrival, deputies located multiple animals without food or water and in poor medical condition. Further investigation led deputies to the discovery of multiple deceased animals. Deputies were able to locate the owner from out of the area and the remaining animals were relinquished to the Humane Society. Charges are pending on the owners of the animals at this time.

*The Camden County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that these charges are merely an accusation and these individuals remain innocent until proven guilty.

A grant approved by the Trump Administration is going to boost the police department for the city of Vienna.

Officials say the USDA grant will provide $16,000 to purchase a new police interceptor car, which will help aid the local law enforcement in protecting the more than 600 residents along US 63 and HWY 42 in Maries County.

The current car the city has been using is already over 100,000 miles and is nearly 11-years-old.

An Eldridge man is facing numerous charges after he’s found in possession of stolen firearms and drugs.

According to the Laclede County Sheriff’s office, 29-year-old Justin Perry King is a convicted felon and is prohibited from having the guns in his possession.

Sheriff David Millsap says during a search of the home, deputies discovered a stolen game camera, illegal drugs and 1,000 rounds of ammunition.

Of the guns seized, one was a sawed-off shotgun and another was a modified AR-15.

The sheriff’s office is now working to identify who the owners are of the stolen firearms found.

A Richland woman is facing drug charges in Pulaski County.

Officials say 39-year-old Stephanie Breedlove is accused of having methamphetamines, cocaine and oxycodone pills following a bust in December of 2019.

A judge recently set her bond for $5,000 and she’s expected to attend her first hearing on September 28^th.

A wanted man from Springfield’s being held on no bond in the Miller County Jail.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says they pulled over 23-year-old Tyler Thurman after they say he was driving too close to another car.

Investigators say they learned Thurman had a warrant out for receiving stolen property.

The ‘Patrol says Thurman’s car was not registered and he had no insurance.

More charges are being added against an Eldon man accused of Murder.

According to the Miller County attorney’s office, 57-year-old Terry Ewens is not only facing 1^st degree murder charges in the death of a 71-year-old woman, but now faces eight other charges including Assault, Burglary and Kidnapping.

Ewens was taken into custody following a standoff with police earlier this month in Rocky Mount, where they found the 71-year-old woman unresponsive.

A 51-year-old Woman and an 82-year-old man were also held up in the house and did suffer minor injuries in the stand-off.

If convicted of 1^st degree murder, Ewens faces life in prison or the death penalty.

A Sedalia man faces numerous charges in Morgan County.

The Missouri Highway Patrol says 34-year-old Tyreel Hardy was arrested after troopers say they found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Investigators also say Hardy was driving a car in violation of window tint regulations and he was wearing no seat belt.

Police in Osage Beach might be getting closer to stopping a string of stolen catalytic converters in the area.

Investigators say they pulled over a car September 9^th and they noticed several catalytic converters and a reciprocating saw in the back of the car.

The car was pulled over because it matched the description police were given the night before when they were called to the area of Wells Glass Service on Osage Beach Pkwy.

The Osage Beach Criminal Investigations Bureau is handling the investigation right now and we’ll pass along more details as they become available.

A Maries county man is behind held on no bond, after assaulting a deputy while being both high and naked.

The Sheriff’s office says it happened early Tuesday morning near Belle after they received a call about a man who had punched two people, and was attempting to steal their guns.

Officials say when the deputy arrived on the scene, 34-year-old Daniel Stephens began to attack him in his car.

Stephens then ran off into the woods, but the deputy eventually captured him and was able to take him into custody.

The Deputy did sustained injuries to his face and gear.

Stephens had previously been released on Bond for a prior felony offense, which has since been revoked due to the new charges.

Three people from Camdenton are facing charges after a drug bust.

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office says deputies went to a home on State Route D with a search warrant and found methamphetamine and other materials for drug distribution.

54-year-old James Wallis, 52-year-old Andy Wallis and 56-year-old Sherrie Bowman were all arrested on outstanding warrants.

Each are being held on no bond in the Camden County Jail.

***PRESS RELEASE***

On September 11, 2020 Lake Area Narcotics Group and the Camden County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on State Route D in Camdenton. As a result, a quantity of methamphetamine, Cocaine and drug paraphernalia used in the distribution of controlled substances were seized. Two males and a female were arrested for outstanding warrants. Future charges are pending on all three individuals.

James Wallis Age 54 of Camdenton was arrested on Fail to Appear warrants for traffic violations with a bond of $300 cash and a Probation Violation for Possession of a Controlled Substance with no bond.

Sherrie Bowman Age 56 of Camdenton was arrested on a no bond warrant for Contempt of Court.

Andy Wallis Age 52 of Camdenton was arrested on a no bond warrant for Probation Violation of Possession of a Controlled Substance.

*The Camden County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that these charges are merely an accusation and these individuals remain innocent until proven guilty

A special prosecutor has decided that a Pettis County deputy was justified in the fatal shooting of Hannah Fizer back in June.

In a letter released on Monday, general counsel for the Missouri office of Prosecution Services Stephen Sokoloff stated that there were are aspects of the case which he believed an “alternative approach” may have avoided the confrontation, but was not relevant to whether criminal liability would attach.

Fizer was stopped on Highway 50 on the night of the 13^th. The officer says she was refusing to cooperate and at one point, reached to the floorboard for something that he believed was a gun.

Family members tells the news media Fizer never owned a gun and was likely reaching for her cell phone.

In the wake of the shooting, the county Sheriff’s office has now ordered body cameras that will record audio.

Those won’t be delivered until October.

A man who pleaded guilty in the murder of Tunas couple will now spend the next 48 years of his life in prison.

A judge handed down the ruling to Billy Medley, one of two men accused in the Murder of Joe and Brandy Allen in Dallas County.

Another man involved, Jeff Stevenson, also faces murder charges in his court date set for October.

Reports show the couple were attempting to stop the men outside their home, as they were stealing their cars.

The Osage Beach Police Department’s releasing numbers taken from Labor Day through Sunday.

Officers reported four arrests, two of those for DWI, and another for domestic assault.

There were 41 traffic stops, 39 building checks and eleven reports of theft.

There were five requests for animal control.

And two people called 911, and hung up.

A Camdenton man’s facing numerous charges after being arrested with outstanding warrants in Osage Beach.

The Missouri Highway Patrol says 20-year-old Braden Rogers was arrested in Camden County after he was caught driving with no valid license, no seat belt and no auto insurance.

A Stover Teenager is facing charges after the Missouri Highway Patrol says he left the scene of an accident in Morgan County.

Troopers say 17-year-old Zachary Simmons was driving recklessly and caused a crash, while driving under the influence.

A man is facing sex crime charges in Laclede County following a report of a child sexual assault in August.

The Sheriff’s office says 47-year-old Gene Bowman JR was picked up on a warrant issued earlier this month.

Court documents show Bowman is being accused of sexual groping and other sex crimes involving a child under 14 years old and dating back to three years ago.

He’s being held at the Laclede County jail on no bond with a preliminary hearing set for Tuesday October 6^th.

We’re awaiting more details in a pending Homicide case out of Pulaski County.

The Sheriff’s office says they assisted the St. Robert Police Department with the investigation at the 25,000 block of Ratchet Lane.

Investigators say evidence was located and seized at that location.

Information on the persons involved and charges are expected to be announced soon.

A homeless man facing first degree murder charges in the death of a Laclede County man has been charged with 1^st degree murder in a separate case out of the state of Texas.

Officials report Texas investigators interviewed Dustin Lee Combs last week in the death of Franklin Cox after he allegedly confessed to that murder.

Combs, who has ties to the city of Lebanon, was charged in the murder of Mark Pitts following a sale of electronic items back in July.

Officials found Combs on July 12^th driving Pitt’s pickup truck in Washington County with an armed handgun in his possession.

Sheriff David Milsap says Combs is also being looked at in the case of a beating and stabbing of an Arkansas Man.

An Olathe, Kansas man facing numerous charges, including rape, will appear in court today.

It’s the first appearance in Morgan County Court for 43-year-old Jeremy Robinson since his arrest last month.

Robinson is accused of raping a woman in 2019 while onboard a boat owned by an Overland Park couple, also facing charges in the same case.

Robinson initially denied any involvement, however a recent DNA sample test from the highway patrol was a perfect match to the victim in the case.

The court hearing starts at 1PM at the courthouse in Versailles.

Despite the large number of boaters on the water this weekend, there has only been two boating related accidents.

The Highway patrol says 22-year-old Emma Means of Park Hills was seriously injured when she was struck by a propeller at the 4-mile mark of the Grand Glaize arm.

Investigators say Means was attempting to board a 1998 Sea Ray that was running, but the operator of the boat said it was “not in drive” at the time.

And a PWC rider suffered minor injuries after crashing into buoy line cables at the Bagnell Dam.

The Patrol says 37-year-old Brandon Summers of Liberty refused treatment at the scene.

They say he hit a large wake which caused him to veer off into the cables.

A Pulaski County deputy is injured following a pursuit of a man with multiple arrest warrants.

Officials say James Corbin was wanted by both the Laclede and Camden County Sheriff’s offices.

A Pulaski deputy located Corbin at the 22-thousand block of Highway 28 and attempted a traffic stop.

During the stop, Corbin tried to flee on foot, but was taken down by the deputy using a taser.

The Deputy was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

A Camdenton man is behind bars, facing charges of child endangerment, following an accident near Owens Point Road.

According to the Camden County Sheriff’s office, deputies arriving at the scene discovered 33-year-old Codie Dudley passed out with an unattended infant in his car.

Officials say a search of the vehicle uncovered numerous controlled substances and drug paraphernalia.

Dudley is being held on no bond and the infant was transferred to Children’s Services.

***PRESS RELEASE***

On 09/01/20 deputies responded to the area of Owens Point Road reference the investigation of an accident involving a driver who left the scene. Upon arrival at a residence, deputies located a male subject passed out with an unattended infant. Further investigation led to the discovery of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia. A male subject was arrested, and the infant was released to Children’s Services.

Codie D Dudley age 33 of Camdenton was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, Felony Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Dudley was denied bond.

*The Camden County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that these charges are merely an accusation and these individuals remain innocent until proven guilty.

A man recently arrested in connection to an alleged rape case from 2019 is now out on bond.

Court documents show that 43-year-old Jeremy Robinson of Olathe, Kansas posted a $250,000 bond on Thursday.

Robinson faces charges in connection to the rape of a woman on a boat after DNA evidence connected him to the crime.

Two others in the case, 41-year-old Carl Mort and 39-year-old Cassandra Wedeking of Overland Park, Kansas are also facing charges in the alleged 2019 case, as well as an alleged case from 2017.

The Highway Patrol is still asking for any other victims to please come forward.

A young girl is alive thanks to the quick thinking of the Eldon Police Department.

Officials say they got a call about a teenager preparing to jump from the roof of her home.

Officers on the scene say the 14-year-old girl had numerous cuts to her body and was bleeding from her arms.

The officers were able to talk the young girl down and she was taken to the Hospital for treatment.

Eldon Police say they’re working with the school district for additional resources and recommend you always talk with your children during these difficult times.

Two more lawsuits have been filed against the Camdenton R-3 School District in connection to the handling of former janitor Jesse Devore.

According to our news partner KY 3 TV, St. Louis Attorney J.C. Pleban filed the lawsuits on behalf of a minor and a mother of a child, as well as a boy and his father.

The lawsuits name Superintendent Tim Hadfield, Assistant Superintendent Ryan Neal, The District and the former Janitor’s father.

Devore was charged, arrested and fired following an exposure incident at Oak Ridge Intermediate, shortly after he was transferred there from Camdenton Middle School.

A lawsuit was filed last week by District Teacher Kirk Richey, also accusing the school of mishandling the janitor’s case during Devore’s time at the middle school.

That lawsuit claims they had knowledge of at least two other cases prior to his firing.

A change of venue has been accepted for the ongoing case against an Overland Park Couple accused of sexual crimes in a boat at the Lake of the Ozarks.

The case filed in Morgan County, has now been moved to Miller County for 41-year-old Carl Mort and 39-year-old Cassandra Wedeking.

The two are facing numerous charges of rape and sodomy in two incidents that occurred while docked on the water in 2017 and 2019.

A third person, 43-year-old Jeremy Robinson of Olathe, Kansas, was also charged over the past week in connection to the 2019 rape, after a DNA test came back positive matching him to the victim.

The Camdenton School Board is breaking their silence over the case involving a Janitor who allegedly exposed himself in front of students.

In statement, School board President Chris McElyea disputed any wrongdoing by the district, saying the district did conduct an investigation and the case was turned over to local law enforcement.

The Janitor in question, Jesse Devore, was moved from the Camdenton Middle School to Oak Ride Intermediate before eventually being terminated and officially charged with sexual misconduct in 2019.

The case recently came back to light after school teacher Kirk Richey filed a lawsuit against the district and its superintendents, alleging they failed to respond to complaints about the janitor in timely manner.

A Lebanon man is facing numerous charges following an investigation into a cyber tip back in December.

According to police, 30-year-old Kevin Dakota Johnson faces 5 counts of possession of child pornography.

Investigators say he was allegedly found in possession of numerous pornographic materials involving children, mostly found on his computer and cell phone.

He’s being held on a $25 thousand dollar bond.

Police are still looking for a suspect who skinned two puppies last week in Maries County.

According to the Sheriff’s office, one of the puppies was outside a kennel at a home off Maries County Road 319 and the other at the 33,000 block of Highway 42.

Officials say the cuts were precision like and they believe both cases are connected.

Anyone with any information should contact the Maries County sheriff’s office immediately at (573) 422-3381.

A lawsuit has been filed by a Camdenton R3 School Teacher on the district’s handling of a janitor who allegedly exposed himself to a student in a bathroom back in 2018.

According to court documents, Camdenton Middle School teacher Kirk Richey is claiming that Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tim Hadfield and Assistant Superintendent Ryan Neal were aware of the janitor’s alleged actions and instead of firing him, he was moved to Oak Ridge Intermediate school.

The janitor in question, Jesse DeVore, is currently facing faces four counts of Sexual Misconduct Involving A Child Under 15 and allegations of masturbating in front of a student at Oak Ridge shortly after starting work there.

The district says they cannot comment on pending litigation and are planning to fight the case in court.

A Crocker man is facing charges of assault and robbery in Pulaski County.

Officials say 23-year-old Devin Ray Curry is accused of choking one family member and stealing money from another back on August 22^nd.

Curry is set for a hearing and bond review on August 31^st.

A Waynesville man is facing charges of arson after setting fire to his Girlfriend’s car in Maries County.

According to the Sheriff’s office, 45-year-old Jeff Ewart was taken into custody after an investigation into a house fire on Maries County road 635.

Officials say the evidence at the scene led them to believe the fire was intentionally set and that accelerants were used.

A dog did die in the fire.

A Sedalia man is facing numerous drug charges following a high-speed chase through Benton County.

According to reports, 36-year-old William Ross was being pulled over by deputies for a traffic violation, but he then sped off reaching speeds up to 100 miles an hour on Highway 65.

Officials say Ross also tossed numerous items out the window during the drive, which officers later recovered.

Those items contained numerous amounts of controlled substances.

Along with the drug charges, Ross also faces charges from another county for failing to pay child support.

A baby is safe after 2 men drive off with the child shortly after it was born in Laclede County.

According to the Highway Patrol, an Amber Alert for the child was canceled after 34-year-old Steven Bohlinger and a 45-year-old man who goes by “Mike” were picked up in the blue Jeep Wrangler identified in the alert.

Officials believe the baby was born in a car near Highway 32 near U, and that the two men had stopped along the road to assist the woman in labor.

The Patrol says the child’s mother told them that the men were supposed to “take the child to the hospital” but troopers say that never happened.

A Brumley man is facing eight different charges following a traffic stop in Miller County.

According to the Highway Patrol, 37-year-old Ryan Miller was involved in crash and then left the scene of the accident.

The Patrol says he was picked up on charges that include driving while revoked, possession of a controlled substance and other drug paraphernalia, as well as failing to register his vehicle and having no insurance.

Miller also has an outstanding warrant from Pulaski County for failing to appear on another drug related charge.

A Fortuna woman is facing numerous charges including DWI, following an accident in Morgan County.

According to the highway patrol, 34-year-old Autumn Wilson was traveling north on Syracuse road north of Highway PP around 8:45pm last night (Monday.)

Officials say she traveled off the right side of the road and struck a ditch, then over turned.

Wilson was transported to a Jefferson City hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.

The Miller County Sheriff’s Office says a woman driving a stolen car from Kansas City was pulled over in Ulman, just east of the Lake Area.

But when deputies got out of the car to make contact, the car sped off and that led to a chase reaching speeds of over 90 miles an hour.

Deputies says 32-year-old Cassondra Graham ran over spike strips, but kept on going on flat tires before stopping at Highway 42 and Route 134 in Lake of the Ozarks State Park.

Investigators say drugs were found in the stolen car, and Graham was taken to the Miller County Jail. She’s facing numerous felony charges, including resisting arrest by fleeing and tampering with a car.

****Press Release

During the early morning hours of August 19th, 2020, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway C in Ulman. When the deputy exited his patrol vehicle and attempted to make contact, the vehicle sped off at a high rate of speed. Dispatch advised deputies that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Kansas City, Missouri. During the pursuit, speeds reached in excess of 90 mph. A Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper was able to successfully deploy spike strips at the junction of Route C and Dog Creek School Road. The vehicle continued to flee down Route C to Highway 42 with deflated tires. The vehicle eventually came to a stop at the junction of Highway 42 and Route 134 in the Lake of the Ozarks State Park, and three suspects were taken into custody. During the search of the vehicle suspected narcotics were located. The driver Cassondra Graham 32, of Sugar Creek, Missouri has been charged with Count 1: Tampering with a Motor Vehicle 1st Degree (Felony), Count 2: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony), Count 3: Resisting Arrest by Fleeing (Felony). She is currently being held at the Miller County Adult Detention Center in lieu of a $50,000 bond. The two occupants, whose names will not be released until formal charges have been filed, have been released pending the filing of criminal charges. A charge is merely an accusation, and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Photo by Missouri State Highway Patrol Website

A child is now safe and one man facing a BWI charge.

But Trooper  Brian Geier (Guy-er) with the Missouri Highway Patrol says the child was found safe at a campground, and then …

45-year-old Brandon Whittle of Brumley was taken to the Camden County jail.

Whittle wasn’t the only BWI arrest over the weekend. The Patrol also picked up 41-year-old Stephan Clark of Lee’s Summit and 56-year-old Dale Eaton of Barnhart on BWI charges.

A Camdenton man is facing drug charges following a call for help in the Osage Highlands.

According to the Camden County Sheriff’s office, officers responded to a call from a man who said he was being assaulted and that his dog had a gun.

Officials say when deputies arrived, they found 31-year-old Brian Mills under the influence of a controlled substance.

They say in a search of the home, they uncovered suspected drugs and paraphernalia.

Mills was taken to a hospital for treatment then was transferred to the Camden County Jail where he’s being held on a $20,000 surety bond.

***PRESS RELEASE***

On 08/19/20, deputies responded to the area of Osage Highlands Loop reference an assault. The male caller advised dispatchers he had been assaulted. He also claimed his dog had a gun.

Upon arrival deputies located the subject who was obviously under the influence of a controlled substance.  The male told deputies he believed there were persons in his residence.  Upon conducting a search for persons in the residence, suspected controlled substance were observed by deputies in plain view. A search warrant was applied for and executed. As a result of the search, a quantity of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were seized. The male subject was arrested and transported to the hospital. Upon release he was transported to the Camden County Correctional facility and placed on a 24-hour hold.

Brian J Mills age 31 of Camdenton was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He remains at the Camden County Correctional Facility on a $20,000.00 surety bond.

*The Camden County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that these charges are merely an accusation and these individuals remain innocent until proven guilty.

Two people are facing numerous drug charges following a major bust in Laclede County.

According to the Sheriff’s office, a 43-year-old from Buffalo and a 47-year-old from Elkland were picked up following a traffic stop that led investigators to the Red Fox Motel.

Seized in the raid were 1.5 pounds of Methamphetamine, which equates to around $70,000 in street value.

The Sheriff’s office was assisted by the Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group.

Officials in Moniteau County believe a Bomb Threat made to the California School District may have been a hoax.

The Sheriff’s office says their investigation lead them to a Google account that had been closed for several years and they say it was last used in the state of Delaware for a similar threat at a school district there.

The Sheriff’s office says the account and it’s registered IP address are no where near the state of Missouri.

School officials delayed the start of classes from this Monday until the 26^th due to the threat.

An investigation remains ongoing after more than 100 cats are found in a hording case in rural Missouri.

The Central Missouri Humane Society says the cats have been living inside a small home, in an overcrowded condition, and many require urgent medical care.

The cats were removed by the organization and they are currently working on arrangements for their care over the next week.

Construction of the new jail in Pulaski County could be finished by October.

Officials say construction is on time despite COVID 19 setbacks.

The new jail will have capacity for 150 beds and room for expansion.

The Previous jail had only 56 beds and officials have had to use other means to accommodate the additional inmates.

A Tuscumbia man is facing felony drug charges following a traffic stop in Osage Beach.

According to the Police Department, 20-year-old Keagan Rayhart was pulled over on Hatchery Road on Tuesday night for driving without headlines on.

Officers say they reportedly smelled the odor of marijuana and searched the vehicle, where they found a marijuana shake on the floor.

They say a backpack with several plastic bags of Marijuana and drug Paraphernalia was also found in the car.

A Lake Area woman is back behind bars after being pulled over by the Highway Patrol in Miller County.

Officials say 30-year-old Kasey Fyffe is facing DWI Charges, and was taken into custody for numerous felony warrants.

Troopers say that includes a warrant from Cole County, 2 warrants from Morgan county and a 4^th warrant for Miller county, all for failing to appear in court on felony drug charges.

Fyffe is being held without bond in the Miller County Jail.

The city of Lake Ozark is putting a stop to illegally rented properties.

City Attorney Chris Rohrer recently filed a restraining order in Miller County Court against one local homeowner, who Rohrer says has persistently ignored the city’s requests to stop

Other property owners who have violated the rules are also being served notice.

City Administrator Dave Van Dee says nightly rentals are prohibited in the R-1 and R-2 single family residential areas, along with mobile homes, lodging and boarding houses.

Rental properties in Lake Ozark are only allowed in R-3 zoned areas, including Lakefront Mixed Use properties and marine commercial districts.

PRESS RELEASE:

The City of Lake Ozark is wasting no time in pursuing individuals who are illegally renting their properties in unauthorized areas of the city.

City Attorney Chris Rohrer has filed a petition in Miller County Circuit Court for a restraining order against a property owner who has persistently ignored formal requests to end his rental program. City officials say there are other violating property owners who may be served notice as well.

The swift action by the city came after neighbors of the illegally rented properties complained to city officials and the Lake Ozark Police Department about parking and noise issues and property abuses associated with the rental properties.

Nightly rentals are only prohibited in R-1 and R-2 single family residential areas, but some property owners have either ignored the ordinances or were not aware of the rules. Also prohibited in R-1 and R-2 districts are mobile homes, lodging or boarding houses and lodging establishes.

Rental properties are, however, allowed in Lakefront Mixed Use, R-3 multi-family and marine-related commercial districts, lakefront eating and drinking places and similar water-related uses.

“There has been some discussion on social media that the city is anti-business or is inhibiting free enterprise,” City Administrator Dave Van Dee said. “That absolutely isn’t the case. Those types of nightly rentals are certainly allowed in areas that are zoned accordingly, and we encourage that. We understand the importance of having a balance of zoning and property types in our city.”

The rental restrictions are nothing new. They have been in place for more than five years. City officials say that some real estate agents may not understand City of Lake Ozark restrictions and are misinforming prospective buyers who want to buy properties as an investment.

The city is urging real estate agents or others who are listing their properties online for short-term rentals to make sure they are familiar with zoning ordinances. This helps the community preserve its neighborhoods and for guests to be located in an area that better serves their time at the lake.

Anyone considering buying property for rental purposes in Lake Ozark are urged to contact the City Hall at 573-365-5378 before the purchase is finalized.

Renewed enforcement

The city has taken a low-key approach in recent years, but that approach has changed after property owners ignored requests by the city to halt their rentals, and as the city received more and more complaints from nearby property owners.

After initial contact with the property owner, the city was told the issue would be resolved. However, city officials learned that rentals continued even after the listing had been removed from Vacation Rentals By Owner (VRBO) website.

“If you tell us you stopped, and we find that you haven’t, then we’ll take legal action,” Van Dee said.

The matter was turned over to the city attorney after additional contact with the violating property owner failed to resolve the issue.

Assistant City Administrator Harrison Fry issued a cease and desist letter to the property owner July 13. After the violation continued, a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction were filed in Miller County Circuit Court Aug. 17 against the defendant, the owner of the property. In addition, the city filed a Petition for Injunctive Relief and for Unpaid Taxes and Penalties from Unreported Economic Activity.

The property has been advertised on VRBO and Airbnb as a three-bedroom, two and a half bath lodging establishment that sleeps up to 12 individuals.

A Camdenton man’s facing charges after he tried to run away from Sheriff’s Deputies

On Monday Sheriff’s Deputies went to a house on Dry Hollow Road to serve a search warrant, and when they got there they say 42-year-old Michael Polgar tried to run away.

Investigators say deputies caught Polgar after a short chase and arrested him for a parole violation stemming from a previous charge of drug possession.

Polgar was taken to the Camden County Jail and given a surety bond of $50-thousand dollars.

***PRESS RELEASE***

On 08/17/20, deputies responded to a residence on Dry Hollow Road to serve an arrest warrant. The male had outstanding warrants for probation violation on the original offense of Possession of a Control Substance. When deputies attempted to arrest the male, he fled on foot. Deputies were able to place the subject in custody after a brief foot pursuit, without further incident.

Michael Polgar, age 42 of Camdenton, Mo was charged with Resisting Arrest By fleeing and given a surety bond of $50,000.00. He also remains at the Camden County Correctional Facility on the parole warrant.

*The Camden County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that these charges are merely an accusation and these individuals remain innocent until proven guilty.

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***PRESS RELEASE***

On 08/17/20, deputies were on North State Highway 5 when they stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. During the stop, deputies conducted a search of a person and located a quantity of suspected Methamphetamine and Heroin. As a result, one person was arrested and placed on a 24-hour hold.

Chad A Thomas, age 35 of Camdenton, Mo was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and a traffic violation. Thomas was denied bond and remains at the Camden County Correctional Facility pending court.

*The Camden County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that these charges are merely an accusation and these individuals remain innocent until proven guilty.

A Lebanon woman is facing drug and child endangerment charges following a traffic stop in Camden County.

Sheriff’s deputies say they pulled over 23-year-old Brianna Phelps on Spencer Creek road for a traffic violation.

Police say the driver was observed to be under the influence of drugs and during a search, officers uncovered a small amount of Marijuana and suspected cocaine.

A child who was in the backseat was released to family members.

Phelps was released on bond.

***PRESS RELEASE***

On 08/12/2020, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Spencer Creek Road for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, the driver was observed to be under the influence of a controlled substance. A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of a small amount of marijuana and a quantity of suspected Cocaine. The driver was arrested and taken to the Camden County Correctional Facility. Deputies also located a child in the vehicle and the child was released to family members.

Brianna L Phelps Age 23 of Lebanon was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, Felony Endangering Welfare of a Child, Driving While Intoxicated, and Misdemeanor Possession of a Controlled Substance. Phelps later bonded out on a $20,000.00 surety bond.

*The Camden County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that these charges are merely an accusation and these individuals remain innocent until proven guilty.

An Endangered Person Advisory has been issued for a man in the city of Lebanon.

According to Police, 28-year-old Chandler Beshears disappeared on August 15^th around 2:30pm.

Beshears resides at a care facility on Highway 5 and he apparently left without supervision or his medication.

Officials say Beshears is under a guardianship and does not have the mental ability to make a sound decision.

A photo of Beshears is up on our website, KRMS RADIO dot com.

If you have any information on his whereabouts, contact the Lebanon Police Department immediately at (417) 532-3131.

An investigation remains ongoing after someone broke into the Rocky Mount Fire Station # on Z road, stealing numerous pieces of fire equipment.

According to the district, they are missing two chain saws, leaf blowers, a vent saw and a self-contained breathing apparatus.

“We are missing the following items so far:

-Two Stihl Chain Saws

-Two Stihl Leaf Blowers

-One Cutters Edge Vent Saw

-One Scott Self Contained Breathing Apparatus”

Crews are taking additional inventory to see if anything else is missing.

If you have any information on this break-in, you’re asked to contact the fire department or the Miller County Sheriff’s office.

Several arrests were conducted across the Lake area this past weekend.

The Highway Patrol reports a total of 7 arrests since Saturday alone.

2 of them are for Boating While Intoxicated, including 26-year-old Sean Jeffries of Eldon and 57-year-old Russel Gaskins of Camdenton.

3 people were also arrested for Driving while intoxicated.

21-year-old Daniel Wry of Eldon was picked up on an Osage Beach Warrant for obstructing justice and 35-year-old Amber Keithchilds of Columbia was picked up on 11 charges, including possession of drugs, speeding, and driving on a revoked license.

A Columbia woman’s facing numerous charges after an arrest in Miller County.

The Missouri Highway Patrol says 35-year-old Amber Keithchilds was speeding while driving on a revoked license in car with someone else’s plates and no insurance.

Investigators say Keithchilds is also charged with tampering with evidence, unlawful use of a weapon and trafficking and possession of marijuana.

Keithchilds was taken to the Miller County Jail.

The highway patrol making a number of arrests to start off the weekend at the Lake.

Officials say they picked up 28-year-old Michael Longoria of Nixa for possession of Marijuana and 38-year-old Dillon Vaughn of Versailles for DWI.

The biggest arrest was for 28-year-old Dillon Slanina of Lebanon who’s facing 8 citations, including possession of drugs, failing to register a vehicle and driving while suspended.