Charges Filed

Unionville man faces two felony charges

A Unionville man arrested by the Highway Patrol in Sullivan County Thursday morning, July 22 has been charged with two felonies. Thirty-one-year-old Matthew Whitlock faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident, second offense, and operating a vehicle on a highway without a valid license, third and subsequent offense. He also faces a misdemeanor […]

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Polo man charged with rape in Ray County

A Polo man has been charged in Ray County with felony first-degree rape or attempted rape stemming from an alleged incident in March 2019. A warrant has been issued for 24-year-old Bailey George Heil, with a bond that would release him on his own recognizance with conditions of release. A probable cause affidavit accuses Heil […]

Coronavirus Concerns

Adair County becomes “COVID-19 Hotspot” according to Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry have created COVID-19 Hotspot Advisories in light of the rapidly rising case counts in north-central and southwest Missouri, including Adair County which confirmed another 11 cases bringing their case count to 2670. The Hotspot Advisories are designed to keep […]

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Southern Missouri man charged with bank robbery

A Missouri, man who was identified when his photo was broadcast by local TV stations was charged in federal court today with bank robbery. Charles Edgar King Jr., 56, of Springfield, was charged in a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Springfield, Mo., on Tuesday, July 20. His initial court appearance was […]