Ava woman indicted for failing to register as sex offender
Patricia Hurt, 28, of Ava, was arrested May 28 after a Douglas County grand jury indictment for failure to register as a sex offender. Hurt was arrested by Douglas County Deputy Shane Hardin. Bond was set at $1,500. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the indictment followed a joint investigation between the sheriff’s office…
Read MoreDomestic assault indictment leads to Republic man’s arrest
Adam Besson, 41, of Republic, was remanded to custody May 20 when he appeared in Douglas County court. Besson was indicted by a Douglas County grand jury Jan. 9 for third degree domestic assault. The original offense occurred in the Vanzant area of Douglas County. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Besson was gone…
Read MoreSpringfield man arrested on Douglas County child molestation indictment
Jared Allen Young, 34, of Springfield, was arrested May 27 on a Douglas County grand jury indictment for first degree child molestation. Bond was set at $150,000 cash only. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the case was investigated by Detective Nathan Long with assistance from the Child Advocacy Center of West Plains. Young…
Read MoreWright County Deputies Assisted in a Situation Caused by Alleged Influence of Psychedelic Mushrooms
From the Wright County Sheriff’s Department: Deputies responded to a report involving two floaters who became separated north of Burney Ford “Grease Rack” on the Gasconade River. The investigation revealed the two individuals had reportedly consumed psychedelic mushrooms while camping near the river. During the evening hours of Saturday, June 6, one male reportedly…
Read MoreGrand jury indicts Dora woman in car theft, drug case
On June 4, Yellonda Adams, age 49 of Dora, was arrested on a Douglas County Grand Jury Indictment for possession of a controlled substance and stealing. The bond was set at $1500 cash only. Adams has since posted bond. Douglas County Deputy Shane Harden investigated the original case. Adams was found in possession of a…
Read MoreAva Board of Aldermen Agenda | June 9, 2026
CITY OF AVA, MISSOURI THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN AGENDA 404 S JEFFERSON ST AVA, MO 65608 June 9, 2026 5:00 PM I. Call to Order: Mayor II. Roll Call of aldermen: III. Approve or Amend Agenda: IV. Approval of Minutes: May 26, 2026 V. Public address…
Read MoreAva aldermen consider fire truck, street grant options
The Ava Board of Aldermen heard an update from University of Missouri Extension, approved three ordinances and discussed grant options for future city needs during its Tuesday, May 26, meeting at Ava City Hall. Janice Weddle, extension engagement specialist with MU Extension in Wright County, and Judy Curry, of MU Extension in Douglas County, addressed…
Read MoreCaulfield man arrested on active felony warrant
Joseph Waugh The Ozark County Sheriff’s Office reported May 27 that Joseph Waugh, of Caulfield, was arrested on an active felony warrant. According to the sheriff’s office, Deputy Sherman and Deputy Ryan conducted a warrant service April 19 at Waugh’s residence in Caulfield. Waugh was arrested and booked into jail without incident. All charges are…
Read MoreTheodosia woman arrested on warrant following Dugginsville investigation
Beth Vonelling A Theodosia woman was arrested April 15 after a warrant was issued following an investigation into an incident in the Dugginsville area. According to the Ozark County Sheriff’s Office, a warrant was issued for Beth Vonelling on charges of burglary, fourth degree assault, harassment and peace disturbance after an investigation conducted by Sheriff…
Read MoreBakersfield woman arrested on active felony warrant
The Ozark County Sheriff’s Office reported May 27 that Gloria Barrett, of Bakersfield, was arrested on an active felony warrant. According to the sheriff’s office, Deputy Moss and Deputy Phelan conducted a warrant service April 28 at Barrett’s residence in Bakersfield. Barrett was arrested and booked into jail without incident. All charges are allegations, and…
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