Douglas County
New Jail – Where Did the Money Come From?
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] The flags have been raised. The public has been toured. The commemorative plaques of appreciation have been handed out. The K9 fundraiser/spend a night in the jail is all done. The prisoners have been relocated out of the old jail. The officers and staff of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department are…
Read MoreTwo Sentenced to Department of Corrections
During Associate Court with Judge Bock Thursday, Feb. 27, there were a total of 80 criminal cases on the docket –– 68 misdemeanor cases, five infractions, seven felony cases, 24 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas, and 14 failure to appear warrants issued. Four cases waived preliminary hearing and are now in Division 1. In…
Read MoreDouglas County Inmates Relocated to New Jail
On Tuesday, Feb. 25, inmates incarcerated in the Douglas County jail were officially moved to the new jail facility, northwest of town. The physical address of the recently completed facility is 900 Industrial Road, Ava, Mo. In addition to relocation of the inmates, Sheriff Chris Degase wants the public to know the department telephone number…
Read MoreDouglas County Republican Central Committee Meeting
Tuesday evening, Feb. 13, the Douglas County Republican Central Committee met in the Courthouse. With a good crowd, it opened with the Pledge and prayer by Van Kelly. The minutes were read by Wilda Watterson. Keith Moore gave the Treasurer’s report. Chairman Dennis Uhles welcomed the many guests. He then reminded everyone to be sure…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
During the week of Feb. 9 – 16, 2020, the Douglas County Sheriff’s office received and answered 65 calls for service, arrested and booked 10 individuals. The jail currently has 23 individuals incarcerated. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office hosted the Ava Area Chamber luncheon held on Tuesday, Feb.11, and approximately 200 people attended, including state officials,…
Read MoreDCSO Looking for Tire Dumpers
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about persons responsible for dumping close to 60 tires, ranging in all sizes (including semi tires) on County Road 136 off of C highway. If you have any information on the issue please call the Sheriff’s office at 683-1020.
Read MoreTour of New Jail Offered This Evening
If you were unable to attend the Chamber luncheon last week and participate in a tour of the new Douglas County Jail, rest assured another opportunity abounds, as tours of the new facility are being offered this evening for those who would like to view the new state-of-the-art facility. The sheriff and staff members…
Read MoreAssociate Court Day Proceedings Feb. 13
During Associate Court with Judge Bock on Thursday, February 13, there were a total of 90 criminal cases on the docket. There were 57 misdemeanor cases, 6 infractions and 27 felony cases. There were 6 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas and there were 4 failure to appear warrants issued. Four cases waived preliminary hearing and are…
Read MoreFirst Look at New County Jail
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] “How many of you have eaten in a jail before?” That was how Ava Chamber of Commerce Director Judy Shields opened up the February Chamber meeting, held on Tuesday, February 11th at the new Douglas County Jail Facilities in Ava. No one was willing to admit it. In mixed company, anyway.…
Read MoreDouglas County Health Department
February 2020 Thurs 13 Monthly Diabetes Support 10:00-11:00 AM Thurs 13 WIC 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Thurs 13 Blood Pressure: Redbank 8:30-10:00 AM Mon 17 CLOSED/HOLIDAY Wed 19 WIC 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Thurs 20 WIC 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Mon 24 Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Screening: Community Center 10:00-11:00 AM…
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