Douglas County
DoCo Jail Taking Shape
Michael Boyink/Herald Construction crews make use of the recent temperate weather to make progress on the exterior of the new Douglas County Jail. According to County Clerk Karry Davis, Douglas County has paid out $3,991,563 for the work done so far, which represents 62% of the expected total.
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
During the first week of October the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received and answered 81 Calls For Service and 10 individuals were booked in to the Douglas County Jail, where we currently have 37 in custody. Scam calls are also increasing in frequency. A few things to keep in mind; the FBI, Social…
Read MoreBooks-n-Bits – The Douglas County Public Library
We would like to invite everyone to come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 3-5 at the Douglas County Public Library. There is a good variety of books to choose from for all ages. Come Thursday for the best selection. Friday will be Half-Price Day, and Saturday you…
Read MoreDouglas County Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting
Submitted by Douglas County Farm Bureau Federation The Douglas County Farm Bureau Federation held their annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Cold Creek Cowboy Church. Board members hosted a fish fry with homemade sides and desserts. The Cold Creek Cowboy Church band provided entertainment during dinner. Approximately 70 members and honored guests were…
Read MoreIRS Calling? That’s a Scam Says DoCo Sheriff
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department recently alerted local residents to a phone scam hitting Douglas County. According to the Sheriff’s report, the scammers will call and claim to be from the IRS. They will ask for social security numbers, dates of birth, or credit card information. Callers have been known to threaten search warrants, visits…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
During the week of September 16 to September 23, 2019, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has received and answered 92 Calls for Service, Arrested and Booked 11 individuals and we currently have 32 inmates in the Douglas County Jail. On September 17, Benny N Williams, of Ava, was arrested for and charged with Possession of…
Read MoreAssociate Court Day Proceedings
During Judge Bock’s Associate Court Day last week, there was a total of 76 criminal cases on the docket. There were 64 misdemeanor cases, 11 infractions and one felony case. There were ten misdemeanor and /or infraction guilty pleas, and 16 failure to appear warrants were issued.
Read MoreFamily Violence Center Seeking Community Leaders From Douglas County to Join Board
OZARK, MO. – Sept. 17, 2019 – Freedom’s Rest Family Violence Center may be one of the areas best-kept secrets. “Many people do not know where our emergency shelter is located,” says Dr. Denise Jameson, President of the Freedom’s Rest Board of Directors. “Our undisclosed location is to protect the survivors of domestic and sexual…
Read MoreAssociate Court Docket Report; Mayo Sentenced for DWI and Offenses
During Judge Bock’s Associate Court Day Sept. 12, there was a total of 47 criminal cases on the docket. There were 29 misdemeanor cases, 4 infractions, and 14 felony cases. There were 6 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas and there were 5 failure to appear warrants issued. Four cases waived preliminary hearing and are now…
Read MoreCounty Road T-447 to Close September 23
Douglas County Commissioners are announcing County Road T-447 (DD Hwy.) will be closed to traffic starting Monday, Sept. 23 for bridge replacement. The road will remain closed until construction work to replace the Little Beaver Creek bridge is completed. Until further notice, everyone is urged to please use an alternate route. For questions, or if…
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