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Grand 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…
Read MoreAva pair held without bond after investigation
Felicia Hodo, 40, of Ava, and Joseph Wilson, 39, of Ava, were arrested in Howell County on Douglas County warrants following a several month narcotics investigation. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Hodo and Wilson were wanted on charges of first degree drug trafficking, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful use of a…
Read MoreAva man arrested on child endangerment, property damage charges
An Ava man was arrested Saturday, May 23, after the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting that he was under the influence of a substance and damaging property at a residence where two small children were present. According to information from the sheriff’s office, Colt York, 31, of Ava, was arrested by…
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New details emerge in Texas County abuse, death investigation
New charges have been filed against a Bucyrus couple after skeletal remains recovered in March were scientifically confirmed as those of Ceasar Asbury, according to a new release from the Texas County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey said the remains were confirmed through dental comparison performed by the St. Louis County Medical Examiner’s Office.…
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