crime
2 men charged for alleged theft, exhibiting firearm
Two men are being held in the Barry County jail on multiple felony charges after an incident in Butterfield where the pair allegedly moved a victim’s vehicle and brandished a firearm.
4-wheeler evades police in chase
Cassville police are seeking to identify the driver of a four-wheeler that fled and ultimately evaded multiple agencies in pursuit on Thursday.
Cassville woman facing multi-state theft, fraud cases
A Cassville woman was recently arrested on an out-of-state warrant and extradited to Georgia, facing multiple felony cases in multiple states relating to alleged fraud and theft.
Wheaton man charged with child molestation
A Wheaton man has been charged with child molestation for allegedly engaging in sexual acts with a minor.
Mistrial declared in rape, kidnapping case
A mistrial has been ruled in the jury trial of a Purdy man charged with sodomy, rape and kidnapping, as the jury was unable to reach a verdict.
Man charged for high-speed chase
A Purdy man is facing two felonies and four misdemeanors after allegedly fleeing from a highway patrolman and a Barry County Sheriff’s Office deputy, then crashing on Farm Road 1040
Cassville man charged with attempted murder in jail
A Cassville man is facing multiple felonies after an altercation inside the Barry County jail where he allegedly stabbed another inmate with an improvised shank.
Cassville man guilty of child molestation
A Cassville man has been found guilty of child molestation in a bench trial held Thursday in Stone County Circuit Court.
Publisher’s View — Kyle Troutman: Crime and punishment
When it comes to covering news in small-town America, there are certain categories of stories that draw more attention than others.
Cassville man facing attempted child molestation charge
A Cassville man is facing a felony charge for allegedly attempting to molest a child at a home in Washburn.
