AUGUST 2025 NEWS RELEASE
Caldwell County Sheriff's Office August 2025-NEWS RELEASE
Anyone with information related to any ongoing investigations is encouraged to contact the Sheriff's Office. You can also submit an anonymous tip on our website or call our anonymous hotline at (816) 586-COPS.
On 07/28/2025, at 10:30 am, a resident of Nettleton, MO, reported they loaned their vehicle to an 18-year-old male subject from Breckenridge, MO, who never returned the vehicle. The male subject was charged with tampering with a motor vehicle, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On 08/01/2025, the male subject was stopped in that vehicle in Platte County and taken into custody.
On 08/01/2025, at 3:39 pm, a 49-year-old male from Dawn, MO, was stopped at 4th and Petree in Braymer and cited for no vehicle/trailer registration.
On 08/02/2025, at 2:45 pm, a 45-year-old female from Hale, MO, was stopped at Highway 116 and Catawba and cited for failing to provide proof of financial responsibility.
On 08/02/2025 at 9:46 pm, deputies were dispatched to a careless and imprudent driver that was reported to have been speeding and flipping off other motorists on Highway 116, outside of Polo, MO. The driver was identified as a 33-year-old female from Cowgill, MO, and issued citation.
On 08/03/2025, a deputy took a report of a stolen lawn mower from a resident at the 900 block of Milwaukee in Polo, MO. The investigation is ongoing.
On 08/03/2025 at 12:39 am, a deputy responded to a residence on La Quinta at Hideaway Lakes in Polo, MO, for a report of a dispute between neighbors. The parties involved separated, and no arrests were made.
On 08/03/2025 at 4:59 pm, a deputy assisted the Children's Division in Cowgill, MO, with a hotline investigation of a child that was reported to have been sexually abused by a family member. It was discovered the crime occurred in Mooresville, MO, and a report was forwarded to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.
On 08/03/2025 at 7:13 pm, Caldwell County Deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of Main St in Cowgill, MO, in reference to property damage and harassment. No arrests were made.
On 08/05/2025, at 6:09 am, a 56-year-old male from Chillicothe, MO, was stopped at Highway 36 and State Route B in Hamilton and cited for speeding (27 mph over).
On 08/05/2025, at 4:10 pm, a 32-year-old female from Braymer was stopped at Main and 6th in Braymer and cited for no vehicle registration.
On 08/05/2025, at 4:28 pm, a 35-year-old male from Braymer, MO, was arrested at his residence on a State of Missouri parole violation warrant.
On 08/06/2025, at 6:00 pm, a deputy responded to a residence at the 100 block of 9th Street in Breckenridge, MO, for a report of harassment.
On 08/07/2025, at 1:00 pm, a routine search of jail cells at the Caldwell County Detention Center led to the discovery of an unknown substance. The substance is believed to be a controlled substance and was sent to the crime lab for further analysis, and the investigation is on-going.
On 08/07/2025 at 4:00 am, Caldwell County Deputies went to a residence on Main Street in Braymer, MO, for a report of a disturbance. The parties involved separated, and no arrests were made.
On 08/08/2025, at 7:48 am, deputies were dispatched to an address on Railroad Pond in Nettleton for a burglary not in progress. The victims reported that while they were away at work, someone unlawfully entered their residence and stole several items from inside.
On 08/11/2025 at 7:59 am, a deputy responded to a residence on Reno Drive, Lathrop, Caldwell County, MO, for a report of an order of protection violation. A warrant was issued for the suspect's arrest.
On 08/12/2025 at 8:24 am, a deputy responded to Breckenridge for a report of a careless and imprudent driver. The driver was located and advised of the complaint but, at the time, was no longer in the vehicle.
On 08/14/2025, at 7:43 am, Caldwell County deputies responded to an abandoned vehicle near the intersection of Sunset Road and Washington in Hamilton, Caldwell County, Missouri. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
On 08/14/2025, at 1:30 pm, deputies responded to a fire at the Detention Center. No damage was caused by the fire, and there were no injuries.
On 08/14/2025, at 5:26 pm, a deputy responded to a residence at the 100 block of N. 7th Street in Breckenridge for a report of a domestic dispute. The parties involved separated, and no arrests were made.
On 08/15/2025, Caldwell County Deputies received information from the Caldwell County Prosecutors Office in regard to a Braymer resident who wrote numerous checks from a closed bank account. A report was forwarded back to the prosecutor's office for filing formal charges.
On 08/16/2025, at 2:38 am, a 19-year-old male from Kidder was stopped at Highway 36 and Grandview and cited for speeding (14 mph over).
On 08/16/2025, at 12:56 pm, a 25-year-old male from Overland Park, KS, was stopped at Highway 36 and Panther Road in Breckenridge and cited for speeding (35 mph over).
On 08/16/2025, at 5:24 pm, an 18-year-old male from Potosi, MO, was stopped at Highway 13 and Broadway in Kingston and cited for speeding (10 mph over).
On 08/16/2025, at 5:33 pm, a 45-year-old male from Lexington, MO, was stopped at Highway 13 and State Route F in Kingston and cited for expired plates (July of 2025).
On 08/16/2025, at 5:48 pm, a 26-year-old male from Liberty, MO, was stopped at Highway 13 and Broadway in Kingston and cited for speeding (12 mph over).
On 08/16/2025, at 6:11 pm, a 56-year-old male from Holton, MO, was stopped at Highway 36 and Panther in Breckenridge and cited for speeding (16 mph over).
On 08/17/2025, at 12:25 pm, a 21-year-old female from Evergreen Park, IL, was stopped at Highway 36 and Lovely Ridge in Hamilton and cited for speeding (27 mph over).
On 08/17/2025 at 12:26 pm, deputies responded to the 1000 block of South Hughes in Hamilton for a report of a possible fire. An investigation ensued, which resulted in the arrest of a 64-year-old male from Colorado for possession of a controlled substance.
On 08/17/2025, at 4:34 pm, a 55-year-old female from Polo, MO, was stopped at Highway 116 and Highway 13 and cited for speeding (14 mph over).
On 08/17/2025, at 5:00 pm, a 36-year-old male from Chillicothe, MO, was stopped at Highway 36 and State Route B in Hamilton and cited for no vehicle registration.
On 08/17/2025 at 5:36 pm, a deputy responded back to the residence on Reno Drive in Lathrop for a report of an order of protection violation. The suspect was taken into custody but posted bond on the warrant from the violation that occurred on 08/11/2025.
On 08/17/2025, at 8:17 pm, a 44-year-old female from Hamilton was stopped at Highway 13 and Templeton Road in Polo and cited for expired plates (July 2025).
On 08/18/2025, at 5:27 pm, a 24-year-old male from Cowgill was stopped at Highway 13 and Price Drive in Polo and cited for expired plates (July 2025).
On 08/20/2025, at 6:44 am, a 22-year-old female from Manhattan, KS, was stopped at Highway 36 and Panther in Breckenridge and cited for speeding (19 mph over).
On 08/20/2025, at 7:45 am, a 34-year-old male from Kansas City, MO, was stopped at Highway 36 and State Route B in Hamilton and cited for no vehicle registration and failure to provide proof of financial responsibility.
On 08/20/2025, at 10:34 am, Caldwell County Deputies responded to the 200 block on Main in Braymer for a report of fraud. The suspects were identified as a 34-year-old male from Raymore, MO, and a 61-year-old male from Kansas City, MO. A report was forwarded to the prosecutor's office for filing of formal charges.
On 08/20/2025, at 8:54 pm, a deputy assisted with a deceased subject in Braymer. No foul play was suspected.
On 08/20/2025, at 11:40 pm, a deputy responded to the Sheriff's Office to speak with a subject in regard to harassment. The victim became uncooperative in the investigation, and no charges were filed.
On 08/21/2021, at 1:30 pm, a deputy responded to a residence on Price Drive in Polo, MO, for a report of a burglary. The resident reported an unknown subject unlawfully entered their residence and stole money. The investigation is ongoing.
On 08/22/2025, a deputy responded to the Caldwell County Detention Center for a report of an inmate that was brought in by another agency, and an unknown white powdery substance was found in their wallet, which tested positive as fentanyl. The inmate, a 23-year-old male from Trenton, MO, was charged for possession of a controlled substance and delivery of a controlled substance into a jail.
On 08/23/2025, at 8:05 pm, a deputy responded to a residence at Hideaway Lakes in Polo, MO, for a report of a theft of a generator. The investigation is ongoing.
On 08/25/2025 at 4:30 pm, Caldwell County Deputies responded to the Caldwell County Detention Center in reference to a suicidal subject. The subject was later transported to a hospital for a medical evaluation.
On 08/26/2025, at 10:35 am, a 41-year-old female from Grand Rapids, MI, was stopped at Highway 36 and State Route B in Hamilton and was cited for speeding (21 mph over).
On 08/26/2025, at 2:15 pm, a 31-year-old female from Polo was stopped at Farabee and Main and cited for no vehicle registration.
On 08/26/2025, at 2:45 pm, a 65-year-old female from Braymer was stopped at Highway 116 and Oliver in Braymer and cited for speeding (10 mph over).
On 08/28/2025, at 9:04 am, a 36-year-old male from Leesburg, VA, was stopped at Highway 13 and State Route U in Hamilton and cited for speeding (20 mph over).
On 08/28/2025 at 10:58 am a deputy responded to the area of Zach Wheat and Highway 13 for an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
On 08/28/2025, at 11:42 am, a deputy responded to the area of Turkey Road and Highway 36 for an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
On 08/29/2025, at 2:08 pm, a 25-year-old male from Bethalto, IL, was stopped at Highway 36 and State Route J in Kidder and cited for speeding (22 mph over).
On 08/29/2025, at 2:43 pm, a 19-year-old from Alden, KS, was stopped at Highway 36 and Springhill in Hamilton and cited for speeding (26 mph over).
On 08/29/2025 at 5:05 pm, Caldwell County deputies took a report of harassment at the Braymer K-12 School involving students and a teacher. The investigation is ongoing.
On 08/29/2025, at 9:10 am, a 21-year-old male from Dallas, TX, was stopped at Highway 116 and Kirkpatrick and cited for an expired driver's license.
On 08/30/2025, at 9:08 am, a 53-year-old female from Lenexa, KS, was stopped at Highway 36 and Joe Montana in Cameron and cited for speeding (19 mph over).
On 08/30/2025, at 10:15 am, a 28-year-old male from Denver, CO, was stopped at Highway 36 and State Route A in Breckenridge, MO.
On 08/30/2025, at 5:30 pm, a 24-year-old male from Lawson, MO, was stopped at Highway 13 and Kendal in Kingston and cited for speeding (16 mph over).
On 08/30/2025, at 5:43 pm, a 50-year-old female from Trenton, MO, was stopped at Highway 13 and Broadway in Kingston and cited for speeding (18 mph over).
On 08/30/2025, at 7:47 pm, a 24-year-old male from Richmond, MO, was stopped at Highway 13 and State Route F in Kingston and cited for speeding (10 mph over).
On 08/31/2025 at 1:51 am, Caldwell County Deputies were dispatched to an address on 11th Street in Breckenridge, MO, for a report of an assault. A suspect has been identified, and the investigation is ongoing.
On 08/31/2025, at 10:48 am, a 31-year-old male from Lawson, MO, was stopped at Highway 13 and Lincoln in Kingston and cited for speeding (26 mph over) and no vehicle registration.
On 08/31/2025, at 12:19 pm, a 62-year-old male from Clive, IA, was stopped at Highway 13 and Lincoln in Kingston and cited for speeding (31 mph over).
On 08/31/2025, at 12:34 pm, a 22-year-old female from Marshalltown, IA, was stopped at Highway 13 and Lincoln in Kingston and cited for speeding (28 mph over).
On 08/31/2025, at 4:39 pm, a 71-year-old female from Kingston was stopped at Highway and Kendall in Kingston and cited for an expired vehicle registration (July of 2024).
On 08/31/2025, at 5:47 pm, a 24-year-old male from Hamilton was stopped at Highway 36 and Highway 13 and cited for an expired registration (June 2025).
