MAY PRESS RELEASE 2026
Caldwell County Sheriff's Office, May 2026 - 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 05/01/2026, at 1:39 pm, deputies responded to the 200 block of Woods Avenue for a report of a trespasser, which resulted in the arrest of a 68-year-old female from Braymer.
On 5/03/2026, at 12:30 pm, a deputy stopped a vehicle on Highway 13 at State Route F in Kingston, which resulted in the arrest of a 29-year-old male from Richmond, MO, on a Ray County failure to appear traffic warrant. The deputy also issued the driver a citation for speeding (13 mph over).
On 5/3/2026, at 3:31 pm, deputies responded to an unattended death on Duroc in Cameron, Caldwell County, MO. No foul play was suspected.
On 05/04/2026, a Caldwell County detective investigated allegations of sexual misconduct between two inmates at the Detention Center. The allegations were unfounded.
On 05/04/2026, at 7:29 pm, deputies responded to an address on N. Davis in the City of Hamilton for a report of a suicidal subject. The subject was transported by emergency services to a medical facility.
On 05/05/2026, at 12:00 pm, the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office began investigating a violation of the Missouri Sex Offender Registry. It was reported that a Caldwell County registered sex offender sent a private message to an individual on social media they had not reported when they registered. A report was forwarded to the Caldwell County prosecutor.
On 05/05/2026, at 12:27 pm, a 60-year-old male from Polo was stopped at Highway 116 and Pikes Road in Polo and cited for speed (13 mph over).
On 05/05/2026, at 3:13 pm, a 47-year-old male from Dawn, MO, was stopped at Highway 116 and Denver Road in Polo and cited for speed (11 mph over).
On 05/06/2026, at 12:33 pm, a 72-year-old male from Bethany, MO, was stopped at Highway 13 and State Route HH in Kingston and cited for speed (12 mph over).
On 05/06/2026, at 3:55 pm, a deputy stopped a vehicle on Highway 13 at State Route P in Hamilton, which resulted in the arrest of a 39-year-old female from Oak Grove, MO, on a Clay County failure to appear traffic warrant. The deputy also issued the driver a citation for speed (12 mph over).
On 05/07/2026, at 9:54 am, 41-year-old Shane Michael Silvers of Odessa, MO, was arrested as a result of a break-in at a gas station in Braymer, MO in April of 2026. Silvers was charged with burglary, property damage, and attempted theft and remains in custody on a $250,000 cash only bond.
On 05/07/2026, at 12:10 pm, a deputy arrested a 50-year-old male subject at Supervision Services in Hamilton, MO, on a Caldwell County bond violation warrant on the original charge of possession of a controlled substance.
On 05/07/2026, at 5:40 pm, a 51-year-old female from Smithville, MO, was stopped at Highway 116 and Gold Road in Lathrop and cited for speed (19 mph over).
On 05/08/2026, at 4:57 pm, a 27-year-old female from Cincinnati, OH, was stopped at Highway 36 and Springhill Road in Hamilton and cited for speed (18 mph over).
On 05/08/2026, at 5:40 pm, a 24-year-old female from Hamilton was stopped at Highway 116 and Pikes Road in Polo and cited for failing to register a motor vehicle.
On 05/08/2026, at 6:19 pm, a deputy responded to an address on Front Street in Kidder for a domestic disturbance. The parties involved separated, and no arrests were made.
On 05/08/2026 at 8:58 pm, a deputy stopped a vehicle at Highway 36 and Highway 13, which resulted in the arrest of a 38-year-old male from Chillicothe, MO, for felony no driver's license.
On 05/09/2026, at 12:44 am, a deputy responded to an address on Main Street in Kingston, MO, for a vehicle fire. The investigation was turned over to the State Fire Marshal.
On 05/09/2026, at 12:50 am, at 3:18 am, and at 4:49 am, a deputy was dispatched to an address in Breckenridge for a report of property damage, trespassing, and an unknown disturbance. The reporting party eventually agreed to be transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation after it was determined they were under the influence of a substance that was causing hallucinations.
On 05/09/2026 at 8:54 pm, a deputy responded to an address on Hollow Drive, Polo, MO, for a domestic disturbance. The parties involved separated, and no arrests were made.
On 05/09/2026, at 10:07 am, a deputy responded to an address on Duroc, in Cameron, Caldwell County, for a report of a runaway juvenile. On 05/12/2026, the juvenile was located by Excelsior Springs Police and was turned over to their guardian. A report was forwarded to the Juvenile Office.
On 5/11/2026 at 10:19 am, a deputy responded to a report of vandalism at a business in Polo, MO. The investigation resulted in the identity of several juvenile suspects from Polo. A report was forwarded to the Juvenile Office.
On 05/11/2026, at 6:54 pm, a deputy responded to an address on Broadway in Breckenridge for a a report of a stolen air conditioning unit. The investigation is ongoing.
On 05/12/2026, at 10:21 am, a 73-year-old male from Hamilton, MO, was stopped at Highway 13 and Dustin Road in Hamilton and cited for speed (12 mph over).
On 05/12/2026, at 12:43 pm, a 46-year-old female from Richmond, MO, was stopped at Highway 116 and State Route D in Polo and cited for speed (14 mph over).
On 5/12/2026 at 3:52 pm, deputies responded to an address on Eagle Creek at Hideaway Lakes in Polo for a well-being check on children at that home. The investigation resulted in the removal of the children.
On 05/12/2026, at 7:17 pm, a 17-year-old female from Gallatin, MO, was stopped at Highway 13 and Old Highway 13 in Hamilton and cited for failing to provide proof of financial responsibility.
On 05/13/2026, at 1:07 pm, deputies responded to a tractor fire near Jefferson and Sunset, Hamilton, Caldwell County. No injuries were reported, and no foul play was suspected.
On 05/15/2026, at 2:04 pm, a 71-year-old female from Polo was stopped at Highway and Dodgers Drive in Polo and cited for speed (14 mph over).
On 5/17/2026 at 12:02 pm, a deputy took a report of harassment from a resident at the 400 block of Main in Kingston. The suspect was identified as a 22-year-old male from Kansas City, MO. A report was forwarded to the prosecutor's office for filing of formal charges.
On 05/17/2026 at 8:56 pm, Caldwell County deputies were dispatched to an address on Sale Barn Road, Cameron, Caldwell County, for a 911 call of a domestic disturbance. The investigation resulted in the arrest of a 28-year-old male subject for 1st-degree domestic assault and 1st-degree property damage.
On 05/18/2026, at 4:47 pm, a 29-year-old male from Braymer was stopped at Elm Street / Stoutmore Street in Polo and cited for failing to register a motor vehicle.
On 05/18/2026 at 7:79 pm, Caldwell County deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 116 and Holstein Rd., Polo, MO 64671 in reference to traffic violation. The driver, an 18-year-old male from Excelsior Springs was issued citations for driving while suspended and failure to register a motor vehicle.
On 05/18/2026, at 7:46 pm, a 67-year-old male from Turney, MO, was stopped at Highway 116 and Brangus Road in Lathrop, Caldwell County, and cited for speed (15 mph over).
On 05/19/2026, at 5:42 pm, Caldwell County deputies were dispatched to an address on 4th Street in Braymer for a domestic disturbance. No arrests were made.
On 05/21/2026, at 2:05, a 52-year-old male from Hamilton was stopped at Highway 13 and Highway 116 and cited for failing to register a motor vehicle.
On 05/21/2026, at 2:45 pm, a 42-year-old female from Chillicothe was stopped at Highway 116 and State Route D and cited for expired plates.
On 05/21/2026, at 2:50 pm, Caldwell County deputies assisted Children's Division with a hotline call at an address on Broadway in Breckenridge. The allegations in the hotline were unfounded, and no arrests were made.
On 05/22/2026, at 9:44 am, a deputy responded to the area of Oak Drive and Kidder Road in Kidder for a report of property damage to a field. A possible suspect has been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
On 05/23/2026, at 7:37 am, Caldwell County deputies responded to the area of Sale Barn Road and Oregon Drive in Cameron, Caldwell County, for a report of a suspicious person, who was located and transported by emergency services to a medical facility.
On 05/23/2026, at 10:56 pm, a 29-year-old male from Braymer was stopped on Highway 116 and Yankee Ridge in Polo and cited for failing to register.
On 05/24/2026, at 12:14 pm, a 57-year-old male from Smithville, MO, was stopped on Washington Street in Kingston and cited for failing to register a motor vehicle.
On 05/25/2026, at 9:45 am, a 57-year-old female from Sedalia, MO, was stopped at Highway 116 and Pikes and cited for speed (11 mph over).
On 05/25/2026, at 10:06 am, a 25-year-old female from Superior, WI, was stopped on Highway 116 at State Route D in Polo and cited for speed (12 mph over).
On 05/26/2026, at 9:30 am, a 39-year-old male subject from Kidder turned himself in at the Sheriff's Office on a Caldwell County warrant on the original charge of failing to register as a sex offender.
On 05/26/2026, at 2:45 pm, a 30-year-old male from Cowgill was stopped at Highway 116 and Royals Road in Cowgill and cited for speed (11 mph over).
On 05/26/2026, at 6:11 pm, a deputy responded to an address in Cowgill for a report of a suicidal juvenile. The juvenile was located and transported by emergency services to a medical facility.
On 05/28/2026 at 8:47 pm, a deputy stopped an ATV without headlights on Highway 13 at Oak Street in Polo. The driver, a 34-year-old male from Polo, was issued a citation for no driver's license.
On 05/29/2026, at 6:55 am, a 21-year-old male from Carrollton, MO, was stopped at Highway 116 and State Route B in Cowgill and cited for speed (15 mph over) and failure to provide proof of financial responsibility.
On 05/29/2026, at 11:13 am, a 70-year-old male from Polo was stopped at Highway 116 and Silvers Road in Polo and cited for speed (14 mph over).
On 05/29/2026, at 1:37 pm, a 51-year-old from Belton, MO, was stopped on Highway 13 at Kendal Road in Kingston and cited for speeding (13 mph over).
On 05/29/2026, at 9:04 pm, a 27-year-old male from KCMO was stopped on Highway 36 at State Route J in Kidder and cited for speed (15 mph over).
On 05/30/2026, at 11:54 pm, a deputy responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Main Street in Kingston. The parties involved separated, and no arrests were made.
On 05/30/2026, at 1:16 pm, a 42-year-old male from Springfield, MO, was stopped at Highway 13 and Kendal Road in Kingston and cited for speed (12 mph over).
On 05/31/2026, at 11:30 am, a 52-year-old male from Hamilton was stopped at Highway 13 and Dustin Road in Hamilton and cited for speed (15 mph over).
On 05/31/2026, at 12:57 pm, a 75-year-old male from Cowgill was stopped at Highway 116 and Yankee Ridge in Polo and cited for failure to provide proof of financial responsibility.
