Edited News Release From The Vernon County Sheriff's Office
Nevada, MO -A fugitive from justice is behind bars after a traffic stop was conducted by Sheriff’s Deputies Tuesday. The Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that a 22 year old man from Nevada will face multiple felony charges after being arrested Tuesday. According to the press release, Chief Deputy Shayne Simmons, and Sheriff Jason Mosher were following up on leads they had received about a suspicious vehicle at Elmwood Apartments. The vehicle matched the description of a truck that ran from Sheriff’s Deputies late Tuesday night of last week. The man was wanted for outstanding warrants and also a person of interest in several burglaries in the county. The Sheriff said they searched the area for several hours and found the suspect getting into a grey Pontiac. They attempted a traffic stop at Atlantic and Oak in Nevada but the Pontiac did not stop. The car continued to Commercial Street where it finely stopped. Chief Deputy Shayne Simmons ordered the man to get out of the car but he would not comply. Simmons then pulled him form the car and Mosher detained the driver. After both subjects were in custody, a loaded 9mm semi auto pistol was found in the front of the man's pants. Mosher said they also found an “explosive device” in a bag along with approximately 10 grams of a white crystal substance that field tested positive for methamphetamines along with neuromas small baggies packaged for distribution. Scales, several meth pipes and other drug paraphernalia and extra ammunition, and magazines for the handgun were also found. The man is being held in the Vernon County Jail on outstanding warrants and faces charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, unlawful use of a weapon, and possession/manufacturing of an explosive device. Sheriff Mosher said they have contacted the ATF about the explosive device.
Nevada, MO -A fugitive from justice is behind bars after a traffic stop was conducted by Sheriff’s Deputies Tuesday. The Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that a 22 year old man from Nevada will face multiple felony charges after being arrested Tuesday. According to the press release, Chief Deputy Shayne Simmons, and Sheriff Jason Mosher were following up on leads they had received about a suspicious vehicle at Elmwood Apartments. The vehicle matched the description of a truck that ran from Sheriff’s Deputies late Tuesday night of last week. The man was wanted for outstanding warrants and also a person of interest in several burglaries in the county. The Sheriff said they searched the area for several hours and found the suspect getting into a grey Pontiac. They attempted a traffic stop at Atlantic and Oak in Nevada but the Pontiac did not stop. The car continued to Commercial Street where it finely stopped. Chief Deputy Shayne Simmons ordered the man to get out of the car but he would not comply. Simmons then pulled him form the car and Mosher detained the driver. After both subjects were in custody, a loaded 9mm semi auto pistol was found in the front of the man's pants. Mosher said they also found an “explosive device” in a bag along with approximately 10 grams of a white crystal substance that field tested positive for methamphetamines along with neuromas small baggies packaged for distribution. Scales, several meth pipes and other drug paraphernalia and extra ammunition, and magazines for the handgun were also found. The man is being held in the Vernon County Jail on outstanding warrants and faces charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, unlawful use of a weapon, and possession/manufacturing of an explosive device. Sheriff Mosher said they have contacted the ATF about the explosive device.