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Over 250 pounds of pot seized in traffic stops

CAMDEN COUNTY – Several traffic stops resulted in a large, varied amount of drugs seized in the Macks Creek area.

Since Sunday August 16, Deputies with the Camden County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Task Force Officers from the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force were conducting a coordinated enforcement effort in Camden County in response to the 26th Annual Gathering of the Juggalos at a campground in a rural area of Macks Creek. 

Deputies were working overtime to account for the influx of out-of-state visitors allegedly bringing illegal drugs into the community.

The CCSO partnered with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Missouri Department of Conservation, Mid-County Fire Protection District, Southwest Fire Protection District, Mercy Ambulance.

“Juggalo” refers to a fan of the hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse. Originating from Detroit, Michigan, the term has grown to represent a larger subculture. Juggalos are recognizable by their distinctive face paint, resembling clowns and often wear specific insignia.

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Accident claims the life of St. Charles man

LAKE OF THE OZARKS – A St. Charles man is dead after crashing his truck last Sunday.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) on Sunday August 23 at 3:19 p.m., a 64-year-old man from St. Charles, MO, was driving a 2018 Ford F250 east on Highway 54 just west of Route A in Camden County, when the truck went off the right side of the road, hit two guardrails and then traveled down a steep embankment.

The vehicle then hit two highway signs and multiple trees.

The driver was pronounced dead at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, MO, at 4:11 p.m. by Dr. Keith Butvilas. He was wearing a seat belt.

This is Troop F’s fifth fatality for August and number 42 for 2026.

The MSHP refused to release the name of the driver.

The week started off on Monday August 17 with a single-vehicle accident in Morgan County.

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Booth brings in $8,000 for K9 program

LINN CREEK - During the recent event at Super Splash USA, the Linn Creek Police Department raised more than $8,000 for K9 Nigel and the city’s K9 Unit.

“Our K9 unit operates solely through donations and this incredible support will help provide Nigel with the training, equipment, medical care and resources he needs to continue serving our community,” said Linn Creek Police Chief David Lobaugh. “We are especially grateful to everyone who donated, purchased a shirt, visited out booth, or helped spread the word.”

Baby Box dedicated at Mid-County Fire

CAMDEN COUNTY – Last Wednesday marked a very special moment for Mid-County Fire Protection District and the community as they officially dedicated their Safe Haven Baby Box.

“This Baby Box represents more than a new addition to our station, it represents hope, compassion, safety and a second chance,” a spokesman said. “It provides a safe, secure, and anonymous option for a parent in crisis to surrender an infant while ensuring that child can quickly receive the care and protection they need.

Attending the dedication was:

• Missouri State Representative Jeff Vernetti.
• Fire Chief Scott Frandsen spoke on behalf of Mid-County Fire Protection District and the importance of bringing this resource to the community.
• Chaplain Greg Mills offered a blessing over the Baby Box, the children it may one day protect, and the families who may find themselves needing it.
• Monica Kelsey, founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, shared her message and the mission behind providing safe and anonymous surrender options to communities across the country.

“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make this project possible and to all who attended today’s dedication,” the spokesman said. “Bringing a Safe Haven Baby Box to our community has been a collaborative effort, and we appreciate the organizations, community partners, and individuals who supported it along the way.”

The fire district said the hope is that this box will never be used, but if the day comes when someone feels they have nowhere else to turn, they want them to know there is a safe place, without judgment and there is hope.

Every baby deserves a safe beginning.

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