Buchanan County jail introduces tablets for inmatesÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Jail has started rolling out tablets to inmates as part of a new initiative to improve communication.
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Local jail tightens security amid nationwide inmate escapesÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As inmate escapes make national headlines, Buchanan County authorities are emphasizing their commitment to maintaining strong jail security.Â
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Longtime deputy to assist with Operation Relentless Pursuit
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the details of Operation Relentless Pursuit continue to unfold, a longtime Buchanan County deputy will head up local efforts. Investigator Billy Paul Miller, who has spent over 35 years in law enforcement, will be the designated investigator for the coordinated law enforcement effort created through Governor Mike Kehoe’s
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Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office joins Kehoe’s ‘Operation Relentless Pursuit’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As part of Governor Mike Kehoe’s statewide anti-crime initiative, Operation Relentless Pursuit will focus on capturing dangerous fugitives through targeted policing tactics and joint efforts among law enforcement agencies. According to Executive Order 25-02, the strategies employed in this enforcement initiative will include: The designation of full-time Missouri State
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Search warrant on St. Joseph construction company finds weapons, stolen vehicles
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Authorities say officers found multiple rifles and several other items of methamphetamine drug paraphernalia while executing a recent search warrant at Arrowhead Construction Services, LLC. According to a probable cause statement, the search warrant was executed in St. Joseph Friday morning on April 18, where authorities identified the residence at
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