(Update 5:38 pm) A suspect was taken into custody Monday evening after allegedly stealing a truck Friday night and fleeing from police and relatives of the owner in three different incidents.

Officers with automatic weapons and bullhorns surrounded a house at 1509 S. 11th Street at about 3:30 pm Monday and urged the occupants to come outside.

Commander Eric Protzman said the suspect was taken into custody after a nearly two-hour standoff.

Luther Smith of St. Joseph said his pickup was stolen from his workplace Friday night. Smith said his employer, Ring Container Technologies, has surveillance video showing the theft.

Luther’s sister Ida Springs said she spotted the truck Sunday night, and tried to follow it, but lost it when the driver noticed them following.

Smith’s stepson spotted the vehicle this afternoon at about 2:45 p.m. The stepson followed the vehicle to a repair shop near 18th and Howard. But the suspect was able to flee from police down a nearby alley. That prompted the police pursuit through town, which ended near 11th and Monterrey.

The truck appeared to have crashed into a fence. Police believe the driver fled to a house at 1509 S. 11th Street. Authorities blocked off the neighborhood streets and tried to talk the suspect into coming outside.

Protzman said one man has been taken into custody.

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The St.Joseph Police Department has closed off a road due to a police incident.

Commander Eric Protzman said authorities responded to the the area of South 11th between Moterery and Sacramento around 3:15 p.m. He said authorities are investigating a subject for a possible stolen vehicle and potential warrants.

Around 3:34 p.m. an alert was issued advising the public that South 11th was closed in the area due to a police incident. Protzman said SRT has not been called in to assist.

At 3:56 p.m. our reporter on scene said authorities could be seen in the area with weapons drawn surrounding a home.  Police were also heard using a megaphone urging occupants of a home to come to the door.

When the road reopens we will update this story.

(Update) – The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating an armed robbery on Memorial Highway which possibly involved a vehicle stolen earlier this month at gun point.

Officers responded to the Hawkins 66 located at 6401 Memorial Highway around 8:16 p.m. Sunday in reference to a robbery. Capt. Jeff Wilson said witnesses reported that a white man armed with a handgun wearing a purple colored bandanna and glasses entered the store and went behind the counter.

“The suspect attempted to open the cash register but was unable,” Wilson said. “The suspect fled out of the store after taking some cigarettes.”

The suspect was reported to have left the scene in a silver Taurus that was occupied by another suspect described as a white man with a bandanna over his face.

The vehicle used in the robbery matches the description of a vehicle that was allegedly stolen at gunpoint July 21 from 1525 St. Joseph Avenue. Wilson said during that incident, a 54-year-old St. Joseph man reported he was approached by a white female who pointed a gun at him and told him to get out of the car. She was last seen driving north on 4th St. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle at that time. Wilson said that vehicle was recovered on fire Sunday by the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office at 10500 SE 32nd Rd.

No arrests have been made as of Monday morning. Wilson said the case is still under investigation.

Authorities are also investigating an armed robbery which took place Friday at the Cenex located at 1029 Garfield.  Capt. Jeff Wilson said witnesses described that suspect as a white man wearing a black hoodie with a blue bandanna over his face and prescription looking glasses. The man allegedly entered the store and pointed a handgun at the cashier.  The suspect made off with a substantial amount of cash and left the store on foot.  No injuries were reported. Wilson said it’s unknown at this time if the cases are connected.

As we previously reported, on Friday, officers also responded to K-2 Smokes and Gifts located at 1602 St. Joseph Avenue in reference to an armed robbery. The suspect was described as possibly, a white man, 5’6″ to 5’8″ slender build, wearing a mask. He left the scene on foot.

Anyone with information into any of the incidents is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.

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(Monday 8:22 a.m.) – St. Joseph Police are investigating after an armed robbery at a gas station on Memorial Highway Sunday night.

According to police, around 8 p.m., a suspect wearing a hat and mask entered the gas station at 6401 Memorial Highway (59 Highway) and displayed a handgun. The suspect left with cigarettes and drove away in a gray Ford Taurus which police say was possibly stolen.

The incident is still under investigation.

A St. Joseph man was killed after his vehicle crashed into a bridge pillar Sunday afternoon.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, shortly before 5 p.m., 53-year-old Fayrel E. McCarthy was driving his Toyota Corolla north on I-229 around mile marker 1.8 when his vehicle traveled off the east side of the road and hit a bridge pillar. McCarthy was pronounced deceased at the scene at 5:18 p.m. by Buchanan County Coroner Richard Shelton.

According to the Highway Patrol crash report, McCarthy was not wearing a seat belt.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of July 31 – Aug. 6 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and could include lane closures with delays. All scheduled maintenance and construction projects are subject to change.

 

Andrew County

Business Loop 29 (Belt Highway) – From U.S. Route 59 to U.S. Route 169 (Rochester Road, Buchanan County) for a resurfacing project, July 31 – Aug. 4. Work will be done between the hours of 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. nightly.

Atchison County

Route J – At the Tarkio Creek Bridge for maintenance, July 31 – Aug. 2. A temporary traffic signal has been installed to direct traffic through the work zone.

Routes U and Z – Pothole patching, July 31 – Aug. 4

Route C – At the West Tarkio Creek Bridge for maintenance, Aug. 3 – 4

Buchanan County

Route 371 – From Route CC to Route 752 for pavement repair, July 31 – Aug. 2. One lane will remain closed overnight. A temporary traffic signal has been installed to direct traffic through the work zone.

U.S. Route 169 – CLOSED from Leonard Road to Commons Road for pavement repair, July 31 – Aug. 2, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Includes I-29 southbound and northbound off ramp closure at Exit 44.

Route CC – Pothole patching, July 31 – Aug. 4

Business Loop 29 (Belt Highway) – From U.S. Route 59 (Andrew County) to U.S. Route 169 (Rochester Road) for a resurfacing project, July 31 – Aug. 4. Work will be done between the hours of 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. nightly.

Route 6 – From Interstate 29 to Woodbine Road for a sidewalk improvement and resurfacing project, July 31 – Aug. 4

U.S. Route 36 – One mile east of Route AC for a bridge project, July 31 – Aug. 4

Route 752 – From Route 371 to 14^th Street for pavement repair, Aug. 2 – 3

Caldwell County

Routes A and B – Pothole patching, July 31 – Aug. 1

Carroll County

Route W – From County Road 111 to County Road 121 for drainage work, July 31

U.S. Route 65 – From County Road 120 to County Road 220 for drainage work, Aug. 1 – 3

Chariton County

Route MM– Pavement repair, July 31 – Aug. 4

Route 11 – At the Salt Creek Bridge for maintenance, July 31 – Aug. 1

Route 139 – From Route E to Route YY for drainage work, Aug. 2

Route 11 – At the Hickory Branch Bridge for maintenance, Aug. 2 – 3

Daviess County

Route E – CLOSED for sealing, July 31 – Aug. 1, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

U.S. Route 69 – From the I-35 interchange to Vista Avenue for pavement repair, July 31 to Aug. 3

U.S. Route 69 – From U.S. Route 136 (Harrison County) to Route 6 for shoulder work, July 31 – Aug. 4

Route UU – Drainage work, July 31 – Aug. 4

DeKalb County

U.S. Route 169 – From Route 31 to the city limits of Stanberry for a resurfacing project, July 31 – Aug. 4

Route A – Sealing, Aug. 2

Gentry County

U.S. Route 169 – From the city limits of Stanberry to Route 31 for a resurfacing project, July 31 – Aug. 4

U.S. Route 136 – Bridge maintenance, July 31 – Aug. 4

Grundy County

Route N – Pothole patching, Aug. 1 – 4

Route K – Pothole patching, Aug. 3

Harrison County

U.S. Route 69 – From U.S. Route 136 to Route 6 (Daviess County) for shoulder work, July 31 – Aug. 4

Route EE – Bridge maintenance, July 31 – Aug. 4

Route A – From Route 69 to Route T for sealing, Aug. 3

Route A – CLOSED from Route T to Route B for sealing, Aug. 4, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Holt County

Route 59 – From the city limits of Oregon to the city limits of Mound City for pavement repair, July 31 – Aug. 4

I-29 – At the Davis Creek Bridge for a bridge replacement project. July 31 – Aug. 4. I-29 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction, near Exit 84.

Linn County

Routes B and U – Pothole patching, July 31

U.S. Route 36 – Bridge maintenance, July 31 – Aug. 3

U.S. Route 36 – From Route 11 to the Macon County line for pothole repairs, July 31 – Aug. 3

Route PP – CLOSED from Laden Road to Kaddon Road for culvert replacement, Aug. 1, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 11 – From Husk Road to Halma Road for drainage work, Aug. 3

Livingston County

Routes B, K, BB and KK – Pothole patching, July 31 – Aug. 4

Mercer County

Routes, V, Y, Z and WW – Pothole patching, July 31 – Aug. 4

Nodaway County

Route NN – From Route E to the Platte River Bridge for pothole patching, July 31

Route EE – From U.S. Route 136 to Route NN for pothole patching, Aug. 1

Route V – From Icon Road to Route 113 for pothole patching, Aug. 2

Route 46 – From the city limits of Maryville to Route 113 for pothole patching, Aug. 2

Route PP – Pothole patching, Aug. 2 – 4

Putnam County

U.S. Route 136 and Route 5 – Shoulder work, July 31 – Aug. 4

Route E– Pothole patching, July 31 – Aug. 4

Route W – Drainage work, July 31 – Aug. 4

Sullivan County

Routes W, BB, TT, RR and WW – Pothole patching, July 31 – Aug. 4

Worth County

Route 246 – CLOSED at the Platte River Bridge for a bridge replacement project. The bridge will be closed through September.

Route B – CLOSED from 180^th Road to 188^th Road for culvert replacement, July 31 to Aug. 1, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily

Route B – CLOSED from Echo Lane to 188^th Road for culvert replacement, Aug. 2, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sometime during the month of August the Missouri State Highway Patrol plans to hold DWI saturations in Buchanan and Clinton counties.

According to a news release, the areas selected for enforcement are based on a high number of drinking-related crashes and contacts with drivers who have been drinking. Capt. James E. McDonald with Troop H said officers’ input will also be taken into consideration for operation locations to make contact with DWI violators.

“The Missouri State Highway Patrol is dedicated to removing impaired drivers from Missouri roadways,” Capt. McDonald said. “Anytime your plans include alcohol, please have a sober designated driver.”

Two upcoming town hall meetings will feature a scientist and a law firm to discuss information on the recent dicamba drift ruling. 

Willcross Seed will present “Legal remedies for those affected by Dicamba Drift.” 

Randy Baker is the General Manager of Willcross Seed at King City and Chillicothe. Baker said one of the speakers will be University of Missouri Weed Scientist Dr. Kevin Bradley. 

“He’ll be discussing the effects of dicamba, what it is and what it can do. He’s been studying the effects of dicamba for the last several years,” Baker said. “He’s found where they do have volatilization and he’s been going all over the state, really, looking at this stuff and determining what has caused it.” 

The law firm of Murphy, Taylor, Siemens and Elliott will also be at the town hall meeting.

“They’ll be explaining, whether it be an applicator or the farmer himself, just what their legal remedies are for going forward if they’ve had damage,” Baker said. “It doesn’t have to be a customer of Willcross, it doesn’t even have to be a farmer. There’s been some incidents where people’s fruit trees and yards and ornamental shrubs and so forth have been destroyed by this.”

The town hall meetings will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday at the Stoney Creek Inn in St. Joseph and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday at the Days Inn Hotel Conference Room in Chillicothe.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Willcross Seed at (660) 535-4444.

The St. Joseph YWCA is accepting donations of school supplies for its Back to School Fair in August. 

Carmen Lankford is the Children’s Program Coordinator at the St. Joseph YWCA. Lankford said the Back to School Fair Tuesday, August 8th, provides back to school supplies for children in their transitional housing program and domestic violence shelter. 

“A lot of our people that come in miss the other back to school fairs because of the time frame that they’ve come in,” Lankford said. “Also we try to provide our shelter kids with things that a lot of the other kids are getting.” 

Lankford said they are accepting donations of clothes, shoes, backpacks, books, pencils and any other kinds of school supplies. They hope to receive enough donations to provide for approximately 50 students. 

Donations will be collected until August 7th at the YWCA located at 304 North 8th Street in St. Joseph. For more information, call (816) 232-4481.

A class on how to use nail polish as a marbleizing agent will be held in August at the St. Joseph Downtown Library.

According to a news release, teens 12 to 18 will be able to learn how to use nail polish marbling to decorate their school supplies. The free course will be held Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. at the library located at 927 Felix St.

The library said some nail polish and school supplies will be provided, however, participants are welcome to bring their own. No registration is required.

For more information contact Young Adult Librarian, Katey Girard, at (816) 232-7729.