Richland Police Department

As precipitation persists, road conditions continue to deteriorate. If possible, do not travel, as road conditions are dangerous! If you must commute be sure to allow yourself an additional 30 minutes of travel time as roadways are completely covered and slick. We would like to thank City of Richland employees for their continued work on battling the snow accumulation.

We are still open, however, our lobby is currently closed for maintenance. For contact, please call the Richland Police Department at 573-765-4144. We apologize for any inconvenience.

City employees are working hard to keep up with the snow fall. Due to constant precipitation there has been significant snow accumulation on the roadways. If possible, do not travel as road conditions are dangerous. Due to these road conditions Richland Police Department has been placed on emergency status & will only be responding to emergency calls at this time.

PRESS RELEASE 2/9/21 27 Offenders Sentenced to the Department of Corrections... Kevin Hillman, Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney announces that the following defendants were sentenced to terms of imprisonment in the Missouri Department of Corrections in Circuit Court action over the last two months. Those offenders were: 1. James Ferrario of St. Robert. The defendant pled guilty to Child Molestation in the First Degree and Statutory Sodomy. Judge Hickle sentenced the defendant to ten years in the Department of Corrections on each count. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department investigated this case. 2. Xavier Chambers of Waynesville. The defendant plead guilty Assault in the Second Degree. Judge Hickle sentenced the defendant to ten years in the Department of Corrections. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department investigated this case. 3. Tavarise Pryor of Waynesville. The defendant pled guilty to Robbery in the Second Degree. Judge Hickle sentenced the defendant to eight years in the Department of Corrections. The St. Robert Police Department investigated this case. The defendant was also on probation for Stealing. As a result of this new misconduct, the Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke the defendant’s probation. Judge Hickle granted the motion and sentenced the defendant to five years in the Department of Corrections. The Waynesville Police Department investigated this case. 4. Lea Ann Barba of Waynesville. The defendant pled guilty to Resisting Arrest. Judge Beger sentenced the defendant to three years in the Department of Corrections. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department investigated this case. The defendant was also on probation for two counts of Forgery. As a result of this new misconduct, the Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke the defendant’s probation. Judge Hickle granted the motion and sentenced the defendant to seven years in the Department of Corrections on each count. The St. Robert Police Department investigated this case. 5. Jordan Yarberry of Laquey. The defendant was on probation for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Property Damage in the First Degree. After failing to adhere to the terms and conditions of his probation, the Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke his probation. Judge Beger granted the motion and sentenced the defendant to four years in the Department of Corrections on each case. The St. Robert Police Department and Waynesville Police Department investigated these cases. 6. Truman Sherrer of Stoutland. The defendant was on probation for Burglary in the Second Degree and Stealing. After failing to adhere to the terms and conditions of his probation, the Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke his probation. Judge Hickle granted the motion and sentenced the defendant to five years and two years in the Department of Corrections. The Waynesville Police Department investigated this case. 7. Carl Nevils of Vienna. The defendant was on probation for Felony Driving While Revoked. After failing to adhere to the terms and conditions of his probation, the Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke his probation. Judge Hickle granted the motion and sentenced the defendant to four years in the Department of Corrections. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department investigated this case. 8. Jason Roberts of Dixon. The defendant was on probation for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Forgery. After failing to adhere to the terms and conditions of his probation, the Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke his probation. Judge Beger granted the motion and sentenced the defendant to four years in the Department of Corrections on each case. The Dixon Police Department investigated these cases. 9. Travis Sullens of Crocker. The defendant was on probation for Burglary in the Second Degree. After failing to adhere to the terms and conditions of his probation, the Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke his probation. Judge Hickle granted the motion and sentenced the defendant to seven years in the Department of Corrections. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department investigated this case. 10. Megan Carson of Dixon. The defendant was on probation for Possession of a Controlled Substance. After failing to adhere to the terms and conditions of her probation, the Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke her probation. Judge Hickle granted the motion and sentenced the defendant to four years in the Department of Corrections. The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated this case. 11. Ryan Jarboe of Waynesville. The defendant was on probation for Possession of a Controlled Substance. After failing to adhere to the terms and conditions of his probation, the Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke his probation. Judge Beger granted the motion and sentenced the defendant to five years in the Department of Corrections. The Richland Police Department investigated this case. 12. Travis Danielson of Crocker. The defendant pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance. Judge Hickle sentenced the defendant to four years in the Department of Corrections. The defendant was also on probation for Stealing. As a result of this new misconduct, the Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke his probation. Judge Hickle granted the motion and sentenced the defendant to seven years in the Department of Corrections. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department and St. Robert Police Departments investigated these cases. 13. Jason McGuire of Richland. The defendant was on probation for Enticement of a Child and Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child. After failing to adhere to the terms and conditions of his probation, the Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke his probation. Judge Beger granted the motion and sentenced the defendant to four years in the Department of Corrections on each count. The Richland Police Department investigated this case. 14. Nettie Pallai-Bowen of Richland. The defendant was on probation for felony Driving While Revoked. After failing to adhere to the terms and conditions of her probation, the Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke her probation. Judge Beger granted the motion and sentenced the defendant to four years in the Department of Corrections. The Waynesville Police Department investigated this case. 15. Jacorian Thomas of Waynesville. The defendant was on probation for Harassment. After failing to adhere to the terms and conditions of his probation, the Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke his probation. Judge Hickle granted the motion and sentenced the defendant to four years in the Department of Corrections. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department investigated this case. 16. Shawn Neal of Waynesville. The defendant was on probation for Possession of a Controlled Substance. After failing to adhere to the terms and conditions of his probation, the Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke his probation. Judge Hickle granted the motion and sentenced the defendant to five years in the Department of Corrections. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department investigated this case. 17. Paige Augustyn of St. Robert. The defendant was on probation for Possession of a Controlled Substance. After failing to adhere to the terms and conditions of her probation, the Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke her probation. Judge Hickle granted the motion and sentenced the defendant to five years in the Department of Corrections. The Crocker Police Department investigated this case. 18. Anthony Olden of Waynesville. The defendant pled guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter. Judge Beger sentenced the defendant to twelve years in the Department of Corrections. The Waynesville Police Department investigated this case. 19. Raymond Isgrigg of Dixon. The defendant pled guilty to Resisting Arrest. Judge Hickle sentenced the defendant to three years in the Department of Corrections. The Dixon Police Department investigated this case. 20. Lewis Bowles of Waynesville. The defendant pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance. Judge Beger sentenced the defendant to two years in the Department of Corrections. The St. Robert Police Department investigated this case. 21. Austin Taber of Richland. The defendant pled guilty to Domestic Assault in the Third Degree. Judge Beger sentenced the defendant to four years in the Department of Corrections. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department investigated this case. 22. Jordan Shepherd of Crocker. The defendant pled guilty to Domestic Assault in the Second Degree. Judge Beger sentenced the defendant to seven years in the Department of Corrections. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department investigated this case. 23. Jarett Horne of St. Robert. The defendant pled guilty to Stealing. Judge Beger sentenced the defendant to three years in the Department of Corrections. The St. Robert Police Department investigated this case. 24. Christopher Cunningham of Iberia. The defendant was on probation for felony Driving While Intoxicated. After failing to adhere to the terms and conditions of his probation, the Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke his probation. Judge Beger granted the motion and sentenced the defendant to four years in the Department of Corrections. The Waynesville Police Department investigated this case. 25. Christopher Ponder of Dixon. The defendant pled guilty to Domestic Assault in the Second Degree. Judge Hickle sentenced the defendant to seven years in the Department of Corrections. The Dixon Police Department investigated this case. 26. James Corbin of Lebanon. The defendant pled guilty to Resisting Arrest. Judge Hickle sentenced the defendant to four years in the Department of Corrections. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department investigated this case. 27. Jeffrey Forshey of Waynesville. The defendant pled guilty to Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Judge Beger sentenced the defendant to eight years in the Department of Corrections. The Waynesville Police Department investigated this case. Despite the impact of COVID-19 to the court system, we continue to hold offenders accountable for their criminal actions, said Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Hillman. I appreciate the efforts of all of our law enforcement professionals in Pulaski County who worked to put these offenders in prison where they belong. These cases were prosecuted by Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Hillman and Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys, Donna Holden, Sidney Pearson, Sherrie Hamner, and Henry Surkamp. Please direct all questions to Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Hillman.

In the coming week, Richland will be experiencing extreme low temperatures ranging into the negatives. We would like to remind our citizens to check on your elderly and at risk neighbors & bring your pets inside.

We are excited to announce that the 2020 edition of Jumanji is now over. The Richland Police Department would like to wish our citizens a safe & happy beginning to a brand new year.

DWI is the gift that keeps on giving. Don't ring in the New Year with us as your designated driver. Drive sober or get pulled over!

We would like to thank First State Community Bank & Olivia York with York’s Pharmacy for their generous donations to the Pulaski County Shop with A Cop program! The businesses & citizens of Richland never cease to amaze us with their giving nature and the intensity with which they care for one another.

The Richland Police Department would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Officer Kendle Blackburn, the Lebanon Police Department, and all those who have been touched by Officer Blackburn's kindness, leadership, and service. We are fortunate to have had the honor to serve alongside of Officer Blackburn as a reserve officer with the Richland Police Department from 1999-2000.

We would like to wish our citizen and neighbors a Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for this year?

Please note that vehicles need to be off the city streets during inclement weather so that city plows can keep the streets clear. Vehicle's that don't get moved are subject to being towed. Please make the effort so we may keep the streets drivable and safe.

The Richland Police Department would like to wish our citizens a very Merry Christmas as well as a safe & Happy New Year!

We would like to thank the employees of The Marie’s County Bank, located in Richland, for their generous donation to the Pulaski County Shop with A Cop program! Their donation will provide Christmas for 2 Pulaski County children who may have otherwise gone without.

BE ON THE LOOK OUT We have seen a spike in reports of local businesses that have received ‘Motion Picture Money’ as means of payment. Please be vigilant when accepting cash & make sure to check all bills for authenticity. Pictured below is an example of a ‘Motion Picture’ $20.00 for reference.

We would like to thank Tom Reagan, owner of ATR, for his generous donation to the Pulaski County Shop With A Cop program! Mr. Reagan’s donation will provide Christmas for 10 Pulaski County children that may have otherwise gone without.