Cooper County Sheriff's Office

09/04/2026

PRESS RELEASE

On 9/2/2026 at 8:28 a.m. Cooper County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a location in the 17000 block of B Highway for a reported burglary/theft in progress. Deputies arrived on scene and established a perimeter around the building.

Deputies entered the building along with K9 Kreed and began making announcements for subjects inside to surrender. Two subjects surrendered to the initial announcements and were taken into custody. An additional subject was located and taken into custody during an attempt to flee the building.

During the investigation, deputies located stolen property, items used to facilitate unlawful entry into a building, suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia. All three subjects were transported to the Cooper County Detention Center.

As of 9/3/2026 the Cooper County Prosecutor's Office has filed formal charges and arrest warrants have been issued for all three suspects, who are listed below:

Morgan Ray Russell, 47, Kansas City, MO
-Burglary 2nd Degree
-Possession of Burglary Tools
Bond: $50,000.00 cash or surety

Nada Echrif-Riahi, 33, Blue Springs, MO
-Trafficking Drugs 2nd Degree
-Burglary 2nd Degree
-Possession of Burglary Tools
Bond: $75,000.00 cash or surety

Michelle Tenise Hill, 43, Kansas City, MO
-Burglary 2nd Degree
-Possession of Burglary Tools
-Possession of Controlled Substance
Bond: $50,000.00 cash or surety

All subjects remain in custody at the Cooper County Detention Center. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a Court of Law.

The Cooper County Sheriff's Office would like to extend its gratitude to the Boonville Police Department for their assistance with this incident.

07/23/2026

Update:
The owner of the keys has been found and they have been returned.

Today at about 1030 hours, the Sheriff's Office located a set of keys on the ground at the MFA Petro on Highway 135 outside of Pilot Grove. If you are missing some keys, please contact the office. Hopefully we can get them back to their owner!

Sheriff Class

04/22/2026

Press Release

Pilot Grove, MO, Man Arrested/Charged For Trafficking Drugs In Cooper County

On April 20, 2026, at approximately 5:30 pm, the Cooper County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC), and members of the East Central Drug Task Force / Mid Missouri Drug Taskforce, executed a search warrant at a residence in Pilot Grove, MO. The warrant was issued after members of The Missouri State Highway Patrol (DDCC) and Cooper County Sheriff’s Office obtained information that a male at the residence was associated with illicit drug trafficking within Cooper County.

Upon law enforcement’s arrival, the male was located at the residence and detained while troopers and deputies executed the search warrant. Narcotics officers located approximately 59 grams of crystal methamphetamine inside the residence. The male was taken into custody and transported to the Cooper County Detention Center and placed on a 24-hour investigative hold. At the conclusion of the search warrant, members of DDCC forwarded a probable cause statement to the Cooper County Prosecuting Attorney seeking felony charges.

On April 21, 2026, the Cooper County Prosecuting Attorney formally charged Kristopher Harvey, 50, Pilot Grove, with one count of Trafficking Drugs - 2nd Degree. He is currently being held at the Cooper County Jail on $75,000.00 bond.

The above charge for which the above individual was arrested is a mere accusation and not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of this charge must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

I want to say "Thank You" to all the deputies and officers involved in this incident. They continue to show the dedication and drive to make sure that our community is a safe and great place to live!

Chris Class

Sheriff, Cooper County

04/21/2026

Scam Alert!!

We are receiving several phone calls stating that a person who is identifying themselves with the Cooper County Sheriff's Office is calling and advising that person(s) had missed federal jury duty and they are demanding money or else a warrant will be issued for their arrest. This is a scam!!!! The Sheriff's Office would never call you and ask for money!! If you get any of these calls or any messages similar in nature, please disregard them or have them call us!! As always, if you have any questions or concerns about a phone call or text you receive, please call us before you do anything!!

Sheriff Class

04/13/2026

04/10/2026

On the evening of 4/9/2026, our office received a call from a citizen in regard to an injured Bald Eagle near the intersection of Hwy 5 and Hwy F. Deputies responded to the area and was able to locate the Bald Eagle. Deputies were able to safely secure the injured Bald Eagle, which had a broken wing. Raptor Rehab was contacted and came to the scene to take possession of the injured Bald Eagle so it could get the medical treatment it needed and hopefully released back into our community. Great work Deputy Sutherland and Deputy Huntsperger!!

04/02/2026

The Cooper County Sheriff’s Office Officially Receives Missouri Blue Shield Designation

Cooper County, Missouri – The Cooper County Sheriff’s Office received official word from the Missouri Department of Public Safety that we have earned the Missouri Blue Shield designation for 2026. This honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate their commitment to enhancing public safety, investing in and supporting law enforcement and building partnerships between law enforcement and our community.
The Missouri Blue Shield Program was created by Governor Kehoe in January 2025 through Executive Order 25-03. In 2025, 201 Missouri communities earned the Blue Shield designation, recognizing local governments’ significant efforts to reduce crime and foster law enforcement – community partnerships to strengthen public safety. The opportunity to earn the Blue Shield designation for 2026 opened on February 4, 2026. Communities that earned the Blue Shield designation in 2025 had to reapply this year to be approved once again.

“The Blue Shield program has shown what’s possible when communities commit to prioritizing law enforcement and public safety,” Governor Kehoe said. “After awarding $50,000 grants to more than 200 communities last year, we’re continuing that work by welcoming new communities and renewing Blue Shield designations for counties, towns, and cities that remain committed to the program.”

“Strengthening public safety and committing to joint law enforcement community – citizen safety efforts is what the Blue Shield Program is all about and the Department of Public Safety is honored to work with communities like Cooper County, that have answered the Blue Shield challenge,” said Mark James, Director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS). “Last year, the essential equipment provided by Blue Shield grants included 388 mobile data terminals, 351 body cameras, 151 license plate readers (LPR), 102 ballistic vests, 91 interoperable radios and 56 vehicles. We look forward to getting additional important equipment and training to our partners in local law enforcement.”

Presiding Commissioner George Monk commented “With the leadership of Sheriff Chris Class and the efforts of our dedicated deputies, Cooper County has earned a Missouri Blue Shield designation because of its exceptional commitment to public safety. Through specific initiatives from application, such as officer recruitment efforts, major law enforcement funding, partnerships with community stakeholders, the community has demonstrated a strong and ongoing commitment to protecting its residents. This designation affirms Cooper County’s Law Enforcement efforts to create a safer, more secure environment for all who live and work here.”

“It is a great honor to receive the Missouri Blue Shield Designation made possible by Governor Mike Kehoe. Without the hard work and dedication from the men and women of the Cooper County Sheriff’s Office that serve this great county, along with the support of the Cooper County Commission and our citizens, we would have never been able to accomplish this milestone. This designation shows our unwavering commitment to our citizens and our county to make our community safe and a great place to be!” Sheriff Chris Class

Eligibility and Program Details
Communities are eligible for a Missouri Blue Shield designation based on their dedication to reducing crime, making substantial investments in public safety, and developing strong collaboration with law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders. Each participating community’s commitment is reviewed annually to ensure continued alignment with the program’s goals.

Participation Incentives
Communities that earn a Missouri Blue Shield designation will receive grant funding for law enforcement training and equipment as part of Governor Kehoe’s Recommended Budget for the State Fiscal Year 2027, provided the General Assembly approves the funding. The Governor’s FY 2027 budget appropriated $10 million to the program for equipment and training grants. Communities will also be featured on Governor Kehoe’s social media pages as well as the DPS website to highlight their participation in the program. A map of 2025 Blue Shield communities is available here.

About the Cooper County Sheriff’s Office
Cooper County earned a Missouri Blue Shield designation because of its exceptional commitment to public safety. Through partnering with local stakeholders, demonstrating innovative programs that attempt to reduce crime, the willingness to participate in regional anti-crime task forces, and the Sheriff’s Office commitment to proactive policing practices, the community has demonstrated a strong and ongoing commitment to protecting its residents. This designation affirms the Cooper County Sheriff’s Office’s effort to create a safer, more secure environment for all who live and work here.