Benton County, MO Courthouse

06/08/2026

The Courthouse will be CLOSED on Friday, June 19th for the Juneteenth holiday.

06/06/2026

🚧 BOAT RAMP CLOSURE NOTICE 🚧
Please be advised that the Osage Bluff boat ramp at Harry S. Truman Lake will be closed starting June 15.
The closure is expected to last for approximately 1 to 1.5 weeks while crews conduct necessary pavement maintenance to improve the facility.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to maintain and upgrade these areas for everyone's safety and enjoyment. Please plan your trips accordingly and utilize alternative boat ramps during this time.
Stay tuned to this page for updates on the official reopening date! 🚤🎣

06/04/2026

HELP WANTED:
Benton County desires to hire one (1) full-time Road and Bridge Equipment Operator and one (1) part-time Equipment Operator for the District #1 South Barn. Candidates will be required to operate all major types of construction equipment and some farm equipment. These positions have a starting salary of $19.00 per hour. A Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement is required. A pre-employment drug screening is mandatory and random drug screenings are also required.
The County offers generous fringe benefits including holiday pay, vacation, sick leave and personal time off. Interviews will be held at the South Barn located at 33500 Yoder Avenue, Warsaw, MO 65355. Applications are available at the County Clerk’s Office from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
If you would like to interview, please call Associate Commissioner Larry Berry at 573-619-1750.

06/01/2026

SHERIFF’S REPORT 05-25-26 to 05-31-26

Tasha Rodriguez of Clinton, MO was arrested on a Henry County Probation & Parole warrant for Probation Violation. Bond was set at $10,000 Cash only. Subject was released to the Henry County Detention Facility.

Nicole Johnson of Benton County, MO was arrested on 05/26/26 on a Benton County warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $10,000 Surety only. Subject is currently being held in the Benton County Detention Facility.

Rebecca Turner of Benton County, MO was arrested on 05/26/26 on a Benton County warrant for Delivery of Marijuana/Cannabis and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $25,000 Surety only. Subject is currently being held in the Benton County Detention Facility.

Michael Ready of Benton County, MO was arrested on 05/26/26 on a Benton County warrant for Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $10,000 Surety only. Subject is currently being held in the Benton County Detention Facility.

James Martinez of Osceola, MO was arrested on 05/27/26 for Operating a Vehicle on Highway Without a Valid License and Operating a Motor Vehicle of Another Knowing the Owner did Not Maintain Financial Responsibility. Subject was booked, printed and released with a court date.

Blake Morris of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 05/27/26 for Operating a Vehicle on the Highway Without a Valid License. Subject was booked, printed and released.

Andrew Wheeler of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 05/27/26 for Operating a Vehicle on the Highway Without a Valid License. Subject was booked, printed and released with a court date.

Robert Duley of Deepwater, MO was arrested on 05/31/26 on a Benton County warrant for Failure to Appear, x2. Bond was set at a total of $550 Surety only. Subject made bond and was released with a court date.

05/31/2026

Congratulations from everyone at Benton County Extension!

I'm LilyAnn Valentine. I am 18 years old, a senior and graduating from Warsaw High School. I plan to start at State Fair Community College in the fall and earn my associates in the arts.
I've been in 4-H for 11 years now, and have made a lot of good memories. But I think what I've enjoyed most of all is being able to meet and bond with so many similar people. I love seeing other people's passions, and what they can create. 4-H is full of extremely talented people, and I'm grateful to have been a part of this organization for so long.

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

Discover Truman Lake and the Osage Arm of Lake of the Ozarks, small-town charm, and outdoor adventure in Benton County, Missouri — Warsaw, Cole Camp & Lincoln.

05/27/2026

SHERIFF’S REPORT 05-18-26 to 05-24-26

Brandon Campbell of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 05/19/26 on a Benton County warrant for Failure to Appear on Domestic Assault. No bond was set. Subject was arrested on a Benton County warrant for Failure to Appear on Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. No bond was set. Subject was arrested on a Benton County warrant for Resisting/Interfering with Arrest for a Felony. Bond was set at $50,000 Surety only. Subject is currently being held in the Benton County Detention Facility.

Michelle Bailey of Clinton, MO was arrested on 05/21/26 on a Benton County warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Bond was set at $20,000 Surety only. Subject is currently being held in the Benton County Detention Facility.

Ricky Love of Marshall, MO was arrested on 05/21/26 on a Missouri Probation & Parole warrant for Parole Violation. No bond was set. Subject is currently being held at the Benton County Detention Facility

Kyle Weaver of Cole Camp, MO was arrested on 05/22/26 on a Benton County warrant for Domestic Assault. Bond was set at $50,000 Surety only. Subject made bond and was released with a court date.

Donna Wood of Clinton, MO was arrested on 05/22/26 for Operating a Vehicle on the Highway Without a Valid License and Owner Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility. No bond was set. Subject was booked, printed and released with a court date

Rachael Thompson of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 05/22/26 on a Benton County warrant for Failure to Appear on a charge of Possession of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabis. Subject is currently being held in the Benton County Detention Facility.

Joseph Thornton of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 05/23/26 for Operating a Vehicle on the Highway Without a Valid License. Subject was booked, printed and released with a court date.

Coy Thompson of Lincoln, MO of Lincoln, MO was arrested on 05/23/26 for Operating a Vehicle on the Highway Without a Valid License. Subject was issued a Benton County warrant for Failure to Appear for Negligent Operation of a Vessel. Bond was at $500 Cash/Surety. Subject was also arrested on the following Jackson County, MO warrants for Possession of Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabis, DWI, Owner Operating of a Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility x2, Operating a Vehicle Without New License, Disobey Steady Red Signal Light, Not Driving Single Lane, and No Vehicle/Trailer Registration x2. Bond for all 9 charges for Jackson County, MO totals $32,000. Subject is currently being held at the Benton County Detention Facility.

Jason Hatfield of Cole Camp, MO was arrested on 05/23/26 on a Lawrence County, MO warrant for Speeding Exceeding 16-19 MPH. Bond was set at $300. Subject made bond and was released with a court date.

Danny Rank of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 05/24/26 for Operating a Vehicle on the Highway Without a Valid License. Subject was booked, printed and released with a court date.

Ryan Curtis of Mountain Grove, MO was arrested on 05/24/26 on a Wright County, MO warrant for Driving While Intoxicated. No bond was set. Subject is currently being held at the Benton County Detention Facility.

05/27/2026

There will be a temporary closure of Elm Street at the Main Street intersection (next to the former Maples Ford and across from Benton County Tire). This closure will occur over the course of the next couple of days for street maintenance. We appreciate your patience and understanding.