AMBER ALERT ISSUED!
Syncere Valliant (9 months old)
Last seen Sep 6, 2016 in Independence, MO
Vehicle:
2003 Pontiac Grand Am, Black over red
Missouri license plate #DL3V3F
The Independence Police Department has issued an amber alert for a child abduction that occurred at 17007 east 24 highway, in Independence, Missouri, 64056 at 10:45 AM on september 6, 2016.
Abducted was Syncere Lee Valiant, black, female, age 9 months. Suspect vehicle is a black over red, 2003 pontiac, grand am, missouri registration, DL3V3F.
The suspect is Robert T. Valiant, black male, 31 years old, 6 feet 1 inch tall, 170 pounds, black hair, brown eyes, light complexion, with and visible neck tattoo. Anyone seeing the victim, suspect, or vehicle or anyone having any information related to the abduction should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Independence police department at 816-836-3600.
Trooper Ricky L. Vannada has been promoted to corporal and designated the assistant zone commander of Zone 2, Butler and Ripley counties. Vannada was appointed to the Patrol on October 17, 2004. After graduating from the Patrol Academy, he was assigned to Troop E, Zone 10, Dunklin County.
Trooper Jonathan T. Wilson has been promoted to corporal and will remain in his current assignment as a marine operations trooper. Wilson was appointed to the Missouri State Water Patrol on December 2, 2007, and joined the Missouri State Highway Patrol on January 1, 2011, with the merger of the two agencies. Wilson began his career in Troop D, Dallas County. On January 1, 2011, Wilson transferred to Troop E, Butler and Ripley counties. He and his wife Hayley (Buffington) have two children.
The only 100 percent survivable crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. “Don’t Violate The Trust.”
Sikeston, Missouri - The Missouri Highway Patrol is joining the effort to find a missing New Madrid County teen.
According to the missing person report, 14-year-old Christian Burton was last seen at her home in Sikeston, Missouri.
The missing person report said she was left alone at the home when her dad left for work at 6:50 Monday morning. She is home-schooled, and when her mom returned from work, she found Burton and her cell phone were missing.
She is about 5-foot tall, 90 pounds, with brown eyes and fair complexion. She has brown hair with blue and green highlighted tips. She was last seen wearing pajamas, but may now be wearing a black Pokemon shirt, blue jeans and black Converse tennis shoes.
Her mom told police that she had an online relationship in 2015 with an unknown 40-year-old man.
Police said they pinged her cell phone which placed it about 17 miles outside Lowry City in Western Missouri.
Anyone with information is asked to call the New Madrid County Sheriff's Department at (573) 748-2516.
FROM DEXTER POLICE DEPARTMENT!
UPDATE: 08/25/2015 3:35PM
Thanks to your tips, the subject has been identified as Edward Lusk. It was then determined that Lusk already had an active parole absconder warrant issued for his arrest.
After a manhunt that lasted most of the early afternoon, Lusk was apprehended at a residence in Dexter. Again, it was tips from citizens that allowed us to locate and arrest Lusk.
Lusk is currently being booked at Dexter PD on the parole absconder warrant. Other charges stemming from the earlier burglary are pending.
We would also like to thank the following agencies for their assistance today: MSHP Troop E, including our Troopers assigned to Stoddard County, Troop E K9 Officer and Troopers from zones that neighbor Stoddard County. We would like to thank the Stoddard County Sheriff and his Deputies for their assistance, as well as representatives from the Stoddard County Prosecutors Office.
Thank you all for the many "shares" of the earlier Facebook updates and for helping spread the word. I think we speak on behalf of all the previous mentioned agencies, that it is this type of relationship between citizens and local law enforcement that we appreciate and always strive to strengthen.
Missouri - The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to pay attention every time they are behind the wheel, but especially before and after school when children are walking, biking, or driving to school.
Many schools throughout the state have started their 2016-2017 school year. This brings a change in traffic patterns. It is critical for drivers to be alert, especially near school zones, playgrounds, and bicycle paths. School buses and parents taking their children to school will join other motorists on the road and affect the morning and afternoon commute. Whatever route you drive, expect this additional traffic and prepare by allowing extra time to reach your destination.
Afternoons can be especially dangerous. Most traffic crashes involving young drivers (under the age of 21) in 2015 occurred between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., when school typically lets out. Drivers need to be aware of the increased traffic during this time—not just in areas around school, but all around town.
Remember: Many of these drivers are inexperienced. It is important to encourage those young drivers to remember driving is a full-time job. Using a cell phone, texting, or adjusting the radio can be the distraction that leads to a traffic crash. Texting is against the law for anyone under the age of 22.
When you see a school bus, follow the law. Missouri law states that on a two-lane road, if a school bus is stopped and displaying warning signals while loading or unloading children, drivers must stop when meeting and following the bus. However, it is only necessary to stop on a four-lane highway when following the bus. Drivers, when you see a stopped school bus, stay alert. Children may not be aware of traffic and dart unexpectedly into the roadway.
In 2015, one person was killed and 376 people were injured in school bus crashes. Missouri experienced 960 traffic crashes involving school buses last year. Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about riding a bus, walking, or driving to school in a safe manner. If they ride a bike, please make sure they wear a helmet and follow traffic laws. Let’s help Missouri students return to school safely.
The only 100 percent survivable crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. “Don’t Violate The Trust.”
