Callaway County Sheriff's Office deputies reported several felony arrests over recent days, according to the CCSO.
Deputies conducted a criminal investigation at 12:01 a.m. Monday at a residence on County Road 449, adjacent to Route CC, in the Steedman area. As a result of the investigation, Kimberly Rand, 34, of Jefferson City, was arrested for unlawful possession (felon in possession) of a firearm. As of Tuesday, Rand was being held in the Callaway County Jail on a $10,000 bond.
Deputies conducted an investigation at 9:34 a.m. Saturday on Windy Meadows Lane, adjacent to Route F. Deputies located Nicholas White, 42, of Fulton, at a residence. White was wanted for two Callaway County felony warrants for failure to register as a sex offender. The initial registration violations had been investigated by the CCSO. White was arrested and taken to the Callaway County Jail. As of Tuesday, White was being held on a $10,000 bond.
On Feb. 12, the Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney charged Jerry Bateman, 42, of Holts Summit, and Amanda Rathburn, 28, of Jefferson City, with the felony offense of interference with custody (removed from state or concealed).
The charge is the result of a criminal investigation conducted by Callaway County Sheriff's Office deputies regarding the unlawful removal of a child from a location near Calwood. The child was ultimately found safe in Johnson County by authorities there. Bateman and Rathburn were also located and arrested in Johnson County.
Callaway County investigators traveled there and took custody of the pair. Both were booked at the Callaway County Jail and placed on a $5,000 bond. Bateman later posted bond and was released. Rathburn remained in custody Tuesday.