Mayor confirms officer’s termination, explains board’s decision to report marshal’s violation
BELLE — Following a 72-hour waiting period, Belle Mayor Josh Seaver confirmed Friday that the board of aldermen voted 4-0 in closed session Oct. 8 to terminate the employment of Belle Police …
Gehlert voices concerns of events leading up to officer’s termination
Ed Gehlert said he had an issue with a couple of dogs in December 2017 through February 2018, when the animals were suddenly removed.
His neighbor, Brooke Buddemeyer, had dogs that were mean, and …
Citizens voice concerns about police, crime
BELLE — Nearly 30 citizens upset about rising crime rates in town and lack of police patrol lined the walls and filled the chairs at city hall Oct. 8 to talk about their concerns, and discuss …
Belle aldermen to forward complaint about marshal’s conduct to AG
BELLE — Mayor Josh Seaver said Oct. 9 that after making phone calls to determine where to report Marshal Joe Turnbough’s alleged violation of Missouri Sunshine Law, a request for …
Citizens of Belle bring safety concerns to council, marshal
BELLE — Marshal Joe Turnbough reacted to comments concerns from citizens and accusations from alderment Oct. 8 during a city meeting.
“Joe, these people have a right to know as …
