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The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 At 5:15 p.m., Leslie Dieball, 38, was arrested for pedestrians walking along roadways.

DR. KATIE ANDREASEN The Excelsior Springs School District Rockin’ Tiger Club will be up and running for the summer.

Retirements and recognition of staff were announced by Excelsior Springs School District Director of Communications Mark Bullimore recent meeting of the Excelsior Springs School Board. Recognition for classified employee of the month included Sarah Carlisle and Megan Deere.

Excelsior Springs resident Gary W Gillispie II, 38, has entered a plea of not guilty on charges of second-degree Class B felony drug trafficking. Gillispie appeared with his public defender, Kevin Garrison, for his arraignment hearing May 11 before Circuit Seven Judge Louis Angles.

A bench trial has been set for an Excelsior Springs man facing several charges, including first-degree unlawful use of a weapon. Wyatt Dean Lumsden, 19, of Excelsior Springs, will appear before Circuit Seven Municipal Court Judge Shawn Blair at 5:30 p.m.

From childhood dream to reality, Caleb Anderson was sworn in as Excelsior Springs Police Department’s (ESPD) newest police officer. City Manager Molly McGovern swore in the officer.

The Excelsior Springs City Council appointed new members in various positions within the community during its recent meeting, as well as handling other city business. Laurie Gehrt was appointed to the Excelsior Springs Capital Improvements and Transportation Trust Authority, replacing councilman Reggie St.

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Bond has been set for a Weston resident charged with 11 felonies including sodomy. He was originally being held without bond.