Search warrant execution at Lamar home leads to arrest, recovery of stolen items

(From the Lamar Police Department)

As a result of an investigation conducted by The Lamar Police Department and the Ozark Drug Enforcement Team, with assistance from the Barton County Sheriff’s Department K9 team, a search warrant was served in the 600 block of W 9th on Monday 04/22/24. 

The officers recovered illegal drug paraphernalia items along with items previously reported stolen from another residence in Lamar. 

The Lamar Police Department has submitted for the consideration of a formal charge of Receiving Stolen Property, through the Barton County Prosecutor’s Office, for Brian E Neher, 46 of Lamar Mo. 

This incident was investigated by Sgt. Oliver Cornell, Sgt. Johnny Bray, Chief Deputy Justin Ehrsam along with members of the Ozark Drug Enforcement Team.

As is the case in all arrests, charges are based on probable cause and all persons are considered innocent until or unless found guilty in court.