Two charged in hit and run involving stolen truck
March 13, 2019
Charlea Estes-Jones
Two were taken into police custody after a hit and run involving a stolen car in Monett last week. According to a press release by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, the stolen car hit a light pole at the Highways 37 and 60 intersection on Wednesday, March 6. As a result, Joshua Rust, 35, of Pierce City, and Larissa Wise, 22, were both taken into police custody and booked into the Barry County Jail.
Monett Police reported Rust was driving north on Highway 37 when he turned east on Highway 60. It was at that point that Rust allegedly lost control and collided with a street light’s steel pole at the intersection, knocking it to the ground. Witnesses at the scene reportedly followed Rust and called 911.
Rust pulled off the road behind Pizza Hut, as did witnesses, who waited for officers to arrive. Officers arrived and found the truck Rust was driving had been reported stolen from Adrian in Bates County.
According to affidavits of probable case by officer Chris Miller, with the Monett Police Department, Rust had a glass pipe with white residue that field-tested positive for methamphetamine in his passenger seat pocket of the vehicle.
Wise, the passenger in the truck, had a warrant out for her arrest for failure to appear out of Barry County.
An affidavit of probable cause for Wise stated she had a 9 mm handgun in her purse as well as a syringe of methamphetamine.
Lt. Greg Bandasma, with the Monett Police Department, said, “It was helpful that the witnesses at the intersection called us and monitored where the pickup went. You never know what can happen when you have someone in a stolen vehicle with a gun.” He also said there may be additional charges filed.
Rust is charged with tampering with three felonies: a motor vehicle in the first degree, possession of a controlled substance and stealing. He is currently being held in the Barry County Jail in lieu of a $25,000 cash-only bond.
Wise is charged with two felonies: possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a weapon while possessing a controlled substance and misdemeanor tampering with property of another in the second degree. She is being held on a $15,000 cash-only bond.
Charlea Estes-Jones
Two were taken into police custody after a hit and run involving a stolen car in Monett last week. According to a press release by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, the stolen car hit a light pole at the Highways 37 and 60 intersection on Wednesday, March 6. As a result, Joshua Rust, 35, of Pierce City, and Larissa Wise, 22, were both taken into police custody and booked into the Barry County Jail.
Monett Police reported Rust was driving north on Highway 37 when he turned east on Highway 60. It was at that point that Rust allegedly lost control and collided with a street light’s steel pole at the intersection, knocking it to the ground. Witnesses at the scene reportedly followed Rust and called 911.
Rust pulled off the road behind Pizza Hut, as did witnesses, who waited for officers to arrive. Officers arrived and found the truck Rust was driving had been reported stolen from Adrian in Bates County.
According to affidavits of probable case by officer Chris Miller, with the Monett Police Department, Rust had a glass pipe with white residue that field-tested positive for methamphetamine in his passenger seat pocket of the vehicle.
Wise, the passenger in the truck, had a warrant out for her arrest for failure to appear out of Barry County.
An affidavit of probable cause for Wise stated she had a 9 mm handgun in her purse as well as a syringe of methamphetamine.
Lt. Greg Bandasma, with the Monett Police Department, said, “It was helpful that the witnesses at the intersection called us and monitored where the pickup went. You never know what can happen when you have someone in a stolen vehicle with a gun.” He also said there may be additional charges filed.
Rust is charged with tampering with three felonies: a motor vehicle in the first degree, possession of a controlled substance and stealing. He is currently being held in the Barry County Jail in lieu of a $25,000 cash-only bond.
Wise is charged with two felonies: possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a weapon while possessing a controlled substance and misdemeanor tampering with property of another in the second degree. She is being held on a $15,000 cash-only bond.
