Endangering the Welfare of a Child Arrests

On August 8th, 2024, Deputy Taylor West was attempting a paper service in the 700 block of Vine Street in Chillicothe when she observed concerning living conditions at a residence where several young children were living.

On August 9th, 2024, Deputy West, with the assistance of the Chillicothe Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol and Children's Division served a search warrant on the aforementioned residence where various disturbing safety hazards were located.  Three children were removed from the residence as a result of the investigation and two adults were arrested.

Curtis Burton, 34 and Misty Miller, 34, both of Chillicothe were arrested as a result of the investigation and placed in the Caldwell County Detention Center.  Within 24 hours, warrants were issued on both individuals for Endangering the Welfare of a Child Creating Substantial Risk in the First Degree First Offense No Sexual Contact.  Both individuals remain incarcerated with bond set at $2500 cash only on each.

Great job by Deputy West and the officers and troopers who assisted on this investigation.

-Sgt. Woelfle

Note:  All people are innocent unless and until proven guilty in a Court of Law.  An arrest, arrest warrant and/or incarceration is merely an allegation and nothing more.