Bates County News

Friday, May 30, 2025

Sexual Assault Investigation And Arrest In Vernon County

 The Vernon County Sheriffs office was dispatched to Nevada Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, for an alleged sexual assault. After conducting a brief interview with the victim, they were able to obtain suspect information. At appx. 2:00 a.m. the last suspect was arrested . The Nevada Police Department assisted with this case, and two suspects were placed on 24 HR investigative holds and charges were sent to the Vernon County Prosecutor.

Charges have been filed by the Vernon County Prosecutor against Richard L. Fleig Jr of Nevada, MO:

Sexual Abuse, 1st Degree, class C Felony; Rape, 2nd Degree, class D Felony; and Assault, 3rd Degree, class E Felony

BOND has been set at $250,000.00 Cash Only

Charges against Joshua Janizsewski of Milo, MO are as follows:

Sexual Abuse, 1st Degree, class C Felony; Rape, 2nd Degree, class D Felony; and Assault, 3rd Degree, class E Felony

BOND has been set at $250,000.00 Cash Only.





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