Bates County News

Monday, June 23, 2025

Traffic Stop Of Vehicle With Stolen Plates Leads To Pursuit And Arrest In Cass County

On Thursday, June 19,2025, just after 1 p.m., deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle with stolen license plates near North Scott Ave. and 155th St. in Belton.

Moments before, the Belton Missouri Police Department pulled the driver of the vehicle over and began detaining him. However, the passenger (pictured) took control of the car as the officer detained the driver.

The driver’s rear tire was flat since the Belton Police Department successfully deployed a tire deflation device.

She drove northbound on I-49 at the 155th St. exit, then exited at 140th St. in Grandview.

Eventually, she got out of the vehicle at 136th St. and Cambridge Ave. in Grandview.

She was located shortly after by a Cass County Sheriff’s deputy and Grandview, MO Police Department officer.

She has since been identified as 39-year-old Victoria Willis of Grandview.

Willis has been charged with Aggravated Fleeing a Stop or Detention, which is a felony. She’s also been charged with Operating a Vehicle in a Careless or Imprudent Manner, which is a misdemeanor.

The male subject was taken into custody by Belton Police.

Her bond is set at $25,000 cash only.

Willis is currently in the Cass County Jail.


 

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