Billy J. VanDeven, 60, from Patton, Missouri, has been arrested on multiple charges including third-degree assault and kidnapping following an investigation initiated by local police. The investigation was prompted by allegations of assault and property damage, resulting in a warrant issued on August 9, 2024, after which VanDeven surrendered to authorities. In Nelson, a 56-year-old man was arrested after a 15-hour standoff involving a hostage situation, leading to lockdowns at nearby schools and the hospital; he is expected to face kidnapping charges in court. Meanwhile, Oasia Barnes, 69, was charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in Gary, Indiana, after allegedly threatening her father at gunpoint near Michael Jackson's childhood home. Barnes is being held without bond, with a maximum possible sentence of nearly 300 years if convicted. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about violent crime and public safety across different regions.