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FBI offer $30,000 reward to locate missing man, connected to Southwest Missouri

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The FBI is offering a reward up to $30,000 for a missing man with connections to Southwest Missouri. Some of the man’s belongings were recovered in Eagle Rock, Mo. in Barry County.

“FBI Little Rock is seeking information regarding the disappearance of Jason Lierl. He was last seen in Madison County, Arkansas on January 25, 2022.” — @FBILITTLEROCK

He was last seen between the area of Capps Ranches Road in Benton County, Arkansas, and County Road 1101 in Madison County, Arkansas, in January of 2022.

After Leirl’s disappearance, some of his belongings were recovered by law enforcement in the following locations:

  • Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • Benton County, Arkansas
  • Madison County, Arkansas
  • Eagle Rock, Barry County, Missouri

GOOGLE MAPS: He was last seen between the area of Capps Ranches Road in Benton County, Arkansas, and County Road 1101 in Madison County, Arkansas, in January of 2022.

Madison County Arkansas investigators say his vehicle was discovered parked at the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville in February of 2022. His motorcycle was found parked near a friends house in another town. You can submit tips online here 👉🏼TIPS.FBI.GOV

“We are offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the location and recovery of Jason Lierl.”

Click here for the NAMUS registry which includes additional photos and details.

  • DESCRIPTION: Jason Lierl, 42
  • HAIR: brown
  • EYES: blue
  • HEIGHT: 5’6”
  • WEIGHT: 160#
  • SCARS/MARKS: Lierl has a tattoo of the words “cross 1-11-12” on his left forearm and a tattoo of an iron cross on the side of his right bicep.

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Weir woman arrested for helping Cherokee County inmates escape

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WEIR, Kan. – Cherokee County, Kansas investigators arrest a woman for helping two inmates escape from the county jail.

(Previous Story: $5,000 reward offered for escaped Cherokee County inmates)

The 26 year old woman from Weir, Kansas was taken into custody after authorities served a search warrant at her home. She’s held on allegations of Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Escape (2 counts), Felony Aiding a Fugitive (2 counts), and Obstructing Justice. Police say she helped Mark Hopkins II and Michael Martsolf escape from the Cherokee County Jail Monday night. Formal charges have not yet been filed against the woman.

Police are still searching for Hopkins, who is held on murder charges, and Martsolf, who is held on felony drug charges. A reward of up to $5,000.00 is being offered for information leading to the capture of either suspects. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office at 620-429-3992. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting 888777. Just type ‘tip cherokee’ followed by the information you have to provide.

$5,000 reward offered for escaped Cherokee County inmates

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COLUMBUS, Kan. – Cherokee County, Kansas authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the capture of two escapees from the Cherokee County Jail.

(Previous Story: Two inmates escape Cherokee County jail overnight)

30-year-old Mark Hopkins II and 34-year-old Michael Martstolf escaped the Columbus facility at 11:00 p.m. Monday May 24, 2021. Hopkins was held in

connection to a June 2020 double homicide, and Martstolf was held on felony narcotic charges. Police believe they escaped through the jail’s sewer system. Both escapees are considered armed and dangerous.

Law enforcement also recovered the white passenger car they believe the inmates left the jail in.

Anyone with information on the escapees should call the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office at (620) 429-3992 or submit a tip through text at 888777. Just type “tip cherokee” followed by the information.