Clay County business owner accused of using 85,000-pound crane to threaten deputies

KEARNEY, Mo. (KCTV) – A business owner is accused of turning an 85,000 pound crane into a weapon and targeting Clay County Sheriff’s deputies.

Deputies arrived at LPG Ventures in Kearney, Mo., Thursday morning to execute a court order. Deputies were in the process of seizing property so it could be sold to pay a judgement in a recent civil case.

A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said they believe the owner of the business snuck onto the property after deputies secured it. They said the business owner jumped into an 85,000 pound crane. Deputies said they feared for his life when he allegedly drove the crane toward them.

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The deputies stopped the crane at gunpoint. Officers said the man resisted arrest as they tried to take him into custody.

WATCH – @SheriffClayCo Deputies are still at LPG Ventures “to seize the business pursuant to garnishment order after they lost a recent fraud trial”, According to the Sheriff. They claim during this, the owner snuck onto the property & drove a crane at deputies. No one was hurt. pic.twitter.com/N5npFtMWo4

— Alex Love (@AlexKCTV5) January 16, 2025

The suspect is in the Clay County Detention Center awaiting possible charges.

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Clay County business owner accused of using 85,000-pound crane to threaten deputies

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