Please congratulate Dale Tavares for being recognized as employee of the month of August! Dale is looked at as the “mother” of office, as she looks out for everybody, listens to others, and helps them with a variety of issues. Recently, she’s helped the Prosecuting Office with their “Karpel” system updates and other formal computer issues. Congratulations Dale!

OZARK, MO – The Christian County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announces that on August 16, 2023, Floyd Vaughn, 58, was sentenced to 20 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections following a plea of guilty to the unclassified felony of failure to register as a sex offender for events occurring on July 21, 2021. Vaughn was also sentenced to 7 years in Missouri Department of Corrections for the offense of harassment in the first degree as a persistent felony offender and 1 year in the Christian County Jail for the class A misdemeanor of sexual misconduct in the first degree for events occurring on September 7, 2022. Vaughn’s sentences will run concurrently. The Honorable Judge Laura Johnson presided over the sentencing hearing.  

For information regarding registered sex offenders contact Missouri State Highway Patrol at 1-888-SOR-MSHP or visit their website at: https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/SOR/SORPage.html.

The case was prosecuted by Christian County Prosecuting Attorney Kristen M. Tuohy, Shannon Stephens served as Victim Advocate, Suzanne Frakes served as Legal Assistant.  The Christian County Sheriff’s Office investigated the crimes.   

Senior Legal Assistants, Suzanne Frakes and Sarah England, were awarded August “Superhero” certificates of appreciation by the Christian County Multidisciplinary Team for going above and beyond to assist children and families who need a superhero in their life. Suzanne and Sarah do excellent work and are vital members of the prosecution team!

The Christian County Multidisciplinary Team is a collaborative approach to investigating concerns of child abuse and neglect to ensure safety and seek justice for child victims. Members of the MDT include representatives from law enforcement, Children’s Division, juvenile office, prosecuting attorney’s office, Child Advocacy Center, medical providers, along with child and family advocates.

If you suspect child abuse or neglect call the toll-free hotline at 1-800-735-3738.