Lamar Police Department arrests Aurora man on sodomy charge

(From the Lamar Police Department)

On April 17, 2026, the Lamar Police Department arrested Brandon J. Pruente, a 36-year-old resident of Aurora, Missouri, on charges of sodomy/attempted sodomy in the first degree.

This arrest follows the conclusion of a lengthy and thorough investigation conducted by the Lamar Police Department in coordination with the Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division.

The case involved collaborative efforts among multiple agencies, whose combined investigative work resulted in the submission of chaffs to the Barton County Prosecuting Attorney for formal consideration.

At the conclusion of an interview on April 17, 2026, Mr. Parsons was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Barton County Sheriff's Office for booking.

The Lamar Police Department would like to acknowledge the professionalism and dedication of all agencies involved in this investigation.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.