Liberal man arrested on weapons charge following search warrant execution

(From the Barton County Sheriff's Office)

On April 10, 2026, Deputies with the Barton County Sheriff’s Office, Liberal Police Department, Lamar Police Department, and Agents with the Mid Missouri Career Criminal and Drug Task Force (MMCCDTF) executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Fishback St. in Liberal, Missouri.

Agents had received information that an individual residing at the location was a convicted felon in possession of firearms. A search warrant was obtained on April 8, 2026, and executed on April 10, 2026.

During the search, Deputies and Agents located two firearms inside the residence. Both firearms were seized and placed into evidence. One adult male was present at the time of the search. He was taken into custody and transported to the Barton County Jail for processing, where he was placed on a 24-hour hold pending further investigation.

The individual has been identified as Andrew J. Dohle of Liberal, Missouri. Mr. Dohle has been charged with the following offenses:

• Unlawful Possession of a Firearm – Class E Felony (2 counts)

On April 10, 2026, the above charges were submitted to Barton County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Smalley. On April 11, 2026, the Honorable Judge James Nichols issued a warrant for the listed charges. Bond has been set at Capias (No Bond).

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

The Barton County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Lamar Police Department, Liberal Police Department, and the Barton County Ambulance District for their assistance.