SE Kansas Men Arrested, Stolen Trailer Recovered in Jasper County

Authorities say trailer was stolen in early morning hours before being tracked down near state line.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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A stolen 20-foot homemade gooseneck-style trailer was recovered following a coordinated effort between the Jasper County Sheriff's Office and Oronogo Police Department. Two men from southeast Kansas, Ryan Payne and Raymond Weaver, were arrested and charged with felony stealing after a traffic stop near the Missouri-Kansas border.

Why it matters

Trailer thefts are an ongoing problem in rural areas, often resulting in significant financial losses for victims. This case highlights the importance of law enforcement cooperation across jurisdictions to recover stolen property and apprehend suspects.

The details

According to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, deputies were notified around 4:58 a.m. on February 26, 2026 that the trailer had been stolen. Jasper County deputies and Oronogo officers located the vehicle near SW 80th Road and State Line Road in Barton County, Missouri and conducted a felony traffic stop. The driver, Ryan Payne, 42, of Frontenac, Kansas, and the passenger, Raymond Weaver, 34, of Arcadia, Kansas, were arrested and transported to the Jasper County Detention Center. Charges for felony stealing have been submitted to the Jasper County Prosecutor's Office.

  • The theft occurred in the early morning hours of February 26, 2026.
  • The trailer was recovered and the suspects were arrested around 4:58 a.m. on February 26, 2026.

The players

Jasper County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that was notified of the theft and coordinated with Oronogo Police to recover the stolen trailer and apprehend the suspects.

Oronogo Police Department

The law enforcement agency that assisted the Jasper County Sheriff's Office in locating the stolen trailer and arresting the suspects.

Ryan Payne

A 42-year-old man from Frontenac, Kansas who was the driver of the vehicle carrying the stolen trailer and was arrested and charged with felony stealing.

Raymond Weaver

A 34-year-old man from Arcadia, Kansas who was the passenger in the vehicle carrying the stolen trailer and was arrested and charged with felony stealing.

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What’s next

The Jasper County Prosecutor's Office will review the case and determine if formal charges will be filed against Ryan Payne and Raymond Weaver.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of law enforcement cooperation across jurisdictions to recover stolen property and apprehend suspects, especially in rural areas where trailer thefts can have a significant financial impact on victims.