A July 6, 2004 trial date, in the Tany County Circuit Court, has been set for the trial of Branson Illusionist Kirby VanBurch on a felony charge of unlawful use of a weapon and misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, and third degree assault on a law enforcement officer.
A Branson Police Department Press Release dated March 14, 2003, stated that “Kirby VanBurch of Branson, was arrested at approximately 9:50 p.m. on 03/10/03, shortly after he left the scene of an accident near Highway 76 and Fall Creek Rd.” According to the Press Release, “the vehicle he was driving struck two road signs at that location and then continued to travel east-bound on Highway 76.”
The Press Release further stated, “VanBurch was arrested for Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Driving While Intoxicated. In searching the vehicle VanBurch was driving, incident to the arrest, a concealed firearm was found and he was further charged with that violation. During the process, he assaulted the arresting officer, resulting in an additional charge of Assaulting a Police Officer.”
According to published reports, VanBurch has pleaded “not guilty” and is currently free on $25,000 bond.
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