In March, Branson entertainer, illusionist and magician, Kirby VanBurch, plead guilty to the felony charge of unlawful use of a weapon and the misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated and third-degree assault on a law enforcement officer. In return for the guilty plead the prosecution agreed to recommend probation instead of jail time.
On May 12, VanBurch was sentenced to five years of supervised probation on the felony charge and two year supervised probation on the misdemeanor charges.
According to a Branson Police Department Press Release dated March 14, 2003, 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
The Press Release further states, “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. The case has been forwarded to the Taney County Prosecutor’s office for the filing of charges.”
Originally Published In the Branson Courier on May 22, 2005.
