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PART III: Hundreds of lawmen arrive at CSA compound near Pontiac and negotiations begin

Summary by ozarkcountytimes.com
This photo taken at the Covenant, Sword and Arm of the Lord compound in 1985 shows local residents Ozark County Sheriff James Shaw, far left in the tan hat, and Missouri State Highway Patrol Tpr. Steve Bartlett, far right, discussing a plan of action with other members of law enforcement agencies. The officers were attempting to serve a warrant for CSA leader James Ellison on a federal indictment for the possession of illegal firearms and silenc…
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ozarkcountytimes.com broke the news in on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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