EAST PRAIRIE SCHOOLS PUT ON LOCKDOWN DURING SEARCH FOR WANTED MAN
Schools in East Prairie were put on lockdown Monday while authorities were searching for a wanted man.
According to the East Prairie Police Department, early Monday morning officers received an anonymous tip that a known wanted fugitive, Clyde David Franklin of East Prairie, was at a residence in the city.
While authorities were waiting for assistance, Franklin reportedly fled the residence in a white pickup and later began running on foot.
Since the suspect’s exact whereabouts were unknown at the time, the schools were notified of the search and the decision was made to lock down the schools to prevent any entry and protect the safety of students and staff.
Shortly before 11 am, the police department received a call from a citizen who stated someone was in her utility room and she could hear a male talking inside. Officers arrived at the scene and determined that Franklin was the person inside the utility room.
Franklin surrendered and was taken into custody. He has two active warrants with a total bond of $300.000 cash only. Officials say new charges are pending and being forwarded to the Mississippi County Prosecutors Office.
POPLAR BLUFF POLICE ASKING FOR PUBLIC’S HELP IN IDENTIFIYING STEALING SUSPECT
Authorities in Poplar Bluff are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman in connection to a stealing complaint.
According to officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department, on Sunday at around 10 pm, officers were advised by employees at Wal-Mart that a female subject had pretended to scan several items in a self checkout lane, and then left the store without paying for the merchandise.
A picture of the woman has been made available on the Poplar Bluff Police Department’s facebook page.
Anyone who has information regarding the identity or location of the woman is asked to contact Officer Robert Reed at the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776.
SPECIAL CEREMONY TO BE HELD THIS WEEK FOR POW/MIA
A special ceremony has been scheduled this week for POW/MIA day.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is a day of commemoration for service members unaccounted for and/or missing in America’s wars.
The ceremony will be held at 11 am on Friday at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
TWO ARRESTED IN CARTER COUNTY ON METH CHARGES
Two people were taken into custody Monday afternoon in Carter County on meth charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 34 year old Joel Chambliss, of Ellsinore, and 28 year old Samantha Freeze, of Van Buren, were each arrested on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
Following their arrest, both Chambliss and Freeze were taken to the Carter County Jail on 24 hour holds.
PEDESTRAIAN KILLED IN HIT AND RUN INCIDENT NEAR BENTON
A pedestrian was killed Monday afternoon in a hit and run incident in Scott County.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC news that 49 year old Jackie Crumley, of Benton, was walking on County Road 401 when he was hit by a vehicle at around 5:30 pm. The vehicle then fled the scene.
Crumley was pronounced dead at the location of the incident. No information was available on the type of vehicle that struck Crumley or who the drive might be.
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S EVENT TO BE HELD IN POPLAR BLUFF
The Alzheimer’s Association will be holding an event in Poplar Bluff next month to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
The 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held at McLane Park on Saturday, October 15th. Registration will begin at 8 am, followed by a ceremony at 9 am, and the walk at 9:30.
More information about the walk, including how to start a team, is available online at alz.org/walk.
