POPLAR BLUFF WOMAN ALLEGEDLY FOUND WITH COCAINE AND STOLEN FIREARMS
A Poplar Bluff woman is facing multiple charges after she was reportedly found in possession of cocaine and stolen firearms.
We spoke with Detective Joey Woodruff about the arrest.
“On Wednesday evening around 7:45, officers were dispatched to the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for an assault report. The victim reported to officers that 35 year old Kristen Chilton, of Poplar Bluff, had ran over her foot while speaking with another person in Chilton’s vehicle.
A short time later, Patrolman Duckett located Chilton at her residence in the 1400 block of Spring Street where she was placed under arrest. During a search a .380 handgun was located on Chilton’s person and it was discovered to be reported stolen in Ripley County.
Chilton gave Officer Duckett permission to check her purse at which time he located two more handguns inside. The first firearm, .25 cal handgun, was found to reported stolen in Mount Morris, Illinois and a second handgun, a .22 cal revolver had been defaced. Officer Duckett located drug paraphernalia which later field tested positive for methamphetamine.
During the booking procedure Chilton turned over a small baggie of a substance which tested positive for cocaine.
Chilton was lodged in the Butler County Justice Center on two counts of possession of a controlled substance, two counts of receiving stolen property, possession of a defaced firearm, and possession of drug paraphernalia.”
POPLAR BLUFF POLICE INVESTIGATING REPORTED SCAM
The Poplar Bluff Police Department says that an investigation has been opened following reports from area businesses of an apparent scam.
Sports Media of Towson, Maryland is soliciting and sending out invoices to local businesses in reference to a 2017 PBHS Spring Sports Poster project.
Police officials say the project is not affiliated with the Poplar Bluff School District and the Better Business Bureau website contains numerous complaints in reference to this company.
TWO ARRESTED ON METH CHARGE IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
Two Kennett residents were taken into custody Thursday morning in Dunklin County on a meth charge.
According to the Highway Patrol, 39 year old Jimmy Hubbard and 22 year old Tabbitha Reeves were each arrested on felony charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance – tramadol, unlawful use of a weapon, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Both arrestees were taken to the Dunklin County Jail on 24 hour holds.
KENTUCKY MAN FACING METH AND COCAINE CHARGES OUT OF PEMISCOT COUNTY
A Kentucky man is facing multiple felony drug charges following his arrest Thursday afternoon in Pemiscot County.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell us that 40 year old Orlando Smith, of Utica, Kentucky, was taken into custody at around 2 pm Thursday on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance for methamphetamine and cocaine.
Smith is also facing a charge of possession of marijuana.
Following the arrest, Smith was held at the Pemiscot County Sheriff’s Office.
LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND IN CARTER COUNTY
A lighted Christmas parade has been scheduled for this weekend in Ellsinore.
Line up will begin at 6 pm Saturday at the East Carter County lower elementary parking lot. The parade will is set to start at 6:30 pm.
After the parade, parents and their children will be able to visit Santa at the firehouse. Pictures with Santa will be $3 each.
For more information, contact Chris Owen at 573-429-8962.
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR ROAD PROJECTS IN BUTLER, STODDARD, AND RIPLEY COUNTIES
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission have awarded contracts for upcoming projects in Butler, Stoddard, and Ripley Counties.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, an approximately 1.5 million dollar contract was awarded to Pace Construction Company, for pavement improvements on Route 142 Butler and Ripley Counties.
An over $500,000 contract was also awarded to Joe’s Bridge & Grading, for bridge improvements on Route U over St. Francis River in Butler and Stoddard Counties.
Additional information, regarding timelines and impacts to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction.
