MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING HIS MOTHER IN POPLAR BLUFF A man has been taken into custody in Poplar Bluff after allegedly assaulting his elderly mother.
Detective Joey Woodruff with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tells KWOC News that the arrest occurred earlier this week.
JOEY WOODRUFF:
On Wednesday evening about 5 pm, patrolman Akers made contact with an elderly female at her residence, who wished to report her son, later identified as 45 year old Terry Blackburn of Poplar Bluff, assaulting her. The victim told patrolman Akers Blackburn had arrived at her residence and was angry. Blackburn came into the residence, began knocking things off the walls and breaking things inside. Blackburn then choked the victim and spit in her face. When the victim attempted to call the police Blackburn got angry and grabbed the victim's arms causing visible bruising and abrasions. Later in the evening patrolman Reed located Blackburn walking near the 1800 block of Broadway. Blackburn was placed under arrest without incident. Blackburn was booked for abuse of an elderly or disabled person and then lodged in the Butler County Justice Center.
LARGE CROWD GATHERS OUTSIDE HOME WHILE POLICE EXECUTE SEARCH WARRANT Officers were reportedly taunted by individuals while executing a search warrant earlier this week in Steele.
Steele Chief of Police Billy Joe Stanfield says that the warrant was served at an area residence on Wednesday.
At the residence, officers made contact with 31 year old Thomas Chris Jones who had an active arrest warrant through Pemiscot County charging him with burglary 1st, assault 3rd, unlawful use of weapon, and unlawful use of a firearm.
During the search, officers seized suspected crack cocaine, ecstasy pills, marijuana, and methamphetamine.
A warrant has been issued on Jones charging him with trafficking drugs 2nd degree and two counts of possession of a controlled substance.
Stanfield says that during the execution of the search warrant a large crowd began to gather on the street and several individuals began taunting the police. Other law enforcement agencies then responded to assist the officers that were on scene.
POPLAR BLUFF POLICE SEARCHING FOR MAN ACCUSED OF DAMAGING PROPERTY AT TRAIN DEPOT A man is being sought in connection to damage at a Poplar Bluff landmark.
Officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tell KWOC News that police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who is accused of damaging property at the Poplar Bluff Historic Train Depot.
Pictures of the individual are available on the KWOC Facebook page.
Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Dan Mustain at 573-686-8632.
MAN SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS INCARCERATION ON STATUTORY SODOMY CHARGE A judge has sentenced a Stoddard County man on a sodomy charge.
Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Russell Oliver tells KWOC News that Christopher Noble, of Dexter, was found guilty of 1st degree statutory sodomy in early June.
Earlier this week, Noble was sentenced by Judge Scott Horman to 20 years incarceration.
AREA PARK RANGER ADVISING EVERYONE TO STAY SAFE DURING THE HEAT THIS WEEKEND Many people will be looking to beat the heat this weekend at Lake Wappapello and Park Ranger Andrew Jefferson with the US Army Corps of Engineers wants to remind everyone to stay safe while doing so.
ANDREW JEFFERSON:
With the heat and humidity expected over the weekend, here are a few safety tips that you can do at Wappapello Lake. Number one we have three beaches, Redman Creek, People's Creek, and Rockwood Point Beach. Also we have the visitor center. If you are getting too hot please come in and cool off, it doesn't cost anything. The Visitor Center hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Also while you are at the Lake this Saturday, stop by the Visitor Center and check out a couple of programs that are going to be taking place. The programs will start at 11 a.m. and also at 1:30 p.m. They will be bringing out a few small animals to show what they have available there, this program does not cost anything, it is free to attend. It will take place at the Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center which is located at the South End of the dam at 11 a.m. and also at 1:30 p.m. The programs normally lasts about an hour. And as we always close out throughout all of our safety messages, life jackets worn, nobody mourns.
TWO MONTH LONG BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT BEGINNING TODAY IN NEW MADRID COUNTY Route U in New Madrid County will be closed over the next two months so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform a bridge replacement.
The section of roadway to be closed is located from County Road 725 to County Road 731.
Weather permitting, work will begin today, with the road re-opening on Friday, September 22nd.
