PORTAGEVILLE TEENAGER KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK
A Portageville teenager was killed in a single vehicle wreck over Labor Day weekend.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 19 year old Sasha Tallant was driving on an outer road, near Hayti, Saturday morning when her vehicle ran off the side of the road and overturned.
Tallant was pronounced dead at the scene by Pemiscot County Coroner Jim Brimhall.
DEXTER MAN ACCUSED OF CHOKING HIS GIRLFRIEND
Authorities in Sikeston say an area man has been taken into custody after he was accused of choking his girlfriend.
According to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, on Sunday a woman told officers she had been assaulted by 38 year old Rodrick Fisher, of Dexter, and that he had stolen cash from her purse.
The victim also alleged that Fisher choked and pushed her prior to an argument. Officers observed injuries to the victims’ neck consistent with being choked.
Fisher was arrested on charges of felony domestic assault and felony stealing. His bond was set at $20,000 cash or surety.
MAN ARRESTED MONDAY IN BUTLER COUNTY ON METH CHARGE
A St. Louis man has been taken into custody in Butler County on a felony drug charge.
According to authorities, 59 year old William Kostecki was arrested Monday morning on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Kostecki is also facing charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Following the arrest, he was transported to the Butler County Jail.
TECHNICAL ISSUES CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH TELEPHONE SERVICE IN WAYNE COUNTY
Some residents in Southeast Missouri had problems with their telephone service on Monday.
According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, technical issues yesterday caused trouble will both cell phone and landline service.
As of this morning, no information has been released on if service had been restored.
DEXTER POLICE WARNING AREA BUSINESSES ABOUT A PHONE SCAM
Dexter police say they have been alerted to a phone scam that targeted an area business.
According to the Dexter Police Department, on Saturday morning, a local, franchised business received a telephone call from a male subject who identified himself as a CEO of the corporation.
The male caller stated that he had received information from "the bank" that this local store had taken and deposited $2500 in counterfeit bills. The "CEO" then advised management that an "emergency deposit" of $2500 needed to be made on a prepaid credit card and that an associate would be by to pick it up.
The "CEO" stated that if management didn't comply, the US Marshals would show up to investigate and/or make arrests.
Dexter police say this is a scam. Anyone who receives a call like this is advised to contact their local law enforcement.
ALMOST TWO MONTH LONG ROAD PROJECT TO CAUSE DELAYS IN BUTLER AND WAYNE COUNTY
An almost two month long pavement striping project is set to begin today in Butler and Wayne Counties.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, north and southbound Route 67 will have various one mile closures from County Road 521 to Route EE for the pavement striping.
Weather permitting, work is scheduled to take place from 7 am to 5 pm daily through Tuesday, October 31st.
CREWS TO CLOSE WAYNE COUNTY ROAD TODAY FOR REPAIRS
Route N in Wayne County will be closed today so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can perform pavement repairs.
The work zone is located from Route 34 to the end of state maintenance.
According to officials, work will take place today from 7 am to 6 pm.
