EIGHT DIED IN TRAFFIC CRASHES IN MISSOURI DURING LABOR DAY HOLIDAY WEEKENDState officials say there was a decrease in fatalities over the Labor Day holiday weekend this year compared to last year.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, eight people died in traffic crashes during the 2017 Labor Day holiday weekend, compared to 20 yeast year.
The total amount of crashes and injuries were up, however. This year, the Highway Patrol says they investigated 317 crashes which resulted in 112 injuries. In 2017, there were 299 traffic crashes, which included 108 injuries.
Boating crashes and injuries were lower for the weekend as well.
DEXTER MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE DRUG RELATED CHARGES An area man was taken into custody Tuesday morning in Butler County on multiple drug related charges.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 46 year old Brian Owens, of Dexter, was arrested shortly after 8 am Tuesday on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance.
Owens is also facing a charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Following the arrest, he was transported to the Butler County Jail.
TWO BRIDGES ARE SET TO BE REPLACED IN DUNKLIN COUNTY The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission have announced plans to replace two bridges in Dunklin County next year.
The Route N project involves replacing the bridge over Honey Cypress Ditch near Senath. The bridge is located approximately a half of a mile east of the Route 412 and N intersection.
The Route O project involves replacing the bridge over Snipe Slough Ditch in the Kennett area, approximately one mile south of the Route 84 and O intersection.
Construction is anticipated to begin as early as next spring. As construction is underway, Routes N and O will be closed to through traffic in the vicinity of the bridges.
Any person affected by this project may request that a public hearing be held in regard to the proposed improvements. For more information, contact Project Manager Eric Krapf at 573-472-5261.
HEROIN ARREST MADE IN BUTLER COUNTY Authorities in Butler County arrested a Poplar Bluff man Monday night on a heroin related charge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 30 year old Richard Thatcher was arrested on a felony charge of possession of heroin.
Thatcher is also facing charges of driving while intoxicated - drugs, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
PORTION OF HIGHWAY 67 NEAR STATE BORDER TEMPORARILY CLOSED YESTERDAY FOLLOWING WRECK A portion of Highway 67 was temporarily closed yesterday following a wreck near the Missouri and Arkansas Border.
According to authorities, three people were injured in the single vehicle wreck. One of the people injured was flown to a Memphis hospital.
No information was available on the identities or extent of the injuries of those involved.
BERNIE MAN IN CUSTODY ON CHILD MOLESTATION WARRANT A Bernie man is behind bars this morning following his arrest in Stoddard County.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 37 year old Thomas Lynn Stucker was taken into custody on a warrant for 1st degree child molestation.
Stucker’s bond was set at $35,000 cash, and officials say he remained in jail as of this morning.
According to Missouri Case Net, Stucker’s arraignment is scheduled for 9 am on Thursday.
VETERANS TO GET OPPORTUNITY TO GET THEIR PICTURES TAKEN AT UPCOMING EVENT An event scheduled for later this month in Poplar Bluff will give veterans the opportunity to get their picture professionally taken.
A professional photographer will be available at the “Patriot Pictures” event on September 16th at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center.
The free event will be available from 10 am to 3 pm and the pictures taken will be printed there for the veterans.
