UP TO $10,000 REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION ABOUT FIREARMS THEFT IN NORTHEAST ARKANSASA reward is being offered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for information about a theft in Northeast Arkansas.
The up to $10,000 reward is for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the burglary and theft of firearms from M & M Farm & Lumber in Maynard.
ATF Officials tell KWOC News that on October 15th an unknown suspect or suspects forced entry into, and burglarized the business, stealing numerous firearms.
The ongoing criminal investigation is being conducted by ATF and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information about the incident should contact ATF at 1-800-ATF-GUNS, or the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office 870-892-8888.
WOMAN ON A SCOOTER HIT BY A VEHICLE IN DEXTER An investigation is underway in Stoddard County following a reported hit and run.
According to authorities, a woman on a scooter was hit by a vehicle Tuesday night on One Mile Road. The vehicle then left the area. The incident occurred at around 9:30 pm.
The woman was transported to a Cape Girardeau hospital and her current condition was not available.
COMMUNITY TOY DRIVE SCHEDUELD FOR THIS WEEKEND IN CAMPBELL A Community Toy Drive is scheduled for this weekend in Campbell.
The event will be held on Saturday at 6 pm at the Campbell Community Center. In addition to the BBQ and silent auction, there will also be a performance by the Justin Heskett Band.
Tickets are $20 with all proceeds being donated to the Campbell Fire Department Toy Drive.
MAN FOUND WITH OVER 800 POUNDS OF MARIJAUNA IN CARTER COUNTY SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS IN PRISON An Illinois man who was found with over 800 pounds of marijuana in Southeast Missouri last year has been sentenced to two decades in prison.
According to the United States Attorney’s Office, 58 year old Lowell Johnson, of Metropolis, Illinois, was pulled over for speeding last November in Carter County.
Officers searched Johnson's truck after noticing a strong odor of marijuana and discovered 850 pounds of marijuana, 12 pounds of methamphetamine, and over two pounds of cocaine.
Johnson reportedly told investigators that he intended to distribute the controlled substances in the Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois areas.
On Tuesday Johnson was sentenced to 20 years in prison on federal drug charges by United States District Judge Stephen Limbaugh, Jr.
KENNETT MAN FLOWN TO AREA HOSPITAL FOLLOWING SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK A Kennett man was flown to an area hospital Wednesday following a single vehicle wreck.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred at around 8:40 pm on County Road 443 in Pemiscot County. A vehicle, driven by 63 year old Larry Payne, of Gobler, reportedly failed to stop at a T intersection and struck a ditch.
A passenger in the vehicle, 68 year old Rickie Morgan, of Kennett suffered serious injuries in the wreck and was flown to a Cape Girardeau hospital. Another passenger received moderate injuries.
SOME BUTLER COUNTY RESIDENTS UNDER BOIL WATER ORDER Some residents in Butler County are currently under a boil water order.
The order was announced yesterday for Butler County Public Water Supply District #2. Officials say that the district is investigating the distribution system and storage tank to determine possible causes for the unsafe samples.
The district has installed emergency disinfection, is flushing the distribution system, and will be collecting additional samples.
Anyone who has questions is being asked to contact Lisa Keirsey at 573-328-4548.
POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CENTER TO HOLD ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL TONIGHT The Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center will be hosting its annual fall festival tonight.
School officials say the festival will be held tonight from 5 to 7 pm.
There will be food, games, a bounce house, and silent auction at the event.
