POPLAR BLUFF POLICE SEARCHING FOR ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT A man is sought by police in Poplar Bluff after he allegedly placed a gun against a victim’s forehead during a robbery on Saturday.
Lieutenant Darron Moore with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tells KWOC News that the suspect’s name is Jermain Johnson.
DARRON MOORE:
On Saturday morning around 8:30 am, officers responded to the 700 block of Davis Street in reference to reported armed robbery. While speaking with the victim, they were told that a Jermain Johnson, an acquaintance of the victim, came to her residence and requested money. During the incident, Johnson placed a small caliber handgun to the victim's forehead, took an unreported amount of money and the victim’s cell phone. Johnson left in a white passenger vehicle. Johnson is a 32 year old Black male, approximately five foot, nine inches tall, weighing 155 pounds. He has a couple tattoos on his left lower arm and the name Sonya tattooed on the right side of his neck. Anyone with information of the whereabouts of Johnson is asked to contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776. Johnson should be considered armed and dangerous.
We have a photo of Johnson available on the KWOC Facebook page.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR MOST OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A cold front is bringing with it more chances of snow today in Southeast Missouri.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for most of Southeast Missouri until 6 pm this evening.
Snow accumulations of around one to two inches are possible today causing slippery road conditions.
The snow will be followed by bitterly cold temperatures tonight, with wind chills expected to reach below zero in the area early tomorrow morning.
POPLAR BLUFF MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN NEW MADRID COUNTY WRECK
A Poplar Bluff man was injured Friday morning in a New Madrid County wreck.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 56 year old Everett Coleman was driving on US Highway 60 when another vehicle cut into his path, causing Coleman’s vehicle to run off the roadway and into the median before overturning.
Coleman suffered serious injuries in the wreck and was transported to a Sikeston hospital.
SUSPECT BEING SOUGHT IN CONNECTION TO BUSINESS BREAKINS IN POPLAR BLUFF
Authorities in Poplar Bluff are searching for a suspect in connection to multiple business break-ins over the weekend.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, the break-ins occurred early Sunday morning at Southeast Signs and Graphics, Grego’s Clean-Up and Recovery, and My Mobile Store.
Surveillance footage of the time of the break-in at Southeast Signs and Graphics was released to KWOC News and is available on our Facebook page.
Anyone with information related to the break-ins should contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department.
TWO ARRESTED ON FELONY METH CHARGES IN BUTLER COUNTY
Two men were taken into custody Friday night in Butler County on felony drug charges.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 48 year old Steven Watson, of Poplar Bluff, and 31 year old John Wilhelm, of Puxico, were each arrested Friday night on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Each man was also arrested on a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.
POPLAR BLUFF LEAF PICK UP SCHEDULE TO CONTINUE TODAY
The leaf pick up schedule for the city of Poplar Bluff is scheduled to continue today.
According to city officials, the leaf pick up will be in Ward 5 from today through January 26th.
Leaves may also be disposed of at the landfill located on the east side of the city. To reach the landfill, take Bartlett Street to “F” Street and go under the railroad crossing. Follow the graveled portion of “F” Street around the curve and the disposal is located on the left side of the road. There are signs marking the location.
The site is open for leaf disposal from 8 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.
For more information, contact the Street Department at 573-686-8646.
