HEPATITIS A CASE IDENTIFIED IN POPLAR BLUFF
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says that a case of Hepatitis A has been identified in a food handler that worked while potentially contagious at an area restaurant.
Officials say that the food handler worked at Huddle House in Poplar Bluff. Anyone who ate at the Poplar Bluff Huddle House between January 3rd and January 17th of this year should consider speaking with their health care provider about steps to take to prevent illness and seek medical care if they have symptoms.
Symptoms usually develop between two and seven weeks after exposure and can include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, clay-colored stools, joint pain, and jaundice.
Hepatitis A is a virus that infects the liver and most people who get Hepatitis A feel sick for several weeks, but they usually recover completely and do not have lasting liver damage. In rare cases, Hepatitis A can cause liver failure and death; this is more common in people older than 50 and in people with other liver diseases.
Health Department officials say that the restaurant, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Senior Services and the Butler County Health Department, is investigating and is taking necessary control measures to decrease the spread of the illness.
ENDANGERED PERSON ADVISORY ISSUED FOR THREE MISSING CHILDREN
An Endangered Person Advisory has been issued for three missing children.
The Oregon County Sheriff’s Department issued the advisory yesterday for 3 year old Destin Wayne Joseph, 10 year old Jonathan Lane Joseph, and 11 year old Leena R. Joseph.
The advisory says that the mother, Lacey Joseph, fled the area with the children after being informed to turn them over to the Missouri Division of Children Services. Lacey was later arrested on two counts of parental kidnapping, and is refusing to give the location of the children.
The grandparents of the children are also refusing to cooperate with law enforcement.
Destin Joseph is a white male, three feet tall, weighing 30 pounds with blonde hair and brown eyes. Jonathan Joseph, is a white male, four feet tall, weighing 75 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Leena Joseph, is a white female, three foot nine inches tall, weighing 80 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information on the children’s whereabouts should call the Oregon County Sheriff’s Department at 417-778-7888 or contact your local law enforcement agency.
KENNETT RESIDENCE SET ON FIRE DURING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT
A woman has been arrested in connection to a fire at a Kennett residence.
According to the Kennett Police Department, the Kennett Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to a structure fire earlier this week in the 300 block of Seely Street.
A male victim, who was inside the residence at the time of the fire, was transported to an area hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.
During an investigation, officers learned that the residence had been set on fire during a domestic violence incident. Officers arrested 43 year old Brigit Moseley for 1st degree arson and 1st degree domestic assault.
Officials say that Moseley’s charge list was later increased when she assaulted an investigator during an interview and attempted to assault two others. She was held at the Dunklin County Justice Center.
SUSPECT IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING APPARENT STABBING DEATH
A suspect is in custody in connection to the death of a man in Scott County.
Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury tells KWOC News that on Thursday evening the Sheriff’s Office responded to an address outside of Benton in reference to an assault.
At the scene, deputies located a deceased male subject. The man appeared to have died from a stab wound and an autopsy has been scheduled for this morning.
Drury says the suspect was located at the scene and taken into custody without incident. The name of the suspect was not released.
WOLF CREEK TRAIL RUN SCHEUDLED FOR MARCH 31ST
A date has been set for the 5th Annual Wolf Creek Trail Run in Poplar Bluff.
The event will be held on March 31st at the Wolf Creek Bike Trail.
The half marathon is scheduled to begin at 8 am, with the 6k race starting at 9 am.
Registration is available online at UltraSignUp.com. Proceeds from the event go to inclusive playground equipment at Kiwanis Bacon Park.
DEXTER POLICE WARNING AREA RESIDENTS ABOUT PHONE SPOOFING
Authorities in Dexter want area residents to mindful of Caller ID Spoofing.
According to the Dexter Police Department, there have been numerous cases of spoofing occurring in Dexter over the past few days. Police say that the callers are using software to disguise their actual phone number by showing a name and number you may be familiar with.
The caller may ask if you wish to set up a credit card account with them, however the caller is not affiliated with that business and is attempting to get your credit card information.
Officials say that you should be wary of any solicitations from a number that appears to be of a local business, or a business that you frequent. If you’re in doubt about the legitimacy of a caller, hang up the phone and initiate a call yourself by calling the business directly.
