Wednesday January 20, 2016

WOMAN ARRESTED IN WAYNE COUNTY ON MULTIPLE DRUG CHARGES  

An Iron County woman is facing multiple drug charges in connection to her weekend arrest in Wayne County.

According to authorities, 34 year old Mindy Johnson, of Vulcan, was arrested Sunday on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.

Johnson is also facing a charge of possession of a controlled substance for marijuana.

 

MISSOURI ATTORNEY GENERAL WARNS OF TAX ID THEFT SCAMS Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster is warning consumers to be alert for tax fraud identity theft as the tax filing season gets underway.

Tax identity theft occurs when an identity thief uses a taxpayer’s stolen identity to file a fraudulent return and claim the victim’s tax refund. The identity thief often uses a stolen Social Security number and other consumer information to file a forged return.

In other scams, some tax thieves use children’s identities to fraudulently claim them as dependents on a return. In yet another version, scammers will hack into an online tax preparation software account opened by the victim.

Koster says Missourians can help protect themselves by filing their returns early, and consumers who experience problems can reach out to the Attorney General’s office for help.

More tips for avoiding ID theft are available online at ago.mo.gov.

 

TWO FOUND DEAD IN SIKESTON APARTMENT Two people were found dead early Tuesday morning in Sikeston.

According to authorities, 58 year old James Wilder and 26 year old Candace Baum were found dead in the living room of an area apartment.

An investigation into the deaths is ongoing, however authorities say that Baum was the victim of a domestic homicide and Wilder had committed suicide.

 

MAN MISSING FOLLOWING WRECK IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS Authorities are searching for a man in Northeast Arkansas following a wreck overnight Monday night.

According to authorities, the man walked away from a wreck at Ravenden Springs, near Highway 90 in Randolph County. Crews searched for the man Tuesday; however they were not able to find him.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office at 870-892-8888.

 

MAN MISSING FOLLOWING WRECK IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS Authorities are searching for a man in Northeast Arkansas following a wreck overnight Monday night.

According to authorities, the man walked away from a wreck at Ravenden Springs, near Highway 90 in Randolph County. Crews searched for the man Tuesday; however they were not able to find him.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office at 870-892-8888.

Tuesday January 19, 2016

BODY FOUND IN REYNOLDS COUNTY BEING INVESTIGATED AS A HOMICIDEA body that was found last week in Reynolds County is being investigated as a homicide.

According to authorities, the body was found last Wednesday South of Lesterville near the Black River.

The body has been identified as 63 year old Sharon Nelson, of Hillsboro. The cause of death has not been released.

 

POPLAR BLUFF MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE FELONY CHARGES Authorities arrested a Poplar Bluff man early Sunday morning in Stoddard County on multiple felony charges.

According to the Highway Patrol, 31 year old September Dicken is facing felony charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Dicken is also facing a charge of possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana.

 

TWO TO FOUR INCHES OF SNOW ESTIMATED TONIGHT FOR POPLAR BLUFF The first big winter weather event of the season is in the forecast for tonight.

The National Weather Service is forecasting a possible two to four inches of snow and sleet for Poplar Bluff tonight. We could see some snow early tonight, but the main system will hit the area after 9 pm. A winter weather advisory will be in effect from 9 pm to noon on Wednesday.

According to the NWS, there is also a likely chance for more rain, snow, and freezing rain to hit the area on Thursday.

Stay tuned here to Today’s Talk KWOC for the latest weather information.

 

CAPE GIRARDEAU MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN BUTLER COUNTY WRECK Updating a story we brought to you yesterday, a Cape Girardeau man has been flown to a St. Louis hospital following a single vehicle wreck near Poplar Bluff.

According to the Highway Patrol, 46 year old Phillip Thomas’s vehicle travelled off of Northbound Highway 67, struck a guardrail, and overturned at around 6:15 am Monday morning.

Thomas, who was reportedly not wearing a safety device, was ejected from the vehicle. He was taken to a St. Louis hospital with serious injuries.

 

NAYLOR MAN ALLEGEDLY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF MULTIPLE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES A Naylor man was taken into custody Friday on multiple felony drug charges.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell us that 55 year old Jeffrey Chambers was arrested Friday night on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance for tramadol and diazepam.

Chambers is also facing charges of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

 

WINTER WEATHER DRIVING TIPS With winter weather hitting the area, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to exercise caution while driving.

The patrol says planning ahead can help in case of an emergency. Before you travel, make certain your vehicle is in good working condition.

The Highway Patrol suggests keeping your fuel tank at least half full. Place an ice scraper, tire chains, battery booster cables, blankets, flashlight, and a bag of sand or cat litter in your trunk.

Also, take the time to make sure the windows are completely cleared to ensure visibility and clear your driveway so that your vehicle enters the roadway safely. Allow extra driving time for you to reach your destination at a slow, safe speed.

Road conditions are available online by going to the Patrol’s website www.mshp.dps.mo.gov and clicking on the Road Condition icon.

 

 

 

THREE RIVERS COLLEGE IN SIKESTON TO HOST JOB FAIR FOR WORKERS AFFECTED BY NORANDA LAYOFFS A job fair has been scheduled for early February for workers who were laid off from Noranda Aluminum.

The Community Resource and Job Fair will be held at Three Rivers College in Sikeston on Friday, February 5th.

The fair will run from 9 am to 3:30 pm.

Monday January 18, 2016

BOND SET AT $100,000 FOR MAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT AND ATTEMPTED ROBBERYBond has been set at $100,000 cash for a man recently arrested on assault and attempted robbery charges.

According to the Malden Police Department, Thursday night employees at an area convenience store alerted police that a man who appeared to be suffering from severe injuries had entered the store.

The victim told police that he had been struck several times with what appeared to be a black pistol.

An investigation into the incident led to the arrest of Tavion Young on charges of 1st degree assault, armed criminal action, and 1st degree attempted robbery.

 

BLODGETT MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD ABUSE Authorities in Scott County have arrested an area man for alleged child abuse.

Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter tells us that 39 year old Juan Gonzales Morin Jr., of Blodgett is facing a charge of abuse of a child.

The charge stems from an investigation conducted last week, during which officials observed obvious injuries on a 13 year old child.

Morin allegedly struck the child in the face multiple times, slammed the child’s head into a wall, and beat the child with a clothes hanger and a belt among other allegations.

Walter says Morin was arrested Friday and admitted to some of the allegations.

 

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI MAN CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY Authorities say a Southeast Missouri man is facing multiple child pornography related charges following his arrest in New Madrid County.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 49 year old Casey Bailey, of Canalou, was taken into custody at around 10:30 Friday morning.

Bailey has been charged with possession of child pornography and 1st degree promoting child pornography. Bailey was taken to the New Madrid County Jail and his bond was set at $50,000.

 

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT WARNS OF PHONE SCAM The Poplar Bluff Police Department is warning area residents to be on guard for a phone scam.

David Sutton with the Police Department tells us that they have received a large number of attempted stealing complaints over the past several days. The victims said they received an automated message which advised they were being sued by the IRS; and urged the victim to call a number immediately.

The Poplar Bluff Police Department encourages anyone who receives such a call to hang up immediately. Any unsolicited calls asking or demanding for money should be considered suspicious.

 

PIEDMONT MAN ARRESTED ON METH CHARGE A Piedmont man is facing a felony drug charge in connection to his arrest Sunday evening in Wayne County.

According to authorities, 37 year old Stacie Black was taken into custody on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance for methamphetamine.

Black is also facing charges of failure to display valid plates and no seatbelt.

 

ACTIVE SHOOTER LOCKDOWN AT NORTHEAST ARKANSAS SCHOOL CAUSED BY POPPING BALLOONS A Northeast Arkansas school was put on lockdown Friday for an active shooter alert; however the real cause was much less dangerous.

Black River Technical College says the cause for the alert was the sound of popping balloons which were mistaken as gunshots. The school was on lockdown for a little over an hour.

The college says that a counselor will be on site this week for students and employees who wish to discuss the incident.

 

DUDLEY MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON STATUTORY SODOMY WARRANT Authorities say a Dudley man has been taken into custody on a sodomy warrant.

According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 43 year old Bobby Lynn Slavings was recently arrested on a warrant for 2nd degree statutory sodomy.

Slavings bond was set at $25,000 and he has bonded out.

 

DRIVER EXAMINATION STATIONS TO BE CLOSED TODAY FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY Anyone looking to take a driving test today will have to wait for tomorrow.

Driver examination stations throughout the state of Missouri are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says normal operations will resume on Tuesday.

 

 

Poplar Bluff man facing felony drug charges

POPLAR BLUFF MAN ARRESTED ON FELONY MARIJUANA CHARGES  

A Poplar Bluff man is facing a felony drug charges in connection to his arrest on Wednesday

Captain J.R. Keirsey with the Poplar Bluff Police Department says, Officers with the Poplar Bluff Police Department, Butler County Sheriff Department, SEMO Drug Task Force, and the Missouri Highway Patrol was serving a Grand Jury Indictment to a residence on Kaylee Circle in Poplar Bluff.

Upon contact with 36 year old Stanley Preston Jones of Poplar Bluff at the residence, officers detected a strong odor of marijuana omitting from within the residence. While speaking with officers, Jones admitted to recently smoking marijuana and granted consent to search his residence. During the consensual search, officers located a felony amount of marijuana and marijuana along with numerous items of drug paraphernalia.

Jones was arrested and booked on the charges of felony possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Jones was released to his attorney, pending lab analysis and review per prosecuting attorney.

Friday January 15, 2016

MAN ARRESTED IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS IN CONNECTION TO FATAL WRECKA Poplar Bluff man is facing a homicide charge in connection to fatal wreck.

According to authorities, 23 year old Bruce Stevens was arrested Thursday on a negligent homicide charge. The charge is in connection to a February 2015 fatal wreck near Pocahontas that resulted in the death of 81 year old Jim Austin, of Peach Orchard.

Stevens’s blood was tested after the wreck and he reportedly had a blood alcohol content of .082 as well as diazepam and cannabinoids in his blood.

 

PIEDMONT WOMAN FACING FELONY METH CHARGE FOLLOWING ARREST A Piedmont woman is facing a felony drug charge in connection to her arrest Thursday night in Wayne County.

According to the Highway Patrol, 38 year old Amy Duncan was arrested shortly before 9 pm on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.

Following her arrest, Duncan was held at the Wayne County Jail.

 

BATTLE OF BUTLER COUNTY SET FOR TONIGHT The 2016 Battle of Butler County game between the Twin Rivers Royals and Poplar Bluff Mules will tip off tonight at the Poplar Bluff High School and many are wondering how the ongoing construction will affect parking at the game.

We spoke with Poplar Bluff High School Principal Mike Kenney about the situation.

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You can hear the action live tonight on Today’s Talk KWOC 93.3 FM and 930 AM as well as online at KWOC.com.

 

WAPPAPELLO MAN FACING DRUG CHARGE Authorities say a Wappapello man has been taken into custody on a felony meth charge.

38 year old Curtis Myers was arrested Wednesday in Wayne County on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance for methamphetamine.

Myers has also been charged with displaying the plates of another person, failure to register a motor vehicle, and no insurance.

 

SEVEN ARRESTED FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH SEX OFFENDER LAWS Seven convicted sex offenders were taken into custody Wednesday in Scott County for failing to comply with Missouri sex offender laws.

Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter says the arrests were made as a part of a roundup conducted Wednesday evening.

57 year old Johnny McAnulty of Miner, 63 year old Robert Guzman of Oran, 37 year old Kenneth Bramlett and 47 year old Robert Davis of Sikeston, 27 year old Andrew Johnson of Benton, and 30 year old James Kitchen and 52 year old Kevin Mason of Scott City were all arrested and charged with failure to register.

Walter says three individuals are still at large, 33 year old Calvin Scott, 38 year old James Triplett, and 30 year old Andrew Washington, all of Sikeston.

Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office at 573-545-3525.

 

 

POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HOST DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT Poplar Bluff Middle School will be hosting a Dodgeball Tournament on January 23rd for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The event will start at 10 am at the Poplar Bluff High School gym.

All teams must be coed and can have up to 10 players. The cost is $5 per person and anyone above 7th grade can participate. In addition, there will also be a best t-shirt design contest and a most creative team name contest.

Teams can register online at www.poplarbluffschools.net.

100 percent of the proceeds will go to St. Jude. For more information, call Melanie Schalk at 785-5566.

 

AG EXPO TO OPEN AT 1 PM TODAY Multiple events are on the schedule for the opening day of Ag Expo at the Black River Coliseum.

Doors will open at the Coliseum at 1 pm and attendees can check out over 118 agriculture exhibits that will be at the event.

In addition there will also be the 4-H/FFA public speaking contest at 4 pm, the milking contest at 5:30 pm, and the duck calling and toy tractor pedal pull contest that will both start at 6 pm.

Educational events scheduled for Friday include the private applicator training at 2 pm, grain bin safety at 5 pm, and soil fertility for forage at 6:15 pm.

Admission to Ag Expo is $1 for adults. Youth and college students get in for free. For more information, call 686-8064.

Thursday January 14, 2016

ROUNDUP 011416 SMTEN POPLAR BLUFF RESIDENTS ARRESTED WEDNESDAY ON DRUG WARRANTS Authorities say ten Poplar Bluff residents were taken into custody Wednesday on drug warrants.

According to authorities, nine of the arrests were for felony Butler County warrants for sale of a controlled substance.

The nine arrested were 26 year old Samuel Brown, 31 year old Ladonna McCain, 40 year old John Beckham, 21 year old Shawn Jackson, 20 year old Aaron Dennis, 31 year old Mark Buchanan, 69 year old Bennie Holloway, 64 year old Susan Foushee, and 33 year old Miranda Gregory.

A 10th person, 31 year old Matthew Holmes, was arrested on a felony Butler County warrant for possession of a controlled substance.

The arrests were all made over a three hour period on Wednesday. The roundup was a joint operation conducted by the SEMO Drug Task Force, Poplar Bluff Police Department, Butler County Sheriff’s Department, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

 

AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING BODY DISCOVERED NEAR LESTERVILLE Authorities in Reynolds County are investigating a body that was found Wednesday morning.

According to authorities, the body was discovered south of Lesterville, near the Black River.

The person’s identity or cause of death were not available, however an autopsy has been scheduled for today.

 

OVER 450 EMPLOYEES TO LOSE THEIR JOBS AT NORANDA IN NEW MADRID Over 450 people will be losing their jobs in New Madrid as a part of cuts announced Wednesday by Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation.

The company stated in a release that a workforce reduction began Wednesday that will involve approximately 190 employees. Around 75% of the total reduction relates to staffing adjustments at the New Madrid smelter.

Employees at the New Madrid smelter were also informed that approximately 350 additional employees will be terminated or laid off by February 4th.

Noranda says the cuts are principally designed to reduce costs in the company's integrated upstream aluminum business.

 

AG EXPO TO BEGIN TOMORROW AT BLACK RIVER COLISEUM It almost time for the 2016 Ag Expo.

This year is the 30th anniversary of the Butler County Ag Expo and there are many attractions and exhibits planned over the two day event.

Some of the events scheduled for the expo include the milking, duck calling, and toy tractor pedal pull contests, an old time auction, and the beauty pageant.

Admission is $1 for adults. Youth and college students get in for free. For more information, call 686-8064.

 

TWO ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO ARMED ROBBERY INVESTIGATION Poplar Bluff police have arrested two men in connection to an armed robbery investigation.

We spoke with Detective Josh Stewart with the Poplar Bluff Police Department about the arrest.

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Both Leech and Carter have reportedly had previous contacts with law enforcement in the past.

 

POPLAR BLUFF WOMAN ARRESTED ON METH CHARGE A Poplar Bluff woman is facing multiple felony charges following her arrest.

According to authorities, 25 year old Whitney Retherford was arrested in Butler County shortly before 5 pm Wednesday.

Retherford was taken to the Butler County Jail on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

DEXTER MAN ARRESTED ON SEX ABUSE WARRANT A Dexter man was recently taken into custody on a sex related warrant.

The Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department tells us that 20 year old Hunter Allen Chadd was arrested on a warrant for 1st degree sex abuse with physical harm. Details about the incident that led to the warrant were not available.

Chadd’s bond was set at $5,000 and he has since bonded out.

 

STODDARD COUNTY ROAD TO BE CLOSED TODAY FOR PIPE REPLACEMENT Crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation will be closing Route U in Stoddard County today to replace a culvert pipe under the roadway.

According to MoDOT officials the work zone will be located between County Road 675 and Route MM.

Work is scheduled to take place from 8 am to 3 pm.

Wednesday January 13, 2016

TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO ARREST OF POPLAR BLUFF MAN ON DRUG CHARGESPoplar Bluff Police say two people have been arrested for endangering the welfare of a child after children were found living in squalor conditions at an area residence.

Patrolmen Kenny Carpenter with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tells us more.

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In addition, the Campbell’s are also facing animal neglect and numerous code enforcement charges.

 

TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO ARREST OF POPLAR BLUFF MAN ON DRUG CHARGES A Poplar Bluff man has been taken into custody following a traffic stop early Tuesday morning.

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, an officer conducted the traffic stop for a subject speeding.

During the stop the officer identified the driver as 23 year old Nicholas Peoples. The officer was also informed that Peoples had an active warrant for his arrest for failure to appear and then placed him under arrest.

During a search the officer found two small baggies in Peoples jeans. One baggie contained eight pills that were later identified as Alprazolam. The other bag had a small bud of a green leafy substance that was believed to be marijuana.

Peoples was lodged in the Butler County Justice Center on charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of 35 grams or less of marijuana.

 

WARRANT ISSUED FOR MAN SHOT DURING ALLEGED ATTEMPTED ROBBERY A teen is facing charges after he was shot during an alleged attempted robbery in Kennett.

According to Missouri Case Net, the warrant was issued for 19 year old Quamayne Rose on charges of burglary and attempted robbery.

Rose was shot in the foot during the incident on Sunday where he allegedly went to a residence attempted to rob the people there.

 

POPLAR BLUFF MAN ACCUSED OF POINTING TASER AT CHILD A Poplar Bluff man is accused of pointing a taser at a child.

According to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, deputies say that a victim reported that 36 year old Travis Mangrum had been involved in an argument with one of the victims prior to the incident. Mangrum allegedly followed the woman through a residence while firing his flashlight taser off.

The victim’s 11 year old child responded to his mom asking for help and that was when Mangrum allegedly pointed the device at him. The child was able to sneak out and call 911.

Mangrum is facing charges of 2nd degree domestic assault and 1st degree endangering the welfare of a child.

 

MAN CHARGED FOLLOWING WRECK OUTSIDE OF POPLAR BLUFF A Poplar Bluff man is facing multiple charges following a wreck Tuesday evening in Butler County.

According to the Highway Patrol, 61 year old Keith Hodge was travelling North on Highway 142 when he struck a vehicle that was backing into a private drive.

A passenger in the second vehicle suffered minor injuries.

A short time following the wreck, Hodge was arrested on charges of careless and imprudent driving resulting in a motor vehicle accident and felony 2nd degree assault.

 

DONIPHAN WOMAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGE A Doniphan woman is facing a felony drug charge in connection to her arrest Tuesday afternoon in Butler County.

According to authorities, 28 year old Holly Daugherty was arrested on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – xanax.

Daugherty is also facing charges of driving while intoxicated – drugs, speeding, and tampering with evidence.

 

BLOOMFIELD RESIDENT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY FOR ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER A Bloomfield resident is facing multiple charges out of Stoddard County.

The Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department tells us that 22 year old Tyler Dixon is in custody on charges of resisting arrest and two counts of 2nd degree assault on a law enforcement officer.

No bond was reported for Dixon.

 

RAMS TO MOVE TO CALIFORNIA The St. Louis Rams are no more.

The NFL announced on Tuesday that the Rams will be moving to the Los Angeles area for the 2016 season.

The Rams will be returning to Southern California 21 years after moving to St. Louis in 1995.

 

Tuesday January 12, 2016

MISSING DONIPHAN TEENAGER FOUNDA missing Doniphan teenager has been found safe.

According to the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department, an endangered person advisory was issued for 19 year old Topanga Thompson Monday morning.

Thompson had reportedly left her residence on foot early Monday morning without any personal belongings and had also posted vague, concerning statements via her social media account.

Doniphan Police say that Thompson was located later on Monday.

 

SUSPECT REPORTEDLY SHOT AT AFTER ASSAULTING TWO PEOPLE IN CHARLESTON Authorities in Charleston say a man is in custody after assaulting two people.

Robert Hearnes with the Charleston Department of Public Safety tells us that 18 year old Kibrandon Coleman, of Charleston, was shot at Sunday afternoon when he approached a residence and assaulted a male and female in the front yard.

An investigation determined that Coleman had come to the residence to assault his ex-girlfriend. Coleman fled the scene after the shot was fired and was taken into custody a short time later.

Hearnes says Coleman is facing charges of attempted burglary, two counts of 2nd degree assault, domestic assault and resisting arrest. His bond was set at $500,000.

 

DRAINAGE REPAIRS SET FOR TODAY IN BUTLER COUNTY Route 53 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage repairs.

Work will performed on Route 53 from 8 am to 3 pm beginning at Route HH and continuing one mile south.

Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

 

POPLAR BLUFF WOMAN ARRESTED ON FELONY LARCENY WARRANT Authorities in Butler County say a Poplar Bluff woman has been taken into custody on a felony warrant.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 34 year old Brandi Alcorn was arrested on a felony warrant for larceny from the Butler County Sheriff’s Office.

Alcorn was arrested shortly after 10 am Monday and was held at the Butler County Sheriff’s Office.

 

SOUTHERN MISSOURI AGENCY TO RECEIVE PART OF DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS A Southern Missouri agency is one of eight statewide organizations who will receive part of more than $500,000 in disaster relief funds to assist families whose homes were damaged or destroyed by recent flooding.

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced Monday that the South Central Missouri Community Action Agency was one of the eight organizations chosen for the funding.

The agency serves seven counties including Butler, Carter, Ripley, and Wayne.

Koster’s Consumer Protection Division is also participating in a series of resource centers this week in southeastern Missouri which will providing resource materials with tips to help consumers recover from flooding and to avoid becoming victims of scams seen after natural disasters.

 

DEADLINE APPROACHING TO REGISTER FOR SPRING SEMESTER AT THREE RIVERS COLLEGE The deadline is fast approaching for students to register for the spring semester at Three Rivers College.

Officials say that registration will continue through January 15th. Students can register at the Poplar Bluff campus as well as other Three Rivers Locations including Dexter, Kennett, Malden, and Piedmont.

Registration events have also been scheduled for today through Thursday at Clearwater High School in Piedmont. The events will be held each day from 3:30 pm to 6 pm. Anyone interested in attending one of the registration events must call 573-429-8846 to make an appointment.

More information can be found online at trcc.edu.

 

NEW DAY MINISTRIES TO HOST FEED AND SEED EVENT New Day Ministries in Poplar Bluff will be hosting a feed and seed event on January 19th from 3 to 5 pm.

The event is first come, first serve, and packs will be limited to one per family. New Day Ministries is located at 703 Franklin Street. If there is inclement weather, the event will be moved to January 21st.

If you would like more information, contact Pastors Vernon and Nancy Wolverton at 573-718-4578.

Monday January 11, 2016

DONIPHAN POLICE INVESTIGATING ARMED ROBBERYAuthorities in Doniphan say a suspect is at large following an armed robbery at an area convenience store.

According to the Doniphan Police Department, a subject entered Casey’s General Store shortly after 4 am Saturday and demanded money from the register. The suspect then fled the scene with an undetermined amount of cash.

Police say the suspect was dressed in camouflage and had a handgun.

Anybody with information about the robbery is being asked to contact the Doniphan Police Department at 573-996-7123.

 

TWO ARRESTED ON SEX RELATED WARRANTS IN WAYNE COUNTY Two people from St. Ann, Missouri were taken into custody over the weekend in Wayne County on a sex related warrant.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 38 year old Heather Smith was arrested Friday night shortly after 10:30 pm. The next afternoon 34 year old Robert Smith was also arrested.

Both had a felony warrant from Troy, New York Police Department for criminal sexual act.

 

DEXTER MAN ARRESTED ON FIREARM WARRANT A Dexter man has been taken into custody on a firearm warrant.

According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 25 year old Kyle Hargrave was arrested on warrants for unlawful possession of a firearm and a probation violation.

The bond for the firearm charge was set at $5,000, while no bond was listed for the probation violation.

 

LOWNDES WOMAN FACING MULTIPLE FELONY CHARGES FOLLOWING ARREST IN WAYNE COUNTY Authorities in Wayne County arrested a Lowndes woman Saturday night on multiple felony charges.

According to authorities, 26 year old Tara Rogers is facing felony charges of possession of a controlled substance for methamphetamine and prescription medication along with 1st degree endangering the welfare of a child.

Rogers is also charged with possession of marijuana and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

 

TWO POPLAR BLUFF RESIDENTS ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGE Two Poplar Bluff residents were arrested Saturday night on a drug charge.

According to the Highway Patrol, 47 year old Lee Abraham and 31 year old Christina Collier were each arrested in Butler County on charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Abraham is also facing charges of driving while intoxicated – drugs and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway.

 

METH REPORTEDLY FOUND DURING TRAFFIC STOP IN SCOTT COUNTY Authorities in Scott County reportedly found meth during a traffic stop.

Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter tells us that a deputy stopped 30 year old James Groves, of Sikeston, on Saturday for a traffic violation.

During the stop, a K9 unit alerted to the odor of narcotics coming from the vehicle. A deputy conducted a search and located a glass smoking pipe with residue, and a plastic bag with a white crystal like substance.

The smoking pipe and the white crystal like substance field tested positive for methamphetamine.

Groves was taken to the Scott County Jail on charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

DRAINAGE REPAIRS TO BEGIN TODAY IN DUNKLIN COUNTY The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route 412 in Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane over two days so crews can perform drainage repairs

The section of roadway to be affected is located between Main Street and Route C.

Work is scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. both today and tomorrow.

Friday January 8, 2016

TWO ARRESTED ON FELONY DRUG CHARGE IN WAYNE COUNTYTwo people are facing a felony drug charge following their arrest Thursday in Wayne County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 20 year old Zachariah Peppers, of Piedmont, and 19 year old Cody Lawson, of Mill Spring, were both taken into custody at around 7 pm on a felony charge of possession with intent to distribute for marijuana.

Both men are also facing a charge of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

 

POPLAR BLUFF TEEN ARRESTED ON BURGLARY CHARGE A Poplar Bluff teen is facing a burglary and drug charge following an incident Wednesday night at an area business.

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, officers responded Wednesday night to a report of a burglary at a business on South Broadway. Someone had allegedly kicked in the front door and entered but then fled when the owner stopped by the business.

An Officer later arrested 19 year old Ethan Griffith in connection to the burglary. At the time of his arrest, an officer found Griffith in possession of a pill bottle with 103 green pills.

Griffith is charged with 2nd degree burglary and possession of a controlled substance.

 

TREE TRIMMING TO CAUSE DELAYS OVER THE NEXT WEEK IN STODDARD COUNTY Route M in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane over the next week so Missouri Department of Transportation crews can trim trees along the roadway.

The work zone is located from Route 25 to Route PP.

Weather permitting, work will take place today through Friday, January 15th from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

 

SECOND SUSPECT SOUGHT IN CONNECTION TO SIKESTON SHOOTING Authorities in Sikeston are searching for a second suspect in connection to a shooting that occurred last month.

Police are searching for 22 year old Dominic Reynolds, of Sikeston on charges including 1st degree assault, armed criminal action, and attempted robbery.

The investigation is concerning the shooting of a 16 year old boy on December 19th.

The teen told police he was shot in the street in front of a house after being confronted by two unknown subjects. The teen said the two men were wearing masks and were trying to rob him. He resisted and was shot in the stomach by one of the men.

The teen was flown to a St. Louis hospital in critical condition.

Another suspect in the case, 18 year old Dylan James Ray Noble, of Sikeston, was taken into custody last month.

 

CENTER STAGE TO PERFORM “TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE” NEXT WEEK AT TINNIN FINE ARTS CENTER The Tinnin Fine Arts Center will be the home for multiple performances of the stage version of the bestselling book “Tuesdays with Morrie.”

The show will feature Tinnin Center Director Tim Thompson and local theatre veteran Mike Malone.

Performances have been scheduled for January 14th through the 16th at 7 pm each night. A final matinee performance will be held on January 17th at 2 pm.

Tickets can be purchased for $10 or $5 with a TRC ID.

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 17TH The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship has been scheduled for January 17th at the Sacred Heart Gym.

The contest is for Boys and Girls ages 10 to 14. Sign in will begin at 1:30 pm with the competition starting at 2 pm.

For more information, contact Felix Deken at 718-1101 between 5 and 8 pm.

 

Thursday January 7, 2016

MAN RESCUED AFTER FALLING OFF OF CHIMNEY IN BUTLER COUNTYAn 82 year old Broseley man was rescued from his roof Wednesday afternoon after he reportedly fell of his chimney.

Chief Deputy Brian Evans with Butler County Sheriff’s Department tells KWOC News that at approximately 4 pm yesterday, the Butler County Fire Department received a call from Butler County EMS in reference to a male subject who had fallen off his chimney and was stuck on his roof.

The Fire Department, Sheriff's Department, and EMS responded to the home and rescued the man from the roof. The subject, Junior Hutson, was taken to the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center with serious injuries.

 

GREENVILLE MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON FIREARM CHARGE Authorities say a Greenville man was arrested Wednesday evening on a firearm charge.

Officials with the Highway Patrol tell us that 49 year old Stanley Chubb was taken into custody in Wayne County at around 5 pm Wednesday.

Chubb is facing a felony charge of unlawful possession of a firearm.

 

COUNTY LEVEL SURVEY TO BEGIN THIS MONTH Officials with the Butler County Health Department say that area residents could soon be getting a phone call as a part of a statewide survey.

Beverley Hargrove with the health department says approximately 52,000 Missouri adults will be randomly called to participate in the 2016 Missouri County-level Study.

The study will produce county prevalence estimates of chronic diseases and conditions, risk factors, preventive practices, and access to health care among adults ages 18 and older.

Hargrove says that this is a legitimate survey and anyone contacted is encouraged to participate.

 

ONE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY FOLLOWING TWO STATE PURSUIT One person was taken into custody Tuesday following a pursuit that began in Northeast Arkansas and ended in Butler County.

Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs tells us that deputies from Clay County pursued a vehicle into Butler County. The vehicle ended up travelling into a ditch near County Roads 223 and 224. The deputies detained a suspect at the scene, who was identified as Jason Lutes.

The deputies told Butler County officials that they believed the suspect was stealing batteries. The deputies also handed over an evidence bag that contained a syringe and corner bag. Lutes reportedly told a Butler County deputy that the syringe and corner bag will both test positive for meth.

A probable cause statement has two offenses listed for Lutes, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

WAPPAPELLO MAN FACING MULTIPLE DRUG RELATED CHARGES A Wappapello man is facing multiple drug related charges following his arrest Wednesday morning in Wayne County.

According to the Highway Patrol, 27 year old Seth Parker was taken into custody on charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Following his arrest, Parker was held in the Wayne County Jail.

 

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE TOMORROW FOR SPRING MANAGED TURKEY HUNTS The Missouri Department of Conservation will be accepting applications for the 2016 Spring Turkey Managed Hunts beginning on Thursday.

Missouri youth, archery, and firearms turkey hunters can apply online for the hunt through February 29th at mdc.mo.gov. Drawing results will then be made available on March 14th.

Officials say that the spring turkey hunting youth weekend has been scheduled for April 9th and 10th with the regular spring season running from April 18th to May 8th.

 

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE ARE SEARCHING FOR TWO PEOPLE IN CONNECTION TO SEPARATE INVESTIGATIONS Authorities in Poplar Bluff are searching for two people in connection to separate recent investigations.

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, the first investigation pertains to a white male who concealed two bottles of liquor on his person and left an area store without paying for them.

Police are also searching for a white female in reference to a forgery investigation.

Pictures of both the man and woman are available on the Poplar Bluff Police Department Facebook page. Anyone with information on their identity should contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776.

 

 

Wednesday January 6, 2016

STEELE WOMAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECKA Pemiscot County woman has died following a single vehicle wreck near Steele.

According to the Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by 49 year old Bertha Bonnar, of Steele, ran off of Missouri Highway 164 and overturned Tuesday morning.

Bonnar was taken to a Hayti hospital where she was pronounced dead.

 

PIPE BOMB AND DRUGS FOUND DURING SEARCH OF PIGGOTT RESIDENCE Authorities in Clay County, Arkansas, say that five people have been taken into custody after drugs and a pipe bomb were found during the search of a residence in Piggott.

Clay County Sheriff Terry Miller tells us the search warrant was executed Monday afternoon with the assistance of Piggott Police Department.

During the search, officers reportedly located numerous baggies of methamphetamine, marijuana, weapons, numerous items of drug paraphernalia, and a pipe bomb in the residence.

Deputies arrested 34 year old Randy Endicott, of Piggott, 33 year old Kristen Endicott, of Piggott, 30 year old Danielle Knight, of Piggott, 25 year old Thomas Thorpe, of Rector, and 33 year old Timothy Creek, of Granite City, Illinois.

Miller says that there are multiple charges in connection to the case and further charges may be forthcoming.

 

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT TRAINING AT THREE RIVERS The deadline is approaching for area residents to enroll in the Physical Therapist Assistant training program at Three Rivers College.

The two-year program, offered in conjunction with the State Technical College of Missouri, is accepting applications for the 2016-2018 class for students who apply by the February 15th deadline.

Officials say the program will admit up to 14 Three Rivers students for the fall 2016 semester.

Current students interested in being accepted to the program in the fall should call Three Rivers’ office of Nursing and Allied Health at 573-840-9680 for more information.

 

SENATH WOMAN INDICATED FOR ALLEGED MAIL FRAUD A Dunklin County woman has been indicted on a felony charge of mail fraud.

Officials with the United States Attorney’s Office tell us that 56 year old Pamela O’Dell, of Senath, was indicted on charges alleging mail fraud involving the misuse of approximately $52,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

The fraud allegedly occurred between 2009 and 2014 while O’Dell was employed by the Missouri Department of Social Services.

If she is convicted, she faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

 

FREE NUTRITION COUNSELING NOW AVAILABLE AT THE BUTLER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT The Poplar Bluff High School Academic Assistance Group will be hosting their annual Trivia Night fundraiser this month.

The event has been scheduled for 6 pm on Friday, January 22nd at the 5th and 6th Grade Center. Each team will be limited to six players, and a minimum of $150 per team is requested.

During the competition there will be ten questions in each of eight categories and awards will be given for the top three teams. For more information contact Tina Wilkins at 573-785-6471.

 

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI FOOD BANK TO HOLD MOBILE FOOD PANTRY IN POPLAR BLUFF The Southeast Missouri Food Bank has scheduled a food giveaway to be held this month in Poplar Bluff.

The Mobile Food Pantry will be held at 10 am on January 23rd in the River Radio Parking Lot at 1015 West Pine Street. Attendees should bring their own bag or box.

If you have questions about the event, contact Missy Rice at 573-703-3019.

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