RIVER RADIO NEWS 031214
MAN CHARGED WITH ARSON IN FREDERICKTOWN FIRE
A Fredericktown man is facing an arson charge in connection to a fire at his home over the weekend.
The fire occurred Sunday night at a residence on East Martin Avenue. According to KFVS, 45 year old Robert Crowell is accused of starting the fire while he and his child were in the house.
He later took the child to his ex-wife’s home. Crowell has been charged with first degree arson and endangering the welfare of a child.
14 ARRESTED IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS DRUG INVESTIGATION
A six month long investigation has led to the arrest of 14 people in Randolph County, Arkansas.
Authorities say five of the arrests were made last week after officers located methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and firearms at a Pocohontas home.
Further investigation led to the arrest of nine more area residents on Monday.
A complete list of those arrested and the charges filed against them is available below.
David Glen Spears, of Ravenden Springs. Spears was charged with two counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Synthetic “K-2” Marijuana, a Class D felony and one count of Near Certain Facilities.
Christopher Charles Peoples, of Pocahontas. Peoples was charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Hydrocodone, a Class C felony.
Timothy Allen Dover, of Pocahontas. Dover was charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Hydrocodone, a Class C felony.
Karen Vanessa Velilla, of Pocahontas. Velilla was charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Hydrocodone, a Class C felony; Possession of a Controlled Substance; Methamphetamine, a Class C felony; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Class B felony; Possession of Marijuana a Class A misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia a Class A misdemeanor.
Steven Phillip Velilla, of Pocahontas. Velilla was charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Methadone, a Class C felony; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Class B felony; Possession of a Controlled Substance; Methamphetamine, a Class C felony; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Class D felony; Possession of Marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia a Class a misdemeanor.
James Devon Rolland, of Maynard. Rolland was charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Methamphetamine, a Class C felony; Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver more than 10 grams, a Class A felony; Possession of a Controlled Substance; Methamphetamine, a Class B felony; Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms, a Class Y felony, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Class B felony and Possession of Marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor.
Kenneth Paul Garrett, of Pocahontas. Garrett was charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Methamphetamine more than 2 grams, a Class B felony with the enhancement of Near Certain Facilities.
Theresa Marie Lewis Russell, of Black Rock. Lewis was charged with three counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine (Adderall), a Class B felony; Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Carisoprodol (Soma), a Class D felony with three counts enhanced by Near Certain Facilities.
Shawn M. Green, of Hoxie. Green was charged with two counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Hydrocodone, a Class C felony.
Ronnie Lee Moore, Jr., of Powhatan. Moore was charged with two counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Valium, a Class D felony with two enhancements of Near Certain Facilities.
Karrie Ward, of Powhatan. Ward was charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Morphine, a Class C felony.
Jack Hampton, of Black Rock. Hampton was charged with three counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Valium, a Class D felony.
Paul Eugene Jackson, of Black Rock. Jackson was charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Methamphetamine, a Class C felony.
Michael J. Foley, of Paragould. Foley was charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Valium, a Class D felony.
TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR EAGLE TRIBUTE BAND AT TINNIN CENTER
The Eagles Tribute Band “Take it to the Limit” is coming to Poplar Bluff later this month.
Take it to the Limit, which was named Branson’s “Group of the Year” is officially endorsed and recognized by the Eagles, and plays a set filled with the Eagle’s greatest hits, including “Hotel California,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” “Witchy Woman,” and more.
Tickets for the show at the Tinnin Center on Thursday, March 27th, are available for $10 each. Tickets can be purchased online at trcc.edu/tinnin, at the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce, Dexter Chamber of Commerce, the college Financial Services office or at the door.
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLAR WINNING LOTTERY TICKET SOLD IN JONESBORO
A Jonesboro man has turned a lottery ticket into a big payout.
The winning ticket for $100,000 was purchased by Kelly Klingensmith at Citgo Stadium in Jonesboro. Klingensmith bought the ticket for $5.
ARKANSAS STATE POLICE BEGIN SAFETY BELT CAMPAIGN
The Arkansas State Police are warning young drivers that they risk getting a ticket if they drive without a seat belt on.
Law enforcement officers across the state are stepping up their enforcement of safety belt laws as part of a two week Click It or Ticket campaign.
According to the Arkansas State Police, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens and in 2012 73 percent of young people, ages 16 to 20, who died in traffic crashes in Arkansas were not buckled-up.
NEW LEGISLATION WOULD REQUIRE UNDERAGE TEENS TO GET PARENTAL CONSENT TO USE CERTAIN TANNING MACHINES
Teens younger than 17 would need parental consent to use tanning machines that emit ultraviolet rays at salons under legislation endorsed by the Missouri House.
The bill given first-round approval Tuesday would penalize tanning salons $500 for providing services to teenagers without parental consent. The legislation needs another House vote before moving to the Senate.
State health officials would be charged with developing a standardized consent form for parents to use.
Sponsoring Republican Representative Gary Cross, of Lee's Summit, says the bill would protect children from exposure to ultraviolet rays that can cause skin cancer. Opponents argue that it is a burdensome government regulation on tanning businesses.
BILL WOULD ALLOW RETAILERS TO SELL BEER BY THE BOTTLE
Missouri retailers could start selling beer by the bottle under legislation given initial approval in the state Senate.
State law currently prohibits stores from selling beer in packages that contain fewer than three bottles.
The bill by Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt, of Glendale, would allow the sale of a single bottles, cans or pouches of beer.
Senators gave the bill preliminary approval Monday. A second vote is needed to send it to the House. If the measure is passed by both chambers and signed by the governor, single-serving beer sales could start in stores in 2015.
Schmitt described the legislation as promoting freedom and liberty.
COURT UPHOLDS FINANCIAL ESTIMATE FOR CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION INITIATIVE
A Missouri appeals court panel has upheld the financial estimate for a potential ballot initiative seeking to reinstate campaign contribution limits.
The ruling Tuesday by the Western District appellate court overturns a decision made last year by Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem.
The proposed initiative would limit contributions to $2,600 per election for candidates for governor, judgeships, the Legislature and other offices. It would ban contributions by corporations and labor unions to candidates or political parties.
The financial summary prepared by the auditor's office says the impact on state and local revenues is unknown. The appeals court said that's sufficient.
Beetem had ordered that to be revised to incorporate an opponent's estimate that the contribution limits could reduce tax revenues by millions of dollars.
