PUXICO MAN KILLED IN STODDARD COUNTY WRECK
Authorities in Stoddard County have released the name of a man who was killed in a wreck over the weekend.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, on Saturday afternoon, 86 year old Dan Lee, of Puxico, was driving on Route J in Stoddard County when his vehicle ran off the side of the road and struck a tree.
Lee was pronounced dead at the scene by Stoddard County Coroner Kenny Pope.
NORTHEAST ARKANSAS MAN SENDS METH WITH HIS WATER PAYMENT BILL
A Northeast Arkansas man is facing drug related charges after he reportedly sent drugs along with his water bill payment.
According to the Greene County Sheriff David Carter, the water department recently alerted them that James Hoey had dropped in 7.1 grams of crystal methamphetamine along with his water bill payment.
This led to a search of Hoey’s residence where deputies located 38 more grams of crystal methamphetamine, scales, and other drug paraphernalia.
Carter says Hoey is facing multiple charges including possession of crystal methamphetamine with purpose to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia.
WHOLE KIDS OUTREACH TO HOST EASTER EGG HUNT AND SPRING FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND
A Southeast Missouri service organization will be hosting a spring festival this weekend.
The Whole Kids Outreach Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Festival is scheduled for 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, with the egg hunt beginning at 11 am.
Children who attend will need to bring their own Easter Baskets and there will also be games, prizes, pony rides, and a free lunch.
Whole Kids Outreach is located five miles south of Ellington on Highway 21.
For more information call 573-663- 3257.
FORMER MISSISSIPPI COUNTY SHERIFF INDICTED ON IDENTITY THEFT CHARGES
The former sheriff of Mississippi County in Southeast Missouri has been indicted on identity theft charges.
Officials with the United States Attorney’s Office tell KWOC News that 34 year old Cory Hutcheson, of East Prairie, appeared yesterday in United States District Court following his indictment on eleven felony counts of Identity Theft.
Hutcheson pleaded not guilty to all of the charges and was released on bond.
Officials say that the indictment charges Hutcheson with illegally possessing and transferring the means of identification of others, in this case mobile telephone numbers, without lawful authority, and in connection with the commission of the state felony crime of Forgery.
He faces a maximum punishment of five years’ imprisonment on each count, and a maximum fine of up to $250,000.
FOUR ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO SEARCH WARRANT IN SHANNON COUNTY
Four people have been taken into custody following the execution of a search warrant in Shannon County.
According to authorities, on March 18th, the South-Central Drug Task Force, along with multiple area agencies, executed a search warrant for illegal narcotics at the residence of Ricky Sanders in the Birch Tree area.
Approximately one and a quarter pounds of suspected methamphetamine were seized along with multiple firearms, drug paraphernalia, and materials used to weigh and package items for distribution.
Four people were arrested and charged with trafficking drugs 1st degree, Ricky Sanders, of Birch Tree and Charissa Kelly, of Mountain View, along with Matthew Bates and Jozy Bates, both of Alton.
STATE OFFICIALS STRESS IMPORTANCE OF BUCKLING CHILDREN IN AGE APPROPRIATE SAFETY SEAT
State officials are urging parents to remember to buckle their children in an age appropriate safety seat.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation and Department of Health and Senior Services, car crashes are a leading cause of death for children one to 13 years old.
In 2016, 18 children less than eight years of age were killed and 47 suffered serious injuries in motor vehicle crashes in Missouri. Twenty-nine percent of the children killed were not restrained in a car seat or safety belt. Motor vehicle crashes were also responsible for 8 maternal deaths that year in Missouri.
MoDHSS Director, Dr. Randall Williams says that everyone, including pregnant women and children, should use safety belts or car seats every time they ride in a motor vehicle.
You can find out more information about child passenger safety at saveMOlives.com.
