ONE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN BUTLER COUNTY WRECK
A local man was badly injured in a wreck Friday night in Butler County.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 69 year old Billy Ward, of Poplar Bluff, was driving on Route M near US 67 when his vehicle ran off the side of the road and struck several trees.
Ward, who was reportedly not wearing a safety device, suffered serious injuries in the wreck and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
MAN ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED FORCIBLE RAPE IN KENNETT
A Malden man has been taken into custody following an alleged incident Friday in Kennett.
Officials with the Kennett Police Department tell KWOC News that at approximately 11:35am Friday morning, officers were dispatched to a residence in reference to a burglary in progress.
While en route, officers received further information that a female had been injured and that the suspect had fled the residence on foot.
Officers later arrested 34 year old Larry Green, of Malden, for assault 1st degree and attempted forcible rape. He was held in the Dunklin County Justice Center pending the filing of formal charges.
The victim was transported to an area medical center for treatment.
POPLAR BLUFF WOMAN FACING FELONY METH CHARGE OUT OF WAYNE COUNTY
A Poplar Bluff woman is facing a felony meth related charge following her arrest in Wayne County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 39 year old Shannon Mansfield was arrested Saturday evening on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine with intent to distribute and endangering the welfare of a child.
Mansfield is also facing charges of possession of marijuana and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
Following the arrest, she was held at the Wayne County Jail.
MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING PURSUIT LAST WEEK IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
A man was taken into custody last week following a pursuit in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Kennett Police Department, shortly before 5 pm last Thursday, officers were dispatched to an area business in reference to a shoplifter. As officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, he took off running and entered a vehicle.
At that point the suspect began attempting to flee in the vehicle during which he struck an officers patrol vehicle. A pursuit followed which came to an end when the driver lost control and became stuck in a ditch in New Madrid County.
Officials say that 45 year old Christopher Carter, of Florissant, was arrested for felony stealing, assault 2nd degree on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, felonious restraint, and careless and imprudent driving.
OVER APPROXIMATELY $8,000 WORTH OF MARIJUANA SEIZED IN SIKESTON
A drug tip has resulted in the seizure of over approximately $8,000 worth of marijuana in Sikeston.
According to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, detectives made contact with 45 year old Jermain Coleman, of Sikeston, following the tip. During the contact, the detectives smelled a very strong odor of marijuana coming from a home and noticed drug paraphernalia lying on a table in plain view.
After receiving permission from Coleman to search his home and vehicle, detectives found a black duffle bag with what appeared to be two bricks of marijuana and a sealed bag. They had an approximate weight of 1,647 grams with an approximate street value of $8,239.
Officers also found a loaded firearm.
Coleman was arrested and charged with delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful use of a weapon. His bond was set at $25,000.
WOMAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN STODDARD COUNTY FOR METHAMPHETAMINE AND HYDROCODONE
Authorities in Stoddard County say that an area woman has been taken into custody on multiple felony controlled substance charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 37 year old Rachel Floyd, of Campbell, was arrested Saturday night on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance for methamphetamine and hydrocodone.
Floyd was also arrested on charges of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana and was held at the Stoddard County Jail.
STODDARD COUNTY ROAD TO BE REDUCED THIS WEEK FOR EDGE RUT REPAIRS
Route Y in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform edge rut repairs.
The section of roadway to be reduced is located from County Road 351 to Route DD.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Thursday, from 7 am to 4 pm each day.
TWO WEEK LONG PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY IN STODDARD COUNTY
A two week long pavement repair project is beginning today in Stoddard County.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Route AC in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane from 7 am to 4 pm daily through Monday, April 30th so crews can perform the pavement repairs.
The work zone will be located between Route 25 and County Road 237.
