MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL WARNS OF DRIVER SAFETY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The Missouri State Highway Patrol warns drivers to be extra cautious this holiday season.
According to the Patrol, last year’s Christmas counting period saw over 1000 crashes, where out of them over 400 resulted in injuries, with 11 deaths reported. There were also just over 100 people arrested for impaired driving.
The Patrol urges drivers to stay safe and ready this year, and recommends that drivers obey traffic laws, pay attention while driving, and to drive sober.
The Christmas counting period will begin on December 24th at 6 pm, and will continue until 11:59 pm on December 25th.
PAYMENT SCAM CIRCLING THE CLAY COUNTY AREA
Officials with Clay County are warning residents that there is a new scam circling the area.
According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, there have been reports of residents receiving calls from either Clay County Electric or Entergy, where they state that they will be shutting off their electricity if payment is not secured.
To ensure you are not being scammed, be sure to call one of the local offices to check if the call is official.
INJURIES REPORTED AFTER MULTIPLE VEHICLE CRASH IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
Injuries were reported after a multiple vehicle crash on Wednesday in Dunklin County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on US 412, near Cardwell, where a vehicle was stationary in the roadway while attempting to turn, before it was struck by another vehicle in the rear, with another vehicle rear-ending the colliding vehicle.
One of the drivers received minor injuries in the collision, and was transported to a hospital in Paragould.
INVESTIGATION PROCEEDING ON BANK ROBBERY IN PARAGOULD
The investigation continues on a bank robbery that happened on Monday in Paragould.
According to the Paragould Police Department, officers with the department responded to a call-in from the bank on Monday, where a man, who was allegedly armed, demanded money from the bank before leaving with an unknown amount of money.
Police have been searching through video surveillance of the robbery, as well as any evidence that may have been left at the scene.
More information will be available as the investigation continues.
MAN ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY ON DRUG POSSESSION
A man was taken into custody in Stoddard County on Wednesday on a drug possession charge.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 35 year old Eric Santiago, of Dexter, was booked on possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid.
He was transported to the Stoddard County Jail following his arrest, on a $12,500 cash only bond.
LOCAL CHURCH HOSTING CHRISTMAS EVENT THIS WEEKEND
A local church will be hosting a Christmas event throughout the weekend.
The First Church of God will be hosting the ‘Walk Through Bethlehem’ event, which features a live retelling of the first Christmas for the holiday season. It will feature sights, smells, and tastes from the past, and the experience of what it would have been like to be in Bethlehem on the first Christmas. There will also be a marketplace, Wise Men, and traditional bread, as well as stories from Simeon, Mary, and Joseph.
This event is free to the public and is scheduled to open on Friday from 6:30 to 8 pm, and will continue until the 15th. The church is located on 3482 South Westwood Boulevard, in Poplar Bluff.
