Thursday January 23, 2020

COURT CASE SCHEDULED FOR LOCAL MAN ON FIREARM CHARGES

 

A court case has been scheduled for a Poplar Bluff man on possession of firearm charges.

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, David Berry, a convicted felon from a previous burglary charge in 2015, has been issued a court case for April 24th after he pled guilty to illegal possession of firearm charges after he was pulled over for failing to signal a turn.

Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was also found on his person.

Berry faces up to 10 years in prison on these charges, as well as up to three years of supervised release.

MAN ARRESTED IN WAYNE COUNTY ON POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE

 

A man was taken into custody in Wayne County on Wednesday on possession of methamphetamine.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 47 year old Bradley Crutchfield, of Greenville, was arrested on a felony charge of possession of methamphetamine, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

He was transported to the Wayne County Jail following his arrest.

INJURIES REPORTED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN STODDARD COUNTY

 

Injuries were reported following a vehicle crash in Stoddard County on Wednesday.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Missouri 25, south of Advance, where a vehicle travelled off the left side of the roadway before striking an embankment.

The driver of the vehicle received minor injuries as a result of the crash, and was transported to a hospital in Dexter.

CITY OF DONIPHAN TO HOLD CITY WIDE YARD SALE

 

The City of Doniphan will be holding a city wide yard sale in April.

Along with the sales themselves, there will also be food venders, crafts, and baked goods set around the city grounds. The event will begin on April 4th, from 8 am to 2 pm.

Additional information is available by calling Doniphan City Hall at 573-996-2623.

BUILDING COLLAPSES FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN DUNKLIN COUNTY

A building received extensive damage on Wednesday after it partially collapsed from a vehicle crashing into it.

According to the Kennett Fire Department, a vehicle crashed into the Tower Loan building on 601 1st Street, causing the building to partially collapse and trapping an individual inside the car.

The occupant was extracted from the vehicle safely, and parts of First Street from Anthony to Hopper, as well as South Anthony to Second Street, will be closed due to the collapse.


MAN ARRESTED IN WAYNE COUNTY ON DRUG AND FIREARM CHARGES

 

A man was arrested in Wayne County on Wednesday on firearm and drug possession charges.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol tells KWOC News that 40 year old Jason Osborn, of Greenville, was taken into custody on felony charges on unlawful possession of a firearm, and possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.

He was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Osborn was transported to the Wayne County Jail following his arrest.

ROAD IN PEMISCOT COUNTY REDUCING DUE TO BRIDGE MAINTENANCE

 

A road in Pemiscot County is scheduled to be reduced for maintenance.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Northbound I-55 in Pemiscot County will be reduced to a 12-foot width restriction while MoDOT crews perform bridge maintenance.

The work is scheduled to take place on February 3rd through 5th, from 7 am to 4 pm each day.

More information is available by contacting MoDOT by calling 1-888-ASK-MODOT, or by visiting www.MoDot.Org.


WINTER WATCH SCHEDULED AT MEMORIAL CENTER

 

A Winter Watch event has been scheduled for a memorial center in Wayne County.

The Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center will be hosting the watch on Saturday, February 1st, and features eagle and migratory bird watching, as well as crafts and other activities available at the visitor center.

For more information on the watch, visit the Wappapello Lake U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Facebook page.