ST LOUIS MAN SENTENCED TO 17 YEARS IN ROBBERY CONNECTION IN RIPLEY COUNTY

A man was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison on Monday for multiple felonies regarding an armed robbery in Ripley County in November.

According to officials with the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department, 31 year old James Judd was sentenced after he pleaded guilty on felonies including possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm, drug trafficking, and robbery.

Judd is the first of three people who is scheduled for sentencing in relation to the Ripley County robbery, with the other two suspects pending their court appearances for their sentencing.

BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING DEATH IN BUTLER COUNTY

The Butler County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a death that occurred on Monday in Butler County.

According to Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs, officials responded to a residence off of B Highway, where officers discovered a male who had suffered a stab wound, which is believed to be a result of a domestic disturbance.

46 year old Jack Hemby was announced dead at the scene by Butler County Coroner Andy Moore, who stated that he died from wounds he received from the stabbing, and an autopsy has been scheduled due to the nature of his death.

There have been no arrests made, and the investigation is currently ongoing. More details will be available as the investigation proceeds.

JUVENILE ARRESTED IN MALDEN ON ASSAULT AND WEAPON CHARGES

A juvenile was taken into custody in Malden on assault and weapon charges on Tuesday.

According to the Malden Police Department, the 17 year old was booked on a felony Dunklin County warrant for Assault – 2nd degree, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.

She was transported to the Dunklin County Justice Center following her initial arrest, on a $50,000 cash only bond.

INJURIES REPORTED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN DUNKLIN COUNTY

Injuries have been reported following a vehicle crash in Dunklin County on Tuesday.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Missouri 53, near Campbell, where a vehicle ran off the right side of the road and struck a guardrail face.

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

STRUCTURE FIRE REPORTED INSIDE OF KENNETT

A structure fire was reported inside Kennett on Tuesday.

According to the Kennett Fire Department, the fire was called in on Pruitt Street, and the building was fully engulfed in flame by the time the department had arrived at the scene.

A power line was additionally broken due to the heat, and added more damage to the home.

No one was injured in the fire, and a cause has yet to be determined.

ROAD CLOSING IN RIPLEY COUNTY FOR REPAIRS

A road is scheduled to close today in Ripley County for repairs.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Route T in Ripley County will be closed while crews replace a pipe underneath the roadway. The work is scheduled for today from 8 am to 2 pm.

For more information, contact MoDOT by calling 1-888-ASK-MODOT, or visit www.MoDot.Org.