SCHOOL EMPLOYEE IN CUSTODY ON ALLEGED RAPE CHARGE
A local school district employee has been taken into custody on an alleged rape charge.
Few details are available at this time, however Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs tells KWOC News that the Sheriff’s office was informed that 40 year old Joshua Olsen, of Poplar Bluff, allegedly met with a minor off-campus, where the sexual misconduct took place.
Olsen was booked at the Butler County Jail on 1st degree rape or attempted rape, and is being held with no bond. The investigation into the alleged rape is currently ongoing.
ARREST MADE IN CARTER COUNTY ON DRUG RELATED CHARGES
A man was taken into custody in Carter County on Tuesday on drug related charges.
According to the Carter County Sheriff’s Department, 33 year old Aaron Freeman, of Ellsinore, was arrested on a Reynolds County felony warrant for dangerous drugs, as well as felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Carter County Jail, with no bond.
TWO INJURED FOLLOWING VEHICLE COLLISION IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
Two people were injured after a vehicle collision in Dunklin County on Sunday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the collision happened on US 412, at Highway AC near Cardwell, where a vehicle pulled into the path of another oncoming car.
Both the driver and a juvenile occupant of the traveling vehicle suffered minor injuries, and were transported to a Paragould hospital for treatment.
BUTLER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOSTING COVID-19 TESTING TODAY
The Butler County Health Department is hosting a COVID-19 testing event today.
According to the Department, the testing will be done via drive through nasal swabs at the department building on a first come first serve basis. No appointment is needed to have a test performed.
Visitors will stay in their vehicles while the testing is underway. The tests will be available from 8 am to 3:30 pm, and results should be expected between 1 to 7 days of the test.
CORNING MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN WAYNE COUNTY FOR METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION
A man from Corning, Arkansas was arrested in Wayne County on Tuesday for methamphetamine possession.
According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, 34 year old Joshua Blagg was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
He was transported to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office following his arrest.
MAN ARRESTED IN GREENE COUNTY AFTER STABBING THREE PEOPLE IN HOME INVASION
A man was taken into custody in Greene County on Tuesday after breaking into two homes and stabbing three people.
According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, 24 year old Quinton Ray was booked at the Greene County Jail on two burglary charges and three counts of 1st degree battery, after authorities responded to a call made at a home in Paragould of an invader.
Ray reportedly entered the home before obtaining a knife and stabbing three of the residents. One of the victims opened fire on him with a rifle as he fled the scene of the crime.
He broke into a second home while authorities were searching the first house and administering aid to the three victims, and he was arrested after being found walking alongside Highway 135.
Ray has a court appearance for these charges set for Thursday.
