POPLAR BLUFF MAN ARRESTED ON KIDNAPPING AND CARJACKING
A Poplar Bluff man was taken into custody on Saturday on alleged kidnapping and carjacking.
Lt. Keith Hefner of the Poplar Bluff Police Department tells KWOC News that 39 year old Jeffery Moore was arrested after authorities responded to a call about citizens detaining a suspect caught trying to break into a vehicle in the area of Wallace and Vaden Streets.
Witness reports state that Moore was seen stealing a van at gunpoint from a woman at the 2000 block of Sanders, before stopping at a residence in the 1900 block of Bradley Street. He then entered the residence and threatened the owner, before he was detained by individuals who were following him. He was taken into police custody shortly after.
Moore was transported to the Butler County Jail following his arrest, and is awaiting formal charges for 1st degree kidnapping, stealing a motor vehicle, unlawful use of a weapon, and trespassing.
ARREST MADE IN WAYNE COUNTY ON DRUG POSSESSION CHARGES
An arrest was made in Wayne County on Sunday on several drug possession charges.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department reports that 21 year old Dilon McGee, of Wappapello, was taken into custody on felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and two Butler County warrants – one on possession of marijuana, and one for no proof of insurance.
He was transported to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department following his arrest.
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED IN POPLAR BLUFF NEXT WEEK
A public hearing has been scheduled for Poplar Bluff next week.
According to the Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission, the meeting will be used to discuss the city’s submission of an application for the Fiscal Year 2020 Community Development Block Grant program, which will go over funding propositions for multiple street and infrastructure repairs and equipment funding.
City officials are interested in obtaining input and assistance from citizens during the meeting, and all participants will be asked to help complete a Needs Assessment document, which will be used to detail what the residents believe are the strengths and weaknesses of the community.
The meeting will be held on October 29th at the city hall on 501 Vine Street at 11 am. For more information on the proposed projects, call 573-686-8620.
CASES OF COVID-19 ACROSS SOUTHEAST MISSOURI CONTINUE TO RISE
Additional cases of the coronavirus have been reported throughout Missouri.
According to the Butler County Health Department, 19 new cases were reported on Monday, bringing the County’s total cases to 1,280. Of them, 405 are currently in isolation, while 875 have recovered. Stoddard County has reported 28 new cases, alongside 14 cases reported over the weekend. The County now stands at 928 cases. 190 patients are currently active, and 720 have recovered.
In New Madrid County, 14 new cases were confirmed on Monday, bringing the County’s total to 702. Of them, 53 are active, while 659 are out of quarantine. Dunklin County now stands at 1,163 total cases; 1,004 of which have recovered, with 148 patients currently in self-isolation.
In Missouri, as of Monday, there are a total of 158,101 cases of the virus in the state, while 2,590 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
PUXICO MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN WAYNE COUNTY ON MULTIPLE FELONY WARRANTS
A Puxico man was arrested in Wayne County on Monday on multiple felony offenses.
According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, 44 year old Aaron Rohan was booked on two felony warrants for failure to appear on possession of a controlled substance in Stoddard and Dunklin Counties, as well as felony possession of methamphetamine, and multiple vehicle related offenses.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, with no bond.
TWO DRIVERS INJURED FOLLOWING VEHICLE COLLISION IN RIPLEY COUNTY
Two drivers were injured in a vehicle collision in Ripley County on Sunday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident happened on Highway T, north of Oxly, where a vehicle backed into the path of another oncoming car.
Both drivers suffered minor injuries from the crash, and were transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital for treatment.
