QULIN WOMAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AFTER LEAVING THE SCENE OF A FATAL CRASH
A Qulin woman was arrested after leaving the scene of a crash, which resulted in the death of a Wappapello woman.
Officials with the Butler County Sheriff’s Department report that 40 year old Misty Stark was taken into custody for leaving the scene of a crash that resulted in a death, as well as causing a crash that resulted in a death.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident happened on Highway 51, south of Broseley, where 29 year old Chelsie Fortner was struck by a vehicle driven by Stark while she was walking along the roadway. She was rushed to a Poplar Bluff hospital, where she died from her injuries.
Stark is currently being held at the Butler County Jail on these charges.
MARSHALL MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN NEW MADRID COUNTY ON ASSAULT AND WEAPON OFFENSES
A Marshall man was arrested in New Madrid County on Tuesday for assault and illegal weapon use.
According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, 54 year old Timothy Gibson was charged with felony 1st degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
He is currently being held at the New Madrid County Jail, with no bond.
LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING IN FOOD DRIVES
Several elementary schools in Butler County will be participating in a food donation drive.
According to officials with the school districts, students of the Oak Grove, Neelyville, and Hillview elementary schools will be collecting nonperishable food today for donations to local charity organizations.
The donations began early December, and will be used to benefit the Neelyville Food Pantry, as well as food drives hosted by local businesses.
If you want to donate food items today, you can bring your donations to the school’s office of your choosing.
BUTLER COUNTY OFFICIALS STILL SEARCHING FOR SUSPECT IN HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
Authorities are still searching for a suspect in a homicide investigation in Poplar Bluff.
On December 1st, authorities responded to a call about a shooting at a residence in the 100 block of Begley Street at approximately 10:30 am on. When officers arrived at the scene, 23 year old Kevin Sanders and 23 year old Adriana Lundy, both of Poplar Bluff, were found with gunshot wounds.
They were both transported to a local health care facility after they were found. Lundy’s injuries were classified as serious, but not life threatening, while Sanders succumbed to his injuries while under care.
Two suspects were identified in the shooting. The first, 22 year old Christopher Gilmore, of Poplar Bluff, was taken into custody for 2nd degree murder, 1st degree assault, armed criminal action, and 1st degree robbery and burglary.
The second suspect, 25 year old Stacy Gipson, of Poplar Bluff, is still being searched for. If you know his whereabouts, or any information on him, you are asked to contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776.
He is considered armed and dangerous, and should not be approached if seen.
THREE INJURED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN STODDARD COUNTY
A driver was seriously hurt, and two others suffered injuries as a result of a vehicle crash in Stoddard County on Tuesday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash took place at 1:20 pm Wednesday afternoon, on Westbound US 60, at the Route N road. The crash occurred when a vehicle collided with another oncoming car, after failing to yield.
The driver of the struck vehicle, 35 year old Melissa Hollowell, of St. Louis, was seriously injured from the crash. 30 year old occupant Brandon Blagg suffered moderate injuries.
The driver of the second vehicle, 74 year old David Hanners, of Commerce, also received moderate injuries from the incident. They were all transported to a hospital in Cape Girardeau for treatment.
ROADWAY IN RIPLEY COUNTY SCHEDULED FOR REDUCTION FOR REPAIRS
A roadway in Ripley County will be reduced while repairs are underway.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Route 21, between County Road 21-3 and County Road A- 2A, will be reduced to one lane while MODOT crews replace a culvert underneath the roadway.
The work will take place on Thursday, from 8 am to 2 pm.
KENNETT POLICE DEPARTMENT HONORING FORMER POLICE CHIEF WITH BLOOD DRIVE
A blood drive is being held in Kennett, in honor of a former police chief.
According to the Kennett Police Department, the blood drive is being held in memory of former Assistant Police Chief Rick Groves, who spent 35 years in his position. He passed away on October 16th from COVID-19.
The drive will be held at the American Legion Post 66, on 1615 First Street in Kennett. The event starts Monday, December 21st, from 1 to 6 pm. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.Org.
All donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies.
