ARMED AND DANGEROUS SUSPECT WANTED IN BUTLER COUNTY
An armed and dangerous suspect is currently in the Neelyville area.
According to Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs, 21 year old Deshawn Bell shot an unnamed male in the back, inflicting life threatening injuries, and is currently being searched for by the Sheriff’s Department in Neelyville.
If you have information on Bell’s whereabouts, you are urged to call the department at 573-785-8444.
MISSING PERSON ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NEW MADRID RESIDENT
A missing person advisory has been issued for a resident out of New Madrid County.
The New Madrid County Sheriff Department states that the missing person is 22 year old Gary Cagle, of Gideon, whose vehicle was found in a ditch on State Highway A in New Madrid on Saturday.
If you have any information on his whereabouts, the Department urges you to contact the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office by calling 573-748-5226.
MAN ARRESTED IN NEW MADRID ON DRUG AND FIREARM CHARGES
A man was taken into custody in New Madrid on drug and firearm charges on Sunday.
According to officials with the New Madrid Sheriff’s Department, 63 year old Daniel Coleman, of Berkeley, was arrested on felony possession of a controlled substance – 9 pills of Tramadol, as well as unlawful use of a firearm.
He was additionally charged on unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Coleman was transported to the New Madrid County Jail following his arrest.
TWO DEATHS REPORTED IN NEW MADRID FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH
Two men have died as a result of a vehicle crash out of New Madrid County on Sunday.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol tells KWOC News that the crash occurred at US 61 at the northern city limits of Marston, where a vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway and struck an embankment, causing the vehicle to overturn and ejecting both men.
An occupant of the vehicle, 59 year old Edward Graham, of Cape Girardeau, and the driver of the vehicle, 49 year old Major Reed, of Risco, both died from injuries they received as a result of the crash, and were pronounced dead at the scene.
MULTIPLE AREA MEN ARRESTED IN BUTLER COUNTY ON METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION
Three Poplar Bluff residents were taken into custody over the weekend in Butler County.
The Butler County Sheriff’s Department tells KWOC News that the first arrest was made on Friday, where 37 year old Daniel Withers was arrested on felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
The next arrest was made on Sunday, where 48 year old John Storey was arrested on possession of methamphetamine, as well as a probation violation warrant on amphetamine possession.
The final arrest also occurred on Sunday, with 51 year old Jason Freeman being arrested on possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
They were all transported to the Butler County Jail following their arrests.
VIDEO FOOTAGE FOUND ON SUSPECT IN ARMED ROBBERY IN PARAGOULD
Video footage has been found on the suspect in a recent armed robbery out of a Paragould store.
According to the Paragould Police Department, officials received a call from the Flash Market store on Kings Highway, where a man entered the store and revealed a firearm, demanding money from the cashier. After receiving the money, the man left the store and fled the scene.
The footage found recorded him leaving in a 94 to 2001 Dodge Ram extended cab pickup truck, traveling eastbound on Highway 412.
He has been described as a heavyset white male, with a height of around 5’4 to 5’6. The suspect was wearing work boots, a camouflage coat, and a red had, and has reddish brown hair with a beard and mustache.
Images of the man are available at the Paragould Police Department’s Facebook page.
If you have any information that could help with the investigation on this incident, you are asked to call the Paragould Police Department at 870-236-7621.
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 a will be closed while crews replace a pipe underneath the roadway. The work is set to take place today from 8 am to 3 pm.
More information is available by contacting MoDOT by calling 1-888-ASK-MODOT, or by visiting www.MoDOT.Org.
