JUVENILE WOUNDED FROM ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING IN BUTLER COUNTY
A juvenile from Butler County was transported to a hospital on Friday after being accidentally shot in the head.
According to the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, a juvenile was handling a low caliber firearm before he accidentally shot his younger brother in the head. Following the shooting, the victim was transported by air to a hospital in St. Louis for treatment. He is now out of surgery, and in a critical but stable condition.
The Sheriff’s Department urges residents to keep the importance of gun safety in their minds during this time, especially around children.
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL EXTENDS CLOSURES FOR DRIVER TESTS AND INSPECTIONS
The Missouri State Highway Patrol extended the closures on driver tests and salvage inspections on Friday.
According to the Patrol, all written and driver road testing, as well as salvage inspections at all locations throughout the state, will continue to remain closed due to the growing concerns over the COVID-19 virus spread.
The locations will remain closed until April 27th, unless further extended.
JUVENILE INJURED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN BUTLER COUNTY
A juvenile was injured from a vehicle crash in Butler County on Friday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on US 67, north of Poplar Bluff, where a vehicle had a blowout while traveling, causing it to run off the roadway and into the median.
The young occupant received minor injuries as a result of the crash, and was transported to a hospital in Poplar Bluff for treatment.
MORE CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN SOUTHEAST COUNTIES; TOTAL CASES IN MISSOURI PEAKS 4K
Additional cases of the coronavirus were confirmed in Butler, Dunklin, and Ripley Counties.
According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Butler and Dunklin Counties now both have a total of 15 cases, with Butler confirming five additional cases, and Dunklin three over the weekend.
Ripley County reported its third positive case of the virus, and all of the patients have been quarantined. Each case is being monitored by the Counties Health Departments, as well as the CDC, and will contact any individuals who may have been exposed while the patients were active.
As of Sunday, there are a total of 4,160 cases of the COVID-19 virus in Missouri, and 110 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
PORTAGEVILLE MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON BURGLARY CHARGES
A man from Portageville was arrested on Friday for burglary charges.
According to the Portageville Police Department, 20 year old Ian Torrey was taken into custody following an investigation into several alleged burglaries in March, and has been charged with burglary 1st degree, and a felony charge on stealing.
He was transported to the New Madrid County Jail following his arrest.
ROAD SCHEDULED TO CLOSE IN WAYNE COUNTY FOR REPAIRS
A road will be closed in Wayne County, and a bridge will be reduced in Butler County, while crews perform repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Business 60 in Butler County, located between East Pine Street and Old Route B, will be reduced while it undergoes bridge repairs. The repairs will be held from today until Tuesday, from 6 am to 4 pm daily.
A section of Route Z in Wayne County, west of Route TT, will also be closed while crews replace a pipe underneath the roadway. The work is scheduled to take place from 9 am to 2 pm today.
MAN ARRESTED IN WAYNE COUNTY ON DRUG POSSESSION CHARGES
A Jackson man was taken into custody in Wayne County on Sunday on drug related charges.
According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, 66 year old Bailey Mark was arrested on felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, as well as unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.
