MAN'S BODY FOUND FOLLOWING STRUCTURE FIRE IN DEXTER
A man's body was found after a structure fire was reported in Dexter on Wednesday.
According to Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner, a house fire was called in on State Highway 114 in Dexter, and the structure was completely engulfed in flames by the time fire crews arrived at the scene. The building was destroyed by the fire, and the body of a male was discovered inside.
The Stoddard County Major Case Squad has been sent to aid the Sheriff’s Department, Dexter Police, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Missouri Fire Marshall in an investigation on the incident, which is currently ongoing.
The identity of the man is currently unknown, and an autopsy is scheduled for today in Farmington.
POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT WARNING OF PUBLIC SCAM
The Poplar Bluff Police Department is warning residents about a public scam.
The department received a complaint about the scam on Wednesday, which states that an individual using a profile named “Phillip Williams” will message you stating that he has a $50,000 or more grant available, and will send a questionnaire for you to fill out, before requesting money to be sent to the account for the grant to apply.
Authorities with the police department urges residents not to fall victim to the scam, and to report it by calling 573-785-5776.
ROAD IN BUTLER COUNTY SCHEDULED FOR REDUCTION NEXT MONTH
A road in Butler County will be reduced in two weeks while it undergoes construction.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Route JJ, from County Road 417 to Route 67, will be reduced with a 10-foot width restriction while crews perform asphalt overlay on the roadway.
The work is set to take place on Monday, May 4th, and will continue until May 25th, from 6 am to 7 pm each day.
TRACTOR TRAILER CRASHES; CATCHES FIRE IN BUTLER COUNTY
A tractor-trailer crashed and caught fire on a highway in Butler County on Wednesday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Highway 67 South, about a quarter mile north of the Highway 160 exit, where a tanker ran off the left side of the roadway, striking a concrete divider before catching fire.
The truck’s cab and front trailer was fully engulfed by the time Butler County firefighters arrived at the scene, and took just under an hour to extinguish. Reports state that the crash was initially caused by the truck’s tires having a blowout.
NEW POSITIVE CASE OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
There has been another case of the COVID-19 virus reported in Dunklin County.
According to the Dunklin County Health Department, as well as the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the County has confirmed its 19th case of the coronavirus, and the patient has been quarantined. Individuals who may have come into contact with them while they were active will be notified.
As of Wednesday, there have been a total of 6,137 cases reported in Missouri, and 208 deaths in the state have been directly linked to the disease. If you are showing symptoms, such as shortness of breath or persistent coughing, you are advised to first contact your primary health provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
MAN ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY ON SODOMY CHARGE
A man was taken into custody in Stoddard County on Sodomy and Burglary charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 52 year old Gale Humphrey, of Bloomfield, was booked on a warrant for violation of Order of Protection, one count of Sodomy, and a 1st degree Burglary charge.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department on a $35,000 cash only bond.
EARTHQUAKE REPORTED IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
An earthquake was reported in New Madrid County on Wednesday.
According to the US Geological Survey, the quake’s epicenter was reported about 3 miles east of Marston at around 6 pm, and registered at a magnitude of 1.9.
The earthquake had a reported depth of about 4 miles.
