FIFTH PATIENT OF DEXTER NURSING HOME THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 HAS DIED
Another resident of the Crowley Ridge Nursing Home, who tested positive for the coronavirus, has died.
Officials from Stoddard County tell KWOC News that though the patient previously tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, the cause of death is undetermined at this time. No personal information about the resident will be released.
As of Tuesday, there have been 74 cases of the virus in the County, and of them, 42 are active, and 28 have recovered.
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL ANNOUNCES RESULTS FROM 2020 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND COUNTING PERIOD
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced the results from the 2020 Memorial Day Weekend counting period.
According to the Patrol, the counting period began at 6 pm on Friday, and ended at midnight on Monday. During this time, there were a total of 341 traffic crashes, with 112 injuries and 5 fatalities reported, as well as 111 DWI arrests, and 112 drug arrests.
There were also 10 boating crashes, with 7 injuries and 2 drownings reported, with 11 BWI arrests and 3 drug arrests.
Officials with the MSHP urges drivers to stay safe and sober while driving, and to be mindful of others while traveling.
NEW MADRID COUNTY ROADWAY SLATED FOR REDUCTION DURING REPAIRS
A New Madrid County roadway is set to be reduced while undergoing repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Route 62 will be reduced while various projects along the roadway are being performed, including repairs to both bridges and pavements from Route 153 to Route 61.
The work for improving the roadway will begin on Tuesday, and will continue through July 11th, from 6 am to 8 pm each day. Motorists are advised to anticipate lane reduction with an 11-foot width restriction in each work zone.
SUSPECT IN SHOTS FIRED INVESTIGATION IN POPLAR BLUFF CHARGED
Updating a story we brought to you yesterday, a suspect in the recent shots fired investigation in Poplar Bluff has been formally charged.
According to officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department, 20 year old Jaquise Hamblin was arrested early Monday morning at the 300 block of Center Street, in connection to a report on shots fired on the 200 block of Euclid Avenue on Sunday.
A witness who saw Hamblin and another suspect arguing in front of his home stated to authorities that, after telling the two to move from his house, he heard shots fired, with gunfire damage reported on two vehicles, as well as two shell casings and one unfired round found on the street.
His vehicle, which was stolen from a mortuary in St. Louis, was spotted shortly after the shooting, traveling at high speeds on Pine Street. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, where Hamblin failed to yield and traveled over 120 miles per hour through Pine, Oak, Second, and Fifth streets.
After his arrest, Hamblin was charged with armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, 1st degree assault, resisting arrest, and property damage, with a $100,000 cash only bond.
POSITIVE CASES OF COVID-19 IN MISSOURI HAVE CONTINUED TO INCREASE
The total cases of the coronavirus in Missouri have continued to rise.
According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, as of Tuesday, there have been a total of 12,291 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in the state, and 686 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are showing symptoms of the virus, including shortness of breath, persistent coughing, or a fever, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
DONIPHAN DRIVER INJURED IN BUTLER COUNTY VEHICLE CRASH
A driver was injured in a vehicle crash in Butler County on Monday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash took place on Highway 67, Northbound at Route C, where a vehicle pulled into the path of another oncoming vehicle, causing it to run off the roadway and overturn.
The driver of the oncoming vehicle suffered moderate injuries from the crash, and was transported to a hospital in Poplar Bluff for treatment.
