THIRD BUTLER COUNTY RESIDENT DIES FROM COVID-19
A third resident of Butler County has died from the coronavirus.
According to the Butler County Health Department, the patient had previously tested positive for the disease, and passed away while under care. No personal information on the patient is being released at this time.
The Department is urging residents to continue practicing proper social distancing guidelines, and to keep proper hygiene in mind. This includes avoiding crowds or large gatherings, and to wear a face mask while traveling outdoors or when in a public area.
MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN STODDARD COUNTY ON MULTIPLE CHARGES
A Dexter man was arrested in Stoddard County on multiple charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 32 year old Shane Hodges was booked on tampering with physical evidence, resisting or interfering with arrest, and possession of a controlled substance – except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid.
He was transported to the Stoddard County Jail following his arrest, on a $5,000 cash or surety bond.
ROADWAY IN NEW MADRID COUNTY SET TO BE REDUCED DURING MAINTENANCE
A roadway in New Madrid County will be reduced while undergoing maintenance.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Southbound Interstate 55, between mm 42.8 and mm 44.6, will be reduced with a 16-foot width restriction while MODOT crews perform erosion work on the roadway.
The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, and is expected to be completed by July 30th.
NEW CASE OF COVID-19 REPORTED IN BUTLER COUNTY; MISSOURI TOTAL NOW OVER 28,000
A new case of the coronavirus was reported in Butler County on Tuesday, while the states total has passed 28,000 cases.
According to the Butler County Health Department, the new case has brought the County’s total cases to 138. Of them, 68 have recovered, 64 are in isolation, and 3 are hospitalized. The Department is working with the CDC to contact anyone who may have come into contact with the disease while the patient was active and healthy.
In Missouri, as of Tuesday, 28,826 cases have been confirmed in the state, and 1,093 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are showing symptoms of the virus, including shortness of breath, fever, or persistent coughing, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
NEW MADRID COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SEARCHING FOR FELONY SUSPECTED
The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a wanted suspect.
According to officials, the department is currently searching for Casey Burton, who is wanted with a $75,000 bond on a felony warrant for unlawful possession of a firearm. A picture of him is available at the New Madrid County Sheriff Department’s Facebook page.
If you have any information on him or his whereabouts, you are asked to contact the department by calling 573-748-2516.
INJURIES REPORTED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN BUTLER COUNTY
A driver was injured following a vehicle crash in Butler County on Tuesday.
According to officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident took place on Business 60, at Highway NN in Poplar Bluff, where a vehicle pulled into the path of another oncoming vehicle. Emergency crews were called to extract the driver from the totaled vehicle.
The driver suffered minor injuries from the incident, and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital for treatment.
