MALDEN MAN CURRENTLY WANTED AS MURDER SUSPECT
Authorities in Malden are searching for the whereabouts of a man who is wanted as a murder suspect.
According to the Malden Police Department, Steven Kirkwood, of Malden, is currently being searched for on a no bond arrest warrant for 2nd degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
These charges stem from an investigation made by the department, after authorities received a call around 9 pm on Saturday about a death near the intersection of North Decatur and East Howard. There, officials found the body of Ryan Lehning, of Malden, who was seen arguing with Kirkwood, before he was shot by him inside his home.
Kirkwood is considered armed and dangerous, and should not be approached. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked to contact the Malden Police Department by calling 573-276-2211.
FATALITY REPORTED FOLLOWING BUTLER COUNTY VEHICLE CRASH
A fatality was reported following a vehicle crash in Butler County on Saturday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on State Highway 51, south of Qulin, where a vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned, ejecting the driver.
An occupant of the vehicle was seriously injured, and was flown to a Memphis hospital for treatment. The driver, 27 year old Austin Pruitt, of Jonesboro, who was not wearing a safety device at the time of the crash, was pronounced dead at the scene.
FIFTH DEATH FROM COVID-19 REPORTED IN BUTLER COUNTY; MISSOURI TOTAL CONTINUES TO RISE
Another death was reported from the coronavirus in Butler County, while the total cases in Missouri has continued to increase.
According to the Butler County Health Department, the County has seen its fifth death from the virus, while the County’s total cases have increased to 351. The new patients have been self-quarantined, and the department will be working with the CDC to contact anyone who may have been exposed to the virus while the patients were active and infectious.
In Missouri, as of Sunday, there have been 76,287 cases of the virus reported in the state, and 1,519 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are experiencing any symptoms of the virus, including fever, shortness of breath, or persistent coughing, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
SCHOOLS ACROSS SOUTHEAST MISSOURI OPENING WITH CAUTION
The new school year is starting up across Missouri, and school officials are urging caution to returning students.
Officials with Missouri school districts are advising returning students to take an active approach to keep safe and healthy as the school year begins, including maintaining social distancing, keeping hygiene in mind, and steering clear of large gatherings.
School Boards have continued with their back to school plans involving distance learning and reduced classes, and the situation will continue to be monitored as time passes.
ONE DEAD, ONE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN VEHICLE COLLISION IN BUTLER COUNTY
A driver was killed, and an occupant was seriously injured as a result of a vehicle collision in Butler County on Friday.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that a vehicle failed to yield on US 67, north of Poplar Bluff, causing it to pull into the path of another oncoming vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle, 65 year old Sally Ice, of Poplar Bluff, was pronounced dead at the scene. The occupant of the vehicle was flown to a Cape Girardeau hospital for treatment.
GRANDVIEW MAN FACING MURDER CHARGE IN CARUTHERSVILLE INVESTIGATION
A grandview man has been arrested following an investigation into the murder of a Caruthersville man.
According to the Caruthersville Police Department, 20 year old Zyion Cooper was charged with 1st degree murder and armed criminal action, in regards to the August 16th death of Larry McIntyre Jr., of Caruthersville.
He was transported to the Jackson County Detention Facility following his arrest, and will be extradited to Pemiscot County Jail for his charges.
TWO ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY ON WEAPON AND DRUG DELIVERY CHARGES
Two were taken into custody in Stoddard County on weapon and drug delivery charges on Sunday.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 39 year old Robert Blackmon, of Perryville, and 27 year old Toby Blackmon, of Cape Girardeau, were booked on a warrant for unlawful use of a weapon and delivery of a controlled substance.
They were both transported to the Stoddard County Jail following their arrests, with Robert Blackmon holding a $25,000, and Toby Blackmon holding a $20,000 cash only bond.
