SHOOTING INVESTIGATION IN PROGRESS IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
A shooting investigation is currently ongoing by the Kennett Police Department.
According to the Department, authorities responded to a call on Tuesday evening about a woman who was shot on the 700 block of Vandeventer Street. There, a 50 year old woman was found wounded in her home.
As of now, an unnamed 67 year old man was taken into custody at the house, and is pending charges.
WOMAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN STODDARD COUNTY ON DRUG RELATED CHARGES
A woman was arrested in Stoddard County on multiple drug charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 33 year old Lauren Shumate, of Cape Girardeau, was booked on a charge on possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
She was transported to the Stoddard County Jail following her arrest, on no bond.
ROADWAY IN DUNKLIN COUNTY SCHEDULED FOR REDUCTION DURING REPAIRS
A roadway in Dunklin County will be reduced while undergoing repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Route 412, from Route W to Country Club Drive in Kennett, will be reduced with a 12-foot width restriction while contractor crews perform overlay on the roadway.
The work is scheduled to start on August 31st, and is expected to be completed by November 1st.
ADDITIONAL CASES OF COVID-19 REPORTED IN BUTLER AND CARTER COUNTIES
More cases of the coronavirus were reported in Butler and Carter Counties.
According to the Counties’ Health Departments, Butler County now stands at 228 cases. Of them, 191 have recovered, three are hospitalized, and 31 are still in isolation. Meanwhile, Carter County saw its 20th case of the virus. The departments 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 Wednesday, there are a total of 55,321 confirmed cases of the virus, and 1,272 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are experiencing any symptoms of the virus, such as persistent coughing, fever, or shortness of breath, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
MAN ARRESTED IN DUNKLIN COUNTY ON DRUG POSSESSION
A man was taken into custody in Dunklin County on a drug possession charge.
According to the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Department, 30 year old Wesley Davidson, of Kennett, was arrested on a felony charge on possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Dunklin County Jail.
MILD EARTHQUAKE RECORDED IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
A small earthquake was reported in New Madrid County on Tuesday.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake was recorded late Tuesday night, around 2 miles north of Marston, and had a depth of nearly 8 miles.
The earthquake registered at a magnitude of 2.5.
