25 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 REPORTED IN BUTLER COUNTY; MISSOURI TOTAL CONTINUES TO RISE
25 additional cases of the coronavirus were reported in Butler County on Thursday, while the Missouri total has continued to increase.
According to the Butler County Health Department, there are now a total of 253 cases of the virus in the County. Of them, 215 have recovered, 4 are hospitalized, and 31 are still in self isolation. 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 Thursday, there are a total of 56,383 cases of the virus in the state, while 1,280 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are experiencing any symptoms of the virus, including persistent coughing, shortness of breath, or fever, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
MAN ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY ON DRUG RELATED CHARGES
A Bernie man was taken into custody in Stoddard County on Thursday on drug related charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 55 year old Gregory Pippins was booked on possession of a controlled substance – except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, as well as unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Stoddard County Jail, on a $7,500 cash only bond.
GREENVILLE MAN CONVICTED OF 2017 MURDER CASE
A Greenville man was convicted by a Wayne County jury on Wednesday for a 2017 murder case.
According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, 39 year old Joshua Oldham was found guilty of a felony charge on 1st degree murder, as well as armed criminal action.
These charges stem from an investigation made on the 2017 shooting death of 38 year old Marshall Helm, who was found with three gunshot wounds – one on his arm, cheek, and side.
Witness reports state that an altercation took place between Helm and Oldham, which led to Oldham retrieving a firearm from his vehicle and shooting Helm through the car’s window. Oldham was later taken into custody in Ellsinore, before he admitted to shooting Helm.
INJURIES REPORTED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN PEMISCOT COUNTY
Injuries were reported following a vehicle crash in Pemiscot County on Thursday.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that the incident took place on Highway 61, north of Holland, where a vehicle struck the rear of another stationary car on the roadway.
A 20 year old occupant, and an infant occupant, both suffered minor injuries as a result of the crash, and were both transported to a Blytheville hospital for treatment.
TWO TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN NEW MADRID COUNTY ON DRUG AND WEAPON CHARGES
Two were arrested in New Madrid County on Thursday on drug and weapon charges.
According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, 28 year old Courtney Heath, of Houston Texas, and 28 year old Admiral Salaam, of Chicago Illinois, were both taken into custody on felony charges on possession of a controlled substance – synthetic cannabinoid, and unlawful use of a weapon.
They were also charged on receiving stolen property, and they were both transported to the New Madrid County Jail following their arrests.
ROADWAY IN RIPLEY COUNTY SET TO CLOSE DURING REPAIRS
A roadway in Ripley County will be closed while undergoing repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Route 142, at the intersection of Washington Avenue in Doniphan, will be closed while MODOT crews perform pavement repairs.
The work is scheduled to take place on Monday, from 8 am to 12 pm.
