ARREST MADE, INVESTIGATION CONTINUES FOR SHOOTING REPORT IN POPLAR BLUFF
Updating a story we brought to you yesterday, a suspect has been identified from a Poplar Bluff shooting on Friday.
Officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tell KWOC News that 22 year old Carl Dailey was charged with 1st degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action.
These charges stem from the shooting that took place at a local restaurant on Friday, where a group of patrons were arguing with four black males in front of the business. Following a brief verbal altercation, they began exchanging gunfire. Multiple shots were fired, but no injuries were reported.
A search warrant was issued, where officers found a bore brush, magazine speed loader, an envelope holding two shell casings, and a container of .45 ammo with nine live rounds.
The investigation into the shooting is currently ongoing, and more arrests are expected as it proceeds.
HEAVY RAINFALL AND THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across Southeast Missouri this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are expected throughout today and tonight. Strong and damaging winds may be produced by some of the storms.
More thunderstorms are expected from Wednesday to Monday, with heavy rainfall and lightning accompanying them from Sunday night through Monday.
LOCAL DRIVER INJURED IN BUTLER COUNTY VEHICLE COLLISION
A Poplar Bluff driver was injured following a vehicle collision in Butler County on Monday.
According to officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the collision took place on Missouri 53, south of Poplar Bluff, where a vehicle crossed the center line of the roadway and struck another oncoming vehicle.
The driver of the struck vehicle suffered minor injuries from the crash, and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital for treatment.
MORE CASES OF COVID-19 REPORTED IN MISSOURI; BUTLER COUNTY JAIL EMPLOYEE TESTS POSITIVE
More cases of the coronavirus were recorded in Missouri on Monday.
In Butler County last week, an employee at the Butler County Justice Center tested positive for COVID-19, which led to extended sanitation work in the building, as well as testing for anyone who made contact with the worker.
According to the Butler County Health Department, a new case was reported on Monday, raising the County’s total to 387 cases. The patient has been placed under self isolation, and the department will be working with the CDC to contact anyone who may have been exposed to the virus while the patient was active and infectious.
In Missouri, as of Monday, there are a total of 84,697 cases in the state, and 1,530 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are experiencing any 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.
DEXTER MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN STODDARD COUNTY ON ASSAULT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
A Dexter man was arrested in Stoddard County on Monday on assault and damage charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 39 year old Bradley Cooper was booked on a state warrant on 4th degree assault, 1st degree property damage, and trespassing.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Stoddard County Jail on a $30,000 cash only bond.
MILD EARTHQUAKE REPORTED IN PEMISCOT COUNTY
A mild earthquake was reported in Pemiscot County on Monday.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake was reported at about 9:30 am, around 4 miles east of Steele, along the New Madrid County fault line.
It registered with a depth of about 4 miles, and had a recorded magnitude of 2.7.
