POPLAR BLUFF MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AFTER VEHICLE CHECK FINDS MULTIPLE FIREARMS
A Poplar Bluff resident was arrested on Tuesday after a vehicle search found multiple firearms.
Officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tell KWOC News that authorities responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked behind a local store while it was closed.
When officers arrived at the scene, a black male was in the drivers seat, identified as 29 year old Terrell Williams Jr., who was previously convicted with felony drug and weapon charges. Authorities smelled marijuana coming from the car, prompting a thorough search of the vehicle.
The search found three 9mm handguns, alongside 7 magazines and around 70 rounds of ammunition. One of the firearms was reported stolen from Butler County. The weaponry was seized, and Williams Jr. was booked at the Butler County Jail pending formal charges of stealing a firearm, and unlawful possession of a firearm after he admitted to owning the stolen weapon.
Federal charges from the ATF are expected.
ARRESTS MADE IN SHOOTING INVESTIGATION IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
Two arrests were made following an investigation in Kennett after a woman was shot on Thursday.
Officials with the Kennett Police Department tell KWOC News that authorities responded to a call of shots fired in the 500 block of North Walnut Street in Kennett, where 28 year old Jessica Calloway, of Kennett, was found with gunshot wounds. She was later flown to a Memphis hospital for treatment.
Following an investigation into the shooting, 21 year old Jecarious Toliver and 35 year old Hershey Nelson, both of Kennett, were taken into custody in relation to the incident. Toliver was charged on 1st degree assault, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action. Nelson was booked on unlawful use of a weapon.
They were both transported to the Dunklin County Jail following their arrests.
ROADWAY IN NEW MADRID COUNTY SCHEDULED FOR REDUCTION DURING BRIDGE REPAIRS
A roadway in New Madrid County will be reduced while undergoing bridge repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, a section of Route D, from County Road 521 to County Road 531, will be reduced with a 10-foot width restriction while MODOT crews repair the bridge over a drainage ditch.
The work is scheduled to begin today at 7 am, and is expected to be completed by 5 pm.
ADDITIONAL COVID-19 CASES REPORTED ACROSS SOUTHEAST MISSOURI; POPLAR BLUFF R-1 CONFIRMS STUDENT CASE
Additional cases of the coronavirus were reported in Southeast Missouri, while the Poplar Bluff R-1 school district confirmed one of its students tested positive.
Officials with the school district confirmed that a student tested positive for the virus, which led to 33 students being sent home through contact tracing. Those who were sent home will be self-isolated for 14 days from the time of contact, or 10 days if they are showing symptoms, regardless of if they’ve been tested.
In Butler County, 10 new patients were confirmed, raising the County’s total to 397. Of them, 338 have recovered, 4 are currently hospitalized, and 49 are still under self isolation.
Five additional cases were reported in Stoddard County, making its case total 324. Of them, 44 are still active, and 270 have recovered. New Madrid County has confirmed 406 cases, 53 of which are currently active, while 353 have recovered.
If you are showing any symptoms of the virus, such as fever, persistent coughing, or shortness of breath, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
INJURIES REPORTED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN BUTLER COUNTY
Injuries were reported after a vehicle crashed in Butler County on Tuesday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash took place when a vehicle ran off the left side of Township Line Road, west of Poplar Bluff, causing it to strike a tree.
An occupant of the vehicle suffered minor injuries from the crash, and was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital for treatment.
LOCAL WOMAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN BUTLER COUNTY ON METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION
A Poplar Bluff woman was arrested in Butler County on Tuesday on methamphetamine possession.
According to the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, 24 year old Mence Roller was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, as well as possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Following her arrest, she was transported to the Butler County Jail.
