POPLAR BLUFF MAN SENTENCED ON BURGLARY CASE
A Poplar Bluff man was sentenced to time in federal prison after pleading guilty to a burglary charge.
Officials with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tell KWOC News that Christopher Darnell was charged with felony possession of stolen ammunition, after he admitted to stealing the ammo from a local store in April of 2019. Darnell was also caught on video surveillance carrying two pails of stolen ammunition from the store.
He now faces up to 10 years in federal prison, with a sentencing set for December 3rd.
DEXTER MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN STODDARD COUNTY ON DRUG POSSESSION CHARGES
A Dexter man was arrested in Stoddard County on drug possession charges on Friday.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 41 year old Aaron Aarant was booked on possession of a controlled substance – except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
He was transported to the Stoddard County Jail following his arrest, on a $20,000 cash only bond.
INJURIES REPORTED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
Injuries were reported in New Madrid County on Monday following a vehicle crash.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash took place on Route AE, west of Kewanee, where a vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned.
An occupant of the vehicle was seriously injured from the crash, and was transported to a Cape Girardeau hospital for treatment.
CASES OF COVID-19 IN MISSOURI CONTINUE TO RISE, BUTLER COUNTY NOW OVER 430 CASES
The cases of coronavirus in Missouri have continued to rise, while Butler County’s cases have passed 430 cases.
According to the Butler County Health Department, nine additional cases were reported on Monday, raising the County’s total to 437 cases. The new patients have 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 patients were active and infectious.
In Missouri, the state has recorded a total of 94,340 cases of COVID-19, while 1,659 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.
MAN ARRESTED IN NEW MADRID COUNTY ON MULTIPLE DRUG AND WEAPON CHARGES
A man was taken into custody in New Madrid County on Friday on multiple drug and weapon charges.
According to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, 33 year old Octavious Johnson, of Memphis Tennessee, was arrested on two felony possession of a controlled substance charges – 21 xanax pills and liquid codeine, as well as felony unlawful use of a weapon, receiving stolen property, and possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the New Madrid County Jail.
ROADWAY IN NEW MADRID COUNTY SCHEDULED FOR REDUCTION DURING REPAIRS
A roadway in New Madrid County will be reduced while undergoing multiple repair efforts.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, north and southbound Interstate 55 will be undergoing several projects starting today, including pavement repairs from mile marker 32 in Portageville to mile marker 45 to New Madrid.
The work will be held on multiple locations across the roadway, and motorists should expect a lane reduction with a 16 foot width restriction.
The projects will take place from today until Thursday, from 7 am to 7 pm daily.
