NAME RELEASED OF MAN KILLED IN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING
Updating a story we have been following for you this week, authorities have released the name of the suspect who was involved in an officer involved shooting in Poplar Bluff.
Sergeant Clark Parrott with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tells KWOC News that they are investigating an officer involved shooting at the request of the Poplar Bluff Police Department.
The incident occurred early Wednesday morning when officers were confronted by a person with a weapon in a reported threatening manner.
Parrott says that the suspect has been identified as 55 year old Bennie D Foster Jr., of Poplar Bluff.
Four officers have been placed on administrative leave as the incident remains under investigation. We will bring you any updates as they become available.
MAN WANTED OUT OF POPLAR BLUFF FOR KIDNAPPING AND HIJACKING A VEHICLE
Authorities in Poplar Bluff are searching for a man who has a felony warrant for a vehicle hijacking.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, 31 year old Bryce Davis is wanted on a felony warrant for multiple charges, including vehicle hijacking, 2nd degree domestic assault, 2nd degree kidnapping, armed criminal action, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Davis is described as a black male, five feet eight inches tall, weighing 137 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
Officials say that he is considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone who has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776.
AFTERSHOCK RECORDED SHORTLY AFTER 4.0 EARTHQUAKE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
A smaller aftershock was recorded Wednesday night after the magnitude 4.0 earthquake.
According to the United States Geological Survey, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred at 9:40 pm Wednesday.
The earthquake was centered in Northwestern Poplar Bluff, a short distance southwest of the previous earthquake.
DUNKLIN COUNTY MAN TO SERVE A DECADE IN PRISON ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGE
A Southeast Missouri man has been ordered to serve a decade in prison on a child pornography charge.
According to the United States Attorney’s Office, in July of 2020 law enforcement officials obtained a search warrant for the residence of 66 year old Richard Smart, of Clarkton.
The warrant came after an investigation revealed he was using his e-mail account to upload files containing child pornography.
Smart has pled guilty to a charge of possession of child pornography and on Thursday was sentenced to serve 10 years in federal prison.
After serving the sentence, Smart will be placed on supervised release for the rest of his life.
POPLAR BLUFF STUDENTS COLLECTING BOTTLE CAPS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CONVENTION TRIP
Students in Poplar Bluff are asking for your bottle caps to help raise funds to attend a state convention.
Poplar Bluff High School is collecting Pigskin Points bottle caps on Dr. Pepper products through Tuesday, December 14th.
The Beta Club is sponsoring the contest and uses the funds gained to help finance a trip to compete at the State Convention.
School officials say that the Beta Club won $2,500 in 2019 and this year there is a chance to win up to $10,000.
Teal caps with football helmets imprinted on them are being accepted in the 50-gallon barrels at the Oak Grove Road campus.
AREA POLICE DEPARTMENT WARNING RESIDENTS OF SCAM PHONE CALLS
An area police department is warning residents to be on the watch for scam phone calls.
According to the Dexter Police Department, scammers are calling people and telling them that there is a warrant out for their arrest.
Police officials say that they will not be contacting you via phone, attempting to get any money from you, or advising you of your warrant status.
Anyone with questions or concerns is asked to call 573-624-5512.
