WANTED FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN FISK
A wanted fugitive was taken into custody last week in Southeast Missouri.
Officials with the Dexter Police Department tell KWOC News that they were working a joint operation on Thursday with the U.S. Marshals Service and A.T.F. to locate Michael Ryan of Fisk.
Ryan was located inside a vehicle in Dexter and fled from officers when they attempted to make a traffic stop. A motor vehicle pursuit ensued and traveled throughout portions of rural Stoddard County.
During the pursuit, Ryan lost control of his vehicle on Stoddard County Road 483 and fled on foot. Ryan was later apprehended at a residence in Fisk and placed into custody without incident.
Officials say Ryan is being held on a Stoddard County warrant for possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, unlawful use of a weapon, and stealing as well as a federal U.S. Marshall’s detainer warrant for felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
THREE RIVERS COLLEGE SOFTBALL CROWNED REGION 16 CHAMPIONS
The Three Rivers College Lady Raiders softball team is only two wins away from a trip to the NJCAA World Series.
The Lady Raiders defeated Crowder College on Saturday 4-1 to win the Region 16 championship. Three Rivers advances to the District final where they will play the winner of Region 11 in a three game series.
The District final is scheduled to begin on May 16th.
GAS LEAK CAUSES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PORTAGEVILLE ROAD
Two Portageville roads were temporarily closed last week due to a leak.
According to the Portageville Police Department, Main Street and King Avenue were closed for a period of time Friday because of a gas main leak.
Emergency crews responded to the area and the streets were later reopened to drivers.
NEELYVILLE WOMAN ARRESTED ON FELONY CHARGE IN BUTLER COUNTY
Authorities in Butler County have arrested an area woman on a felony charge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 29 year old Shekenna Liau was taken into custody Friday afternoon on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance for methamphetamine. Liau also reportedly had a felony warrant out of Butler County.
Following the arrest, she was held at the Butler County Jail.
MAY IS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
Over 150 people were injured last year in crashes involving motorcycles and state officials are urging motorcycle riders to take steps to remain safe.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Missouri State Highway Patrol says that motorcycle riders should dress for safety. This includes wearing a helmet and eye protection, as well as thick, bright clothing.
Riders should also make themselves as visible as possible, including keeping your headlight on, day or night and using reflective strips or decals on your clothing and on your motorcycle.
Officials say that preliminary 2020 statistics indicate there were 173 crashes in Missouri involving a motorcycle. In these crashes, 157 people were injured and 11 people were killed.
STODDARD COUNTY ROAD TO BE CLOSED THIS WEEK FOR PAVEMENT REPAIRS
A Stoddard County Road will be closed this week for pavement repairs.
Route NN in Stoddard County will be closed from 7 am to 4:30 pm daily through Thursday as Missouri Department of Transportation crews overlay the roadway.
The work zone will be located from Route FF to County Road 570 and the route will be open to local traffic only.
