POPLAR BLUFF MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ABUSE IN CONNECTION TO INCIDENT AT AREA BUSINESS
A man has been taken into custody on a sexual abuse charge following an alleged incident at an area business.
Poplar Bluff Police Chief Danny Whiteley tells KWOC News that an officer was dispatched to the business on Sunday in connection to a report of an adult male customer inappropriately touching a female employee, who was a juvenile.
A manager at the business pointed out the suspect, identified as 31 year old Donald Raymer, of Poplar Bluff, who was immediately apprehended.
Whiteley says that after reviewing body camera footage, video from the business, and discussing the facts of the case with the officer, Butler County Prosecuting Attorney Kacey Proctor decided on the charge of sexual abuse in the 1st degree.
A warrant was issued on Raymer for a parole violation with no bond, as well as a warrant for sexual abuse in the 1st degree with a bond of $100,000, cash or surety.
He was lodged in the Butler County Jail.
POPLAR BLUFF RESIDENT GRADUATES FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
A Poplar Bluff man was one of 29 people to graduate from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy last week.
Elijah Stinson, of Poplar Bluff, graduated from the 25 week long Academy on Friday and will report to duty in Linn and Chariton Counties on August 9th.
Southeast Missouri will be getting four new troopers from the 111th Recruit Class.
In Troop E, Roberto Rodriguez Penaflor, of Senath, was assigned to Stoddard County, while James Williams, of Charleston, and David McKnight, of Sikeston, were assigned to Scott, Mississippi, and New Madrid Counties.
In Troop G, Kenneth Hall, of Ellsinore, was assigned to Carter and Reynolds Counties.
TWO BOOKED IN STODDARD COUNTY ON DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGE
Two people were recently taken into custody in Stoddard County on drug trafficking charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 42 year old Samuel Below, of Wappapello, and 27 year old Brandy Umfleet, of Cape Girardeau, were each booked on a charge of 1st degree trafficking drugs.
Few details about the arrest were available and officials say that no bond was set for either person.
EAST CARTER HEAD START ACCEPTING APPOINTMENTS FOR FALL
Carter County residents still have an opportunity to register their child for this fall at East Carter Head Start.
Children have to be three to five years old and must have turned three by July 31st. Parents will need a birth certificate, proof of income, shot record, social security card, and their child’s insurance card.
To make an appointment, call 573-322-0099.
DUNKLIN COUNTY CHILDREN’S DIVISION TO HOLD HOT DOG FUNDRAISER
The Dunklin County Children’s Division will be holding a hot dog fundraiser this week.
The event has been scheduled for 11 am to 12:30 pm on Wednesday at the DFS Office in Kennett.
Attendees can pay $5 for lunch with all proceeds going towards the 2021 Dunklin County foster children’s Christmas party.
ALMOST TWO WEEK LONG ROAD PROJECT UNDERWAY IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
An almost two week long road project is underway in New Madrid County.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, contractor crews are making driving surface improvements on Route H.
During the repairs, there will be a 9-foot width restriction on Route H between Route E and Route 61.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 6 am to 7 pm daily, through Saturday, August 7th.
