AUTHORITIES IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS SEARCHING FOR SHOOTING SUSPECT
Authorities in Northeast Arkansas are searching for a suspect in connection to a Monday shooting.
According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, at around 4:45 pm Monday, his office received a 911 call of a shooting on Greene County Road 716. After the shooting, the suspect ran from the residence into a nearby wooded area.
During the investigation, it was learned that 34 year old Colton Hardin, of the Finch area, had been involved in an argument with another male about a missing gun that Hardin was looking for.
Greene County Sheriff Steve Franks says that during the argument, Hardin allegedly pulled an AR-15 and fired several rounds, striking the victim in the right leg. The current condition of the victim was not released.
Anyone who has information about Hardin’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Department at 870-239-6343 or dial 911.
OUTLET FAILS AT SOUTHEAST MISSOURI DAM
An outlet has failed at a dam in Southeast Missouri.
According to the United States Forest Service, the outlet is located at the Beaver Lake dam and the lake will not hold water until the outlet is replaced.
Beaver Lake is located west of Poplar Bluff near Stringtown.
Until further notice, the boat ramp is closed and boats needing to be launched with a trailer are not permitted.
Officials say there is a high likelihood that trailers and boats will get stuck in the soft bare soil exposed beyond the ramp.
The Forest Service, along with other interested partners, are seeking funding to make the necessary repairs.
ESCAPED SCOTT COUNTY INMATE BACK IN CUSTODY
An escaped inmate in Southeast Missouri has been captured.
According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, shortly before 11 pm Monday night, deputies were requested to assist the Chaffee Police Department with an inmate who escaped custody.
The inmate was identified as 20 year old Austin Mason, who was in custody for numerous felony charges.
Officials say that Mason was found Tuesday and taken back into custody.
ADVANCE MAN CONVICTED ON CHILD MOLESTATION CHARGE
An Advance man will be sentenced in November following his conviction on a child molestation charge.
Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Russell Oliver tells KWOC News that on Monday a Stoddard County Jury found David Ryan Troyer, Jr. guilty of 1st degree child molestation. The charge stems from an incident with a young child.
Oliver says that Troyer’s sentencing has been scheduled for November 3rd and he faces a potential life sentence.
POPLAR BLUFF WOMAN INJURED IN SCOOTER CRASH
A Poplar Bluff woman was badly injured Tuesday afternoon in a scooter crash.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 38 year old Misty Wallace was driving the scooter on Butler County Road 390, around a half mile south of Poplar Bluff, when the vehicle overturned and ejected her.
Wallace received serious injuries in the wreck and was flown to a St. Louis hospital.
INVASIVE PLANT NATIVE TO SOUTH AMERICA FOUND NEAR DEXTER
An invasive plant that is native to South America was recently found in Stoddard County.
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, immediate steps are being taken to eradicate the plant known as Alligatorweed that was discovered at Otter Slough Conservation Area near Dexter.
This is the first time the plant has been recorded in Missouri although it has been found in several southern states.
Officials say that if it is not eliminated, the fast-growing plant could suppress desirable native wetland plants, negatively impacting wildlife and fisheries habitat.
