MAN LEADS POLICE ON CHASE AFTER ALLEGEDLY STABBING FEMALE WITH A SCREWDRIVER
A Kennett man is in custody after allegedly stabbing a woman with a screwdriver.
Kennett Police Chief Kenny Wilson tells KWOC News that shortly after 9 pm on Sunday, officers began an investigation into a domestic violence incident.
A witness at the scene told officers that the male suspect had stabbed a female victim in the leg with a screwdriver and then forced her into a vehicle.
Officers located the suspect vehicle at an area parking lot and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle fled the scene which initiated a pursuit that lasted for approximately 90 minutes.
The vehicle traveled into Arkansas before crossing back into Missouri near Qulin. The pursuit came to an end on Highway 84, west of Kennett.
The suspect, identified as 24 year old Joseph Staggs, of Kennett, was arrested on multiple charges including active felony warrants for domestic violence and assault. The female victim was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment of a stab wound to her leg.
Staggs is being held in the Dunklin County Jail pending the filing of charges by the Dunklin County Prosecutor.
HEAVY RAINFALL POSSIBLE TODAY IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
We could see some heavy rain today in Southeast Missouri.
According to a Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service, locally moderate to heavy rainfall is expected today, which may lead to isolated flooding of poor drainage and flood-prone areas.
Most of Southeast Missouri is expected to receive one half of an inch to two inches of rainfall. Most of Dunklin, New Madrid, and Pemiscot Counties could see up to three inches of rain.
Weather officials say that any thunderstorms that develop today are expected to remain below severe limits.
SACRED HEART SCHOOL TO HOST FIESTA AUCTION
Sacred Heart School’s 25th Annual Fiesta Auction has been scheduled for next month.
Officials say the event will be held on Saturday, April 2nd at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff.
There will be both a live as well as a silent auction and doors are set to open at 5 pm, with dinner beginning at 6 pm.
Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 if purchased at the door. Each ticket includes dinner and two adult beverages.
For more information, call 573-785-5836 or visit the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School of Poplar Bluff Facebook page.
ILLINOIS MAN ARRESTED IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI ON FIREARM CHARGE
An Illinois man has been arrested in Southeast Missouri on a felony firearm charge.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 25 year old Jatori Smith, of Chicago, Illinois was taken into custody Sunday night on a felony charge of unlawful possession of a firearm.
Smith also had a felony warrant for a weapon offense out of Cook County, Illinois.
Following the arrest, Smith was held at the New Madrid County Jail.
SEMO SPORTSMAN’S BANQUET SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND
Preparations are underway for the annual Southeast Missouri Sportsman’s Association Banquet coming up this weekend.
The banquet will begin at 5 pm on Saturday at the American Legion on PP Highway in Poplar Bluff.
Organizers say there will be a chicken dinner available for $7 a plate as well as entertainment and door prizes.
Proceeds from the event will go to fund the Kid’s Fish and Fun Day.
BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT UNDERWAY IN WAYNE COUNTY
Route 34 in Wayne County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction through mid-July so contractor crews can rehabilitate the bridge over the St. Francis River.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the bridge is located between County Road 310 and County Road 312 near Silva.
Weather permitting, work will continue through the project’s completion, which is anticipated to be by Friday, July 15th.
