ONE KILLED IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI MOTORCYCLE WRECK
One person has died in connection to a motorcycle wreck in Southeast Missouri.
According to authorities, 61 year old Walter Hawkes, of Patton, was driving on Highway 72 Saturday evening when his motorcycle ran off the side of the road and struck an embankment.
Hawkes was ejected from the vehicle during the wreck.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by Assistant Bollinger County Coroner Megan Cook.
WOMAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE DRUG RELATED CHARGES IN STODDARD COUNTY
Authorities in Stoddard County have arrested an area woman on multiple drug related charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 38 year old Janet McFall, of Dexter, was taken into custody early Sunday morning on felony charges of resisting arrest, delivery of a controlled substance into a jail facility, and possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
McFall also reportedly had a felony Stoddard County warrant for assault as well as a felony probation parole warrant.
Following her arrest, McFall was held at the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office.
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI RANGER RECEIVES LEADERSHIP AWARD
A ranger at Ozark National Scenic Riverways has received an award for his conduct at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia.
Zack Swindle was recently honored with the Director’s Leadership Award during his graduation from the Land Management Police Training Program.
According to the National Park Service, the Director’s Leadership Award is a prestigious award presented to one member of each graduating class. Recipients are selected by classmates as the student who most embodies the characteristics of a law enforcement leader.
Swindle is a native of Doniphan and entered law enforcement after graduating from Hannibal-LaGrange University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
He spent five years as a conservation agent for the Missouri Department of Conservation before joining the National Park Service in 2021 as a law enforcement ranger at Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
PURSUIT LEADS TO ARREST IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
One person was taken into custody following a pursuit with authorities Friday in Northeast Arkansas.
The chase reportedly started in the Pocahontas area Friday afternoon. The vehicle pursuit ended after the driver ran over a spike strip near Ravenden and fled the scene on foot.
The suspect, Timothy Hughes, was arrested a short time later. He was held at the Randolph County Jail.
ROAD WORK TO CAUSE DELAYS TODAY IN DONIPHAN
Work in downtown Doniphan will cause delays at an intersection in the city today.
According to the City of Doniphan, the Department of Utilities will be working on underground mainlines in the downtown business district beginning today.
Officials say that traffic will be limited to one lane on Washington Street at the intersection of State Street.
Motorists are being advised to use caution while driving near the work zone.
STODDARD COUNTY ROAD TO BE REDUCED TODAY FOR PAVEMENT REPAIRS
Route U in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The section of Route U to be reduced is located from Route H to the Butler County Line.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
