MULTI COUNTY PURSUIT ON US HIGHWAY 60 LEADS TO AN ARREST OF NEVADA MAN

A Nevada man has been arrested following a pursuit that began in Poplar Bluff and ended in Dexter.

Lieutenant Josh Stewart with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tells KWOC News, that the incident started following a report of a stolen vehicle.

JOSH STEWART:

“On Tuesday at approximately 7 am, officers with the Poplar Bluff Police Department responded to Eugene Boulevard regarding a stolen vehicle. At approximately 8:45 am, officers learned that the victim had spotted the vehicle at O’Reilly Auto Parts. Officers responded to that area and located the vehicle southbound on Business 67. The vehicle then turned onto Park Avenue where officers attempted to make a traffic stop, at that point the suspect failed to yield and a pursuit ensued.”

“During the pursuit speeds reached approximately 115 mph, just east of Poplar Bluff. The suspect continued eastbound on Highway 60 through Dudley and then onto Dexter Missouri. Speeds during that portion of the pursuit reached 70 to 80 mph. Spike strips were deployed at Dexter Missouri which had the desired effect and the vehicle came to a stop. The suspect was removed from the vehicle and taken into custody. He was identified as 28 year old Kory Paul. Paul is facing charges of stealing a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, and failed to yield to an emergency vehicle.”

“The Poplar Bluff Police Department would like to thank the Dexter Police Department, Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol for assisting in the investigation.”

BLOOD DRIVE TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK AT ELKS LODGE IN POPLAR BLUFF

A blood drive has been scheduled for next week in Poplar Bluff.

According to the American Red Cross, the blood drive will be held from 1:30 to 5:30 pm Tuesday May 31, at the Elks Lodge in Poplar Bluff.

Those who give blood will receive a 20 ounce Red Cross Aluminum Water Bottle and sticker set.

To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767, or visit RedCrossBlodd.org.

PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT UNDERWAY ON INTERSTATE 55 IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

Northbound Interstate 55 in Pemiscot County is being reduced this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. 

The section of roadway to be reduced is located from Mile Marker 14 to Mile Marker 16 near Hayti.

Weather permitting, work will take place from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily through Thursday, May 26th.

DEXTER MAN TO SERVE FIVE LIFE SENTENCES IN PRISON ON SODOMY AND RAPE CHARGES

A Stoddard County man is set to serve life in prison on sodomy and rape charges.

Stoddard County Prosecutor, Russell Oliver, tells KWOC News that Jerry Michael Pierce, of Dexter, was sentenced Monday to five consecutive life sentences for the crimes of statutory sodomy in the first degree and rape in the first degree.

Pierce was found guilty on the charges in March. Oliver says that the victim in the case was a child.

The jury also found Pierce to be a “Predatory Sexual Offender,” due to a prior offense against another child in 1983 in the state of Michigan.

MOTORISTS ASKED TO USE CAUTION IN THE AREA OF THE 100 MILE YARD SALE

It is almost time for the annual 100 mile yard sale in Southeast Missouri.

The Memorial Day weekend event will run along Route 25 from Jackson to Kennett from May 26th through May 30th.

Motorists should remember that there is more traffic and more congestion along Route 25 this weekend than any other and drivers should be alert and look for pedestrian traffic.

ANNUAL FREE FISHING DAYS SET FOR JUNE 11TH AND 12TH

The Missouri Department of Conservation has announced the dates for the annual free fishing event.

MDC Officials say that during Free Fishing Days on June 11th and 12th anyone may fish in Missouri without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag.

Aside from not needing permits, other fishing regulations remain in effect during Free Fishing Days, such as limits on size and number of fish an angler may keep. Special permits may still be required at some county, city, or private fishing areas.

You can find more information about fishing in Missouri at mdc.mo.gov.