POPLAR BLUFF MAN CONVICTED ON DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGE
A Poplar Bluff man is facing a possibility of over six decades in prison following his conviction on multiple charges.
Butler County Prosecuting Attorney Kacey Proctor tells KWOC News that 34 year old Kenny Jackson has been convicted on felony charges of trafficking a controlled substance in the first degree, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
A search warrant was executed by the SEMO Drug Task Force at a Poplar Bluff residence in March of 2016.
During the search, officers found over 150 grams of methamphetamine and over 40 grams of marijuana as well as three firearms. Jackson was also found in the residence.
A Butler County Jury deliberated for fifty-three minutes on Thursday before reaching guilty verdicts on all three counts.
Since Jackson was found by Judge Michael Pritchett to be a persistent drug offender as well as a persistent felony offender, he is subject to enhanced ranges of punishment totaling up to sixty-five years.
Jackson’s sentencing has been scheduled for September 6th.
MAN WANTED BY POPLAR BLUFF POLICE ON STEALING WARRANT
Authorities in Poplar Bluff are searching for a man who has a stealing warrant.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, a warrant has been issued for 23 year old Austin Turner for stealing - $750 or more.
Turner is described as a white male, five feet, eight inches tall, weighing 175 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
We have a picture of Turner available on our website.
Anyone with information on Turner’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776.
SUSPECT CHARGED IN CONNECTION TO SOUTHEAST MISSOURI MURDER
Updating a story we brought to you last week, a suspect has been charged in connection to a fatal shooting in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, a 16 year old Charleston boy was charged Friday with first degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
The charges stem from the July 3rd shooting death of Sh’Tyana Ingram at a gas station in Sikeston.
Officials say that the investigation is ongoing and the teen remains in custody at the Mississippi County Juvenile Detention Center.
ROAD REPAIRS TO BEGIN TODAY ON US HIGHWAY 60 IN BUTLER AND STODDARD COUNTIES
An almost two week long road project is scheduled to begin today on US Highway 60 in the Fisk area.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Eastbound U.S. Highway 60 in Butler and Stoddard Counties will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction between Route DD and Route 51 as crews perform pavement repairs.
Weather permitting, work will take place from today through Friday, July 22nd. Officials say the work zone will be in place 24 hours a day until work is completed.
TWO ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES IN BUTLER COUNTY
Two men were arrested over the weekend in Butler County on drug related charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 32 year old Dustin Dunn and 26 year old Philip Dunn, both of Poplar Bluff, were taken into custody Saturday night on charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
Philip Dunn is also facing a charge of failure to drive on the right half of the roadway.
Following their arrests, both men were held at the Butler County Jail.
PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT SET FOR THIS WEEK IN KENNETT
Route 25 in Dunklin County will be reduced this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
The section of roadway to be reduced is located from Bradley Street to Russell Street in Kennett.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Thursday. Officials say that the work zone will be in place 24 hours a day until work is completed.
