SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR MAN IN CONNECTION TO SHOOTING OF PATROL VEHICLE
Authorities in Sikeston are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted subject.
According to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, a search is underway for 20 year old Dominic Metzger.
Officials say that at 1 am on Saturday, officers with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety were conducting a vehicle stop when they heard gun shots from the area of Westgate and Compress Road. Another officer advised that his patrol vehicle was struck by a bullet.
Dispatchers then received a 911 call from an individual stating that they were shot at by Metzger.
Metzger is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with light brown shaggy hair. He might possibly have facial hair and a mustache.
He has been charged with assault 1st on a special victim – law enforcement officer, assault 1st, unlawful use of weapon, armed criminal action, and property damage 1st.
The incident is still under investigation and Metzger is being considered armed and dangerous. If you have any information on his whereabouts, contact your local law enforcement agency or the Sikeston DPS at 573-471-4711.
THREE SCHOOLS SET TO START TODAY IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
School opening week in Southeast Missouri will be wrapping up today with at least three more schools welcoming back students.
Ripley County R-3, Charleston R-1, and Marquand Zion R-6 are all beginning their school years today.
With most schools having started, motorists are again reminded to be mindful of increased traffic on roadways as well as an increase in student drivers.
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI CITY TO USE $500,000 GRANT TO PURCHASE NEW EQUIPMENT
A Southeast Missouri city will use grant money to purchase new equipment.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the city of Malden will use a $500,000 Community Facility Disaster Grant to assist with the purchase of a fire vehicle, street sweeper, and eight new mowers.
Officials say the equipment will help the city continue to provide essential community services to the citizens of Malden.
NORTHEAST ARKANSAS MAN CONVICTED ON VIDEO VOYEURISM CHARGE
A Northeast Arkansas man has been convicted on a video voyeurism charge.
According to the Deputy State Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Watts, 62 year old Robert Waddell, of Paragould, was found guilty of the charge by a Greene County jury on Tuesday.
In February, a home healthcare worker reported to Paragould police that they had found a video camera in their patent’s bathroom. During an interview with police, Waddell admitted that he had videoed the patient in the bathroom without their consent.
Following the conviction, Waddell was sentenced to 120 days in county jail followed by five years of supervised probation. Waddell must also register as a sex offender.
CREWS TO WORK ON ROUTE F IN CARTER COUNTY OVER THE NEXT WEEK
Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be making driving surface improvements on Route F in Carter County over the next week.
The section of roadway involved in the improvements is located from Route C to the end of state maintenance.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Thursday, September 1st.
REPAIRS CAUSE DELAYS THIS MORNING IN DOWNTOWN DONIPHAN
A lane in downtown Doniphan is closed this morning for repairs.
According to the Doniphan Police Department, the city closed the westbound lane of Washington Street at the intersection of State Street in the downtown business district this morning.
Motorists are being encouraged to choose alternate routes or use caution when entering and exiting the work zone.
