THREE RIVERS COLLEGE BASKETBALL BUS INVOLVED IN CRASH
The bus carrying the Three Rivers College men’s basketball team was involved in a traffic collision Thursday night.
Three Rivers College Director of Public Safety and Safety Projects Chuck Stratton tells KWOC news that at approximately 9:45 pm Thursday night, witnesses say that a tractor trailer ran a red light and struck the bus on the driver side in Marion, Illinois.
There were around 25 individuals on the bus at the time of the wreck, and one of the student athletes suffered a minor injury to his hand. The player was transported to an area hospital for treatment and was later released.
No injuries were released for the driver of the tractor trailer.
The Raiders were returning home from their away game against John A. Logan College.
JURY DELIBERATES LESS THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE CONVICTING KENNETT MAN ON SEX CHARGES
A jury deliberated for less than two hours Thursday before returning a conviction on multiple sex crimes for a Kennett man.
Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Welker tells KWOC news that 57 year old Timothy Meding was tried before a Cape Girardeau County jury on January 4th and 5th.
The jury was out approximately one hour and 40 minutes before returning guilty verdicts on charges of statutory rape in the first degree and four counts of statutory sodomy in the first degree.
In April of 2020, an investigation was conducted by the Cape Girardeau Police Department regarding Meding sexually assaulting two children. The victims in the case were less than 12 years old.
Welker says that sentencing is set for February 6th and the defendant is facing up to 150 years in prison.
DEXTER MAN SCHEDULED TO BE IN COURT TODAY ON MULTIPLE COUNTS OF STATUTORY RAPE
A Dexter man is scheduled to be in court today following his arrest for multiple counts of statutory rape.
According to Missouri Case Net, a warrant was served last week on 38 year old Christopher Crader on four counts of 1st degree statutory rape or attempted statutory rape.
Crader’s bond was set at $50,000 and he is scheduled to appear in a Stoddard County courtroom this afternoon for his arraignment.
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL TO PARTICIPATE IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS INITIATIVE
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is participating in an initiative this week to educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement officers, and the general public about human trafficking, what signs to look for, and what to do in these situations.
Colonel Eric Olson says that motorists are often the first line of defense against human trafficking.
Signs of human trafficking are not always obvious, and may include:
Signs of psychological coercion, such as depression, anxiety, and/or an overly submissive attitude; Lack of control over his/her schedule, money, and/or items proving identification; Coached/rehearsed responses to questions.
Olson says the Missouri State Highway Patrol is joining agencies across the United States and Canada for this Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance initiative.
If you notice something that you suspect is human trafficking, you can report it by calling 1-888-373-7888.
SIGNAGE WORK TO CAUSE DELAYS TODAY ON ROUTE 25 IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route 25 in Stoddard County will be reduced early this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform signage work.
The work zone is located from Condor Drive to Business 60 in Dexter.
Weather permitting, work will take place both today and tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
BRIDGE REPAIRS SET FOR TODAY IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
Route 162 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs.
The section of Route 162 to be reduced is located from County Road 272 to Route B near Gideon.
Weather permitting, work is scheduled to take place today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
