FORMER POPLAR BLUFF PASTOR AND BUSINESSMAN ARRESTED ON RAPE AND SODOMY CHARGES
A former Poplar Bluff area pastor and businessman has been arrested in a rape cold case.
A warrant was issued on Friday for 55 year old James Paul Hoyt, of Poplar Bluff, on charges of forcible rape and two counts of forcible sodomy.
According to Detective Shonna Grobe with the Poplar Bluff Police Department, the charges stem from numerous incidents that allegedly occurred between the Summer of 2001 and Fall of 2002.
The probable cause statement for the case says that Hoyt made multiple allegations in a voluntary interview with Grobe earlier this month that were later disproven.
Hoyt surrendered himself to authorities on Monday and posted a $100,000 bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, November 6th in a Butler County Courtroom.
NAME RELEASED OF SUBJECT ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY STABBING
Updating a story we brought to you over the weekend, the name has been released of the man arrested in connection to a Stoddard County stabbing.
According to Captain Cory Mills with the Dexter Police Department, shortly after 4 am on Saturday, officers responded to a stabbing at a Dexter business. The victim was stabbed multiple times and treated for non life threatening injuries to his hands and arm.
According to a probable cause affidavit, the victim told police that the suspect began swinging the knife at him for no apparent reason.
A subject matching the suspect’s description was found by an officer walking on Elm Street. When the officer made contact with the suspect, identified as 32 year old Joseph Michael Frye, of Dexter, the suspect attempted to flee on foot.
Frye was apprehended a short time later. A knife was attached to Frye’s belt at the time and there also appeared to be dried blood drops on Frye’s pants. Frye reportedly admitted to stabbing the victim to officers.
Frye has been charged with first degree assault and armed criminal action and is currently being held at the Stoddard County Jail on no bond.
MAN WAVING GUN SHOT AND KILLED IN SIKESTON
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating an officer involved shooting in Southeast Missouri.
Chief Jim McMillen with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety tells KWOC News that shortly before 9 pm Saturday night, officers were dispatched to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting on Murray Lane in reference to a man who had a gun and was threatening to shoot himself.
When officers arrived they were able to get the other people in the meeting out of the building, however the man with the gun remained inside.
The subject waved the gun outside the building and started making threats before he was shot by an officer.
EMS personnel on scene quickly moved in and started life saving measures.
The subject, 68 year old George Holland, of Delta, was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
McMillen says that the officer that fired the shot has been placed on administrative leave per policy and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
TWO ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO STOLEN TRAILER INVESTIGATION
Two people have been taken into custody in connection to a stolen trailer investigation in Southeast Missouri.
According to probable cause affidavits, shortly after 9 am on October 5th, a rural crimes investigator in Stoddard County was informed that a trailer had been stolen from the side of US Highway 60 near Essex.
The stolen trailer was located on County Road 706 being pulled by a black truck. When the officer activated his emergency lights, the truck sped off. During the pursuit the truck got stuck on a levee and two occupants fled on foot and escaped.
The subjects were later identified as 41 year old Adam Arden, of Morehouse, and 22 year old Gregory Barnes, of Advance.
Both subjects have since been taken into custody on Stoddard County warrants for stealing, resisting arrest by fleeing, and property damage 2nd degree.
Their bonds were each set at $25,000, cash only and both remain in custody at the Stoddard County Jail.
PAVEMENT REPAIRS SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK ON ROUTE U IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route U in Stoddard County will be reduced this week so crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation can perform pavement repairs.
According to officials, the work zone will be located between Route H and Route 25 in the Bernie area.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both today and tomorrow.
NEW MADRID COUNTY ROAD TO BE CLOSED TODAY
The West Outer Road in New Madrid County will be closed today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
The section of roadway involved in the project is located between Route 61 and County Road 635 near New Madrid.
Weather permitting, work will take place both today and tomorrow, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., each day.
