AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATE THREATS MADE IN CONNECTION TO POPLAR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL
Authorities are investigating a threat made on social media concerning Poplar Bluff High School.
Poplar Bluff R-1 Superintendent Dr. Aaron Cornman tells KWOC News that the school district has been made aware of a Snapchat posting that shared an image of an A.R. style rifle resting on the tailgate of a truck with comments indicating possible threats to the High School.
School officials acted immediately to investigate and maintain the safety of all Poplar Bluff students, staff, and families. Law enforcement officials have made contact with the students involved in the incident.
According to a report from the Poplar Bluff Police Department, officers determined the student did not have immediate access to a firearm, and the parent agreed to take additional precautions. The matter was referred to the Juvenile Office.
Cornman reiterated that the district will not tolerate any threats to students, faculty, or the greater school community. Individuals who engage in this type of behavior will be disciplined in accordance with school board policy up to and including possible expulsion from the school district.
Cornman also wanted parents to take a moment to discuss with their children the importance of appropriate technology usage and the potential consequences with what they post online.
MAN INJURED DURING ALTERCATION IN POPLAR BLUFF
A man was injured in an altercation that involved a knife Tuesday morning in Poplar Bluff.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, shortly before 10 am, officers responded to a residence on Mangold Street for a medical emergency.
At the scene, the victim told officers that 57 year old Rebecca Riggs had flourished a knife during an argument and that he had sustained a laceration to his arm while the two fought over the knife.
The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Riggs was taken into custody without incident and is facing charges of assault 1st degree, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
She was lodged in the Butler County Jail.
MDC INVESTIGATING ELK POACHING IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
The Missouri Department of Conservation is investigating an alleged elk poaching in Southeast Missouri.
According to officials, a bull elk was illegally killed and left near Klepzig Mill in Shannon County over the opening weekend of Missouri’s firearms deer season. A local deer hunter found and reported the animal’s location to the MDC.
Missouri’s Operation Game Thief is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the poacher that shot the elk.
Conservation agents are asking that anyone with information related to this incident call the Operation Game Thief hotline at 800-392-1111.
ONE PERSON IS DEAD AFTER TRAIN HITS CAR IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
One man is dead, while another is injured following a collision involving a train in Northeast Arkansas.
According to the Arkansas State Police, the incident occurred on Monday along East County Road 860 in Mississippi County.
A vehicle was westbound on the road and failed to stop at the crossing when it was hit by the train.
The driver of the vehicle was killed in the wreck. His identity has not been released. A passenger in the vehicle, identified as 34 year old Wilber Morales, of Kennett, was injured and transported to a Memphis hospital.
CHARGES DISMISSED AGAINST STODDARD COUNTY MAN
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office has dismissed multiple charges against a Stoddard County man who was arrested earlier this year.
According to Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Sawyer Smith, in May, 18 year old Peyton Jarrell, of Dexter, was charged with 11 felonies and two misdemeanors by Smith’s office.
Due to Jarrell having family members in the Stoddard County Government and to avoid the appearance of any impropriety, Smith was approved to have the case transferred to the Missouri Attorney General’s Office.
Earlier this week, the Attorney General’s office dismissed all charges pursuant to certain terms of a deferred prosecution agreement entered into with the defense.
Smith said in the Facebook post that he did not make the decision to dismiss the charges and he would not have done so without a preliminary hearing.
SHOULDER REPAIRS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN THE DUDLEY AREA
Route WW in Stoddard County will be reduced today as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform shoulder repairs.
This section of roadway is located from County Road 442 to County Road 470 near Dudley.
Weather permitting, work will take place today from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
