MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN CONNECTION TO SHOOTING INCIDENT IN POPLAR BLUFF
A man is in custody in connection to a shooting over the weekend in Poplar Bluff.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, shortly before 6 am Saturday morning, officers responded to a residence on Victor Street in reference to a shooting.
At the home, the resident indicated that she had shot at a male subject as he entered her bedroom window.
24 year old Rondriguez Hopkins, of Poplar Bluff, was located approximately one block away and had a gunshot wound to his shoulder and hand. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Hopkins was later lodged at the Butler County Justice Center pending the filing of formal charges.
Poplar Bluff Police Chief Mike McClain tells KWOC News that at this time no charges are being sought against the resident of the home.
ONE DEAD FOLLOWING SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH NEAR POPLAR BLUFF
A single vehicle crash near Poplar Bluff resulted in the death of an area man.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 54 year old Perry Walk, of Doniphan, was driving on Highway M, five miles west of Poplar Bluff, when his vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway, struck a tree, and overturned.
Officials say the crash occurred early Saturday morning.
Walk was pronounced dead at the scene by Butler County Coroner Jim Akers.
JUDGMENT ENTERED AGAINST STODDARD COUNTY SHERIFF FOR REFUSING TO RELEASE REQUESTED VIDEO
Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner has been ordered to pay thousands of dollars in connection to his refusal to release body cam footage.
A judgment released on October 9th says that Hefner actively sought to hide the apparent disturbing actions of one of his Deputies in order to avoid an apparent public outcry, and systemically sought to thwart the efforts of the Plaintiff to obtain video of the incident, regardless of the reason it may have been sought.
The body cam footage was in relation to an incident in August 2023.
Hefner was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500, deposition fees of $817.50, and attorney fees of $5,000.
2024 OFC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT BEGINS TODAY
The 2024 OFC Baseball Tournament, featuring eight area schools, begins today.
Twin Rivers captured the top seed for the tournament and will play number 8 seed Clearwater at 4 pm today in Broseley.
The other three first round matchups will be played at Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff today and will see Puxico taking on Neelyville at 11 am, Greenville challenging East Carter at 1 pm, and Doniphan facing Naylor at 3 pm.
Seven games of the tournament, including the championship game, will be streamed live on the Today’s Talk KWOC Facebook page and River Radio Youtube page
MAN FACING MULTIPLE CHARGES FOR ALLEGEDLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES TO A YOUNG CHILD
A man in Northeast Arkansas is facing multiple charges after a young child suffered serious injuries.
According to the Paragould Police Department, on September 9th, officers were dispatched to a residence in Paragould in reference to an unresponsive infant.
The child was transported to an area hospital where serious injuries were discovered by medical staff. Medical documentation indicated that the injuries were consistent with repeated incidents of abuse leading to the injuries.
During the investigation, detectives gathered incriminating evidence that the actions of 35 year old Joshua Collins were the reason for the sustained injuries.
Collins was taken into custody last week on felony charges of endangering the welfare of a minor - 1st degree and domestic battering - 1st degree.
He was held in the Greene County Jail on a $25,000 bond.
ADVANCE MAN GRADUATES FROM HIGHWAY PATROL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
One new State Trooper has been assigned to Southeast Missouri.
Colonel Eric Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, tells KWOC News that a total of nine troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Accelerated Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, October 11th.
Gavin Krech, of Advance, was assigned to cover Butler and Ripley Counties.
Krech was also awarded the Firearms Trophy and Superintendent’s Award during the Graduation ceremony.
Trooper Krech will report to duty in Troop E on Monday, October 21st.
DRIVER EXAMINATION STATIONS TO BE CLOSED TODAY IN MISSOURI
Missouri state officials are reminding motorists that driver examinations will not be available today due to the holiday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed today in observance of Columbus Day.
Officials say that normal operations will resume on Tuesday.
