19 ARRESTED DURING STREET GANG ROUND UP IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Almost 20 people were arrested Thursday during a roundup in Southeast Missouri.
Sergeant Tyler Rowe tells KWOC News that officers with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, with the help of numerous area law enforcement agencies, served several criminal arrest warrants Thursday following a lengthy criminal investigation.
A Scott County Grand Jury, empaneled late last year, returned indictments on 25 individuals for knowingly participating in criminal street gang activities.
Rowe says the warrant round up conducted Thursday morning, designated as “Operation Knot My Valentine”, led to the arrest of several suspected members of the “Knotboys” or “WYHA” street gang.
The investigation stemmed from the analysis of criminal incidents
occurring over the past three years. These incidents were shootings or reports of shots fired that were tied to Knotboys members and their activities.
Of the 25 indictments, 19 have been arrested and are being held in jail on the Scott County indictment with $100,000 cash only bonds.
Additional arrests are pending.
Those arrested include Joe Alexander Jr., Ja’Melvion Banks, Jaden Blackmon, Kevontae Boone, Michael Coaker Jr., Demadre Davis, Zakobian Jackson, Deonundre Johnson, Jamarius Johnson, Decalan Little, Tyrone McClinton Jr., Latreyveon McCray, Trevion Moore, Jason Moore II, Kanye Parker, Rasheid Parker, Tayshaun Price-Lane, Paul Safford, and Cordaius Webb.
POPLAR BLUFF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOSTING FISH FRY TONIGHT
The return of lent also means the return of the Knights of Columbus fish fry.
The Poplar Bluff chapter of the Knights of Columbus will be hosting a fish fry tonight from 4 to 7 pm.
The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 2280 North Grand Avenue in Poplar Bluff.
4-H YOUTH FUNDRAISER GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR EARLY MAY
A fundraising golf tournament for Butler County 4-H has been scheduled for May.
The 4-H Youth Fundraiser Golf Tournament will begin at 1 pm on Friday, May 3rd, at the Ozark Ridge Golf Course in Poplar Bluff.
Registration for the four person scramble tournament will begin at 12 pm the day of the event and will cost $400 per team.
To register ahead of time, call 573-686-8064.
KIWANIS PANCAKE DAY SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 24TH
The Kiwanis Club of Dexter will be hosting a Pancake Day this month.
The event will be held on Saturday, February 24th from 6 am to 10 am at the First Christian Church - Fellowship Hall in Dexter.
Tickets for the event are $8 per person. Carry out will also be available. Children three and under can get in for free.
CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR ROAD PROJECTS IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Contracts have been awarded for upcoming road projects in Southeast Missouri.
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting this week.
A 3.8 million dollar contract was awarded to Missouri Petroleum Products Company LLC, for scrub seals on various routes, including Route AA in Wayne county.
An over two million dollar contract was awarded to Apex Paving for various projects including pavement improvements on Route M in Stoddard County.
An almost one million dollar contract was awarded to Joe’s Bridge & Grading, Inc., for a bridge replacement on Route B over Ten Mile Creek in Carter County.
Additional information, including timelines and impacts to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction.
SIGN INSTALLATION TO CAUSE DELAYS TODAY ON INTERSTATE 155
Southbound Interstate 155 in Pemiscot County will have reduced shoulders today while contractor crews install new signage on the right of way.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at mile marker 5.4.
The work zone will be marked with signs and motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
