CHARLES HARRIS TO TAKE OVER ROLE OF PBPD PATROL COMMANDER FOLLOWING RETIREMENT OF DAVID SUTTON
A new patrol commander is coming to the Poplar Bluff Police Department.
Poplar Bluff Police Chief Mike McClain announced Wednesday morning that Charles Harris has been promoted to Captain and will be assuming the role of Patrol Commander.
Harris is a 21 year veteran of the Poplar Bluff Police Department and is succeeding Captain David Sutton, who is retiring next month after an almost three decade tenure with the PBPD.
PUXICO MAN FACING MULTIPLE CHARGES FOLLOWING ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OF DEXTER CONVENIENCE STORE
A Puxico man is facing multiple charges following the attempted robbery of a Dexter convenience store.
Dexter Police Chief Hank Trout tells KWOC News that the incident happened early Monday morning at a store on Business Highway 60.
An employee told officers that a white male entered the store, pressed what felt like a gun in her back, and demanded money. The employee refused and kicked the suspect, after which he ran out of the store.
The suspect was later identified as 26 year old Samuel Kilbreth and was taken into custody at a residence in Puxico on an active Probation and Parole Warrant.
On Tuesday, Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Sawyer Smith filed felony charges against Kilbreth of attempted robbery 1st degree, armed criminal action, assault 2nd degree, unlawful possession of a firearm, tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution, and unlawful use of a weapon.
Kilbreth was held at the Stoddard County Jail on a No Bond Warrant.
He is scheduled for arraignment this morning.
VEHICLE OVERTURNS IN DUNKLIN COUNTY, DRIVER FLOWN TO MEMPHIS HOSPITAL
One person was injured in a single vehicle crash Tuesday night near Clarkton.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 32 year old Brittney Bearden, of Malden, was driving on Highway 25 when her vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned.
Bearden was flown to a Memphis hospital with serious injuries.
4TH ANNUAL L.O.L. WITH ADDIE SHOE AND SOCK GIVEAWAY SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 10TH
A footwear giveaway has been scheduled for this August in Poplar Bluff.
The 4th Annual L.O.L. (Live out Love) with Addie Shoe and Sock Giveaway will take place on Saturday, August 10th at Living Word Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff.
There will be free new and gently used shoes and socks for all ages available from 10 am to 1 pm.
For more information, visit the L.O.L with Addie Facebook page.
FEED AND SEED EVENT SCHEDULED FOR TODAY
New Day Ministry in Poplar Bluff will be hosting a feed and seed event today.
The event is from 3 to 5 pm and is first come, first serve, with packs limited to one per household.
New Day Ministry is located at 703 Franklin Street in Poplar Bluff. For more information, call 573-718-4578.
STATE OFFICIALS URGE MOTORISTS TO BE SAFE THIS SUMMER
The summer driving season is underway and state officials are urging motorists to be cautious, patient and use good judgment when traveling, especially through work zones.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, on an average day, there are nearly 800 work zones on Missouri’s 34,000 miles of state roadways, ranging from construction on bridges, interchanges, and roads to daily maintenance work.
Officials are asking motorists to stay alert and focused when you are behind the wheel and remember to buckle up, put your phone down, and slow down.
In 2023, there were 4,563 crashes including 36 people killed in work zone crashes.
