MAN IN CUSTODY IN CONNECTION TO STABBING INVESTIGATION
Police in Poplar Bluff have taken a man into custody in connection to a stabbing investigation.
According to Poplar Bluff Police Chief Michael McClain, at approximately 10:39 pm on Sunday, officers responded to Casey’s General Store on East Pine Boulevard for a stabbing.
At the scene, officers contacted a 40-year-old white female who was suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim told officers that she did not know who attacked her.
She was transported to a Poplar Bluff hospital before being flown to a separate hospital for treatment.
During an investigation into the incident, police identified 33 year old Timothy Bishop, of Poplar Bluff, as a suspect.
An interview was conducted where Bishop indicated the attack was random and that he had no prior contact with the victim. He was lodged in the Butler County Justice Center on the charges of assault 1st degree, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, and tampering with physical evidence.
WOMAN IN CUSTODY ON MULTIPLE CHARGES FOLLOWING PURSUIT IN POPLAR BLUFF
A woman is in custody following a weekend pursuit in Butler County.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, on Sunday officers were dispatched to a location on North Westwood Boulevard in reference to property damage and trespassing.
At the scene, officers attempted to stop a suspect, at which time a vehicle pursuit ensued.
Officers were able to stop the vehicle a short time later and take 34 year old Annaleah Ross, of Poplar Bluff, into custody.
Officials say that charges for assault 1st, careless and imprudent driving, speeding, property damage, resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance were sent to the Butler County Prosecutor's Office.
MODOT TO MOVE FORWARD WITH PLAN TO ADD A DEDICATED TURN LANE ON PINE STREET IN POPLAR BLUFF EAST OF BLACK RIVER
Missouri Department of Transportation officials have confirmed that plans are in motion to add a dedicated turn lane on Pine Street/Business 60 in Poplar Bluff.
Officials say that MoDOT will move forward with providing a dedicated center left turn lane on Pine Street, east of the Black River.
The new configuration east of the Black River will include updating the section of undivided 4-lane roadway to a 3-lane with one eastbound lane, a center turn lane and one westbound lane.
In addition to reducing rear-end collisions, the updated striping plan will provide wider driving lanes, which will create an easier, more comfortable drive for motorists.
This safety project will be completed in conjunction with a resurfacing project, which will occur from Route W to Route B. The resurfacing project is anticipated to be let in April 2025, with completion of the project anticipated in fall 2026.
NINE YEAR OLD CHILD FLOWN FROM THE SCENE OF A CRASH IN RIPLEY COUNTY
A single vehicle crash resulted in a child being flown to a regional hospital over the weekend.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at around 4:30 pm Sunday on Highway T when a vehicle ran off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree.
A nine year old passenger in the vehicle suffered serious injuries and was flown to a Cape Girardeau hospital.
The driver, a 41 year old man from Naylor, received minor injuries and was taken to a Poplar Bluff hospital.
HEARTS IN THE PARK SET FOR THIS WEEK IN POPLAR BLUFF
Hendrickson Park in Poplar Bluff will be covered in hearts this week thanks to a special event.
The Poplar Bluff Library and PB Parks and Recreation are teaming up for the Hearts in the Park hunt on February 13th and 14th.
Maps and crayons can be picked up at the Poplar Bluff Library before participants join the hunt. If you find all of the hidden hearts scattered throughout Hendrickson Park you can earn a prize.
Prizes can be picked up at either the Parks Office or the Library.
CULVERT REPLACEMENT SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK IN STODDARD COUNTY
Route ZZ in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane this week as Missouri Department of Transportation Crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
Officials say that the work zone is located from Route 60 to County Road 616.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Friday.
