MALDEN MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES 

A Malden man is facing child pornography charges following his arrest last week.  

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, on June 13th, investigators executed a search warrant at the residence of 52 year old Earl Tibbs. During the search, investigators seized child pornography and computer equipment.  

The Dunklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has formally charged Tibbs with one count of promoting child pornography and four counts of possession of child pornography.  

He was transported to the Dunklin County Jail and his bond was set at $25,000.

POPLAR BLUFF MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE FELONY DRUG CHARGES

Authorities in Butler County have arrested an area man on multiple felony charges.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 34 year old Joseph Johnson, of Poplar Bluff, was taken into custody early Sunday morning on felony charges of unlawful use of a weapon as well as possession of a controlled substance for heroin, methamphetamine, Xanax, and Hydrocodone.

BROSELEY TEENAGER ARRESTED ON FELONY DRUG CHARGE IN BUTLER COUNTY              

 Authorities in Butler County have arrested an area teenager on a drug related felony charge.  

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 18 year old Dillon Smith, of Broseley, was taken into custody on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and felony resisting arrest.  

Officials say that Smith is also facing a charge of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.  

Following the arrest, he was taken to the Butler County Justice Center.