POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOST DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT 

Poplar Bluff residents will have a chance to safely dispose of their unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs next weekend.  

The Poplar Bluff Police Department will be holding a Drug Take Back event on Saturday, October 26th from 10 am to 2 pm at Wal-Mart on Westwood Blvd. 

Participants must simply bring their medications to Wal-Mart for disposal. They cannot accept liquids, needles, or sharps, only pills and patches. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. 

For more information, or to find a collection site near you, go to www.dea.gov.

POLICE ON LOOKOUT FOR CYCLISTS IN POPLAR BLUFF

Poplar Bluff officials are on the lookout for two cyclists. 

They are suspected of stealing a license plate, with video available at the Poplar Bluff Police Department’s Facebook page. 

If you have any information, contact 573-785-5776.

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR ARMED MAN 

The Poplar Bluff Police Department is searching for an armed man. 

Officials tell KWOC News that the man in question, Richard Trice, is wanted on felony warrants, and that he known to be armed. 

If you have any information on his whereabouts, contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776.

LOCAL RESIDENTS ARRESTED ON POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE 

Two Poplar Bluff residents were taken into custody in Butler County on Sunday for possession of methamphetamine. 

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 42 year old Bryan Swift and Vickie Campbell, of Poplar Bluff, were arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine. 

They both also face charges on possession of marijuana, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. 

They were both sent to the Butler County Jail following their arrests.

POPLAR BLUFF MAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH 

A Poplar Bluff man was killed Thursday evening in a single vehicle crash in Dunklin County. 

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 9 pm on Route J, 2 miles east of Glennonville.  

31 year old Rodney Labryer was driving when his vehicle travelled off the roadway, struck a ditch, and overturned.  

Labryer was reportedly not wearing a safety device, and was ejected during the wreck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  

A 32 year old passenger received serious injuries, and was taken by ambulance to the Poplar Bluff hospital.

DEFENSE ATTORNEY CHARGED WITH TAMPERING WITH A WITNESS AND PERJURY IN CONNECTION TO BUTLER COUNTY TRIAL 

A Springfield defense attorney is facing charges in connection to a trial held in Butler County. 

38-year-old Adam Woody was charged last week with perjury and two counts of tampering with a witness regarding a 2016 retrial where Woody represented Michael Amick. 

The Missouri Supreme Court ordered the retrial, moving the case to Butler County, where Amick was acquitted in the 2008 killing of his wife's grandmother. 

A prisoner testified during a pretrial hearing that a fellow prisoner had confessed to the killing. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers are now saying that the prisoner was paid $1,000. The prisoner did not testify during the trial.

CHAFFEE WOMAN FACES POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CHARGE – HEROIN 

A woman has been arrested in New Madrid County for several felony charges, including possession of heroin. 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol states that 24 year old Kendra Kennedy, of Chaffee, has been taken into custody for felony possession of a controlled substance – Heroin, and driving while suspended. 

She also faces a charge for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

LOCAL MAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT OF A TODDLER 

An area man has been taken into custody for the alleged assault of a toddler. 

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, 22 year old Jordan Holloway struck both a 3 year old child and a 23 year old man in the head with a handgun on Saturday.  

Officials say the incident occurred on the front lawn of a residence on Lester Street.  

Information obtained from the victim suggests the assault was in response to an earlier physical altercation. 

Holloway was arrested and lodged in the Butler County Jail on suspicion of endangering the welfare of a child - 1st degree, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

MULTIPLE FATALITIES REPORTED AFTER WRECK IN STODDARD COUNTY 

Multiple deaths have been reported following a single vehicle wreck last night in Stoddard County. 

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 55 year old Jeffrey Stultz, of Pocahontas AR, ran off Missouri Highway 25 and struck a utility pole, ejecting him from the vehicle. 

Both Stultz and a passenger, 41 year old Renee Karpinski, of Holcomb, were pronounced dead at the scene by Stoddard County Coroner Kenny Pope. 

Two other people were injured, and both were transported to a hospital in Cape Giradeau.

PIEDMONT WOMAN KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE WRECK 

A single vehicle wreck in New Madrid County has resulted in the death of a Piedmont woman.  

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred early Friday morning on New Madrid County Road 250.  

37 year old Heather Hicks was driving when her vehicle travelled off the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned.  

Hicks was reportedly not wearing a safety device and was ejected during the wreck.  

She was later pronounced dead at the scene by New Madrid County Coroner George DeLisle.