PIEDMONT MAN ARRESTED ON STATUTORY RAPE WARRANT
A Piedmont man has been arrested in Reynolds County on a statutory rape warrant.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 31 year old Justin Miltenberger was arrested Thursday morning on a felony Iron County warrant for statutory rape 2nd degree.
Miltenberger is also reportedly facing a charge of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
Following the arrest, he was held at the Iron County Jail.
DRIVER CRASHES INTO MULTIPLE VEHICLES AT AREA BUSINESS
A driver reportedly crashed into multiple vehicles last night at a Butler County business.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol a driver failed to negotiate a curve on US Highway 67 and struck several parked vehicles in the parking lot of an auto dealership.
The driver suffered minor injuries. Ten parked vehicles in the lot received damaged during the incident, which occurred south of Poplar Bluff at around 9:30 pm.
2018 AG EXPO TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 19TH AND 20TH
We are less than one month away from Ag Expo 2018.
Next year’s Ag Expo will be held on January 19th and 20th at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff. There will be over 114 agriculture related exhibits at the expo along with many activities for the whole family.
Other events will include the beauty pageant, FFA tractor driving contest, petting farm, toy tractor pedal-pull, and cow milking contest.
Admission will be $1 for adults.
If you would like to register for the beauty pageant or would just like more information about the Ag Expo, call 573-686-8064.
WINTER DRAWDOWN UNDERWAY AT WAPPAPELLO LAKE
The annual winter drawdown is underway at Wappapello Lake.
According to the US Army Corps of Engineers, the drawdown of five feet from recreation pool to conservation pool began last week.
The conservation pool will last until March, which allows for additional storage of winter and spring precipitation.
During the conservation pool, boaters are being urged to use caution while on the lake as mud flats and tree stumps may be exposed or just under the water surface.
A link to the new website that displays current lake levels is available on the Wappapello Lake US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook page.
CARTER COUNTY SHERIFF WARNING AREA RESIDENTS TO BE ON THE WATCH FOR SCAMS
A Southeast Missouri sheriff tells KWOC News that there has seemingly been an increase in citizens who are receiving scam telephone calls.
Carter County Sheriff Richard Stephens says that the IRS does not telephone citizens to advise them that there is a warrant for them.
The caller is someone trying to obtain your personal information for future, illegal use and you should not give them any of your personal or banking information.
Also do not call them back as this confirms your number is active and can cause additional calls.
ARKANSAS MAN FACING METH CHARGE OUT OF PEMISCOT COUNTY
An Arkansas man was arrested early this morning in Southeast Missouri.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 55 year old Bradley McDonald, of Searcy, Arkansas, was taken into custody at around 12:40 am in Pemiscot County on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL REMINDS MOTORISTS TO DRIVE SAFE OVER CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to drive safely over the Christmas holiday.
Remember to check your vehicle before you travel to ensure that it is in good working condition. Make sure you are well rested before driving to your destination, no matter how short the distance.
According to the Highway Patrol, last year there were 885 traffic crashes during the Christmas counting period. In those crashes, five people were killed and another 314 were injured.
The 2017 Christmas holiday counting period begins at 6 pm tonight, and ends at 11:59 pm on Monday, December 25th.
If you face a traffic emergency, you can contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone.
Motorists should use this number if they are in a traffic crash, witness a crash or crime, or observe a stranded motorist in need of assistance, or other traffic emergencies.
