SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR MAN SUSPECTED OF PLACING SKIMMING DEVICE ON DEXTER ATM
Authorities in a Southeast Missouri town are searching for someone who is suspected of placing a credit and debit card skimming device in the city.
According to the Dexter Police Department, a local bank reported on Thursday that someone placed the device on an ATM machine.
Officials say that during the investigation, it was revealed that the device was placed on and removed from the ATM on April 3rd.
The bank has contacted their compromised customers and made them aware of the situation.
Pictures of the suspect are available on the KWOC Facebook page.
Anyone who has information regarding the suspect’s identity is asked to contact the Dexter Police Department at 573-624-5512.
DONIPHAN MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN RIPLEY COUNTY WRECK
A Doniphan man was flown to an area hospital Friday morning following a two vehicle wreck in Ripley County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred on Missouri Highway 142 at Highway 21 when a vehicle failed to yield to another vehicle at an intersection.
The driver of the second vehicle, a 59 year old Doniphan man, suffered serious injuries in the wreck and was flown to a Memphis hospital.
MISSOURI STATE AUDITOR TO INVESTIGATE CITY OF PARMA
A Southeast Missouri city will be audited by state officials.
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway announced last week that she will accept a request by the City of Parma to audit questionable financial activity.
Galloway says the State Auditor's office was contacted through the Whistleblower Hotline about concerns related to the city operations under the mayor. After an investigation, the allegations were found to be credible.
The mayor lost reelection earlier this month and a new mayor and city council member were sworn in last week.
Fire officials responded to several fires in the area last week including at the home of the former mayor, the city hall, and the police department.
TWO PEOPLE ARRESTED ON METH CHARGES IN WAYNE COUNTY
Authorities in Wayne County have arrested two area residents on drug charges.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 38 year old Christopher Burgess and 20 year old Angela Burgess, both of Piedmont, were each taken into custody Friday afternoon on charges of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and possession of marijuana – less than 10 grams.
Christopher Burgess is also facing a charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Following the arrest, both were held at the Wayne County Jail.
TWO AREA LIBRARIES RECEIVE GRANT MONEY
Two area libraries have been chosen to receive long term grants.
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft tells KWOC News that 27 libraries across the state have received grants totaling over $570,000.
The Carter County Library will receive $20,000 to provide early literacy programs to reach at-risk children and their families.
The Ripley County Library will get over $15,000 to replace numerous computers in the facility that are near end of life.
TWO EJECTED FROM VEHICLE IN WRECK NEAR BUNKER
Two people were seriously injured Friday in a single vehicle wreck near Bunker.
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle, driven by 40 year old Rickey Holt, of Bunker, traveled off the side of Highway TT in Reynolds County and overturned at around 8 pm Friday.
Holt and a passenger in the vehicle were ejected during the wreck and both suffered serious injuries.
The passenger was flown to a St. Louis hospital, while Holt was transported by ambulance to a Salem hospital.
DRAINAGE REPAIRS TO CAUSE DELAYS ON ROUTE 53 IN BUTLER COUNTY
Route 53 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane both today and tomorrow so crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation can perform drainage repairs.
Official say the work zone will be located from Route HH to County Road 202.
Work is scheduled to take place from 7 am to 4 pm both today and tomorrow.
TWO WEEK ROAD PROJECT TO BEGIN TODAY IN RIPLEY COUNTY
Route B in Ripley County will be reduced with an 11 foot width restriction through the end of next week as contractor crews overlay the roadway.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the section of roadway to be reduced is located from Route 160 to Route 142.
Weather permitting, work will take place today through Friday, May 3rd, from 7 am to 5 pm daily.
