DRIVER KILLED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN CARTER COUNTY
A driver was killed in a vehicle crash in Carter County on Tuesday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a vehicle was traveling down Highway A, east of Ellsinore, before it overcorrected and traveled across the roadway before striking a tree- resulting in the driver being ejected from the vehicle.
The driver, 29 year old Tyler Phelps, was pronounced dead at the scene.
MAN ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY ON MURDER AND MULTIPLE ASSAULT CHARGES
A Sikeston man was taken into custody in Stoddard County on Tuesday for a murder chare, as well as multiple assault charges.
According to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, 20 year old Tyshonne Williams was booked on a Mississippi County warrant for 1st degree murder, as well as seven counts of 1st degree assault or attempt – serious physical injury or special victim.
He was also charged on seven counts of armed criminal action, and delivery of 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid.
Following his arrest, he was transported to the Stoddard County Jail on no bond.
POPLAR BLUFF CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
Poplar Bluff City Manager Mark Massingham has officially announced his retirement.
The announcement was made after a closed session vote on Monday, but the decision for him to retire had already been decided in February. However, the movement was delayed due to the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 virus pandemic.
Massingham started working as the city’s manager in 2015, and he will be officially retired on July 10th.
TOTAL CASES OF CORONAVIRUS IN BUTLER COUNTY CONTINUES TO RISE
The total number of cases of the COVID-19 virus in Butler County have continued to increase.
According to the Butler County Health Department, four new cases of the disease were reported since Monday, raising the County’s total cases to 67. The patients have been quarantined, and the department will be working to contact anyone who may have been exposed to the virus while the patients were active.
In Missouri, as of Tuesday, there are a total of 16,414 cases of the COVID-19 virus in the state, and 882 deaths have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are showing any symptoms of the coronavirus, such as shortness of breath, fever, and persistent coughing, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency rooms.
MAN INJURED FROM GUNFIRE DAMAGE FOLLOWING KENNETT ROBBERY
A man from Kennett was injured from gunfire that came from a robbery in Kennett on Sunday.
According to the Kennett Police Department, a 54 year old resident reported to police that an individual approached him before firing off a round from his firearm, followed by the suspect stealing the resident’s wallet and running away.
The suspect was described by the victim as a black male, wearing a black hoodie and a face mask. The investigation into this case is currently ongoing.
INJURIES REPORTED FROM VEHICLE CRASH IN NEW MADRID COUNTY
Injuries were reported following a vehicle crash in New Madrid County on Tuesday.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that the incident occurred on Route 62, west of Risco, where a vehicle was traveling down the roadway while overtaking another vehicle when it attempted to make a left turn, causing it to be struck by the other car.
The driver suffered moderate injuries from the crash, and was transported to a hospital in Sikeston for treatment.
