Monday, October 11, 2021
ONE DEAD FOLLOWING WRECK NEAR POPLAR BLUFF
One person has died following a wreck near Poplar Bluff.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a truck struck a moped on Westbound US Highway 60 Saturday night, causing the moped to run off the roadway.
The driver of the moped, identified as 37 year old Justin Freeman, of Goodman, Missouri, was pronounced dead at the scene by Butler County Deputy Coroner Bruce Gowens.
No injuries were listed for the driver of the truck.
MOTORCYCLE WRECK LEADS TO DEATH OF NORTHEAST ARKANSAS MAN
A Northeast Arkansas man has died from injuries he received in a motorcycle wreck last week.
According to the Arkansas State Police, 22 year old Curtis Humes, of Black Rock, was driving a motorcycle on State Highway 115 when he collided with a truck that was pulling into a private drive.
Officials say that Humes was killed in the wreck.
MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING FOOT PURSUIT IN STODDARD COUNTY
An Oran man has been taken into custody on multiple drug related charges following a pursuit in Stoddard County.
Chief Deputy Andy Holden with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s office tells KWOC news that a narcotics investigation on Thursday led authorities to Lawrence Woodson at a residence in Dexter.
When deputies attempted to make contact with Woodson, he fled from the residence on foot. He was taken into custody following a short foot pursuit.
Woodson was in possession of a firearm, two grams of cocaine, 131 grams of methamphetamine, 19 grams of marijuana, and three Xanax pills.
He has been charged with felony 1st degree trafficking drugs, unlawful Possession of a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon, resisting arrest, and two counts of delivery of a controlled substance.
Woodson was held in the Stoddard County Jail on a $100,000 cash only bond.
LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR 2021 POPLAR BLUFF SHOWDOWN
The eight teams who will be playing in the 2021 Poplar Bluff Showdown have been released.
Poplar Bluff Athletics Director Kent Keith tells KWOC News that the field will include four Tennessee teams, two Arkansas teams, and two teams from Missouri.
Poplar Bluff will be joined by Raytown South from Missouri, Fayetteville and Forrest City, from Arkansas, along with Memphis Central, Overton, Haywood, and Jackson South Side, from Tennessee.
The three day Tournament will begin on Monday, December 27th.
MALDEN MAN FACING MULTIPLE FELONY CHARGES
A Malden man is facing multiple felony charges following his arrest over the weekend.
According to the Highway Patrol, 46 year old Kendrick Kirkwood was taken into custody early Sunday morning on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamine, driving while intoxicated - aggravated offender, and no valid driver’s license.
Following the arrest, Kirkwood was held at the Dunklin County Jail.
MOTORISTS WARNED TO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR DEER
With temperatures starting to drop, Missouri motorists are being advised to watch for deer.
Officials say that deer are more active and create hazards for Missouri motorists at this time of year.
The majority of deer strike crashes occur in October and November each year, with most happening in the 6 to 7 am and pm timeframes.
Last year, drivers in Missouri experienced 3,639 traffic crashes where deer-vehicle strikes occurred. In these crashes, there were five fatalities and 348 people were injured.
Drivers are reminded that an attempt to avoid striking a deer could result in a more serious crash involving oncoming traffic. As soon as you see a deer, the best course of action is to reduce your speed gradually while watching other traffic around you.
If you do strike a deer, move your vehicle to a safe location and call 9-1-1 or *55 on a cell phone and report it.