POLICE INVESTIGATING FATAL SHOOTING IN SIKESTON
An investigation is underway following a fatal shooting Thursday evening in Sikeston.
According to Sergeant Tyler Rowe, at around 6:45 pm Thursday night, the Sikeston Department of Public Safety received a ShotSpotter alert for several gunshots detected in the 400 block of East Gladys Street.
A gunshot victim was taken to an area hospital and later died of their injuries.
Rowe says the name of the victim is not currently being released due to the age of the victim and privacy of the victim’s family.
The SEMO Major Case Squad has been activated and is investigating this incident.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting can speak with an investigator by calling 573-471-4711. Citizens can also utilize the anonymous Tip Line by calling 573-475-3774.
MAYNARD WOMAN KILLED IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS CRASH
A Maynard woman has died from injuries she received in a crash over the weekend.
According to the Arkansas State Police, the crash occurred early Saturday morning when a vehicle crossed the centerline of a road in rural Randolph County and struck another vehicle head on.
The driver of the second vehicle, identified as 55 year old Ann Davis, of Maynard, was killed in the crash.
The driver and a passenger in the first vehicle were injured and transported to area hospitals.
THREE DEAD FOLLOWING CRASH ON HIGHWAY 412 IN GREENE COUNTY
Three people were killed in a crash Friday afternoon in rural Greene County.
According to the Arkansas State Police, a vehicle was making a pass when it struck another vehicle on US Highway 412.
A 52 year old passenger in the first vehicle, identified as Sherry Felty, of Paragould, was killed in the crash.
The driver and passenger in the second vehicle, 40 year old Duane Smith Jr. and 31 year old Christine Sta Ana, both of Jonesboro, have also died.
The driver of the first vehicle and a minor passenger in the second vehicle were injured and transported to area hospitals.
HUNTERS ENCOURAGED TO SHARE THEIR HARVEST WITH FAMILIES IN NEED
Hunters across the state of Missouri are being asked to share their harvest this fall to help feed families in need.
The Missouri Department of Conservation Share the Harvest program provides food to the hungry through deer meat donated by hunters.
Hunters can choose to give part or all of any deer they harvest. They simply bring their deer to an approved meat processor to process the venison, usually into ground meat, where it is then packaged for distribution.
Share the Harvest is a statewide partnership between MDC, the Conservation Federation of Missouri, cooperating meat processors, and hunters.
For more details on the Share the Harvest program and a list of processors participating, visit mdc.mo.gov/share.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO CRACK DOWN ON DISTRACTED DRIVING THIS WEEK
Law enforcement officers in Northeast Arkansas will be cracking down on distracted driving this week.
The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office has announced the launch of the statewide distracted driving campaign, “Put the Phone Away or Pay.”
The high-visibility enforcement campaign will run through October 25 to remind drivers of the deadly dangers and legal consequences of distracted driving.
In 2023, distracted driving crashes killed 3,275 people across the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of those killed, 611 were pedestrians, cyclists and other non-motorists.
Seven percent of drivers ages 15 to 20 who were involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted. This age group had the largest proportion of drivers who were distracted at the time of the fatal crash.
AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT TO HOST DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT THIS WEEKEND
Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas residents will have a chance to safely dispose of their unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs this weekend.
Multiple area law enforcement agencies will be participating in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.
Organizations who will be participating include the Poplar Bluff, Doniphan, and Pocahontas Police Departments. You can find a drop off location in your area by going to DeaTakeBack.com.
