FUGITIVE OUT OF KENTUCKY ARRESTED IN POPLAR BLUFF
A fugitive out of Kentucky was arrested Monday in Poplar Bluff.
According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, on Monday officials received information that a fugitive who was wanted in connection to felony charges in McCracken County, Kentucky, was possibly in the Poplar Bluff area.
Officers made contact with the subject, identified as 38 year old Jamal Nance, at a residence on Victor Street. Initially Nance provided a false identity and after officers uncovered his real identity, Nance refused to exit the residence and briefly barricaded himself inside. After a short time, Nance surrendered and was taken into custody.
During the arrest, officers also located suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Officials say that Nance was wanted on the charges of burglary 1st degree, robbery 1st degree, unlawful imprisonment 1st degree, wanton endangerment 1st degree and interfering with communications.
Nance also had a no bond parole violation warrant, with the original charges of trafficking a controlled substance 1st degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, wanton endangerment 1st degree, criminal mischief 1st degree, burglary 1st degree and possession of a firearm by a felon.
TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY FOR POPLAR BLUFF DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER
A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Poplar Bluff will be wrapping up operations today.
According to FEMA Officials, the Butler County DRC at the MPC World Impact Center Conference Center will close permanently at 7 pm this evening.
Following the closure, help will still be available for residents online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone at 800-621-3362, or by download the FEMA app.
The FEMA application deadline for the March 14th and 15th severe storms is July 22, 2025.
DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPENS IN DONIPHAN
A Disaster Recovery Center will be available this week in Ripley County.
The center will be located at Ripley County Caring Community on West Highway Street in Doniphan. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Thursday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Friday and Saturday.
Missourians who sustained damage to their primary residence,
personal property, or have emergency needs due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires that occurred March 14 and 15th can visit the center for one-on-one help.
The counties who are eligible include Butler, Carter, Ripley, and Wayne, among others.
At the center, affected individuals can get help applying for disaster assistance, speak to state or federal representatives, receive updates on their FEMA registration, and more. Services at the center are free.
FEMA financial assistance may include money for basic home repairs, personal property losses or other underinsured/uninsured disaster-related needs such as childcare, transportation, medical needs, funeral, or dental expenses. The FEMA registration deadline is July 22nd.
More information is available at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
MOTORCYCLE HITS DEER NEAR DONIPHAN, KENTUCKY MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
A Kentucky man was badly injured Monday night after his motorcycle struck a deer in Ripley County.
Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that the 44 year old man from Grayson, Kentucky, was driving on Missouri Highway 142 at around 8:30 pm when he struck the animal.
The man suffered serious injuries in the crash and was flown to an area hospital.
TWO APPREHENDED IN CONNECTION TO WEEKEND BURGLARY AT VAN BUREN BUSINESS
An adult and a juvenile have been apprehended in connection to a burglary at a business over the weekend.
Officials with the Carter County Sheriff’s Office tell KWOC News that on Saturday, deputies responded to an alarm call at the Hemp Joint in Van Buren.
At the scene, a responding deputy located a suspect vehicle and initiated a pursuit, however the vehicle was able to evade law enforcement.
The business reportedly suffered thousands of dollars in damages.
An investigation led to suspects being identified.
Two people, identified as Ralon Morrissey and a juvenile, have voluntarily turned themselves in to deputies.
A search is underway for another juvenile in connection to the investigation.
BLYTHEVILLE MAN IN CUSTODY IN CONNECTION TO SHOOTING IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Updating a story we have been following for you, a subject is in custody in connection to a shooting at a business early Monday morning in Pemiscot County.
According to the Pemiscot County Sheriff’s Office, shortly before 2 am Monday, a black male and female entered an area business and tried to purchase alcohol.
Officials say that when the subjects were told it was too late, there was reportedly some kind of argument and the suspect shot the clerk.
The victim was transported to a Memphis hospital and is in stable condition.
During an investigation, officers identified 26 year old Remington Tobar, of Blytheville, as a suspect. He was arrested without incident Monday afternoon.
He is facing charges of robbery 1st degree, assault 1st degree, unlawful possession of a firearm, and two counts of armed criminal action.
