PATTERSON MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD MOLESTATION AND STATUTORY SODOMY
Wayne County authorities have arrested an area man on multiple charges, including child molestation.
Officials with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department tell KWOC News that James Penrod, of Patterson, was arrested on Monday following an investigation.
According to a Probable Cause Statement, Penrod is accused of inappropriate contact with multiple underage victims over a long span of time.
Penrod is facing charges including child molestation, stautory sodomy, and statutory rape, among others.
POPLAR BLUFF PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST BACK TO SCHOOL BASH THIS WEEKEND
The Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Department’s big end of summer event is this weekend.
The 2025 Back to School Bash has been scheduled for 9 am to noon on Saturday at Whiteley Park in Poplar Bluff.
There will be a foam party, yard games, a water slide, and fun for the entire family. Registration is open for local organizations who want to give away school supplies at the event.
For more information, go to the Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
17TH ANNUAL MULE SKINNER GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR FRIDAY
The 17th Annual Mule Skinner Golf Tournament is coming up this week.
The 4 person scramble tournament will be held on Friday at the Westwood Hills Country Club in Poplar Bluff. Lunch will begin at 11:30 am with a shotgun start at 1 pm.
Organizers say the entry fee is $600 per team, which includes a cart and lunch.
All proceeds will go to benefit Poplar Bluff Mules athletics programs.
For more information, including team signups and sponsorship opportunities, contact Derek Rahlmann at 573-718-7591.
PIGGOTT MAN FACING CHARGE OF POSSESSION OR USE OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL
A Northeast Arkansas man has been taken into custody following an investigation into a video uploaded to the internet.
According to the Jonesboro Police Department, the investigation began with a cyber tip that was submitted by the Arkansas State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Division regarding a video shared to an instagram account.
The video showed inappropriate material involving a juvenile.
A search warrant led to police identifying the user as John Glass of Piggott.
Glass was taken into custody last week and is facing a charge of possession or use of child sexual abuse material.
His bond was set at $50,000, cash only.
MALDEN AUTHORITIES ARREST AREA MAN ON WEAPON WARRANT
A Malden man is due in court today in connection to an incident from early May.
According to the Malden Police Department, on Tuesday, officers arrested 27 year old Javier Pratcher on a felony Dunklin County warrant for unlawful use of a weapon.
According to a probable cause affidavit, earlier this month a victim provided video footage that showed Pratcher pulling a firearm from his waistband and pointing it at the victim.
The victim said that Pratcher made multiple threats to them and their business during the incident and even threatened to kill them.
Pratcher’s initial court appearance is scheduled for this morning at 9 am.
ST. LOUIS MAN ARRESTED IN STODDARD COUNTY FOLLOWING INCIDENT AT AREA BUSINESS
Authorities in Stoddard County have arrested a St. Louis man following an incident this week at an area business.
According to a Probable Cause Affidavit, early Monday morning, an officer responded to the business for a male subject assaulting an employee.
The reporting party stated that the man had struck her arm while she tried to intervene in a domestic situation.
As the officer was arriving at the scene, they observed 23 year old Tony Love walking away. Love matched the description provided by the reporting party and the officer attempted to detain him.
Love actively resisted before he was secured. The officer found multiple lighters and a knife in Love’s possession.
Witnesses at the scene said that Love had made a threat to burn the building down and had punched the victim.
A warrant was issued for Love, charging him with assault - 4th degree, terrorist threat - 3rd degree, and resisting or interfering with an arrest, detention, or stop.
His bond was set at $15,000.
