Friday, January 19, 2018

POPLAR BLUFF AUTHORITIES SEARCHING FOR NON COMPLIANT SEX OFFENDER Authorities in Poplar Bluff are asking for the public’s help in locating a non-compliant sex offender.

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, 28 year old Justin C. Wilson, of Poplar Bluff, failed to register his home address with the Butler County Sheriff’s Office on January 5th.

Officials say that Wilson may be in Ripley County.

Anyone who has information regarding Wilson’s whereabouts is asked to contact Captain David Sutton at 573-785-5776.

2018 AG EXPO TO BEGIN TODAY IN POPLAR BLUFF

Ag Expo 2018 is set to begin today in Poplar Bluff.

Ag Expo will be held both today and tomorrow at the Black River Coliseum. There will be over 114 agriculture related exhibits at the expo along with many activities.

Additional events will include the beauty pageant, FFA tractor driving contest, petting farm, toy tractor pedal-pull, and cow milking contest.

Admission will be $1 for adults.

For more information about Ag Expo 2018, call 573-686-8064.

ARREST MADE IN ARMED ROBBERY OF SIKESTON RESTAURANT

Authorities in Sikeston say an arrest has been made in connection to an armed robbery this week at an area restaurant.

Sergeant Jon Broom with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety tells KWOC News that on Wednesday, at approximately 10:46 P.M, officers responded to Burger King on East Malone in reference to an armed robbery.

According to witnesses, a male suspect entered the restaurant during closing time and displayed a black semi auto handgun and forced the assistant manager to open the safe.

No one was injured during the robbery.

Sergeant Broom says that an arrest has been in the case but the name of the suspect cannot be released until he has been formally charged.

The case is still under investigation and anyone with information is being asked to contact Sikeston DPS at 573-471-4711.

THREE ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO EXECUTION OF SEARCH WARRANTS IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS

The execution of multiple search warrants earlier this week led to arrests in Northeast Arkansas.

Chief Jimmy Leach with the Corning Police Department tells KWOC News that on Wednesday, police executed three search warrants in Corning.

Three people are facing drug and paraphernalia charges in connection to the warrants, Sylvia Johnson and Ashley Lewis, both of Corning, as well as Becky Sharpe, whose hometown was not provided.

Leach says that the Clay County Sheriff’s Department assisted in the searches.

ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE SHAKES SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

Southeast Missouri was shook again by an earthquake on Thursday.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the 2.7 magnitude earthquake was centered around five miles northeast of Malden.

The quake was recorded at 2:04 pm on Thursday and had a depth of approximately three miles.

AAG TRIVIA NIGHT SCHEDULED FOR EARLY NEXT MONTH

The Poplar Bluff High School Academic Assistance Group will be holding their 17th Trivia Night early next month.

The event will begin at 6 pm on Friday, February 2nd at the High School commons area. The cost is $150 per team.

The mission of the AAG is to provide supplemental educational opportunities that would not otherwise be available to Poplar Bluff High School Students.

For more information, contact PBHS Counselor Susan Brown at 573-785-6471.

Thursday, January 18, 2018

ONE KILLED IN MADISON COUNTY WRECK

One person has died in connection to a wreck Wednesday morning in Madison County.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that the wreck occurred shortly before 7 am on Highway OO, around four miles north of Fredericktown.

A vehicle driven by 24 year old Gwendolynn McDaniel, of Farmington, allegedly crossed the centerline of the highway and struck another vehicle.

McDaniel was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

SIKESTON MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES

Authorities in Scott County arrested a Sikeston man Wednesday on multiple child pornography charges.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 55 year old Roger Webb was arrested shortly after 3 pm Wednesday in Scott County on a felony charge of promoting child pornography 1st degree.

Webb was also arrested on six counts of felony possession of child pornography.

Following his arrest, Webb was held at the Scott County Jail.

TWO FACING METH CHARGE OUT OF BUTLER COUNTY

Two men were arrested last night in Butler County on a meth related charge.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 45 year old Gregory Summers, of Naylor, and 30 year old Thomas Crumley, of Neelyville, were each arrested at around 11 pm on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.

Crumley was also arrested on felony charges of resisting arrest and possession of a controlled substance in a county jail.

DEXTER MAN IN CUSTODY ON CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND ASSAULT WARRANT

A Dexter man is in custody this morning on a controlled substance and assault warrant.

Officials with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department tell KWOC News that 32 year old Jeffrey McFarlen was recently arrested on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance and domestic assault 4th degree.

McFarlen’s bond was set at $12,500 and officials say he remained in jail as of this morning.

TWO NEW MADRID MEN ARRESTED ON FELONY DRUG CHARGE

Two area men were arrested Wednesday afternoon in Scott County on a felony drug charge.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 22 year old Donald McLarty and 20 year old Samuel Moore, both of New Madrid, were each taken into custody shortly before 3 pm yesterday on a felony charge of possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

Following the arrests, both men were held at the Scott County Jail.

CREWS RESPOND TO FIRE IN BLYTHEVILLE

Crews were out last night in Northeast Arkansas battling a fire in Downtown Blytheville.

The fire was located at a building in the area of Main and Franklin streets. The building contains apartments whose residents were evacuated.

The fire crews took steps to contain the fire and prevent it from affecting nearby buildings. A cause for the fire has not been released.

PARAGOULD POLICE REPORTING NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OF ITEMS BEING STOLEN OUT OF VEHICLES

Authorities in Paragould say that there have been numerous recent incidents where items have been stolen from vehicles.

According to the Paragould Police Department, the items range from candy and change to firearms and the bulk of the thefts have been the result of vehicles being left unlocked overnight.

Officials say that windows have also been broken in order to steal the property. In these cases, the property taken was left in plain sight.

Residents are reminded to keep your vehicle doors locked, and keep valuable property, especially firearms, out of your vehicles when they are left unattended.

Anyone with information that may help with the capture of the suspect is asked to contact the Paragould Police Department at 870-236-7621.

Wednesday January 17, 2018

OFFICIAL SNOWFALL TOTALS RELEASED FOR SOUTHEAST MISSOURI The National Weather Service has released official snow fall totals for Monday.

The highest amount measured was eight and a half inches of new snowfall in East Prairie.

Other totals included 7 inches for Sikeston, 6 inches for Dexter, 5 inches for Poplar Bluff, and 4 inches for Doniphan and Blytheville.

Some of our more northern communities received a light coating, with Van Buren, Piedmont, and Marble Hill all recording just one inch of snow.

POCAHONTAS MAN SENTENCED TO 36 MONTHS FOR MANSLAUGHTER

A Northeast Arkansas man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to manslaughter.

According to authorities, 26 year old James Yancy, of Pocahontas, entered the plea in connection to the 2016 shooting death of Nicholas Dawson.

Yancy received a sentence of three years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections along with a fine.

TWO WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK TO DISCUSS WAPPAPELLO LAKE

Officials with the US Army Corps of Engineers say that two workshops have been scheduled for this week to discuss Wappapello Lake.

The Corps of Engineers says they are updating the Wappapello Lake Master Plan along with the Shoreline Management Plan and are inviting area residents to participate in the update process.

The workshops have been scheduled for 4 to 7 pm today at the Greenville Elementary School and from 4 to 7 pm tomorrow at the Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center on Highway T near the Wappapello Dam.

Officials say that the purpose for updating the plans is to bring them into compliance with current policies and regulations, update visitor use trends, and obtain public input to ensure future activities are accomplished in an environmental sustainable manner.

ILLINOIS WOMAN KILLED IN SHANNON COUNTY WRECK

An Illinois woman has died from injuries she received in a wreck in Shannon County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, on Sunday 30 year old Robert Thompson, of Decatur, Illinois, was driving on Highway 60 when his vehicle slid off the roadway and hit a ditch.

The wreck occurred around three miles east of Mountain View.

A passenger in the vehicle, 25 year old Charlee Thompson, also of Decatur, was pronounced dead by Shannon County Coroner Tim Denton. The driver suffered minor injuries.

MOST MAJOR ROADS CLEAR IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

Road conditions have improved in Southeast Missouri.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, many major highways in the area have been cleared of snow.

The Travelers Information Map still has a few major roadways in the Sikeston, Charleston, and New Madrid areas that are listed as covered or partly covered.

However there are still many side and back roads that are covered and could be dangerous to drive on. Please exercise caution while driving on these roads.

3.6 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE RECORDED IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

Monday’s snowfall was followed by an earthquake on Tuesday in Southeast Missouri.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the 3.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded just before 11 am Tuesday morning around two and a half miles southwest of Caruthersville.

The USGS report says that the earthquake had a depth of over five and a half miles.

Monday January 15, 2018

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE SEARCHING FOR ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT A man is sought by police in Poplar Bluff after he allegedly placed a gun against a victim’s forehead during a robbery on Saturday.

Lieutenant Darron Moore with the Poplar Bluff Police Department tells KWOC News that the suspect’s name is Jermain Johnson.

DARRON MOORE: 

On Saturday morning around 8:30 am, officers responded to the 700 block of Davis Street in reference to reported armed robbery. While speaking with the victim, they were told that a Jermain Johnson, an acquaintance of the victim, came to her residence and requested money. During the incident, Johnson placed a small caliber handgun to the victim's forehead, took an unreported amount of money and the victim’s cell phone. Johnson left in a white passenger vehicle. Johnson is a 32 year old Black male, approximately five foot, nine inches tall, weighing 155 pounds. He has a couple tattoos on his left lower arm and the name Sonya tattooed on the right side of his neck. Anyone with information of the whereabouts of Johnson is asked to contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776. Johnson should be considered armed and dangerous.

We have a photo of Johnson available on the KWOC Facebook page.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR MOST OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI

A cold front is bringing with it more chances of snow today in Southeast Missouri.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for most of Southeast Missouri until 6 pm this evening.

Snow accumulations of around one to two inches are possible today causing slippery road conditions.

The snow will be followed by bitterly cold temperatures tonight, with wind chills expected to reach below zero in the area early tomorrow morning.

POPLAR BLUFF MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN NEW MADRID COUNTY WRECK  

A Poplar Bluff man was injured Friday morning in a New Madrid County wreck.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 56 year old Everett Coleman was driving on US Highway 60 when another vehicle cut into his path, causing Coleman’s vehicle to run off the roadway and into the median before overturning.

Coleman suffered serious injuries in the wreck and was transported to a Sikeston hospital.

SUSPECT BEING SOUGHT IN CONNECTION TO BUSINESS BREAKINS IN POPLAR BLUFF

Authorities in Poplar Bluff are searching for a suspect in connection to multiple business break-ins over the weekend.

According to the Poplar Bluff Police Department, the break-ins occurred early Sunday morning at Southeast Signs and Graphics, Grego’s Clean-Up and Recovery, and My Mobile Store.

Surveillance footage of the time of the break-in at Southeast Signs and Graphics was released to KWOC News and is available on our Facebook page.

Anyone with information related to the break-ins should contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department.

TWO ARRESTED ON FELONY METH CHARGES IN BUTLER COUNTY

Two men were taken into custody Friday night in Butler County on felony drug charges.

Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol tell KWOC News that 48 year old Steven Watson, of Poplar Bluff, and 31 year old John Wilhelm, of Puxico, were each arrested Friday night on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.

Each man was also arrested on a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

POPLAR BLUFF LEAF PICK UP SCHEDULE TO CONTINUE TODAY

The leaf pick up schedule for the city of Poplar Bluff is scheduled to continue today.

According to city officials, the leaf pick up will be in Ward 5 from today through January 26^th.

Leaves may also be disposed of at the landfill located on the east side of the city. To reach the landfill, take Bartlett Street to “F” Street and go under the railroad crossing. Follow the graveled portion of “F” Street around the curve and the disposal is located on the left side of the road. There are signs marking the location.

The site is open for leaf disposal from 8 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.

For more information, contact the Street Department at 573-686-8646.