LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS

05/17/18

MODERATE INJURIES FOR EDINA DRIVER IN KNOX COUNTY WRECK

LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY

05/15/2018

FIREFIGHTERS QUICKLY EXTINGUISH FIRE AT MILAN BUSINESS

One of Milan, Missouri’s oldest business buildings caught fire Monday morning. Fire crews were called to Joy's Furniture and Medical Supply Store around 8:30 a.m. Crews from both Milan city and rural and Green City fire departments were able to contain the small blaze to the front of the building. It was extinguished within 15 minutes. According to the report, the building suffered smoke and heat damage, with temperatures reaching up to 600 degrees inside. Milan's Assistant Fire Chief Bob Wyant tells KTVO there are concerns as to whether or not this fire is connected to another one late Sunday night. That fire occurred just a few blocks away around midnight. Wyant said the Sunday night fire was intentionally set. No was injured in Monday's fire. The blaze is currently under investigation by the Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office.

PUBLIC  MEETING SCHEDULED REGARDING OPERATIONS AT FINGER LAKES STATE PARK

Finger Lakes State Park invites the public to an informational meeting 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 19 at the park’s beach parking lot. The public is invited to share comments about the park and its operations. Park staff will be on hand to provide information and to answer questions. These informational meetings, which are being held in all state parks and historic sites, give staff the opportunity to let people know the status and future plans for the park or historic site, and they offer visitors the opportunity to comment on the facilities. Finger Lakes State Park is located at 1505 E. Peabody Road, Columbia. For more information about the open house or about other events at the park, call 573-443-5315

HARRISION COUNTY OVERPASS TO CLOSE FOR DECK REPLACEMENT

The bridge on Route AA/H over Interstate 35 in Harrison County is scheduled to close Monday, May 21st. Contractors from Chester Bross Construction Company of Palmyra, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will close the overpass for approximately two months for a bridge deck replacement project. The removal of the old bridge deck will begin Tuesday, May 29. For safety reasons, no traffic will be permitted under the bridge during the deck removal. Interstate traffic will be narrowed to one lane in each direction, and all traffic will be routed up and over the on and off ramps at the exit and around the work. During removal only through interstate traffic will be allowed on the ramps. To ensure that interstate traffic flows as smoothly as possible no access to or from Route AA and Route H will be permitted during this portion of the project. This traffic pattern could remain in place for up to 5 days. Motorists will experience delays and may want to consider using an alternate route. All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT encourages all motorists to slow down, buckle up, eliminate distractions and drive safely to ensure everyone is able to Arrive Alive. For more information about this and other MoDOT projects, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) or visit http://www.modot.org/northwest and view the online Traveler Information Map.

Warmer temperatures and below average precipitation for the week allowed planting to progress quickly. Temperatures last week averaged 72.2 degrees, 9.5 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.19 inches statewide, 0.85 inches below normal. There were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending May 13, 2018. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 12 percent very short, 34 percent short, 51 percent adequate, and 3 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 8 percent very short, 32 percent short, 56 percent adequate, and 4 percent surplus. Corn planting progressed 13 percentage points to 91 percent complete, which is 15 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Corn emerged progressed to 64 percent, 30 percentage points ahead of the previous week. Corn condition was rated at 2 percent poor, 37 percent fair, 58 percent good, and 3 percent excellent. Soybean planting was 42 percent complete with 12 percent emerged. Cotton planting progressed to 73 percent, 19 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average. Rice planting progressed to 76 percent this week. Rice emerged progressed to 48 percent, 22 percentage points ahead of the previous week, but still behind the 5-year average. Sorghum planted is at 33 percent, 9 percentage points behind the 5-year average. Winter wheat headed is at 61 percent, 32 percentage points behind last year and 4 percentage points behind the 5-year average. Winter wheat condition was rated 3 percent very poor, 8 percent poor, 42 percent fair, 42 percent good, and 5 percent excellent. Alfalfa first cutting progressed to 9 percent, 5 percentage points behind the previous year and 1 percentage point behind the 5-year average. Other hay first cutting progressed to 6 percent, 2 percentage point.

Days Suitable for Fieldwork and Soil Moisture Supply: Week Ending May 13, 2018

State

Days Suitable for Fieldwork

Topsoil Moisture Supply Subsoil Moisture Supply

Very Short

Short Adequate Surplus

Very Short

Short Adequate Surplus   (percent) (percent) (percent) (percent) (percent) (percent) (percent) (percent) Missouri  .....................................  6.3 12 34 51 3 8 32 56 4

Crop Progress – Missouri

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 91 64 42 12 73 76 48 33 61 9 6 78 34 19 1 37 65 26 6 24 2 1 86 58 22 3 43 83 69 20 93 14 8

76 54 18 4 54 82 60 24 65 10 5

LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY

05/14.2018

RIOT REPORTED AT CAMERON PRISON SATURDAY NIGHT

Several police agencies were called to Cameron, Missouri to assist in responding to a riot at a prison Saturday night.  Authorities said around 8 p.m. Saturday, inmates refused to leave the dining hall at Crossroads Correctional Center. Officers were able to regain control after several hours. The deputy warden said at no time was there any threat of escape from the facility. No officers were hurt and crews have been working to assess damages at the facility.

MACON COUNTY WRECK RESULTS IN MODERATE INJURIES

Two Callao residents received moderate injuries in a collision at Emerald and Dolphin Street, 2 miles east of Ethel at 10:40 Saturday morning.  The patrol said 17 year old Kimberly A. Gaul of New Cambia was northbound on Dalphin and failed to yield to a westbound auto driven by 21 year old Brody L. Preston of Callao and the two vehicles collided at the intersection. Neither driver was injured; however, two passengers in the Preston vehicle, Darin L. Baumgartner and 23 year old Michelle L. Delmarter of Callao received moderate injuries and were transported by Macon County Ambulance to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment. The Macon County Sheriffs Department, Air Evac and the Ethel First Responders assisted at the scene.

RALLS COUNTY COLLISION SUNDAY AFTERNOON

A vehicle driven by 70 year old Ronald E. Jones of Dardenne Prarie, MO reportedly turned into the path of another vehicle driven by 18 year old Vernace W. Charlton of Benton City, MO on Missouri 19,  8 miles north of Laddonia shortly after 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Charlton sustained minor injuries bur refused treatment.

ONE CAR SALINE COUNTY CRASH SATURDAY NIGHT

The highway patrol said Alchol was a contributing factor to a wreck shortly before 11 o’clock Saturday night in Saline Conty. According to the report the wreck was on Highway 65, just south of Interstate 70. 48 year old Jose Salmeron of Marshall was  behind the wheel of a vehicle that went off the highway and struck an embankment. The auto then came back onto the roadway, overturned and rolled into a ditch. The driver was transported to a Columbia hospital for treatment and is facing both DWI and C&I charges.

05/08/2018

KIRKSVILLE DRIVER INVOLVED IN PUTNAM COUNTY CRASH

A Kirksville driver sustained minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital following an accident on MO 149, 3 miles north of Glendale Monday afternoon. The patrol said Mackenzie A. Schramm was southbound when the vehicle went off the right side of the roadway. The driver overcorrected and the auto went on and off the roadway several times and eventually overturned severa times. Schramm was transported by Putnam County Ambulance to a Kirksville hospital for treatment.

PUTNAM COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH DRUGS

A Unionville man was taken to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office on a 24 hour hold after he was placed under arrest a t 6:16pm Sunday night in Putnam County. The patrol said 26 year old Eric S. Rollins with charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and no seat belt.  22yera old Kory E. Turner of Kirksville was taken to the Adair County Jail on a DWI charge around 9.43 pm Saturday night and in Boone County, a 70 year old Sedalia man, David W. Mathis was charged with Felony possession of a Controlled Substance – Heroin , and unlawful possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

WAYLAND MAN WANTED FOR CHILD MOLESTATION HAS TURNED INSELF IN

KTVO reports that Clark County Sheriff Shawn Webster said in a press release Monday that33 year old Alan Sturm, of Wayland, Mo., called the sheriff’s office Friday evening to turn himself in. Sturm was arrested around 10:30 p.m. at his home that night. Sturm was wanted on charges of first degree sodomy or attempted sodomy and first degree child molestation. 29 year old Alicia Pagan, also of Wayland, was arrested at the same residence for hindering prosecution of a felony. Online court records show Sturm was charged in 2017 and is awaiting an October trial date in Knox County. He was sentenced to house arrest last year, but Judge Russell Steele issued an arrest warrant last week after Sturm failed to abide by the order. Sturm’s bond was set at $75,000, and Pagan’s at $15,000.

WARRANT ISSUED FOR SUSPECT IN COLUMBIA’S GREELEY DRIVE SHOOTING

KMIZ TV is reporting on their website that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of43 year old Charles Tyrone Webb in connection to the homicide on Greeley Drive on May 3. On that date, 43 year old  Robert Eugene Jennings, 43, of Columbia, was shot multiple times and was pronounced dead by medical personnel shortly after being taken to a local hospital. "Due to the assistance and cooperation of members of the community, the Columbia Police Department was able to obtain a warrant for the following charges: Murder in the Second Degree and Armed Criminal Action with a cash-only bond of $1,000,000," says the official press release by the Columbia Police Department. "Webb should be considered armed and dangerous.

05/07/2018

HANNIBAL MAN DROWNS  IN RALLS COUNTY

The highway patrol reports a Hannibal man is dead after an incident in Spencer Creek (part of the Salt River) just south of Beaver Road, 3 miles north of Frankford at 5:15 pm Friday. The report said 20 year old Isaiah J. Vaughn was an inexperienced swimmer and started to go under the water. Witnesses attempted to rescue the subject. A Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy preformed Dive Operations and was able to locate the subject who was pronounced dead a short time later. The patrol was assisted at the scene by the Marion and Ralls County Sheriff’s Department.

MARSHALL MAN DIES IN DROWINIG INCIDENT

A 22 year old Marshall man drowns after a boat he was in at Blind Pony Lake in Saline County started taking on water and he decided to jump into the water and swim to shore. While swimming, he went under water and never resurfaced. A dragging operation located the body a short time later. That incident occurred Thursday night shortly after 730 pm.

MID CITY LUMBER IN BOONVILLE DISTROYED BY FIRE SUNDAY

A building is in ruins after an early morning fire on Sunday and authorities said an electrical problem may be to blame. KOMU TV is reporting a fire broke out at Mid-City Lumber on Klinton Drive near I-70. Three different fire departments responded to the fire. Cooper County, Boonville and Praire Home responded at 3:39 a.m.  Cooper County Fire Lieutenant Tim Derendinger said it took 165,000 gallons of water to put out the fire. He said firefighters entered the building to "attack" the fire near the back when the roof collapsed.  Luckily no one was injured and all of the firefighters escaped.  

COOPER COUNTY TRAFFIC STOP REVEALS LARGE AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA

KMIZ TV is reporting the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested a New Jersey man Sunday morning after finding about 20 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop. Patrol troopers pulled over 56 year old Charles Greenidge of Pleasant Hills, near mile marker 95 for a traffic violation.5 Highway Patrol K9 Rony found the marijuana inside coolers and trash bags inside the car/ Greenidge was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance. He's currently being held in the Cooper County jail.

LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS

05/04/2018

LAPLATA MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG POSSESSION CHARGES.

A LaPlata man is on a 24 hour hold at the Adair County Jail pending filing of formal charges after he was arrested by a State Trooper at 5:21 Thursday afternoon. According to the arrest report, 25 year old Jacob C. Baker was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance – 3 pills of Oxycodone. He was also charged with misdemeanor possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

MACON COUNTY WRECK DURING THE NOON HOUR THURSDAY

Two Excello drivers were involved in a collision on Route C at the south edge of Bevier at 12:34 PM Thursday. The patrol said 74 year old Lynn N. Ratliff was behind the wheel when her northbound vehicle struck another northbound auto from behind. That vehicle was operated by  64 year old Patricia A. Curless of Excello. The report said after the initial collision, the Ratliff vehicle collided with a shed. Ratliff was transported by Ambulance to Samaritan hospital for treatment of moderate injuries. The Macon County Sheriff’s Department and the Bevier First Responders provided assistance at the scene.

HORSE AND VEHICLE COLLIDE

A Hurdland driver was to seek is own treatment for minor injuries after his vehicle collided with a horse that was in the roadway at 5:30 Thursday morning. 38 year old Robert J. Griffith of Hurdland was northbound on Route J in Adair County, 4 miles north of Brashear. Ambulance personnel and the Adair County Sheriff’s Department assisted at the scene.

SEVERAL OTHERS ALSO ARRESTED BY PATROL ON DRUG CHARGES

Two Columbia residents were placed under arrest by State Troopers on drug related charges Thursday afternoon. The patrol said 27 year old Denzel R. Hayes was arrested at 4:22 PM for possession of marijuana – prior drug offense, and a Randolph County municipal arrest. A few minutes later at 4:29 PM, 33 year old Amy C Simon of Columbia was charged with possession of pot. Earlier in the afternoon Thursday, a 39 year old Kingston man, Nathan S. Schaeffer was picked up for Driving while suspended and he was placed on a 24 hour hold at the Caldwell County Detention Center. Early Thursday morning around 12:30 am,  a Columbia man, 31 year old Louis D. Wymer was picked up in Boone County on a Callaway county warrant. He was transported to the Boone County jail. A St Louis man was arrested in Gasconade County at 6:21 pm Thursday. 28 year old Joshua J. Meyer was taken to the Gasconade County Jail for speeding 100 mph in a 60 mph zone, possession of drug paraphernalia and DWI. And finally, 23 year old Ryan M. Beasley of Boonville was taken to the Cooper County jail after a State Trooper picked him up on a couple of Fayette municipal warrants for failure to appear and no insurance.

CALLAO MAN ARRESTED AGAIN – FACING TWO NEW CHARGES

From KTVO.com … A man who runs a massage business out of his northeast Missouri home is back behind bars again. The most recent arrest came after a second woman came forward accusing him of touching her in a sexual manner during a massage. Calvin "C.R." Vose, 56, of Callao is now charged with new charges of Second-Degree Sexual Abuse and Violation of Missouri's Massage Law, both misdemeanors. Lori Croy, a spokeswoman for the Department of Insurance that oversees professional licensing in Missouri, confirmed Vose is not licensed to perform massages in the Show-Me State. Vose is being held in the Macon County Jail on $7,500 bond. The suspect, who runs "Almighty's Touch Massage" in Callao, was first arrested and charged in March 2018 for a separate incident.

TROOPERS TO CONDUCT ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS ON MARK TWAIN LAKE

Sometime during the month of May 2018, troopers will conduct an enforcement saturation on Mark Twain Lake. The purpose of the saturation is to detect hazardous boating violations and remove impaired boaters from the waterway. Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon says "Special enforcement operations such as these enable the Missouri State Highway Patrol to enhance our efforts in removing dangerous boat operators from our waterways. Operating a boat in a dangerous manner or while impaired endangers everyone who enjoys our state’s waterways." Boaters and lake-goers are encouraged to help law enforcement efforts to apprehend impaired or dangerous boaters. If you suspect a boater is impaired or observe a boat being driven in an erratic manner, contact the nearest law enforcement agency. The Highway Patrol toll-free numbers for reporting emergencies are 1-800-525-5555 or cellular *55. In addition, most of the Troops across Missouri are ramping up enforcement saturation operations. Troop F will conduct two DWI saturation operations in May. The areas selected for enforcement are based on a high number of drinking-related crashes, high number of contacts with drivers who have been drinking, and officers’ input as to probable contact with DWI violators. Captain Michael A. Turner, commanding officer of Troop F in Jefferson City said in a news release that "Driving while impaired continues to be a major contributing factor of fatal traffic crashes in Missouri."

THURSDAY NEWS ROUNDUP

05/03/2018

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

Most of our area communities are participating in today’s National Day of Prayer. Brookfield, Moberly, and many others have prayer gatherings that will involve pastors and other community leaders offering prayers for our national, state and community governments and more. The public is encouraged to attend.

TWO VEHICLE COLLISION IN UNIONVILLE

The patrol investigated a two vehicle collision in Unionville on Grant street, east of 15^th streetat 5:45 Wednesday. According to the report, 18 year old Jessica M. Raisor of Unionville was eastbound attempting to make a turn when she veered into the path of a westbound pickup driven by 65 year old Tommy D. Willis of LaPlata. The driver of the pickup was not injured. Raisor had minor injuries and was transported by Putnam County EMS to Putnam County Memorial Hospital for treatment. The patrol was assisted by the Unionville Police Department and Unionville First Responders.

CARROLLTON WOMAN ARRESTED ON FELONY DRUG CHARGES

A Carrollton woman was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon on felony drug charges. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said 33 year old Jessica A, Burton of Carrollton was taken into custody by Ray County deputies and placed on a 24 hour, the patrol report lists three charges including felony possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, a felony Probation and Parole charge, as well as a possession of a drug paraphernalia. Burton was officially arrested at 2:47 Wednesday afternoon and was being held at the Ray County Jail. She was on probation for prior drug related charges at the time of her arrest Wednesday afternoon..

MARCELINE POLICE ISSUE REMINDER ON FACEBOOK PAGE

The Marceline Police Department recently issued a good reminder to residents of the area that weekends often bring increased pedestrian traffic. In a post on the department’s face book page, last weekends City-wide Garage Sale event was referenced as one of those type of events that usually bring increased traffic to the area, and that was just one example. Plus, the Marceline Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Rotary Interact Students of Marceline High School were scheduled to pick up trash along Highway 5 to the 36 Junction Sunday afternoon and that was another example the Marceline Police Department used to remind us to exercise extreme caution anytime, but especially when additional events and activities are scheduled. The Face book post asked everyone to be extra cautious and slow down during these types of activities, and with Fair and Festival season upon us, a very timely reminder from the Marceline Police Department.

BROOKFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT BRIEFING

The Brookfield Police Department recently released a number of incidents, investigations and arrests, including several large drug related arrests that have taken place since mid April as part of their May 1^st Brookfield Briefing.

·         Warrant Arrest - On April 18 at 1538 hrs., officers arrested Daniel Waller, 54 of Brookfield, in the 100 block of West Brooks Street on an outstanding Linn County warrant for a seat belt violation. Waller was later released after posting the $10.00 cash-only bond.

·         Driving While Suspended/Revoked - On April 18 at 1746 hrs., officers responded to a business in the 600 block of South Main Street for a request of a check-well-being. Officers made contact with the subject and the vehicle in the parking lot. It was found through a routine NCIC/MULES check that the subject, identified as Melody Nichols, 25 of Marceline, had a suspended/revoked operator’s license. Nichols was arrested at 1759 hrs. and transported to the Brookfield Police Department for processing. Nichols was later released with a Municipal Court summons for Driving While Suspended/Revoked.

·         Warrant Arrest - On April 18 at 1957 hrs., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of South Main Street. It was found through a routine NCIC/MULES check that the driver, Kasey Riggen, 26 of Brookfield, had an outstanding Grundy County warrant for Passing Bad Checks. Riggen was arrested at 2009 hrs. and transported to the Brookfield Police Department for processing. Riggen was later released after posting the $550.00 cash-only bond.

·         Tampering With/Destroying Physical Evidence - On April 19 at 0001 hrs., officers conducted a traffic stop on westbound US 36. Upon making contact with the driver, identified as Chad McCormick, 35 of Brookfield, officers observed McCormick attempt to conceal something in his mouth. McCormick then swallowed what he would later admitted was two marijuana cigarettes. McCormick was arrested at 0015 hrs. and transported to the Brookfield Police Department for processing. McCormick was released at 0130 hrs. with an Associate Court summons for Tampering With Physical Evidence.

·         Stealing - On April 20 at 0245 hrs., officers arrested Bethany Imes, 29 of Brookfield, in the 100 block of West Helm Street in connection with a theft that occurred from a business in the 900 block of Park Circle Drive on April 6. According to Asset Protection, Imes is alleged to have left the business while failing to pay for $18.58 worth of merchandise. Imes was transported to the Brookfield Police Department for processing and later released with a Municipal Court summons for Stealing.

·         Drug Arrest - On April 20 at 2126 hrs., officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of North Main and West Prairie Streets. K-9 Nitro was deployed and gave a positive alert for the presence of an odor consistent with narcotics. During a subsequent search of the vehicle and person, officers recovered two jars containing green leafy residue consistent with marijuana, three marijuana cigarettes, and a smoking pipe. At 2153 hrs., officers arrested Lana Hicks, 39 of Brookfield and transported Hicks to the Brookfield Police Department for processing. Hicks was released at 2225 hrs. with a Municipal Court summons for Possession of Marijuana.

·         Warrant Arrest/Driving While Suspended/Revoked - On April 21 at 0238 hrs., officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of West Wood and Bigger Streets. It was found through a routine NCIC/MULES check that the driver, Dyllon Browder, 23 of Brookfield, had an outstanding Carroll County warrant for a probation violation (bond $1,000.00 cash-only). It was also found that Browder had a suspended/revoked operator’s license. Browder was arrested at 0249 hrs. and transported to the Brookfield Police Department for processing. Browder was released at 0919 hrs. after posting bond on the Carroll County warrant. Browder also received a Municipal Court summons for Driving While Suspended/Revoked.

·         Warrant Arrest - On April 21 at 1001 hrs., officers arrested Ty Sackrey, 23 of St. Catherine, in the 100 block of West Brooks Street on an outstanding Probation/Parole warrant for Violating the Terms of Supervision. Sackrey was transported to the Macon County Jail at 1144 hrs. to be held without bond.

·         Animal Abuse/Neglect - On April 21 at 2244 hrs., officers took a report of animal abuse/neglect. The reporting party stated that at approximately 1700 hrs., he received a message stating that the front door to his residence in the 200 block of East Prairie Street had been kicked in and that his dog had it’s muzzle taped shut and had been placed in closed room within the residence. Officers have taken statements from the parties involved and the investigation is ongoing. Upon completion, the report will be sent to the Linn County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration of charges.

·         Domestic Assault - On April 22 at 2010 hrs., officers responded to the 600 block of South Clinton Street for a report of a delayed assault. Officers met with three occupants of the residence. It was determined that an argument between two of the co-habitants had become physical. Officers documented the injuries to the victim and took witness statements. At 2031 hrs., officers arrested Kevin Reeves, 41 of Brookfield and transported Reeves to the Brookfield Police Department for processing. Reeves has been charged with Domestic Assault 3rd Degree (bond $10,000.00 cash or surety) Reeves was released at 1619 hrs. after posting bond.

·         Warrant Arrest - On April 25 at 1053 hrs., officers arrested Daniel Hern, 36 of Brookfield, in the 200 block of West Sedgwick Street on an outstand Saline County warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Non-Support. Hern was released to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office at 1240 hrs. to be held without bond.

·         Drug Arrest - On April 25 at 2219 hrs., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of West Helm Street. Immediately after the vehicle came to a stop, a white male, later identified as Dalton Comstock, 25 of Marceline, exited the passenger side and began to flee on foot. After being instructed to stop numerous times, officers deployed their Taser and were able to take Comstock into custody. It was determined through a NCIC/MULES check that Comstock had an outstanding Linn County warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance (bond $25,000.00 cash-only). During a search of Comstock incident to arrest, officers recovered a capped syringe that would field-test positive for methamphetamine and a green leafy substance consistent with marijuana. At this time, officers detained the driver, identified as Cody McClintick, 25 of Brookfield, who is currently on parole for Distribution of a Controlled Substance. Witnesses advised officers that they observed McClintick discard a black bag into a trash can as Comstock was fleeing. Dash camera footage confirmed the witness accounts. The black bag was retrieved and from the black bag, officers recovered 56 grams of a crystal-like substance that would field-test positive for methamphetamine. The methamphetamine has a “street value” of approximately $4480.00. Officers also recovered several small Ziplock-style baggies, a digital scale and a glass smoking pipe. McClintick and Comstock were arrested and transported to the Brookfield Police Department for processing. McClintick has been charged with Trafficking Drugs 2nd Degree with bond set at $50,000.00 cash or surety. Additional charges are pending for Comstock.

·         Drug Arrest - On April 28 at 0031 hrs., officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of South Main Street and East Lockling Avenue. K-9 Nitro was deployed for an exterior sniff of the vehicle. K-9 Nitro gave a positive alert for the presence of an odor consistent with narcotics emitting from the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, officers recovered 17.5 grams of a crystal-like substance that would field-test positive for methamphetamine. Officers also recovered a metal smoking pipe with the residue of a green leafy substance consistent with marijuana, a glass smoking pipe consistent with methamphetamine consumption and a prescription pill identified as a Schedule II Controlled Substance. At 0113 hrs., officers arrested the driver, identified as Michael Gandy, 38 of Marceline and the passenger, Ann Burks, 30 of New Cambria. Gandy and Burks both denied knowledge of the methamphetamine. Burks however, did acknowledge that the marijuana pipe was hers. Gandy and Burks were then transported to the Brookfield Police Department for processing. Burks was later released with a summons for Unlawful Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Gandy has been charged with two counts of Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and one count of Unlawful Use/Possession of Drug paraphernalia. Gandy was transported to the Macon County jail in lieu of posting the $25,000.00 cash or surety bond.

WEDNESDAY NEWS ROUNDUP

05/02/2018

PURDIN WOMAN SERIOUSLY HURT

A driver from Purdin was seriously hurt in an accident on Highway 5, 3 miles north of Purdin at 6:15 Tuesday morning. According to the report, 32 year old Jennifer Fainter fell asleep at the wheel and her vehicle went off the roadway on the opposite side and struck an embankment and went airborne. The vehicle then hit the ground and slammed into a tree. Fainter sustained serious injuries and was flown to a Columbia hospital for treatment.

TRACTOR TRAILER OVERTURNS IN CHARITON COUNTY

A Keytesville man received minor injuries after his tractor trailer overturned Monday night in Chariton County. The patrol reports 62 year old William H. Fox was westbound on US 24 and attempted a right turn onto Highway F, about 5 miles west of Keytesville. Fox lost control and the vehicle overturned. The driver was transported by Chariton County Ambulance to a Columbia hospital for treatment. The patrol was assisted at the scene by the Chariton County Sheriffs Department and the Keytesville Fire Department.

FIRE REPORTS MONDAY

If you were traveling along US 36 west of Brookfield Monday afternoon, chances are you encountered a substantial amount of smoke that made visibility difficult at times. The Brookfield Police Department posted on their face book page that crews were on the scene and working a rather large natural cover fire at Pershing Park.  They went on to say they had been advised that the fire is currently under control however, drivers may experience reduced visibility along US 36. Please, exercise caution while traveling through the area. The Trenton Fire Department with assistance from the Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District, the Grundy County Sheriffs office, Trenton Police worked a fire at 728 West 15^th street in Trenton. The home owned and occupied by Jason and Neol Way was a total loss. At 12:30 pm Monday, the Centralia Fire Department was fighting a house fire at the intersection of Singleton and Barr. That home was also a total loss. The National Weather Service has been saying for several days that the outdoor fire danger was significantly elevated due to lower humidity levels and the strong gusty winds.

MAIN ENTRANCE TO POPULAR STATE PARK CLOSED

As of yesterday, April 30th, the main entrance at Finger Lakes State Park was closed and will remain closed until July 27th. The closing was considered necessary after spring flooding in 2017 caused the primary spillway to fail. That spillway is located under the park’s main entrance road. The temporary entrance will require visitors to go through the motor cross track parking lot. Last year the park was compelled to close the swimming beach and it will remain closed this year as well. Swimming is permitted in all bodies of water except at the boat ramps, but swimming is at your own risk.

CHURCH DAMAGED IN SUNDAY FIRE

An area church received heavy fire damage Sunday afternoon. The blaze at the Victory Fellowship Church in Waverly reportedly broke out during the 4pm hour and as the fire was rapidly spreading, the volunteer Waverly Fire department requested assistance fighting the fire. Firemen and equipment was provided from several area departments including Alma, Blackburn, Corder, Dover and Carrollton.

CHILLICOTHE DRIVER SUSTAINED MODERATE INJURIES IN ROLLOVER

A Chillicothe resident was treated at an area hospital following a one vehicle wreck in Linvingston County on County Road old 198. The patrol said 17 year old Blake Curtis was eastbound at 9:17 Monday and the vehicle went off the road. The driver over corrected and the auto came back onto the roadway, they went off the  road again, overturned and stuck a utility pole.

PRINCETON DRIVER HURT IN SUNDAY WRECK

A 21 year old Princeton driver sustained moderate injuries after she failed to negotiate a curve on US 136, 3 miles east of Princeton. According to the report, Christina R. Speakman was eastbound on US 136 and failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle went off the roadway, striking several driveways and becoming airborne each time and eventually overturned. Speakman was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

GRASS FIRE IN MEXICO SUNDAY

On Sunday during the noon hour the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to Teal Lake Place in reference to a grass fire.  Responding personnel found that a resident had been burning yard waste, when the fire spread beyond his control and into the tree line separating the property from the AP Green Walking Trail.  The fire was extinguished, with no injuries and no damage to any personal property. Due to the dry conditions, low humidity levels and strong gusty winds, the fire danger level is extremely high and will remain so for the next few days.

ATLANTA RESIDENTS CHARGED IN DRUG BUST

From KTVO.com A drug bust turned up meth and two suspects, police say. Kara Lynn Shott, 29, and Christopher Allen Harrington, 31, both of Atlanta, Mo., were arrested on April 18 during a multi-agency raid on an Atlanta home. Shott is charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Harrington is charged with possession of ten grams or less of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, both misdemeanors. According to a press release from the Macon County Sheriff’s Office Monday, deputies received a search warrant for a residence on Knoxville Road in Atlanta after getting a tip about narcotics. The Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol and North Missouri Drug Task Force carried out the search, finding numerous items of drug paraphernalia, methamphetamine, prescription medications and marijuana.

Harrington was later released, while Shott was held on $15,000 bond.

LOCAL & REGIONAL WEEKEND NEWS ROUNDUP

4/28/2018 – 4/30/2018

HUNTSVILLE WOMAN DEAD ADLEDGELY BY THE HANDS OF FIANCE

A Huntsville woman is dead and a Mexico man in jail facing a First Degree Murder Charge in Monroe County.  Authorities report 51 year old James Addie of Mexico has been charged with first degree murder after the body of 35 year old Molly N. Watson of Huntsville was discovered shortly after 10 o’clock Friday night near a low water crossing east of highway 151 and Route M in Monroe County.  The Highway Patrol and Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said her body was found on the ground near her vehicle. The report say Watson suffered wounds consistent with blunt force trauma.  On Saturday, Authorities made contact with Addie at his home. He told authorities he planned to marry Watson the next day even though he was already married to another woman, his wife of 22 years. Addie is being held on a $500,000. Authorities are containing their investigation.

WOMAN SHOT IN LEG THURDAY - HARRISBURG MAN ARRESTED

Columbia authorities responded to a medical emergency on Clark Lane in Columbia Thursday night and discovered a woman had been shot in the leg. Police say methamphetamine may have played a role in the incident and 31 year old Shawn Sweezer was arrested at the scene and now faces allegations of domestic nature as well as unlawful possession of a firearm. In addition, Sweezer is a convicted felon and had two outstanding felony warrants. He is in the Boone County Jail.

MODERATE INJURIES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY CRASH

A Warrenton driver was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of moderate injuries after failing to negotiate a curve and his vehicle travelled off the highway and struck a tree in Montgomery County. The patrol said 22 year old Skyler L. Bethel was behind the wheel when the accident occurred on Mitchell Road at hoot Owl Holler road at 7:50 pm Saturday night.

MINOR INJURIES FOR HARRISBURG MAN IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Harrisburg man sustained minor injuries after his vehicle went off the highway, struck a mailbox and overturned at 8:45 pm Saturday night. The patrol said 19 year old Conner M. McBride was taken to a Columbia hospital for treatment. That accident occurred on West MO 124, west of Country Boy Avenue.

MODERATE INJURIES FOR NEW LONDON MAN

A New London man sustained moderate injuries after his ATV overturned while making a turn on a turn on a trail on private property about 5 miles south of New London  in Ralls County at 10:15 Friday morning. The patrol said 51 year old Karl. L. Klinckman was flown to a Columbia hospital for treatment.

LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY

(April 27^th, 2018)

ROTHVILLE MOTHER CHARGED WITH FIRST–DEGREE MURDER

A First-degree murder charge has been filed against a Rothville mother in the death of her two-month-old daughter, Sophia Linebaugh .  19 year old Sarah Linebaugh was formally charged Thursday and is being held in the Chariton County Jail on a $100,000 cash-only bond.  The Highway Patrol says the incident happened at the Linebaugh’s home on Main Street in Rothville on March 18^th. In court documents, Investigators say the Mother knowingly killed her daughter by suffocating her. Linebaugh told officers at the scene that she was giving the baby a bath and when she turned around after grabbing a towel, the child had drowned. Documents also reveal that officers found a handwritten note at the scene which provided investigators probable cause to believe the woman deliberated about her actions, which resulted in the death of the baby, Sophia Linebaugh.  Authorities also said the woman attempted to take her own life by shooting herself but ended up hospitalized in Columbia for treatment of the self inflicted wounds

MOBERLY MAN INJURED IN ROLL OVER ACCIDENT

A Moberly man sustained injuries and was taken to an area hospital following  a single vehicle wreck that happened in the early morning hours of Thursday on Highway 24 about 1 ½ miles East of Brunswick in Chariton County.  According to the Highway Patrol the accident happened at 3:45 AM when an eastbound vehicle driven by 41 year old Coby Durham ran off the right side of the roadway, overcorrected, ran off the left side of the roadway, and overturned. Durham sustained moderate injuries and was transported by Chariton County Ambulance to Moberly Regional Medical Center for treatment. 

KIRKSVILLE RESIDENT TREATED FOR MINOR INJURIES FOLLOWING WRECK

A woman from Kirksville was injured in a wreck that occurred Thursday afternoon on Potter Trail about a mile west of Kirksville.  According to the Highway Patrol, 18 year old Curtis Zuspann of Edina lost control of his westbound vehicle and traveled off the roadway, striking a tree and a mailbox.  A passenger in the vehicle 63 year old Sherrie Zuspann sustained minor injuries and was transported by Adair County Ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center for treatment. 

JEFFERSON CITY MAN DEAD FOLLOWING COOPER COUNTY ACCIDENT

Authorities say a 95 year old Jefferson City man is dead following a one vehicle wreck in Cooper County Thursday. The patrol said the Willard E. Myer was southbound on Route O, just south of Swan road at 2:30 pm Thursday when he failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle went off the roadway, struck a large rock and several trees before overturning. 

MAN CHARGED WITH THREATENING MAILMAN WITH KNIFE

From KTVO.com – The Adair County Sheriff’s office said the incident happened Tuesday at the suspects home on Bethel Ridge Road, outside Novinger.  59 year old Charles McFarland is charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon and 4^th Degree Assault. Court Documents say McFarland approached the mail carrier’s vehicle, while pointing a knife at the driver , and started complaining about the mail not getting delivered to his mailbox. The mailman said McFarland threatened to kill him. McFarland was arrested and is being held at the Adair County jail. His bond was set at $5000.

THE MISSION CONTINUES AND HEADS WEST

It’s not every day you see a covered wagon, horses, a well trained German Shepherd and several people who had set up camp along a major highway. That’s one reason several people stopped by the KZZT Studio on Highway 24 east  in Moberly Thursday to find out what was going on.  Veterans Promise Kept is in town as part of their cross country journey giving talks on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and on Dogs that Help, a non-profit organization dedicated to placing service dogs with disabled veterans at no cost them. They will soon be continuing their journey west but always have time to talk about their organizations and why they are so passionate about it. They also appreciate the donations they receive which allows them to continue the journey.  If you see them passing through your area, make sure you stop by and visit. For more information, visit their websites veteranspromisekept.com and dogsthathelp.org

COLUMBIA MAN ARRESTED IN DECOY OPERATION

A Boone County man was arrested after responding to a post from someone he believed to be a 14 year old girl who was actually an undercover decoy pretending to be a 14 year old girl. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest on Monday after the suspect showed up at a predetermined location where he thought the two would engage in sexual relations. 24 year old Harrison Stretz of Columbia faces what could be two or more charges including sexual misconduct with a minor and attempted enticement of a child. 

DRIVER INJURED ATTEMPTING TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH A DEER

A Clark driver was injured in a one-vehicle wreck in Randolph County around 10:16 last (Tues) night. The patrol said 70 year old Judy C. Barnes was southbound and swerved to avoid a deer on US 63, about 5 miles south of Clark. The vehicle went off the roadway and overturned. Barnes had moderate injuries and was transported to a Columbia hospital for treatment.

NOT A FREE LUNCH BUT IT IS A FREE BRIDGE!

LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY

(04/24/2018)

SALISBURY MAN ARRESTED ON SEX CHARGES

A Salisbury resident was charged Friday with five counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, all Class B Felony charges.  On-line court documents show that 43 year old Gregory K. McCloud is due to make his initial appearance in this week. The probable cause statement says charges were officially filed after authorities were notified by a woman that she had seen several photos of a child that were sexual in nature stored on McCloud’s phone.  McCloud was being held in liew of a $25,000 cash only bond.

MACON POLICE AND OTHERS TEAM UP FOR DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT

This Saturday, the Macon Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give listeners an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding your home of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The Police Department is partnering with the Macon Municipal Utilities, Macon County Public Water Supply District # 1 and the Missouri Rural Water Association. The goal is to prevent pill abuse and theft as well as protecting our local environment from these harmful drugs being disposed of improperly.  Bring your pills for disposal to C&R Market Parking Lot at 703 E Briggs Drive in Macon, MO.  (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.)  The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. If you’d like more information, call the Macon Police Department at (660) 385-2195.

HONOR FLIGHT NUMBER 51 TAKES TO THE AIR THURSDAY

110 veterans will leave Columbia at 1:45am on Thursday and return to Columbia Courtyard Marriott at 9:30pm Thursday, April 26. This is the first honor flight of 2018 for Central Missouri Honor Flight.  Ninety are Vietnam veterans and the remaining 20 are Korean War veterans.  As the busses roll back into Columbia overnight Thursday, you are encouraged to come out and help our honor flight veterans have the homecoming they deserve.  For more information, visit their website at www.centralmissourihonorflight.com or contact Central Missouri Honor Flight President, Mary Paulsell at (573) 289-3799.

SUSPECT ARRESTED THANKS TO ASSISTANCE OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE K-9

This past Saturday, the Highway Patrol was investigating and searching for the driver of a car allegedly involved in an accident in the northwestern portion of Livingston County. The man fled the scene on foot and was eluding officers when the Livingston County Sheriff’s office K-9 located the  suspect’s trail and lead authorities to the suspect. John J. Young was apprehended and charged with felony driving While Intoxicated. A last word, Young was still in custody at the Daviess-Dekalb Regional Jail.

CHILLICOTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

April 20th, 2018:

·         12:41am, Officers responded to an alarm in the 1000 blk. of S. Washington….False alarm

·         2:37am, Alarm at business on N. Washington,..Accidentally activated by employee

·         4:02am, Barking dog complaint in the 1500 blk. of Webster…owner took dog inside..

·         4:14am, Assisted fire department in 100 blk. Tenth St…

·         10:39am, Officer took Fraud report at PD…

·         11:55am, Officer was contacted reference a missing toddler in the 100 blk. of Polk St.,,child had slipped out door unnoticed. Child located and returned…12:07pm, Report people soliciting money on parking lot in the 1000 blk. of Graves St. ,Advised to leave property…

·         12:26pm, Checked report of children left unattended in vehicle in 1000 blk of Graves St,..unable to locate

·         3:56pm, Check for speeding vehicle in 1200 blk. Clay St…Neg. Findings4:03pm, Conducted investigation at First & Washington…

·         4:31pm, Assisted another agency at Polk & Locust St.s…

·         4:41pm, Fowl running loose 200 blk. Southwest Drive,…Given warning…

·         5:02pm, Assisted with traffic for 5K from Central School…

·         6:55pm, Civil complaint in 300 blk. of Webster St…advised remedies

·         7:13pm, Well-being check at residence on Monroe St,..subject OK..10:24pm, DWI arrest at Samuel & Keith St.s…Lydia Walker of California, Mo..Subject was processed and released…

·         11:02pm, Report of subjects trespassing on Railroad Property…Neg Findings

April 21^st, 2018…

·         1:19am, Officers provided a courtesy escort for an individual to their vehicle…

·         5:10am, Well-being check in the 1700 blk. of Hickory Drive…subject OK

·         1:11pm, 4:24pm, Complaint of property damage…civil issue…

·         5:39pm, Complaint of mistreatment to two dogs 900 blk Woodrow…,.investigation continuing…

·         6:12pm, Investigation in 1000 blk. of Walnut St….

·         6:52pm, Officers investigated a fire in the restroom at a business on N. Washington…Damage was inflicted to a towel dispenser/waste can…ignition source undetermined at this time…investigation continuing….

·         7:18pm, Disturbance reported at business on W. Business 36 Highway….Subjects were gone on officers arrival…

·         7:35pm, Officers arrested two individuals for stealing from a business in the 1000 blk. of Graves St….Jamies Palmer of Brookfield, Mo, and Alysa Henke of Brookfield, Mo. were processed and released…

·         11:25pm, Officers out on suspicious activity near Webster and Elm, ..no report…

April 22^nd, 2018…

·         12:35am, Disturbance at business in 200blk. of W. Business 36 Highway,,..subjects left establishment…

·         1:13am, Officers assisted with a subject that was having medical issues and was able to get the subject to receive help…

·         4:15am, Officers took a report of a stolen trailer license plate…

·         5:51am, Officer spoke with a subject in the1600 blk. of Springhill about personal issues…no report…

·         2:01pm, Officers checked report of suspicious activity near Bridge and Montgomery, …neg. finding…

·         2:47pm, Alarm at business on Mitchell Rd.,,,employee activation,,,,

·         4:19pm Fire in the 200 blk. of Southwest Dr…grass fire…Chillicothe Emergency Services extinguished the fire…

·         5:00pm, Parking complaint in 1100 blk. Jackson St….a drug offense was discovered, with the subject cited and released…

·         5:15pm, Report of suspicious person around vehicles in the Jackson St. and Mansur St. area…Suspect identified…

·         6:10pm, Investigation in 1100 blk. Of Clay St….

·         6:17pm, Investigation in 300 blk. Mansur St

·         6:25pm, Out of Control juvenile in 800 blk. Samuel St…Situation handled…

·         7:00pm, Officers out on investigation from earlier call at 5:15pm…

·         7:01pm, Report of Assault in the 2600 blk. of Shawnee Drive…

·         9:08pm, Investigation on fire at business on North Washington St…

·         10:02pm, Continuing investigation in 300 blk. of Wilson St…

·         Officers made numerous traffic stops with citations and performed numerous building security checks….

In summary, Chillicothe Police Received 114 calls for service on April 20^th,   64 on April 21^st, and 86 on April 22^nd, 2018.

NEWS FOR FRIDAY 04/20/2018

MINOR INJURIES IN MACON CO. WRECK

A Excello driver received minor injuries in a two vehicle wreck that occurred on Route T about a mile West of Excello in Macon County Wednesday shortly after 10PM.  According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol 24 year old Wilson McGowan was traveling Eastbound when he crossed the centerline and was struck by another vehicle driven by 60 year old Robin Cross of Excello.  Cross’s vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway, while McGowan’s vehicle made a controlled stop in a private drive.  Robin Cross was transported by Macon County Ambulance to Samaritan Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

CHILLICOTHE DRIVER INJURED IN LIVINGSTON CO. WRECK

A woman from Chillicothe was injured in a single vehicle wreck that occurred on Livingston County Road 228 west of US 65 about a mile North of Chillicothe early Thursday morning.  According to the Highway Patrol, 20 year old Taisia Zeger Pagliai was traveling Eastbound when she crested a hill, traveled into the westbound lane, and overcorrected causing the vehicle to skid.  Then her vehicle traveled off the south side of the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned onto the driver’s side.  She was transported to Hedrick Medical Center by Chillicothe EMS for treatment of moderate injuries.

MACON COUNTY ROADWORK SCHEDULED

Weather Permitting MODOT crews will be working along Route 3 in Macon County today (April 20, 2018).  Route 3 will be closed from Garden Street to Frontier Street for a culvert replacement from 8AM to 3PM.  The work is weather dependant and could be delayed or rescheduled.  You can find the latest information on roadwork in your area by visiting the MODOT traveler information map on modot.org.

NEWS FOR THURSDAY 04/19/2018

KIRKSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED TO LOCAL PLANT

The Kirksville Fire Department responded to a call of a fire at Kraft Heinz late Wednesday morning. Three fire trucks and an ambulance arrived on the scene shortly after 11 a.m. On scene, the fire department said there was a small fire, but later told KTVO there was no fire, but a welding accident led to overheating of the roof located toward the back of the building. The overheating of the roof allowed insulation to smolder, which was extinguished on arrival ,KFD gave the clear after thermal cameras were used to assess the removed insulation. No injuries were reported.

BOY RECEIVED INJURIES AFTER BEING HIT BY CAR WHILE ON BICYCLE

A 12 year old Polo boy was injured after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a car Tuesday afternoon in his hometown. The patrol said Ryan Bell was going south on Stoutmore and was hit as he failed to sto[ amd was as he crossing School street. 18 year old Megan Latimer of Polo was behind the wheel and was not injured. Bell was transported by ambulance to a Liberty Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries according to the official report.

FOUR INJURED IN MARION COUNTY WRECK

A one vehicle wreck in Marion County around 8:10 last (WED) resulted in injuries. The patrol said 17 year old Lance R. Hettinger of Philadelphia was behind the wheel and traveling too fast for conditions and lost control. The vehicle struck a rut and overturned, ejecting Hettinger and a passenger, 16 year old Casey W. Wolfe. Hettinger received serious injuries and was transported to a Qunicy hospital. Wolve was taken to Hannibal Regional. The other occupants identified as 18 year old Ty h. Bowdish and 17 year old Henry S. Whetstong had minor injuries. That accident occurred on Marion County Road 128, a half a mile west of Philadelphia

GRASS FIRES CAN GET OUT OF CONTROL QUICKLY THIS TIME OF YEAR

When conditions are dry and its windy it doesn’t take long for a small fire to become an uncontrolled fire, and that usually results in contact with your local fire department. And that’s basically what happened Wednesday as Columbia firefighters were called the scene of a grass fire along northbound lanes of Highway 63. Firemen were able to quickly extinguish the blase. Fire authorities are working to determine the cause.   

LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY – April 18, 2018

MACON WOMAN  RECEIVED MODERATE INJURIES IN ATV CRASH

A 41 year old Macon woman was utilizing an ATV on private property 2 miles north of Macon around and was using the ATV to carry an object. That object then became stuck in the throttle causing the vehicle to accelerate and overturn ejecting the driver. The Macon County Sheriffs Department, Macon Rural First Responders, the Macon County Ambulance and Air Evac all responsded and provided assistance. That accident occurred around 5:45 pm Tuesday.

2 VEHCILES AND DUMP TRUCK INVOLVED IN MACON COUNTY WRECK

Three vehicles, including a dump truck were in a collision on US 36 a half a mile east of Anabel Tuesday morning. The patrol said 41 year old Travis C. Thrasher of Clarence was behind the wheel of the dump truck and was following another auto driven by 31 year of Jessica L. McClintock of Shelbina. Both of those autos had slowed for traffic when a third auto driven by 56 year old Christopher M. Dilallo of Shelbyville failed to yield and struck the Friedman vehicle which resulted in it striking the side of the dump truck. Trasher was not injured. McClintock received only minor injuries but a passenger in the McClintock auto, 79 year old James E. Friedman of Shelbina received serious injuries. Dilallo sustained moderate injuries. The Macon County Sheriffs Department, Shelby County Sheriffs Deparmtent and the Clarence Police Department

WEEKEND LOCAL AND REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY April 13^th - 16^th, 2018

LENNEUS MAN RECEIVED SERIOUS INJURIES IN LINN COUNTY WRECK

A Lenneus man received serious injuries and was flown to a Columbia hospital for treatment after a one-vehicle wreck in Route Y, 2 miles east of Meadville at 2:30 Saturday morning. The patrol said 21 year old Mason L. Gudgell failed to negotiate a curve. His vehicle traveled off the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned. 

GALT MAN TAKEN TO HOSPITAL WITH MODERATE INJURIES

A one vehicle accident in Harrison on MO 146, 2 miles east of Gilman City during the noon hour Friday sent a Galt man to a local hospital for treatment. The patrol reports 43 year old Jesse S. Fletchall was westbound when his grain truck dropped off the side the roadway. The driver overcorrected and the truck then returned to the roadway, crossed the center line and eventually came to rest of its side blocking the westbound lane. Fletchall received moderate injuries.

HANNIBAL COUPLE TREATED FOLLOWING MONROE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A wreck in Monroe County on MO 151, 1 mile south of Madison at 2:10 PM Friday sent a Hannibal man and his wife to a hospital for treatment. 85 year old Carl L. Gillespie was the driver and received minor injuries. His wife, 83 year old Marilyn B. Gillespie sustained moderate injuries. The patrol said Gillespie was northbound when he ran off the road, struck a driveway and overturned.

RALLS COUNTY WRECK RESULTS IN SERIOUS INJURIES FOR MONROE CITY MAN

A Monroe City man was flown to a Quincy, IL hospital following a wreck in Ralls County on Bethlehem Trail, 6 miles south of Monroe City. A vehicle driven by 27 year old Elvis Solorie-Viveros traveled off the roadway, struck a culvert and a tree before coming to rest in a ditch. That wreck was at 1:38 AM Sunday morning. Arrest reports show the driver was charged with DWI, C&I and no seat belt.

TWO KILLED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCIDENT

 A man and woman from Jonesburg were killed in an accident that occurred at 3:15am Sunday in Montgomery County.  The patrol says that 25 year old Tyler Killian was westbound on I-70 when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the road, he overcorrected, returned to the roadway, overcorrected again, skidded off the right side of the road, struck a ditch and overturned several times, ejecting both the driver, and his passenger 24 year old Abigail Kresyman before coming to rest off the roadway.  Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SATURDAY MORNING CRASH

 A Columbia teen was seriously injured in a Saturday morning crash in Boone County. 17 year old Matthew Lazinger was on Route K when he attempted to pass another vehicle, crossed the center line and his car struck a truck driven by 23 year old Tucker Burns of Columbia head-on.  Matthew Lazinger was transported by ambulance t oUniversity Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

UNVILLE POLICE CHIEF OFFICIALLY CHARGED

The Unionville Police Chief has been charged with DWI. KTVO.com reports 29 year old Joshua Mathes of Unionville was arrested in February on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Formal charges have now been filed against Mathes for DWI and Failure to Drive on the Right Half of the Roadway. The charges stem from an incident in Adair County during the early morning hours of February 18 when Mathes was pulled over by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. After a change of judge in the case, Mathes was arraigned Thursday.

LOCAL AND REGIONAL AREA NEWS FOR 4/13/2018

FELONY CHARGES FILED AFTER MACON STANDOFF

The man at the center of a Macon standoff that brought out a SWAT team and multiple police officers, sheriff deputies and state troopers has now been formally charged.

37-year-old David Yount, of Macon, faces two felony charges, He is charged with First-Degree Kidnapping and Third-Degree Domestic Assault. Macon Police said the man held a woman against her will inside a residence on Crescent Drive in Macon on Wednesday morning. KTVO.com is reporting that Authorities blocked off an area around the home. Negotiators from the Missouri State Highway Patrol were on the scene from about 9 a.m. until noon. Yount finally came out of the home and surrendered a few minutes after noon. The woman who was inside the home also came out and according to authorities had injuries to her face and lip. She declined medical treatment at the scene. The suspect is being held in the Macon County Jail with bond set at $100,000 cash only.

LAPLATA MAN ARRESTED ON FELONY DRUG CHARGES

A LaPlata man was a taken to the Macon County Jail on a 24 hour hold pending the filing of formal charges shortly before 1 o’clock Thursday afternoon. Patrol Arrest Reports indicate that 23-year-old John P. Boren is facing a total of 4 charges. 3 of those are felony charges for Possession of a controlled substance – 10 grams of Methamphetamine, Delivery of a Controlled Substance and unlawful use of a weapon. The other charge is considered a misdemeanor for possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

LOCAL AND REGIONAL AREA NEWS FOR 4/12/2018

MOBERLY MAN FACING NUMEROUS SEX CHARGES WITH MINOR

A Moberly man is facing 17 separate charges of Sex Abuse involving a 6 year old. KTVO.com reports 52-year-old Danny Allan Washam was arrested on Tuesday after an investigation commenced on April 3^rd alleging abuse of a child. Some of the charges Washam is facing are statutory rape, statutory sodomy, child molestation, and endangering the welfare of a child. He was transported to the Randolph County Jail in Huntsville with a bond amount of 250 thousand cash only bond

KIDDER WOMAN KILLED IN DEKALB COUNTY

A 34 year old Kidder resident died as a result of a collision in Dekalb County shortly after

Midnight on Tuesday. Constance R. Huff of Kidder was southbound on I-35 about 2 miles north of Cameron when she failed to slow for another southbound truck driven by 54 year old Kenneth M. Lewis of Carlisle, PA and ended up striking the Lewis vehicle from behind. Huff was pronounced dead at the scene by the Dekalb County Coroners office  

THREE VEHICLE COLLISION IN JOHNSON COUNTY INJURES AREA RESIDENTS

A three vehicle collision in Johnson County resulted in moderate injuries. The patrol reports 52 Year old Teresa M. Cannon of Warrensburg was stopped in the intersection of Missouri 13 and Route H when another auto operated by 23 year old Luke A. Huske of Marshall struck the Cannon vehicle from behind pushing it into the lane of a third vehicle driven  by Patrick S. Harmon of Monroe City.

IRS SCAM STILL MAKING THE ROUNDS

The Trenton Police Department posted last week on their Face book page that the old IRS Scam is still happening. A community member had reported receiving a phone call where the caller identified themselves as the IRS and were threatening a lawsuit. If you should ever get one of those calls, hang up because it’s a scam. The Internal Revenue Service does not call you and threaten arrest or lawsuit … EVER! Be scam wise and never give out information via telephone to anyone calling that you did not request a call from

NEWS HEADLINES FOR 04/11/2018

ATTEMPT TO FLEE ENDS IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY

Two people were in custody shortly after 10 AM Tuesday morning after the driver of a vehicle traveling northbound on US 65 in Carroll County refused to pull over for authorities. A chase involving several law enforcement agencies; including aircraft surveillance was involved. The pursuit continued into Livingston County on Highway 139 and ended just north of Hale when the driver crashed into a ditch. One person was arrested on the scene while the other person tried to flee on foot.  The Livingston County Sheriffs Department said both suspects were in custody

FARM TRACTOR AND CAR COLLIDE IN ADAIR COUNTY                                                                                                                                                                                                                            A wreck on Highway 5, m miles east of Kirksville around 11:00 Tuesday morning. The patrol said a car driven by 76-year-old Linda Brewer of Kirksville collide with a farm tractor operated by John S. Nidbruegge of Kirksville. The farm tractor had moderate damage and was driven from the scene while the Brewer auto had extensive damage. Brewer was treated at a Kirksville hospital.

TWO VEHICLE BOONE COUNTY WRECK                                                                                                                                                          Two vehicles driven by Columbia residents were totaled after they collided at Route HH and Brown Station Road at 3:30 Tuesday afternoon. The patrol said 24 year old Courtney R. McKnight of Columbia failed to yield and pulled into the path of another vehicle operated by 27 year old Nathaniel S. Wallis of Columbia. McNight sustained only minor injuries

HIGHWAY PATROL MAKES AREA ARRESTS

A Kirksville woman was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop in Caldwell county around 4:30 Tuesday afternoon. 44 year old Lisa D. Stanek was charged with DWI (Drugs) as a Chronic Offender, speeding, failure to drive on the right side of the lane, no operator’s license (2^nd offense) and no seat belt. She was transported to the Caldwell County jail on a 24 hour hold. A Hannibal man was arrested on 5 charges in Ralls County at 1:25 Monday morning. 22 year old Co`di M. Douse was charged with DWI/DRUGS as a prior offender, possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to place a vehicle not in motion as far right as possible and a felony possession of uncontrolled substance charges. And 27 year old Devon M. Davis of Chillicothe was picked up in Caroll County at 10:16 AM Tuesday on a resisting arrest charge as well as a Chillicothe PD warrant. Both were misdemeanor charges. He was transported to the Ray County jail with no bond.

AREA NEWS HEADLINES FOR 04/10/2018

BROOKFIELD DRIVER INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING ACCIDENT

A Brookfield driver sustained moderate injuries in a one-vehicle wreck on Route KK, 5 miles northeast of Purdon just before 8:00 Monday morning. The patrol report said 19-year-old Gabrielle Monstermann lost on the ice-covered roadway. Her vehicle ran off the road and struck a fence.

OWNER OF ALMIGHTY; S TOUCH MASSAGE IN CALLAO

A Callao business owner is now facing a couple of sex-related charges with his recent arrest . 46 year old Calvin Vose of Callao runs “Almighty’s Touch Massage” out of his home on East Second Street in Callao. Court documents state the female victim has gone to the business for a massage. She also told a Macon County Sheriff’s deputy that when she arrived, Vose instructed her to remove her clothing, lay on the massage table and cover herself with a towel. The woman told investigators that when Vose came into the room, he removed the towel and proceeded to touch her in a sexual manor. The alleged incident happened on March 21st and she reported it to law enforcement the very next day. Vose was arrested that same date and was taken to the Macon County Jail. He has since posted bond and released.

BUCKLE UP, PUT PHONES DOWN IN WORK ZONES

This is National Work Zone Awareness Week and the Missouri Department of Transportation is doing their part to make people more aware of the dangers a work zone presents. Unfortunately, work zone crashers are on the rise nationwide. 16 people were killed in work zone crashes last year. For information on work zone safety and a list of high impact work zones across the state, visit modot.org/workzones/ml.

TICK SEASON IS HERE

Now that spring is officially here, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services urges precaution against tick-borne illnesses as tick bites can transmit serious, potentially deadly illnesses  and they can be active anytime the ground isn’t frozen.

AREA NEWS HEADLINES FROM THE WEEKEND: April 7^th-9^th, 2018

SPRING TIME WEATHER LATER THIS WEEK

Even through it was a cold and wet Sunday for most of us, the forecast is indicating more seasonal weather for later this week. As for snowfall amounts, we’ve had numerous reports of around an inch or so, with the heaviest amounts along and north of Highway 24. South of that line, most of the snowfall was only visiable in limited areas. Monday’s forecast is still calling for cloudy and cooler type conditions, but by Tuesday we should be seeing Sunny skies and temperatures near 70 by Wednesday. We also have the possibility of showers and thunderstorms later in the week.

SEVERAL ACCIDENTS RESULT IN INJURIES

A 16 year old driver from Chillicothe received moderate injuries and a trip to a local hospital after failing to negotiate a curve on LIV 236, 2 miles west of Chillicothe Friday afternoon. Brendon S. Nelson overcorrected and the vehicle returned to the roadway and overturned. Around 11 o’clock Friday night, Brody L. Preston of Callao was behind the wheel on Emerald Street at Feather Avenue, 1 and a half miles east of New Cambria when his auto ran off the road and overturned. Preston and a 20 year old passenger, Paula M. Haun of New Cambria both had moderate injuries and were taken to a Columbia hospital for treatment. Then Saturday night just before midnight, 36 year old Stephanie. E. Dotson of Moberly was eastbound on Highway M, 5 miles east of Moberly when she crossed the centerline and went off the other side of the road and her vehicle collided multiple times with a ditch.

PATROL MAKES SEVERAL ARRESTS OVER THE WEEKEND

Several people were arrested over the weekend by State Troopers. Stephanie E. Dotson of Moberly was one of those individuals. She was cited for drug induced Driving while Intoxicated and failure to drive on the right half of the road resulting in a crash. 23 year old Tristan J. Easley of Fayette was arrested on a warrant for defective equipment late Friday afternoon. 19 year old Jacob A. Campbell of Mexico was arrested at 12:39 AM, Saturday and charged with felony possession of a controlled substance – Methamphetamine as well as 10 grams of less of Marijuana as a prior offender as well as possession of drug paraphernalia as a prior offender. 25 year old Charles A Griffin of Rocheport was charged with DWI and speeding at 1:53 AM Saturday. At 10:30 Saturday morning, 33 year old Gerald J. Morris of Columbia was arrested in Callaway county for felony possession of marijuana, felony possession of a controlled substance – Oxycodone, felony delivery of a controlled substance and a couple of misdemeanor warrents out of Jeff City. Ang 31 year old Derek L./ Gregory of Worthington was arrested in Adair County at 1;48 AM Sunday morning on a DWI charge.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD UNDERWAY FOR LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN

The Missouri Department of Transportation has launched a 30-day public comment period on an update of the state’s Long Range Transportation Plan. The Long Range Transportation Plan is a federally required process that sets the state’s 25-year vision for transportation. Missouri’s current plan was approved in February 2014, but new federal laws and regulations require additional content, including safety performance measures and targets.

In the previous effort, four goal areas were established:

·         Take care of the transportation system and services we enjoy today;

·         Keep all travelers safe, no matter the mode of transportation;

·         Invest in projects that spur economic growth and create jobs; and

·         Give Missourians better transportation choices.

MoDOT sought public input in the fall to determine if those goals were still valid, or if priorities had changed. Nearly 8,000 people participated in the online survey and submitted about 5,400 comments. Based on that feedback, the four goals above were validated and the updated plan adds a fifth goal:

·         Improve reliability and reduce congestion on Missouri’s transportation system.

For the first time, the plan also examines how Missouri should prepare for autonomous and connected vehicles.

The draft Long-Range Transportation Plan can be viewed online at www.modot.org/LRTP/, or at any MoDOT District Office. Those interested in offering comments on the plan can contact MoDOT by emailing LRTPcomments@modot.mo.gov Additional questions about the survey and the long range planning process can be addressed by calling customer service centers at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636), or by mail to Transportation Planning, P.O. Box 270, Jefferson City, MO 65102. The formal comment period ends May 4, 2018.

The final plan will be presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for approval at its June 2018 meeting.

BOATER SAFETY CERTIFICATION COURSE OFFERED AT LONG BRANCH LAKE

A boater safety certification course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the Long Branch Lake Corps of Engineers Visitor Center in Macon.  There is no fee for this course; however, students are required to pre-register online as seating will be limited.  There will be a break for lunch, but it will not be provided.  For more information, to register for the course, or to obtain a complete listing of where other courses are being offered, you may visit the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s website, www.mshp.dps.mo.gov.  A Boat Safety Education & Certification link can be found on the left side of the Patrol’s home page under “Training.”

Missouri law requires any person born after January 1, 1984, to carry a boater safety education certification card along with a picture ID anytime they operate a vessel, which includes personal watercraft, on Missouri lakes. 

AREA NEWS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY – April 6, 2018

TWO DRIVERS INJURED IN CALDWELL COUNTY CRASH

Two Braymer drivers were injured in a Caldwell County crash at 2:55 PM Thursday afternoon. The patrol said the wreck occurred when two pickups met at a hill crest and collided on Catawba Road, 5 miles northwest of Braymer. 39 year old Christopher E. Waters was southbound and his vehicle crossed the centerline and was struck by a northbound pickup driven by 40 year old Kevin S. Leakey. Waters had serious injuries and was transported by Life Flight to Truman Medical Center. Leakey sustained moderate injuries and was transported by Chillicothe Ambulance to Liberty Hospital. The Caldwell County Sheriffs Office, Braymer Fire Department and Cowgill Fire Department provided assistance..

PATROL STUDENT ALLIANCE PROGRAM

On Saturday, March 10, 2018, 15 Troop B area high school students representing 14 high schools completed the 2018 Troop B Missouri State Highway Patrol Student Alliance Program.  The program was conducted at the Troop B Headquarters in Macon, MO, on Saturday, March 3, 2018, and Saturday, March 10, 2018.  During the two-day program, students were familiarized with many duties performed by a Missouri state trooper, and participated in hands-on activities such as firing a Glock pistol, stop and approach, and crime scene investigations.  The students observed a canine demonstration and heard presentations from several members and civilian employees of the Patrol.  The program, which targeted juniors and seniors in high school, was conducted to provide an opportunity for interested individuals to learn more about law enforcement and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 

FREE GUIDED TOURS OF MORRISON OBSERVATORY THRU MAY 3RD

The Morrison Observatory is open and all sessions free to the general public every Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 pm during April as well as on May 3^rd. Guided viewing sessions, tours and comments on historical highlights of the facility will be provided and weather permiting visitors will have the opportunity to take in the many wonders of the night sky. The observatory is located at 504 Park Road in northwest Fayette, across from Fayette City Park and the swimming pool. The Morrison Observatory features a 12 1/2 -inch Clark refractor and a 10-inch reflecting telescope. One fact that many don’t know is the observatory was originally located in Glasgow. It was acquired by Central Methodist in 1927, and moved to its current location in 1935. For additional information call 660-248-6383

AREA NEWS HEADLINES – THURSDAY, APRIL  4, 2018

VEHICLES COLLIDE IN ADAIR COUNTY

A two-vehicle accident on US Highway 63, 2miles south of Greentop  at 7:45 last (WED) night resulted in minor injuries. The accident occurred when a northbound vehicle driven by 34-year-old Katrina A. Burgess of Memphis, MO was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by another northbound auto operated by 49-year-old Jenna M Lonberger of Kirksville. Burgess had received minor injuries and was transport to a Kirksville hospital by the for treatment. 

MAN ARRESTED TUESDAY ON FEDERAL DRUG CHARGE

KMIZ TV reports Callaway County deputies arrested 34-year-old Brian Robinson Tuesday afternoon after officers stopped a vehicle because of an ongoing narcotics investigation. Officers said they came in contact with Robinson because of an ongoing narcotics investigation. A K-9 unit was called to the scene and assisted. Robinson was wanted by Federal authorities for a federal drug charge. Robinson was later transferred to the custody of Federal authorities.

AUTHORITIES ARREST MAN AFTER CHASE

The Livingston County Sheriffs Department and Chillicothe Police assisted the Highway Patrol in apprehending an Orrick, MO man after a vehicle pursuit on US Highway36 in Caldwell and Livingston County just after 10:30 last (TUES) night. Spike strips were used to disable the vehicle and when it came to a stop, the driver attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended. The chase originated in Caldwell County and ended just east of Chillicothe. The driver, 25-year-old Dakota E. Harth Spor was wanted on a felony Jackson County warrant for dangers drugs. Now he’s facing additional charges of Resisting Arrest by Fleeing, Driving while Revoked or Suspended, failure to register a motor vehicle, failure to maintain lane. At last word Harth Spor was being held at the Caldwell County Jail.

WORK ZONE AWARENESS WEEK

The emphasis on safety is part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 9-13.

The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists to slow down and not be distracted when driving through construction areas. MODot wants everyone to get home safe and are encouraging everyone to “please pay attention and drive safely in work zones,”  In 2017, 13 people were killed in work zone crashes on state system routes and an additional three on the local system, for a total of 16 fatalities. Warmer weather will start a busy season of construction and maintenance work on Missouri’s roads and bridges. As a result, interstates and major roads will have numerous work zones set-up through the fall. There will be work zones along Interstates 70, 44, 64, 55, 270 and on U.S. Route 65. 

TUESDAY APRIL 3, 2018 NEWS HEADLINES

DON’T FORGET TO VOTE! – IT’S ELECTION DAY

Today is Election day for what’s commonly referred to as the municipal elections. A number of bond issues are on today’s ballot, along with candidates for School board, City and County positions and more. Polls opened at 6 AM and will remain open until 7 o’clock tonight.

METH CHARGES LANDS MAN IN JAIL

A Pacific, MO Man was arrested overnight in Randolph County on drug charges. 29-year-old Christopher J. Cox of Pacific, MO was arrested by a State Trooper at 9:21 PM and is now facing three charges including felony possession of Methamphetamine, driving while under the influence of drugs as well as a careless and imprudent driving charge. Cox was transported to the Randolph County jail in Huntsville.

FATAL ATV CRASH IN DAVIESS COUNTY

A Pattonsburg man was killed in a crash involving two ATV’s Monday night in Winston. The Patrol said 30 year old Dallas J. Allen of Pattonsburg was operating an ATV and had a passenger, 10 year old Carly J. Allen of Pattonsburg as another ATV being driven by 29 year old Robert A. Vessar of Hamilton slowed to make a turn. Allen’s ATV struck the Vessar ATV from behind. All were ejected as both units overturned. The accident occurred before 7 o’clock last (MON) night on MO Route 6 inside the City limits of Winston in Daviess County.

BAD CHECKS LANDS MAN IN ARKANSAS JAIL

KTVO.com reports authorities in Arkansas have picked up a man wanted for passing bad checks in Northeast Missouri. Adair County Sheriff Robert Hardwick said Monday that Matthew S. McCloud, 26, formerly of Brashear, MO was arrested in Benton, Arkansas while living under an assumed name. McCloud was wanted on four counts of passing a Bad Check in Scotland County. The Saline County Sheriffs office in Arkansas made the arrest Monday and McCloud is awaiting extradition back to Missouri.

WEEKEND NEWS SUMMARY (March 31, 2018 - April 2, 2018)

SNOWFALL TO START APRIL

Mother Nature wasn’t pulling any April fools pranks; instead she delivered precipitation in the form of rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow with the heaviest of the snowfall right across North Missouri. Four to five inch snowfall amounts were common between highway 24 and Missouri Route 6 with lesser amounts toward the Iowa border and Interstate 70. Black ice and freezing fog a concern for travelers this morning and Thunderstorms are expected overnight tonight.

EARLY MONDAY MORNING WRECK RESULTS IN INJURY AND ARREST

A Cairo man was behind the wheel of a pickup on County Road 1330 in Randolph County early this (MON) morning. The patrol said 27-year old Kristofer J. Clickner lost control and his vehicle went off the left side of the roadway, about 2 miles north of Moberly. The truck overturned and became fully submerged in a tributary of Sugar Creek Lake. The driver was taken to Moberly Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries. He was later arrested for driving while intoxicated-aggravated offender, driving while revoked, resisting arrest and careless and imprudent driving.

SEVERAL ACCIDENTS OVER THE WEEKEND

As you can imagine, a number of weather related accidents across the area Sunday. 54 year old Marvin E. Crawford of Keytesville sustained moderate injuries when his vehicle overturned after losing control on Route D, 3 miles east of Route 5 in Chariton County at 3:25 yesterday (SUN) afternoon. He was taken to Pershing Hospital for treatment. Just minutes earlier, 4 Milan residents were injured in a one-vehicle wreck on MO Route 6 in Sullivan County. Donna J. Smith Elder was eastbound and stopped in traffic when her vehicle was struck from behind by another auto operated by 65 year old Achenghe Issac Molla. Both drivers received minor injuries as did 17-year-old Ryley J. Head, a passenger in the Smith-Elder pickup. 59-year-old Mary M. Molla had moderate injuries. All received treatment at Sullivan County Hospital. Additional accident reports will be posted on-line at our website throughout the day.

MEXICO AUTHORITIES RESPOND TO PERSON WAVING GUN REPORT

Mexico Department of Public Safety responded to a report of a man waving a gun at 11:33am Friday in response to a report of a man waving a gun in the Garfield Park area of Mexico. Officers arrived and located the suspect vehicle in the 900 block of Tyronn Lue Boulevard. The driver ran from the stop and was taken into custody without incident two blocks later. 27-year-old Ty'Rek Williams of Mexico was arrested on an outstanding Audrain County warrant and the additional charge of Resisting Arrest. Following processing, he was taken to the Audrain County jail. The Audrain County Sheriffs Department assisted in the arrest. No gun was located.

AREA ARRESTS

03/30/18

TEEN ARRESTED FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY   

An area teenager was arrested in Chariton County Thursday night on child pornography allegations.  The Highway Patrol report says 19 year old Steven T. Greer, of Prairie Hill, was taken into custody on accusations of felony possession of child pornography and furnishing pornography to a minor.  He was placed on a 24-hour investigative hold, pending formal charges. 

MODOT PROJECTS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 9  

MoDOT has announced plans for a shoulder improvement project on Highway 36, around the Marceline Junction next month.  Crews will improve and repave the shoulders and replace guardrails on the ramps of the Highway 5/Route U interchange on 36, as well as several miles of 36, from just east of Brookfield to near Bucklin.  The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 9 and should be completed by the end of May.  Officials say traffic control will be in place at the work area and lane closures will be likely during the project.   They say at least one lane of 36 in each direction will remain open at all times. 

The recent wet weather has delayed a pair of north Missouri resurfacing projects.  Work on Route H in Livingston County and Route J in Carroll County has been delayed until the week of April 9…and will cause lane closures for about 10 days in the work zone. 

STATE CUTS FUNDING FOR SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS    

Sobriety checkpoints will likely become fewer and farther between in the state of Missouri, after the Missouri House Budget Committee voted Thursday to cut funding for checkpoints.  The action drew quick criticism from several special-interest groups, who believe the checkpoints are a crucial part of the fight against drunk driving.  Legislators say the funding for the checkpoints will be shifted to more saturation patrols, which many feel are more effective and efficient at getting impaired drivers off the roadways.  The cuts will also effect funding for checkpoints by local law enforcement. 

PRESCRIPTION TAKE-BACK DAY AT LINN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT

The Linn County Health Department will hold a prescription drug take-back day on Tuesday, at their office in Brookfield.  Unused, expired or unwanted prescription drugs can be dropped off for safe disposal, from 9am to 3pm Tuesday.  They can not accept sharps, glass, aerosol medications or bio-hazardous materials.  That prescription drug take-back day is Tuesday from 9am to 3pm at the Linn County Health Department in Brookfield. 

AUXVASSE TEEN INJURED IN THURSDAY COLLISION 

An Auxvasse teenager was treated for moderate injuries after his vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer on Callaway County Route 3, Thursday morning.  19 year old Cody Nitcher, of Auxvasse, was treated at University Hospital in Columbia after the accident, which occurred just after 10am. The patrol says Nitcher completed left turn into the path of the westbound semi. 

COLUMBIA MAN ARRESTED FOR FEBRUARY ROBBERY        

A Columbia man was arrested this week, in connection with a February robbery at a Columbia home.  26 year old Anthony Acton is being held in the Boone County jail, on a robbery charge and for failing to follow the court’s instructions on a previous robbery charge.  Acton is accused of pulling a gun on the victim in his home and taking cash.  Acton is also charged for allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint in an August incident. 

03/29/18

KIRKSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR CHILD ENTICEMENT

From ktvo.com:  A Kirksville man is behind bars after community tips resulted in a sting operation for child enticement.  45 year old Joseph E. Chistman, of Kirksville, was charged Wednesday with attempted enticement of a child.  Kirksville Police had received numerous complaints that Christman was sending inappropriate messages through social media accounts.  The Kirksville Regional Computer Crime Unit used an under cover social media profile of a 14 year old girl to make contact with the suspect, who allegedly agreed to meet the girl near a Kirksville park, where Christman was arrested. 

ANOTHER EDINA BUILDING CONSIDERED DANGEROUS    

Another dangerously dilapidated building in downtown Edina has prompted authorities to close off nearby roads and sidewalks.  Edina Police Chief Ryan Bishop says officers oversaw parking and road closures Tuesday, outside 302 East Lafayette Street on Highway 6, where the building’s south-facing windows had shattered overnight and a large crack in the structure had widened after a round of rain and wind.

NWTF ‘JAKES DAY’ FOR AREA YOUTH TO BE HELD SATURDAY  

The Missouri Department of Conservation and the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold a ‘JAKES DAY’ of free fun for area youth, this Saturday at Locust Creek Conservation Area, located near Milan.  The day’s events will include archery, shooting, fishing and other outdoor activities, from 8:30am to 1pm on Saturday.  Area youth age 6 thru 15 are invited to take part in the free event.  Preregistration is required.  Call Sullivan County Conservation Agent Sean Ernst at 573-673-7588 for more details. 

MOBERLY’S FLASHLIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT TONIGHT     

Moberly’s annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt will be held this (Thurs) evening at the Howard Hills Athletic Complex.  Kids age 10 and under are invited to take part in the annual hunt, which will begin tonight at around dark.  Your asked to bring your own easter basket or bag and flashlight for the event…and dress for chilly and damp weather conditions.  That’s tonight at dusk at Moberly’s Howard Hills Athletic Complex. 

WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER COLUMBIA BURGLARY    

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested a 40 year old woman for burglary and possession of drug paraphernalia, Wednesday night.  Residents in the 5800 block of South Howard Orchard Road in Columbia reported the female suspect in their home, rifling through their belongings before running from the scene.   Officials found the woman, 40 year old Joyce Reynolds, nearby with items from the victims home.  She was charged with burglary, stealing and possession of drug paraphernalia

03/28/18

KIRKSVILLE TRUCK DRIVER INJURED IN ACCIDENT  

A Kirksville truck driver was treated for minor injuries after his tractor-trailer ran off Highway 63, just south of Millard, and overturned, at around 6:20am Tuesday.  53 year old Jimmy Stewart, of Kirksville, was the driver of the southbound semi.  The patrol says it ran off the left side of the roadway, struck a culvert and overturned, coming to rest on its side in the median.  Stewart was treated by ambulance personnel at the scene. 

WHEELING MAN ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY ATTEMPT    

A Wheeling man is in custody after an alleged early-morning burglary attempt was thwarted by a property owner.  The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department says the suspect, 34 year old Douglas Steven Coin, of Wheeling, was allegedly seen entering private property at around 6am Tuesday.  The property owner attempted to confront the suspect, but he fled the scene in a small pickup and a chase ensued.  The property owner was able to contact the Sheriff’s office and give a location for the vehicle.  Chillicothe Police and Livingston County Deputies responded, along with a K-9 unit, who was able to track Coin.  He was taken into custody on preliminary charges of attempted burglary and driving while revoked.