Local News – Monday, August 14th, 2017
The Dent County Sheriff’s Office has released the following reports. On Monday, August 7th deputies responded to the 300 block of Highway 19 to make contact with an individual for Texas County. After their arrival, it was discovered that a person at the residence had a warrant for their arrest. As a result a 38-year old Salem man was arrested and was later extradited to Texas County. Later that day, deputies took a report of a burglary on Dent County Road 5170. The victim reported that a brown 15-inch Circle Y saddle with a brown “Billy Cook” breast collar, valued at $1,500.00, and a bridle valued at $150.00 were taken from a barn at the residence. The report is under investigation. On Tuesday, August 8th, deputies took a report of an inmate attempting to get a knife into the jail. Deputies were advised that a 27-year old Salem man was arrested on warrants earlier and was being booked into the jail. During the booking process it was discovered that the male had secreted a pocket knife on his person in an attempt to have it in the jail. He was charged with delivery/possession of a weapon in a county jail and given a $50,000.00 cash only bond. That same day, deputies responded to Dent County Road 5140 for a burglary report. It appeared that a shed and the residence had been broken into, but nothing was missing. This report is also under investigation. If you have any information about a current investigation, please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Department at 729-3241.
The Salem Police Department has released a number of reports. On Wednesday morning, August 2nd at 11:07, an officer was sent to a residence in the 400 block of North Henderson in reference to a theft. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown had taken two window air conditioning units and a grandfather clock valued at $900.00. At 12:48 Sunday morning, August 6th, an officer located a 2007 Jeep Commander parked near the 200 block of South Henderson that had been stolen from Cuba, Missouri. The driver fled north as the officer approached the vehicle. Due to the weather conditions and the concern for public safety, the vehicle was unable to be stopped. At approximately 3:00 Sunday afternoon, the vehicle was located off of Dent County Road 3260 north of Salem. The vehicle had been set on fire and was a total loss. The driver has not been located. On Monday night, August 7th, an officer was detailed to a residence in the 200 block of West Roosevelt in reference to a domestic disturbance. That investigation led to the detention of two juvenile males of Salem for disorderly conduct. The two suspects were released to their parent and the report was forwarded to the Juvenile Office. Please contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242 if you have any information regarding any ongoing investigation.
An accident happened Sunday morning at 8:30 in Crawford County on Crabtree Road about one mile north of Davisville. According to the highway patrol report, a 1994 Buick Sentry driven northbound by 37-year old Tonya Mason of Steelville, failed to negotiate a curve and began sliding before the car traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned. Mason suffered minor injuries and was taken by the Iron County Ambulance to the Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan. She was not wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Buick sustained moderate damage and was removed from the scene by Blackies Towing.
Hunters, anglers, and wildlife viewers now have access to about 6,300 acres of private land through the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Missouri Outdoor Recreational Access Program (MRAP). MRAP lands are privately owned properties in which the landowners voluntarily agree to allow public access. In return, MDC provides the landowners with annual incentive payments and habitat improvement assistance. Approximately 6,300 acres are currently enrolled in the program and open to the public. MRAP properties range in size from a few to several hundred acres and offer varying types of outdoor recreation. Participating landowners determine the activities that may occur on their land by selecting one of the public-access options offered by the program: 1) All Access Hunting and Fishing, 2) Small Game and Turkey Hunting, 3) Youth Only Hunting and Fishing, 4) Archery Hunting, 5) Fishing, and 6) Wildlife Viewing Only. MRAP properties are open to foot traffic only and area users are asked to self-register at the designated parking and entry points. All rules and regulations enforced by MDC apply on MRAP lands. MRAP land must meet minimum habitat requirements. This new program is largely funded by a $1.1 million grant from the US Department of Agriculture’s Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program. For more information on MRAP and to find available properties, visit mdc.mo.gov/mrap. The webpage includes maps of enrolled properties, public access options, rules and procedures, and enrollment information for landowners.
As the new school year begins, an open house will be conducted for William Lynch Elementary TONIGHT from 5:30-6:30, and that same evening at the Upper Elementary from 6:30-7:30. The open house at the High School will be on tomorrow from 4:30-6:00 followed by the open house at the Middle School from 6:00-7:30.