Local News- Monday, May 15th, 2017
The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released some reports. On May 5th, deputies traveled to the 6000 block of Highway VV for an investigation. Deputies were granted consent to search the residence and located a clear plastic baggie with residue that field tested positive for methamphetamine. As a result, 51- year old Steven Dorothy of Salem, was arrested and incarcerated into the Dent County Jail. That same day, deputies traveled to the 700 block of Dent County Road 6620 and made contact with an individual that had two active Texas County warrants for her arrest. As a result, 31-year old Bethany Heiney of Licking was arrested and incarcerated in the Texas County Jail. On May 6th, deputies conducted a traffic stop at the Shawnee Mac Conservation Area. While speaking with the vehicle occupants, the odor of marijuana was detected. As a result of a short investigation, 18-year old Robert White of Salem, was arrested for Minor in Possession, Minor Visibly Intoxicated, and Littering. White was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office, where he was fingerprinted and released on 3 summons to appear in court. On May 7th, deputies responded to the 1800 block of County Road 4030 for a report of a burglary. Upon arrival, it was discovered that various tools had been taken from a shed. This report is still under investigation. That same day, deputies responded to the 200 block of County Road 6470 for a report of an 18-year old with a diminished mental capacity walking off into the woods. A search was conducted of the area with the help of Missouri State Highway Patrol, Salem Police Department, and Texas County Sheriff’s Office. A Texas County Deputy was able to locate the missing person walking on Route AB in Texas County. He was then returned home to his guardian. If you have any information about any ongoing investigation, please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Department at 729-3241.
The City of Salem Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a meeting tonight at the City Hall Council Chambers located 202 North Washington beginning at 6:30 regarding a request of an In-Home business at 205 South Washington owned by Carly Wilber. The City of Salem Board of Alderman will conduct their regular meeting starting at 7:00. During the hearing of persons, Kate McBride with the Salem Public Library will request to used sidewalk & traffic cones on Thursday, June 1st for the annual teen sidewalk chalk art contest. In bids, the City of Salem requested bids for an estimated 16,000 square yards of NovaChip overlay and the one bid received will be presented to the Board. Also in bids, the City of Salem employee life insurance is up for renewal. During reports of city officials, boards and committees, the Board of Alderman will hear the results of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting held earlier regarding an In-Home business. City Administrator Ray Walden will then report on various current and future projects concerning the City of Salem as well as give an update on the Old Middle School property followed by reports by Mayor Brad Nash. During the introduction and reading of bills and resolutions, Bill #3331 an ordinance adopting rules and regulations for the City of Salem’s Cedar Grove Cemetery as well as providing when this ordinance shall become effective will be presented for the Board’s approval. In new and miscellaneous business, Mayor Nash is requesting Board approval to appoint Elizabeth Condray to the Planning & Zoning Board to replace Mike Thompson’s unexpired term which ends in 2018. Mayor Nash will also request Board approval to appoint Alderman Chad Heithold, Chairman, Alderwoman Molly Zettel, Gary Brown, Mike Godi, Jerry Layman, Catherine Dent and John Hambacker to the City of Salem Utility Committee. The Board may vote to go into closed session. The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission and regular meeting of the City of Salem Board of Alderman are open to the public.