Local News – Monday, October 23rd, 2017
An accident happened in Phelps County Friday afternoon at 3:50 on Highway 63 about two miles north on Route W. According to the highway report, a 2017 Nissan Versa driven southbound by 53-year old Pamela Barnum of Rolla, traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck several mailboxes before hitting a tree. The Nissan then overturned and caught fire with Barnum trapped inside. She was removed from the Versa by passing citizens. Barnum suffered serious injuries and was flown by Arch Helicopter to the University Hospital in Columbia. It is unknown if Barnum was wearing a seat restraint when the accident happened. The Versa was totaled and removed from the scene by Dishman’s Towing of Rolla. The highway patrol was assisted by the Rolla Rural Fire Department.
The Salem Police Department has released some reports. On Friday October 13th at about 2:12 in the afternoon, an officer was sent to the Salem Middle School in reference to a weapons violation. The investigation of the report revealed that a 12-year old male juvenile of Salem had brought a knife to school. The juvenile was detained and the knife was confiscated. It was later released to his parent. The report will be forwarded to the Juvenile Office. Later that evening at 6:30, an officer was contacted at the Salem Police Department in reference to the theft of two bicycles. That investigation revealed that a person or persons unknown took two 20-inch bicycles valued at $140.00 from the yard of a residence in the 700 block of South Pershing. The report is under investigation. Earlier that same day at approximately 5:54 in the afternoon, an officer was detailed to Wal-Mart in reference to a fight that had occurred in the store. The investigation of the report revealed that a 34-year old male of Salem had assaulted a 32-year old male of Salem. Further investigation led to the arrest of the suspects who were issued a summons to appear in court and released. That evening at 11:26, an officer was conducting a narcotics investigation at a residence in the 1800 block of South Oak. As a result of the investigation, a 22-year old female of Salem was taken into custody for possession of a controlled substance and a 26-year old male of Salem was taken into custody for possession of a controlled substance and delivery of marijuana. The two suspects were incarcerated pending the application for warrants. On Saturday, October 14th near 12:34 in the morning, an officer made contact with the driver of a suspicious vehicle near Carty and Highway 32. The driver of the vehicle, a 26-year old male of Salem, was taken into custody for driving while being intoxicated. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and was released. That same evening at 8:25, an officer was sent to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter. The investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 32-year old female of St. Louis for the possession of methamphetamine, stealing merchandise, and trespassing. The suspect was incarcerated pending the application for warrants. About 30 minutes later that same night at about 9:00, an officer transported a 35-year old female of Salem to SSM Behavioral Health in De Paul, Missouri due to a commitment order. On Sunday afternoon, October 15th at about 1:54, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1500 block of Highway 19 in reference to a burglary. That investigation revealed a person or persons unknown took items from a residence valued at $1700.00. The report is under investigation. If you have information regarding any ongoing investigation, you are urged to call the Salem Police Department at 573-729-4242.
The Salem Memorial Hospital Board of Directors will hold their regular board meeting this afternoon at noon at the hospital library. In the administrator’s report, the board will receive information on the summary of operations for the month of September followed by the Chief of Nursing report. There will be a report on the Hospital Foundation followed by the auxiliary report. Hospital Administrator Kasey Lucas will go over the Patient Satisfaction Survey results for the Emergency Department and the SMDH Family Medicine. In old business, the board will discuss the Annual Bylaw Review before discussing purchases for the hospital in New Business. They will also announce the Hospital Annual Audit report will be presented on Tuesday, November 14th. The board may then vote to go into closed session. The regular board meeting of the Salem Memorial District Hospital Board of Directors will be this afternoon starting at 12:00 noon at the hospital library and the meeting is open to the public.
The Salem Area Arts Council invites everyone to their meeting Tuesday night at the Creative Arts Center to help develop, plan and coordinate arts activities in Salem starting at 7:00.