Local News – Thursday, October 19th, 2017
The Salem Police Department released their report for the month of September. During the month, they wrote 5 equipment repair orders, 11 summons to appear in court, 11 warning tickets, and 19 traffic tickets. The Salem Police Department investigated 7 accidents, one assault, one burglary, four city warrants, one report of domestic assault, two reports of domestic violence, two reports of driving while being intoxicated and/or drugged, two reports of driving while being intoxicated, two fraud reports, seven fugitive warrants, and one report of harassment. The department also investigated one leaving the scene of accident report, four reports of possession of a controlled substance, six reports of property damage, one resisting and/or interfering with an arrest, 10 reports of stealing, 3 reports of tampering, five reports of a towed vehicle, and one 96 hour commitment. The police department received 1,280 calls for service during the month and handled 88 walk-ins to the station. They spent 23 hours in court testifying and ten hours as court bailiff. The Salem Police Department drove a total of 6,945 miles and arrested 28 males and 16 females during the month of September.
The Salem R-80 Board of Education will hold their regular board meeting at 6:00 this evening at the Salem District Administrative Offices Boardroom. At the meeting, the Board will hear Superintendent John McColloch’s report, the September membership count, and the MSBA Annual Conference update. The principals from all the schools will give their reports and the Board will consider job description updates. The board will then go into closed session to discuss personnel. The Salem R-80 Board of Education meeting is tonight at 6:00 at the District Administrative Office Boardroom and the regular meeting is open to the public.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will hold a public auction of various used Department vehicles and equipment this Saturday morning starting at 10:00 at its Salem Maintenance Center, located at the junction of Highway 72 and Highway 32. The auction will include boats, outboard motors, trailers, farm equipment, vehicles, and more. Potential bidders can view auction items this Friday at the Salem Maintenance Center from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. with auction pre-registration starting at 9:00 a.m. Registration the day of the sale begins at 7:30 in the morning. A complete lot listing and terms of sales will be available at the registration desk the day of the auction. Accepted methods of payment include cash, check, and credit/debit cards. As required by state statute, the Department must charge a processing fee to all customers who pay by credit or debit card. For more information, including a list of auction items and procedures, go online to mdc.mo.gov/auction.
The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety are challenging you and those you know at home, work, school, or in your community to buckle up and put your phone down. This Friday is slated as “Buckle Up Phone Down Day”. The challenge is simple: when you get into any vehicle, buckle up your safety belt. If you are a driver, put the cell phone down. Turn it off if you have to. No texting and no talking unless hands free. Six out of 10 people killed in 2016 Missouri traffic crashes were unbuckled. Since 2014 there has been a 20 percent increase in crashes involving cell phones. All week long, employees and safety partners will be making special efforts to reach out to businesses and individuals alike. The simple task of everyone wearing their seat belt and choosing not to use your cell phone while driving can help save your life, the lives of your passengers, and occupants of other vehicles.
The 54th Rose Holland Trout Derby, held October 7th and 8th, raised $14,364 to benefit the American Heart Association at Montauk State Park. A total of 1,248 tags were sold with 774 tags sold on Saturday and another 474 tags sold on Sunday. A total of six lunkers were caught with local fisherman Doyle Hood hooking the largest Rainbow trout at 4 pounds, eight ounces. The Car Show held Friday night with the Current River Car Cruisers raised a total of $756.87. The proceeds will go to the American Heart Association.
An accident occurred Wednesday in Phelps County on Highway 63 about four miles south of Rolla. According to the highway patrol report, a 2012 Toyota Prius, driven by 55-year old Kari Craun of Rolla, went off the right side of the roadway before returning to the roadway and then overturning. The report stated that Craun was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident and suffered minor injuries. She was to seek her own treatment. The Toyota sustained extensive damage and was removed from the scene by Ron Dishman’s Towing of Rolla.
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