Local News – Wednesday, December 27th, 2017

The Salem Police Department released their report for the month of November. During the month, they wrote 2 equipment repair orders, 6 summons to appear in court, 3 warning tickets, and 9 traffic tickets. The Salem Police Department investigated 13 accidents, three assaults, one burglary, one report of domestic assault, four reports of domestic violence, one report of driving while being intoxicated, and three fugitive warrants. The department also responded to six requests for information and investigated one leaving the scene of an accident, one lost or stolen license plates, one minor in possession of intoxicants, one missing person, nine reports of possession of a controlled substance, two possessions of a drug paraphernalia, seven reports of property damage, 10 reports of stealing, and two reports of unlawful use of a firearm or weapon. The police department received 840 calls for service during the month and handled 115 walk-ins to the station. They spent 36 hours in court testifying and ten hours as court bailiff. The Salem Police Department drove a total of 6,653 miles and arrested 13 males and 7 females during the month of November.

The City of Salem has announced that after today, Wednesday, December 27th, the City will no longer continue processing the collection of recyclables currently done at the Upper Middle School. As part of their newest waste collection contract with WCA, they have incorporated curbside recycling in the trash service offered for their residential utility customers. City Administrator Ray Walden is inviting individuals, other businesses and community organizations to a luncheon meeting today at noon at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory to discuss the prospect of recycling options being available beyond that available for City residential utility customers. Information will be shared regarding the City’s recycling support prior to including recycling in our trash contract and what equipment and other resources might be available should there be interest in someone else offering a recycling option. Some resources might be available even for an employee based program vs. just programs open to everyone. If there is no interest in continuing the old recycling program, the city will return the related equipment (trailer and bins) purchased with grant funds from the Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District. If you have questions or need more information, contact City Administrator Ray Walden directly at (573) 729-4811.

The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released their report. On December 14th, Dent County deputies conducted a traffic stop on Dent County Road 6493. The driver, a 24-year old Salem woman, was arrested on a misdemeanor Dent County Warrant. She was taken to the Dent County Jail and incarcerated. On December 17th, deputies took a report of harassment. The victim reported several voicemails and emails that were lewd and threatening in nature. After an investigation, a 58-year old Salem man was arrested and charged with 1st Degree Harassment. He is currently incarcerated in the Dent County Jail with a $25,000 cash only bond. On December 21st, deputies responded to a residence on Dent County Road 4155 to serve an arrest warrant. Deputies located a 29-year old male who had violated his bond conditions. He was taken to the Dent County Jail and incarcerated with a Capias bond. On Christmas Eve, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 32 West at Dent County Road 6150. The driver, a 28-year old Salem man, was arrested for driving while having his license revoked and a Phelps County warrant. He was fingerprinted, issued a citation, and released after posting bond on the warrant. On Christmas Day, deputies took a burglary report at a barn in the 5000 block of Dent County Road 2240. Numerous items were missing from inside the barn. This report is still under investigation. If you have information regarding an ongoing investigation, contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Department at 729-3241.