Local News – Wednesday, July 19th, 2017

An accident happened in Phelps County on Phelps County Road 4160 about 9 ½ miles southeast of Rolla that left a woman from Salem with serious injuries. According to the highway patrol report, a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser driven westbound by 61-year old Cynthia Scritchfield of Salem, lost control of the Cruiser and it crossed the center line striking head-on a 1997 GMC Sierra driven eastbound by 48-year old Paulette Moreland of Cook Station. Scritchfield suffered serious injuries and was taken by Mercy Lifeline Helicopter to Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Moreland suffered moderate injuries and was taken by the Phelps County Ambulance to the Phelps County Region Medical Center. Scritchfield was not wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident and Moreland was. The PT Cruiser and Sierra were both totaled. The PT Cruiser was removed from the scene by Dishman’s Towing while the Sierra was taken away by Spurgeon’s Towing.

The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released some reports. On Wednesday, July 12th, deputies responded to the 800 block of County Road 6400 for a report of a domestic disturbance. As a result, 55-year old Tammy Inman of Salem was arrested for Domestic Assault 4th Degree. She was taken to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office, fingerprinted, and released with a summons to appear in court. On Friday, July 14th, deputies responded to the 700 block of County Road 6620 for a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies arrested 52-year old Raymond Williams of Licking. Williams had a warrant from Dent County for Domestic Assault 3rd Degree. He was taken to the Dent County Jail and is being held on a $7,000 cash only bond. On Saturday, July 15th, deputies conducted a traffic stop at Route K and Highway 19. As a result of the stop, 20-year old Tristan Gaddy of Salem was arrested for DWI – Drugs. He was issued 5 citations and released. If you have any information about any ongoing investigation, please call the Dent County Sheriff’s Office at 729-3241.

The Salem Police Department released a number of reports. On Monday, July 10th at 6:54 pm, an officer was detailed to a residence in the 300 block of East Bryon in reference to property damage. The report revealed someone unknown broke the back glass valued $200.00 out of a white 2004 Nissan Altima. On Tuesday, July 11th at 11:31 pm, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The stop led to the arrest of a 26-year old Salem female for driving while suspended. She was issued a summons to appear in court and released. Wednesday, July 12th at 1:53 in the early morning, an officer was detailed to a residence in the 700 block of West Virginia in reference an intoxicated male causing a disturbance. The report revealed an intoxicated 53-year old Salem male was attempting to gain entry to a residence where he was not welcome. He was sprayed with mace by the resident and continued to cause a disturbance. He was taken into custody for disorderly conduct, issued a summons to appear in court and later released to the Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health Center for treatment. Call the Salem Police Department at 729-4242 if you have any information regarding any ongoing investigation.

The new 2017-2018 Official Missouri State Highway Map is now available! The map features brighter colors and stronger paper to make it both easier to read and more durable. Also, new interstate interchanges and exit numbers have been added since the last published edition in 2013. The map shows Missouri’s 33,873-mile highway system and is distributed free of charge. The location of truck parking along the interstates is now designated on the map and legend. Missouri State Parks have been updated and include the new Rock Island spur of the Katy Trail. The location of Missouri Conservation Management Areas and National Fish and Wildlife Areas are new to this map. The Kansas City inset map now shows the KC Streetcar line with stations. Other information includes easy-to-locate emergency telephone numbers, reminders about some of Missouri’s traffic laws and contact information for the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Missouri Department of Transportation district offices. The map also marks historic sites, hospitals, airports, Amtrak stations, colleges and universities. The cover of the map features a night shot of Kansas City’s magnificent Bartle Hall, a gem in the crown of the city skyline. On the back, the map also features the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, a national icon which opened to the public 50 years ago. To request a free map contact MoDOT at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888) 275-6636.