News – Monday, July 3rd, 2017
Stay in the Ozarks this Tuesday, Independence Day for day full of activities. Echo Bluff State Park will be hosting an Independence Day BBQ from 11:00-3:00 pm and everyone is welcome. There will also be a Independence Day picnic at 5:00 until after the fireworks at the Commons. Country Seasons Catering from the Salem Livestock Auction Café will be there. It will be $7 a plate, choices include pulled pork, brats, baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, and apple crisp with homemade ice cream. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Parade begins at 6:00 p.m. and will follow the normal parade route from the old fairgrounds north on McArthur, then east on 4th Street to the courthouse square. This year’s theme is Honor the Past, Imagine the Future. The Grand Marshals this year are Charles Whitmire and Alex Sellers. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce wants to thank Larson Rental Cars for providing us a vehicle. That evening, the Community Lantern Liftoff will be held at the Dent County Commons at 9 pm, before the fireworks. Lanterns can be purchased for $10 at the Salem Community Center @The Armory at 200 West Rolla Road and at the Salem City Administrative Offices at 4th and Iron Streets. The proceeds raised will be given to the City of Salem Firework Fund for 2018 firework display. Following the Lantern Liftoff, the Fireworks will be held at the Dent County Commons at dark.
The Dent County Sheriff’s Department released reports. On Sunday, June 18th, deputies were at the Salem Memorial District Hospital and recognized a male in the facility as 31-year old Kenneth Setzer of Salem. Deputies knew Setzer to have a warrant and contact was made with him. His warrant was confirmed and was for misdemeanor stealing. Setzer was transported to the Dent County Jail and held on $500 cash only. On Wednesday, June 21st, deputies took a report of a stolen vehicle. It was reported that a blue 1979 Chevy truck, valued at $5,000 was taken from the 3000 block of County Road 2120. On Thursday, June 22nd, deputies were traveling in the 1000 block of Highway 19 North and recognized 53-year old David Gipson of Salem standing outside a residence. Deputies knew Gipson to have a warrant and they stopped at that residence and made contact with him. His warrant was for hindering prosecution and he had a $600 cash only bond. It was discovered that another resident, 51-year old Lori Gipson of Salem, had a warrant for her arrest. They were misdemeanor traffic offenses with a total of a $600 cash only bond. They were both transported to the Dent County Jail and later released. On Monday, June 26th, deputies were patrolling the Jadwin area on Highway K when they observed an ATV being operated on the highway. Deputies attempted to stop the ATV and it fled down Dent County Road 6280. The ATV traveled approximately 1 mile before crashing. The driver, 45-year old Adam Light of Salem, was identified as the driver and
he was taken into custody. Light was discovered to have a felony probation violation warrant from Jefferson County. He was arrested on the warrant and charges will be sought for driving while intoxicated, possession of marijuana, and fleeing from law enforcement. Light was taken to the Dent County Jail and was later released to Jefferson County. Anyone with any information regarding the stolen truck is asked to contact the Dent County Sheriffs’ Office by calling 729-3241.
An accident occurred at 6:25 Friday morning in DeKalb County on Highway 32 about 17 miles east of Salem. According to the highway patrol report, a 1995 Ford Taurus driven by 40-year old Karen Baca of Salem was traveling westbound on highway 32 and traveled off the right side of the roadway, drove down an embankment and struck a tree. Baca suffered moderate injuries and was transported by the Salem ambulance to the Salem Memorial District Hospital. She was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Ford Taurus sustained extensive damage and was towed by Whitaker’s Towing.
An accident occurred at 5:35 Saturday morning in Phelps County on westbound I-44 at mile marker 187. According to the highway patrol report, a 2006 Dodge Magnum driven by 57-year old Susan Lambur of Rolla was traveling westbound when she traveled off the right side of the roadway into a parking lot, striking two vehicles. Lambur was transported to Phelps County Regional Medical Center, and refused
treatment citing no injuries. She was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Dodge sustained moderate damage and was towed by C&C Towing.
An accident occurred at 11:35 Saturday morning in Phelps County on Highway 63 about 2 miles north of Rolla. According to the highway patrol report, a 2012 Harley Davidson driven by 47-year old Dwayne McGinnis of Kansas City struck a deer, overturned and was struck by a 2006 Malibu driven by 19-year old Darien Hollis of Vichy. Hollis suffered minor injuries and were transported to by private party to Phelps County Regional Medical Center. Hollis was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Harley sustained total damage and was removed by C&C Towing. The Chevrolet sustained extensive damage and was removed by Dishman’s Towing.
An accident occurred at 6:57 Saturday evening in Phelps County on Route V at Hypoint Boulevard. According to the highway patrol report, a 2005 Pontiac driven by 24-year old Julie Richardson of Vichy was traveling northbound when she crossed the center line and struck a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer driven by 64-year old Brenda Hendrickson of St. James. Richardson and a passenger, 4-year old Abel Richardson of Vichy suffered minor injuries, as well as Hendrickson and 1-year old Cali Romanoskie of Vichy. All four were transported by Phelps County Ambulance to Phelps County Regional Medical Center. All were wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Pontiac sustained extensive damage and was towed by I-44 Towing, and the Mercury sustained extensive damage and was towed by Spurgeons Towing.