News – Monday, August 11th 2025

On August 04, 2025, Rolla Area Drug Enforcement Task Force (R.A.D.E.) officers concluded a short-term narcotics investigation with the execution of a search warrant in the 100 block of Fourth Street, Salem, Missouri. The warrant was served in connection with an ongoing investigation into illegal drug activity. R.A.D.E. was assisted in the investigation and operation by the Dent County Sheriff’s Department, Salem Police Department, Phelps County Sheriff’s Department, and Rolla Police Department. During the search, investigators located and seized quantities of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm. Glenn A. Head, age 55, was arrested in connection with the investigation and transported to the Dent County Jail. He was held pending formal charges from the Dent County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The following day on August 05, 2025, a warrant was issued for Head in the 42nd Judicial Circuit for felony possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a firearm (possession of a firearm and controlled substance), and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $50,000 cash or surety. The charges for which Glen Head was arrested are merely accusations and do not constitute evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

An accident occurred in Dent County Thursday afternoon at approximately 12:50 on Highway 19, just south of county road 5080. According to the Highway Patrol report a northbound 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by a 17-year-old male juvenile from Salem, failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the centerline, and struck a southbound 2006 Chrysler Town and Country driven by a 70-year-old male from Salem. The report stated that a 68-year-old female occupant of the Chrysler suffered serious injuries and was flown to Cox in St. Louis. The juvenile suffered serious injuries and was transported to Salem Memorial Hospital. The 70-year-old man suffered moderate injuries and was also transported to Salem Memorial. The report stated that all three occupants of the two vehicles were wearing safety restraints. Both vehicles were totaled and removed from the scene by Whitaker’s Towing.