Local News – Friday, August 7th, 2020
The Dent County Sheriff’s Office has submitted the following reports. On Tuesday, July 28th, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 72 and Route UU. During the course of the traffic stop, a 44-year-old Salem man was arrested for driving while having his license revoked or suspended, a 1st offense, and for exceeding posted speed limit by 16-19 mph. The man was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office Jail where he was fingerprinted, issued a summons and released. On Wednesday, July 29th, a deputy observed a 36-year-old Salem man in the 400 block of West Rolla Road the deputy knew to have an active warrant through Phelps County. The man was arrested and transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office Jail where he later posted bond and was released. On Thursday, July 30th, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of Dent County Road 2370. During the course of the traffic stop, a 23-year-old Salem man was arrested for driving while having his license revoked or suspended, a 2nd or subsequent offense. The man was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office Jail where he was fingerprinted, issued a summons and released. Finally on Friday, July 31st, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 1100 block of South Main Street. During the course of the traffic stop, a 23-year-old Salem man was arrested for driving while having his license revoked or suspended. The man was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office Jail where he was fingerprinted, issued a summons and released. If anyone has information about an ongoing investigation, please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Department at 729-3241.
Missouri Department of Transportation maintenance crews will be working along Interstate 44 next week to improve the driving surface. The pavement repairs will require single lane closures along Interstate 44 in both directions through the city of Rolla. Work will take place between from 7:00 in the morning and 4:00 in the afternoon each day, the week of August 10th. Motorists are advised to slow down, stay focused, and obey all traffic signs through the work zone. This work is weather permitting and could be delayed. For more information about this project or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit modot.org/modot-central-district. You can follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on Facebook and Twitter for project updates.
As part of a recent study on property taxes, SmartAsset, a financial technology company, has ranked the places where home values have risen the most throughout a five-year period. The rankings were one of three factors in the property tax study, which also included metrics on school ratings and effective property tax rates. According to the study, home values in Dent County were among those that rose the most in Missouri. In fact, Dent County came in fourth with a Home Value Growth Index of 54.62%. Shannon County was ranked first with a Home Value Growth Index of 55.56%. For additional information on the study, including the methodology and interactive map, go to https://smartasset.com/taxes/missouri-property-tax-calculator#us/growth.
Dent County Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Curley reports that Tuesday in Crawford County in front of Judge Megan Seay in the 42nd Judicial
Circuit Court, Todd Harget of Rolla had his probation revoked. He was then sentenced to serve 14 years in the Department of Corrections as requested by the state. In another case heard Tuesday, Ryan Stagner of Salem had his probation revoked and was sentenced to five years in the Department of Corrections as requested by the state. Another case heard by Judge Seay dealt with Thomas Parks of Farmington. Previously Parks had been sentenced to 120 days in jail for failing to register as a sex offender. He was released on probation at the conclusion of his 120 days at the end of 2018. Tuesday, his probation was revoked and he was sentenced to serve 11 years in the Department of Corrections as recommended by the Dent County Prosecutor.
The Salem Police Department reports that an accident happened Thursday, July 30th, shortly after 4:30 in the afternoon. According to the report a 2003 Chevrolet Impala owned and operated by April Kreiter of Salem was parked facing north in front of 808 South Jackson and started into traffic attempting to turn onto West 9th Street. Kreiter failed to yield to a 2006 Ford Ranger being driven by Dixie Griffith of Salem. Both vehicles went off the roadway at the intersection before coming to a stop. The Impala sustained moderate damage and was removed from the scene by Whiakers Towing. The Ford had moderate damage and was driven from the scene. Both drivers suffered minor injuries but refused medical treatment.
A two vehicle accident happened Tuesday morning just after 10:30 in Texas County on Highway 63 in Houston. According to the report released from the highway patrol, a 2014 Ford Taurus being driven by 24-year old Jason Wink of Houston, struck from the behind the rear of a trailer being towed by a 1984 Chevrolet pickup being driven by 41-year old William Cooper of Licking. Wink suffered minor injuries, Cooper received moderate injuries, and both were taken to Texas County Memorial Hospital for treatment. The Ford was totaled in the accident and was removed from the scene by Jays Towing. The Chevy pickup did not have any damages but was towed from the scene by Kenny’s Tow service of Licking.