Local News – Monday, August 20th, 2018
A Texas County Sheriff’s Department report states a female is dead and a suspect is in serious condition following an attempted murder-suicide Sunday at Roby. Sheriff Douglas said names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Douglas said the female was pronounced dead by the Texas County Sheriff's Department at Walt's Convenience Store in Roby. The apparent suspect was flown by helicopter to a St. Louis hospital with what is believed to be a self-inflicted wound.
In closed session Thursday evening at the Salem R-80 Boardroom, the board employed Stephanie Floyd as the ECSE director; Joni Bobbitt as a 1st grade interventionist and John Brewer as a 1st grade special education instructor. The board also approved a residency waiver for two students before the meeting was adjourned.
The City of Salem Board of Aldermen will hold their regular meeting this evening at 7:00 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Bids are to be reviewed for a sewer machine tank for the Water Department. Mayor Brad Nash will call for a Public Hearing in order to open discussion on the setting of the property tax rate for 2018. After the consent agenda has been reviewed and approved reports will be given by City Administrator Ray Walden and Mayor Brad Nash. There will be the introduction and reading of Bill #3397, an ordinance levying the tax rate for 2018, and Bill #3398, an ordinance adding Chapter 106, Code of Ethics for Public Officials, to the Municipal Code of the City of Salem, and Bill #3399, an ordinance amending the Annual Budget for the City of Salem beginning July 1, 2017, and appropriating funds pursuant to. In new and miscellaneous business the Board will consider seeking a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG). The Board will go into closed session to discuss personnel. The regular meeting of the City of Salem Board of Aldermen is open to the public.
The Salem Police Department released the following reports for August 2nd through 5th. On Thursday morning August 2nd at about 11:15, an officer was dispatched to Casey’s General Store on Highway 32 in reference to someone stealing fuel or leaving without paying for fuel. During the investigation, the owner of the vehicle was identified and later contacted by telephone. It was determined that the incident had been an accident and the subject later paid for the fuel. The next morning at approximately 12:21, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 46-year old male from Haleyville, Alabama for driving while having their license suspended. The suspect was arrested and issued a summons to appear in court and released. Later that morning at approximately 6:09, an officer was dispatched to a residence at the 400 block of East Dent Street in reference to a possible death investigation. The officers arrived and found a 71-year old male victim unresponsive. The victim was determined to be deceased and the coroner was contacted. An investigation determined that the victim had died from natural causes. Then at approximately 11:49, an officer was dispatched to Mid Town Storage in reference to a report that someone had taken the lock off of the victim’s storage unit. During the investigation it was determined that an unknown suspect had not taken anything from the unit but the lock had been removed and was not located. The investigation continues. On Saturday, August 4th at approximately 11:54, an officer was dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter. That investigation led to the arrest of a 22-year old female of Licking for stealing merchandise valued at $49.67. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Sunday, August 5th at approximately 8:55, an officer was dispatched to a residence at the 100 block of South Hickory Street in reference to a check on persons well being. Officers arrived and found a 72-year-old female victim unresponsive. The victim was determined to be deceased and the coroner was contacted. An investigation determined that the victim had died from natural causes. That night at about 9:49, officers were dispatched to a residence at the 200 block of East First Street in reference to a male subject that was intoxicated and possibly damaging property. This investigation led to the arrest of a 34-year old female from Salem with three warrants for her arrest. The suspect was processed and transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Department for incarceration pending extradition to the issuing agencies. Please contact the Salem Police Department at (573) 729-4242 if you have information regarding an ongoing investigation.
The Salem Memorial District Hospital Board of Directors regular meeting will be held Tuesday evening at 6:00 with a public tax hearing taking place before the meeting at 5:45. Administrator Kasey Lucas will give a summary of operations and statistics for the month of July, Debbie Hines will present the Chief Nursing Officer report, and Chris Strickland will give a report on the hospital foundation and auxiliary, along with a discussion on marketing and community perception discussion. Old business includes a purchases policy update and strategic planning meeting. New business that is expected to be discussed includes purchases, mammography services, the annual bylaw review, and the fiscal year 2019 finance committee appointments. The board may then go into closed session. The hearing and the meeting are open to the public.