Local News – Monday, December 30th, 2019

The Dent County Health Center Board of Trustees met December 19th at the Health Center. Administrator Kendra Mobray reported that outpatient lab services were provided for 90 clients in November. She also noted that all documents have been submitted to Maloney, Wright and Robbins for the 2017/2018 audit. Mobray said that the SEMA PREP visit was completed December 13th from 10:00 until 2:00. She also stated that she attended the Region I SEMA meeting in Lebanon December 12th. Mobray said that 463 Flu shots have been administered to date and they continue to be available at the Health Center on a walk-in basis with Flulaval, for ages 6 months and up, Flublock, for those with egg allergies, and High Dose Fluzone for ages 65 and up. The Health Center is able to bill private insurance and child Medicaid. Mobray went on to say that Flu shots are $37.00 for adults who are uninsured, plus if places of business or job sites are interested in Flu shot clinics they should contact the Dent County Health Center at 729-3106. She reported that filings for the two Board seats that will be expiring in April 2020 began December 17th and will continue through January 21st, 2020. Those interested in filing must do so in person at the Dent County Clerk’s office in the Dent County Courthouse during regular business hours. The Health Center reported 8 cases of Influenza with one related death, 1 case of Campylobacteriosis, 1 Meningococcal, plus investigated 2 animal bites. Mobray presented the Administrative Manual and Personnel Manual to the Board for annual approval. Both manuals were approved by unanimous vote. Pursuant to Section 610.021 of the Missouri Statutes, the Board went in to closed session where bids for HVAC, a phone system and flooring were reviewed. Upon returning to open session, bids for HVAC from Victor Heating and Cooling, a phone system from Advanced Telephone, LLC, and Toman’s Flooring were approved. DCHC expenses for November were approved and the next regular board meeting was set for January 16th at 5:00 at the Health Center.

The Dent County Sheriffs Department has released reports for the department’s activities between December 17th and the 20th. On Tuesday the 17th, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on 8th Street. During the course of the traffic stop, a 49-year-old Salem man was arrested for driving while having his license revoked or suspended, a 2nd or 3rd offense. The man was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office where he was fingerprinted, issued summons and later released. Then on Thursday the 19th, a deputy observed a 28-year-old Salem woman the deputy knew to have active warrants through Dent County. The woman was arrested and transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office where she later posted bond and was released. The next day on the 20th, a deputy responded to the 2000 block of Highway 68 for a report of a burglary. Upon arrival at the address, the deputy discovered that a 69-year-old man was the reported victim. After further investigation, a 30-year-old Salem man was arrested for trespassing in the 1st degree and property damage in the 2nd degree. The man was arrested, fingerprinted, issued summons and later released. If anyone has information regarding any investigation, contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Office at 729-3241.

The Salem Police Department has released some reports. On Thursday afternoon, December 19th at about 2:23, an officer was dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter. The investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 60-year-old female of Salem for stealing merchandise valued at $5.88. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Friday evening, December 20th close to 7:00, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 600 block of South Sligo in reference to someone banging on a door and trying to get in. That investigation revealed a 32-year-old male of Salem had pushed the front door of the residence in and assaulted a 21-year-old female of Salem. A further investigation led to the arrest of the suspect for assault, damage to private property and harassment. The suspect was incarcerated pending the application for warrants. On Saturday, December 21st, near noon, an officer was contacted at the Salem Police Department in reference to a stolen vehicle. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown took a red 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt from a residence in the 800 block of East Ellis. A further investigation revealed that a female suspect had used a credit card that was in the vehicle at various locations in Salem. Later that day the Licking Police Department reported seeing the stolen Cobalt and attempted to stop it. A pursuit ensued and ended in an accident. The driver of the Cobalt, a 43-year-old female of Salem was taken into custody for receiving stolen property and possession of methamphetamine. The report is still under investigation. If you have any information regarding an ongoing investigation, contact the Salem Police at 729-4242.