Local News – Monday, July 2nd, 2018

The Dent County Sheriff's office has released a number of reports. On Saturday, June 23rd, deputies responded to a residence on Dent County Road 4170 for a report of property damage. It was reported that damage was done to windows and doors to the residence. This report is still under investigation. Later that same day, deputies responded to a residence in the 15000 block of Highway 32 West for a report of a burglary. It was reported the doorframe was broke and numerous tools, valued at $1200, were taken from inside the residence. This report is currently being investigated. On Monday, June 24th, deputies responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Dent County Road 6580 for a report of a stolen firearm. It was report that an H & K USP 9mm was stolen from the residence. This report is still under investigation. Later that same day, deputies responded to Dent County Road 3330 for a report of several people dumping trashing on the county road. A witness gave deputies a vehicle description and license plate number. This report is still under investigation. On Thursday, June 28th, deputies responded to the 1000 block of Dent County Road 5013 for a report of a burglary. It was reported that someone made entry into the home and took $100 from a purse. This report is still under investigation. If you have information regarding any ongoing investigation, please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Office at 729-3241.

The Salem Board of Aldermen will be meeting this evening at 7:00 at the City Hall Council Chambers for their first regular meeting of the new fiscal year. The board will hear two requests for the closure of streets: one from Grace Community Church to close Water Street on Sunday, September 16th from 8:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon, and also on Halloween from 4:00 in the afternoon until 9:00 at night; and the other from the Salem United Methodist Church who would like Doss Road closed on Halloween from 4:00 to 8:00 for their annual Truck-R-Treat. The board will also hear bids on the city hall roof replacement or repair. After the consent agenda, the board will discuss a copier for the police department and review the information Chief Keith Steelman was able to get from the company with the current contract. City Administrator Ray Walden will follow with his report and then Mayor Brad Nash will give his report. In New and Miscellaneous Business, the board will consider the re-appointment of Ms. Madonna Mosley to another four-year term effective July 25th, 2018. Mosley has agreed to another term if appointment. The board may then vote to go into closed session.

The Salem Police Department has released a number of reports. On Friday morning, June 22nd at about 10:00, an officer was contacted by Missouri Probation and Parole in reference to a subject using a fake urination device to elude drug testing. The investigation of the report revealed a 44-year-old male of Bunker had used a device to submit alternative urine for a drug test sample. The incident report will be forwarded to the prosecutor pending any charges that are to be filed. That evening at about 8:00, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 26-year-old male of Salem for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The suspect was issued summonses to appear in court and released. On Sunday morning, June 24th at about 10:24, an officer was contacted at the Salem Police Department in reference to the fraudulent use of a credit card. That investigation revealed that a person or persons unknown stole and used the credit card of another to make purchases valued at $98.01. The report is under investigation. On Monday, June 25th at approximately 11:24 in the morning, an officer located a 59-year old female of Salem near 5th and Iron Streets who had an active arrest warrant from the City of Salem. She was taken into custody on the warrant and later released with a new court date after posting the required bond. That evening at 8:48, an officer transported a 33-year-old male of Rolla from Phelps County Jail to Dent County Jail due to an active arrest warrant from the City of Salem. The suspect was incarcerated pending a court appearance. On Tuesday afternoon, June 26th at about 2:00, an officer was conducting a narcotics investigation at a residence in the 1000 block of West Coffman. At that time, a 25-year-old male of Rolla who had two active arrest warrants from the State of Missouri, fled the scene in a vehicle. Officers pursued the suspect and eventually apprehended him near 7th and Pershing Streets. The suspect was taken into custody on the active arrest warrants, for the possession of methamphetamine and resisting arrest by fleeing. The suspect was incarcerated on the warrants and on the pending applications for warrants on additional charges. Please contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242 if you have any information about ongoing investigations.

Captain James W. Remillard, commanding officer of Troop I, announces that sometime during the month of July, troopers assigned to Troop I will be conducting an impaired driving enforcement patrol in Dent and Phelps County. Troopers assigned to these special enforcement operations will patrol those highways where in the past a higher number of alcohol-related arrests and traffic crashes have occurred. Captain Remillard would like to remind motorists that they can report highway emergencies and serious traffic offenses to the nearest troop headquarters by dialing *55 on a cellular telephone. The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint.

The “Libraries Rock” Summer Reading Program for students who have completed kindergarten through 2nd grade continues starting today from 2:00 to 3:30 at the Salem Public Library at 403 North Jackson Street. Those students are invited to get involved in all the activities. Children who have completed 3rd, 4th and 5th grades will gather at the Library from 2:00 to 3:30 on Wednesdays starting again on July on the 11th. For more information, call the Salem Public Library at 729-4331.