Local News – Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
An accident occurred in Dent County Monday morning at 11:25 on Route HH about two miles south of Salem. According to the highway patrol report, a southbound 2013 Kia Sportage, driven by 19-year-old Caitlin Sprow of Rolla, traveled off the right side of the roadway and then overturned. Sprow, along with a passenger 69- year-old Iris Yagel of Rolla, suffered minor injuries and were transported by the Salem Ambulance to Salem Memorial District Hospital. The report stated that both Sprow and Yagel were wearing safety restraints at the time of the accident. The Kia was totaled and removed from the scene by American Muffler and Tire. The Highway Patrol was assisted by the Dent County Sheriff’s Office and the Dent County Fire Protection District.
The Dent County Commissioners met Monday morning for their regular meeting. In the road report, District 1 Commissioner Dennis Purcell stated that materials would be added and patch grading done on Dent County Road 4080 while only patch grading would be done on county road 6040. He said brush would be cut on county road 5650 and some edge work will be done on the chip and seal road at the Iron Gate Subdivision off Route P. Purcell went to say that men would be working on the additional dump truck bay out at the county road maintenance shed. District 2 Commissioner Gary Larson said brush would be cut on county road 2070 while materials will be added and patch grading may be done on Dent County Road 4433. He went on to report that the roads in the Boss area would be checked. Larson said part of his crew would also be working on the additional dump truck parking bay at the county shed and others would be doing shop maintenance. Presiding Commissioner Darrell Skiles said he would be attending the MRPC Legislative Day at the Capital today. Dent County Clerk Angie Curley is reminding those who are not registered to vote that they have until March 6th to do so if they want to vote in the April election. Also any voter who may have moved or had a name change since the last election needs to update their voter information by calling the Dent County Clerk’s office at 729-4144 or by stopping the Dent County Courthouse during normal business hours. The next meeting of the Dent County Commissioners will be Thursday morning at the courthouse and the meeting is open to the public.
Kendra Mobray, the Administrator of the Dent County Health Center at the corner of Franklin and McArthur, wants to remind parents they have a “warming shelf” with numerous infant hats and some blankets. If you need them for your children to stay warm, stop by and get them. The Health Center is asking for donations of children’s gloves and mittens for those bitterly cold days and nights and your help would be greatly appreciated. For more information about the infant hats and blankets, of if you would like to help by donating items or providing a monetary donation for the staff to purchase items, stop by 601 S. McArthur or call 729-3106.
The Salem Police Department has released their latest reports. On Thursday, January 17th at approximately 10:05 in the evening, an officer was contacted at the Salem Police Department in reference to a burglary. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown entered a residence in the 100 block of Westwood Drive and took a 410 shotgun and a 20-gauge shotgun each valued at $150.00. The report is under investigation. On Saturday evening, January 19th at about 10:00, an officer located a 44-year-old male of Salem in the 100 block of South Jackson who had an active arrest warrant from Dent County. The suspect was taken into custody on the warrant and incarcerated pending a court appearance. On Sunday morning, January 20th at about 8:00, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 68-year-old male of Salem for driving while having his license revoked. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. That afternoon at about 5:04, an officer was dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifter. That investigation led to the arrest of a 38-year-old male of Steelville for stealing merchandise valued at $21.92. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Tuesday, January 22nd at 4:50 in the afternoon, an officer was contacted in reference to an harassment. The investigation of the report revealed that a 20-year-old male of Salem had been harassing a 21-year-old female of Salem by following her in traffic, going to her work place, texting, calling and threatening her. Further investigation led to the arrest of the male suspect who was incarcerated pending a warrant application. Please contact the Salem Police Department at (573) 729-4242 if you have any information regarding any ongoing investigation.