Local News – Tuesday, September 4th, 2018
The Salem Police Department has released some reports. On Friday morning, August 17th at about 10:24, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 23-year old female of Salem for driving while having her license suspended. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Saturday, August 18th at about 4:27 in the afternoon, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of East First Street in reference to a disturbance. The investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 36-year old male of Salem who was intoxicated and making threatening gestures towards a neighbor. The suspect was issued a summons to appear in court for disorderly conduct and released. On Monday afternoon, August 20th at approximately 3:23, an officer was dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to a theft. That investigation revealed a surveillance video of a male suspect taking merchandise valued at $1,103.00. The report is under investigation. That same evening near 7:12, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1500 block of South Water in reference to someone trespassing. The investigation of the report revealed an 18-year old male of Salem entered a residence without permission. Further investigation led to the arrest of the suspect who was issued a summons to appear in court and released. Later that same evening at 10:58, an officer transported a 47-year old male of Raymondville from the Texas County Jail to the Dent County Jail due to an active arrest warrant from the City of Salem. The suspect was incarcerated pending a court appearance. If anyone has any information about an ongoing investigation, please contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242.
Captain James W. Remillard, commanding officer of Troop I, announces that during the month of September 2018, Troop I officers will participate in a hazardous moving operation. Special emphasis will be placed on excessive speed, following too close, improper lane changes, and driving while impaired violations. Troopers will concentrate their efforts in areas where, in the past, traffic crashes have occurred as a result of these violations. The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens.
The Dent County Fire Protection District Board of Directors will conduct their September meeting tonight at the fire station beginning at 6:00 pm. After approval of the agenda as well as the minutes from the August meeting, the Board will review and approve bills. The Board review financial reports for the district and there will be a review of the calendar for upcoming events. The monthly reimbursement report will be presented and the Board will address any old or new business. In new business the Board will review and sign new ordinances from USDA followed by various reports. The Board may then vote to go into closed session to discuss personnel, if necessary and they will also set the date for the October meeting to be held at the station beginning at 6:00 pm. The September meeting of the Dent County Fire Protection District Board of Directors is open to the public.
Route A in Reynolds and Shannon Counties will be reduced to one lane while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. This section of road is located from Highway 72 in Reynolds County to Highway 19 in Shannon County. Weather permitting, work will take place starting this morning at about 11:00 until 4:00 in the afternoon, and on Wednesday and Thursday, from 7:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area. For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636)