Local News – Wednesday, August 29th, 2018
The Rolla Police Department has CANCELLED the Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred at 10232 Natural Bridge Road in St Louis at 3:00 AM issued on August 9th. The missing person in the advisory was 36-year old Ryan Berry who checked out of the Quality Inn near Lambert Airport and hadn’t been heard from since. We are glad to report that Mr. Berry was found safe!
The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released some reports. On August 23rd, deputies conducted a traffic stop at Highway 32 and Highway 19. After a short investigation, consent was given to search the vehicle and marijuana was located. The driver, a 43-year old Bunker man, was arrested. He was fingerprinted, issued summons, and released. Later that day, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Route K at Dent County Road 6490. Consent was given to search the vehicle and marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia were located. The driver, a 36-year old Salem man, was arrested. He was fingerprinted, issued summons, and released. On August 26th, deputies received a report of a wallet containing $4,000 cash had been stolen from a vehicle on Dent County Road 4110. After an investigation, a 40-year old Salem woman was arrested for felony stealing. She was taken to the Dent County Jail and incarcerated. If anyone has information regarding an ongoing investigation, please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Department at 729-3241.
Captain James Remillard, the commanding officer of Troop I, has announced that during the Labor Day holiday weekend, Troop I will conduct two hazardous moving operations in the following counties: Phelps, Crawford, Maries, and Dent. Officers assigned to these operations will focus on areas where a high number of traffic crashes have occurred. Officers will be cognizant of impaired drivers and aggressive driving which will include excessive speed, following too close, and improper lane usage. Officers will also participate in the 20-Mile Trooper project which will include the Troop I counties of Crawford, Phelps, Pulaski, and Laclede. Officers will be assigned to Interstate 44 during this project and will be available to assist stranded motorists and respond to any reports of aggressive driving. Captain Remillard would like to remind motorists that they can report aggressive driving and traffic-related emergencies by dialing *55 on their cell phone. Remember, the only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens.
The American Volunteers will be hosting the Second Annual Ron’s “Race for a Reason” this Labor Day Weekend starting this Friday and lasting through Sunday, September 2nd at Flat Nasty Off-Road Park. The big attraction is a Cross Country Race Saturday morning starting at 10:00 that costs $25 to enter and offers a 100% payback. The purse is already at $3,000 and it’s growing. There will be a race for trucks and side by sides. A special event will happen at the conclusion of the race when the last living Medal of Honor Recipient living in Missouri, Donald “Doc” Ballard, will present the checks to the winners of the Cross Country Race. Food will be available each day. Spectators are welcome to attend as are those who wish to ride trails as open trail riding will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the grounds. As a special treat for the kids on Saturday, an artificial snow machine will create snow for everyone to enjoy. The 2nd Annual Ron’s “Race for a Reason” will benefit The American Volunteers, a community service group of veterans and supporters. For more information about this special family friendly Labor Day event, you can go online to theamericanvolunteers.us, check them out on Facebook, or call Flat Nasty at 729-6668 or 573-548-1112.
Do you have your tickets yet for the upcoming Salem Area Chamber of Commerce semi-pro rodeo, sanctioned by MRCA/URA and produced by Outlaw Rodeo Productions? The rodeo will be held this Labor Day weekend on Saturday and Sunday, September 2nd and 3rd beginning at 7:30 each night at The Commons on Highway 72 North. There will be a number of events held including team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bull riding and bareback riding, saddle bronc, calf roping, calf scramble and boot toss! Saturday night will feature a special guest as that night, Medal of Honor Recipient Donald “Doc” Ballard will be in attendance as part of the “Red, White and Blue Night” to honor our veterans. Advanced tickets for the rodeo are available at both locations of the Bank of Salem, both locations of Town and Country Bank, Riverways Federal Credit Union, Progressive Ozark Bank and the Salem Chamber office at 200 S Main. Advance ticket prices are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 5-11. At the event, you can show everyone your bull riding skills on a mechanical bull this year! All kinds of food and merchandise vendors will be present. For more information, contact Tabatha at the Chamber of Commerce at (573) 729-6900.