Local News – Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
The Salem Police Department has released a number of reports. On Thursday, August 17th at approximately 6:32 in the evening, an officer was sent to the Fourth Street Mall in reference to a theft. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown stole a die cast if a John Deere tractor valued at $40.00. The report is under investigation. On Friday, August 18th at approximately 3:35 in the afternoon, an officer located a 30-year old male of Salem in the 1400 block of West Franklin who had an active arrest warrant from Dent County. The suspect was taken into custody on the warrant and released with a new court date after posting bond. That evening at approximately 8:38, an officer transported a 36-year old male of Cuba from the Phelps County Jail to the Dent County Jail due to two active arrest warrants from the City of Salem. The suspect was incarcerated pending a court appearance. Later that night at approximately 11:25, an officer was contacted in reference to a violation of an order of protection. That investigation revealed a 30-year old male from Salem violated the order by contacting a 32-year old female of Salem. Further investigation led to the arrest of the suspect who was issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Saturday, August 19th at approximately 3:17 in the morning, an officer was contacted at the Salem Police Department in reference to property damage. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown scratched the side of a 2003 GMC truck that was parked at the Crossroads Shopping Center parking lot. The value of the damage is approximately $250.00. The report is under investigation. On Tuesday, August 22nd at approximately 4:34 in the afternoon, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of South Warfel in reference to a theft. The investigation of the report revealed that a person or persons unknown took the license plates from a maroon 1999 Ford Escape. The report remains under investigation. On Wednesday afternoon, August 23rd at approximately 1:27, an officer went to the Salem High School in reference to a minor in possession of intoxicants. That investigation revealed a juvenile male had brought alcohol to the school. The juvenile was detailed and released to a parent. The report will be forwarded to the Juvenile Office. Please contact the Salem Police Department at 729-4242 if you have any information regarding any ongoing investigation.
An accident happened on Friday, August 18th at 2:00 in the afternoon the corner of Rubenstein and Highway 19. According to the highway patrol report, a 2006 Jeep Commander driven by Tia Light of Salem was slowing to turn left onto Rubenstein and was being followed by a white pickup pulling an MFA trailer. Also traveling southbound and approaching Rubinstein behind the MFA trailer was a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport driven by Walter Keel of Salem. As the vehicles slowed, Keel moved into the north bound lane in to pass the MFA Trailer and white pickup and was unaware there was a vehicle in front of the pickup and trailer. The Cherokee started skidding as Keel saw the Jeep Commander who started to turn left onto Rubenstein while in the northbound lane of Highway 19, and struck the Commander. Both vehicles had moderate damages. Light suffered minor injuries and refused medical treatment at the scene. She would seek her own medical treatment at the Salem Memorial District Hospital. The Jeep Cherokee was moved prior to the officer’s arrival.
An accident happened Saturday afternoon at 12:45 in Texas County on Highway 17 about three miles north of Success. According to the highway patrol report, a 2003 Harley Davidson Sportster driven northbound by 60-year old Sharon Corkell of Licking, traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a corner Chevron road sign and then overturned. Corkell suffered moderate injuries and was transported by a private vehicle to the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston. She was wearing protective gear at the time of the accident. The Harley Davidson sustained moderate damage and was left at the scene at the request of the owner.
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, September 2nd and Sunday, September 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! Advanced tickets 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. Prices are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 5-11. For more information, contact Tabatha at the Chamber of Commerce at (573) 729-6900.