Local News – Wednesday, February 7th, 2024
The Salem Police Department has released a report for the week of January 20th through the 26th. On Saturday afternoon, January 20th at around 2:00, officers responded to a male subject that was acting under the influence near the intersection of First and Warfel streets. After investigating, the man was found to be in possession of capsules suspected to be fentanyl. As a result, the 37-year-old Salem man was incarcerated at the Dent County Jail. Later that evening near 6:00, officers were dispatched to the Truman Trailer Court for the report of an out-of-control subject. After arrival of officers, a 39-year-old Salem man was found to be uncooperative and under the influence. He was placed on a 12-hour safekeep. On Sunday, January 21st at approximately 4:00 in the afternoon, an officer concluded an investigation into shoplifting from Wal-Mart on more than one occasion. During the investigation, it was found a male subject had been previously charged and trespassed from Wal-Mart. As a result, a 44-year-old Salem man was arrested and issued a summons for Burglary in the 1st degree charges. On Monday, January 22nd around noon, officers arrested 24-year-old Deseray Fish of Salem for an active capias warrant for her arrest. Fish was then incarcerated at the Dent County Jail. On Thursday afternoon, January 25th at approximately 3:00, officers responded to an accident involving a school bus. It was reported that a vehicle crossed the center turn lane near the intersection of Center Street and Highway 19 and struck the school bus which was able to get stopped and sound its horn. After an investigation was conducted, and it was found the operator of the vehicle was intoxicated. As a result, a 56-year-old Salem woman was arrested and placed on a 24-hour hold pending the application of warrants. No injuries were reported or apparent in the crash. Please contact the Salem Police Department at (573) 729-4242 if you have any information regarding any ongoing investigation.
The Salem Memorial District Hospital Board of Directors has a vacancy for the Director of Election District one. The hospital bylaws and RSMO Section 206.090.1, provide that a vacancy on the board shall be filled by appointment by the remaining Board of Directors. The appointee will hold office until the municipal election to be held in April 2025. Candidates for director of the hospital district shall be citizens of the United States, voters of the election district one and who have resided within the state for one year preceding the election and who are at least 30 years of age. Persons interested in being considered by the Board of Directors shall complete and file a Request for Appointment. The Request for Appointment Form may be obtained in person at the Administrative offices of Salem Memorial Hospital located at 35629 Highway 72 in Salem between the hours of 8:00 in the morning and 4:00 in the afternoon, Monday through Friday, through February 16th, 2024. Applicants are expected to appear at the SPECIAL Board of Directors meeting that will be held on Friday evening, February 16th at 6:00 for a brief interview. District boundary information may be obtained at the Administrative Office of Salem Memorial District Hospital during regular business hours.
The Creative Arts Center is offering a Photography Fundamentals class on “Getting to know your camera better.” The class will be held on February 8th and 15th from 6:00 until 8:00 with Bob Phelan. Learn the fundamentals of how your camera does what it does, and how to interpret the information it gives you so that you can produce images that make you happy. Film or digital, it doesn’t matter. Want to take better pictures of your kids? Learn wildlife photography techniques? Shoot high school sports? Can’t figure out why you aren’t getting the results you want? That will all be covered. Class includes handouts and a camera cleaning kit! The class is open to persons 12 years of age and older. At least three students are needed for the class with a maximum of 20. The cost is $30 for both sessions and that includes all the supplies. Class registrations are on a first come, first serve basis with online registrations. Interested persons can sign up at the salemcommunitybetterment.com website by looking under “Programs” for activities at the Creative Arts Center.
An accident happened in Maries County Sunday afternoon at 4:34 on Highway 63 about two miles south of Vienna. According to the highway patrol report, a 2004 Honda Accord driven southbound by 19-year-old Lillie Register of Rolla, traveled off the right side of the roadway and went through a fence before coming to rest facing southbound. Register suffered minor injuries and she was taken by the Maries County EMS to Phelps Health. The Honda sustained minor damages and was removed from the scene by Plaza Towing. Register was wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident.