Local News – Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
An accident happened late Monday night at 11:05in Osage County on Highway 63, just south of Osage County Road 637 that took the life of woman from Rolla. According to the highway patrol report, a 2018 Chrysler 300 driven southbound by 29-year old Bethany Heck of Rolla, crossed the centerline and traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. Heck was pronounced dead at the scene by the Osage County Coroner Lois Jaeger just after midnight. Heck was wearing a seat restraint at time of the accident. The Chrysler was totaled and removed from the scene by Owen’s Towing. The highway patrol was assisted by the Osage County Sheriff’s Department at the scene.
An accident happened Monday morning at 9:50 in Crawford County on Highway 19 north of Bowers Road. According to the highway patrol report, a 2008 Dodge Dakota driven southbound by 28-year old Kenneth Mayberry of Steelville, swerved to avoid another vehicle that was turning and traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. Mayberry and a passenger in the Dodge, 21-year old Devin Carruthers of Steelville, each suffered moderate injuries. Mayberry refused treatment at the scene while Carruthers was taken to Phelps Health. Both men were wearing seat restraints. The Dodge was totaled and removed from the scene by Chris and Son towing.
The Dent County Sheriff’s Office has released reports for Tuesday, July 14th and Wednesday, July 15th. On the 14th, a deputy traveled to a residence in the 1200 block of East 3rd Street to serve an arrest warrant. During the course of the incident, a 43-year-old Salem man was arrested for having an active warrant through Dent County. The man was transported to the Dent County Jail where he was incarcerated. Later that day, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on Dent County Road 3220. During the course of the traffic stop, a 57-year-old Salem man was arrested for a DWI, a prior offender; driving while having his license revoked, a second or subsequent offense; failing to register a motor vehicle, and as being an owner operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility. The man was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office Jail where he was fingerprinted, issued a summons and released. On Wednesday, July 15th, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on Route VV. During the course of the traffic stop, a 58-year-old Licking man was arrested for driving while having his license revoked or suspended, a second or subsequent offense. The man was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office Jail where he was fingerprinted, issued a summons and released. Later that day, a deputy traveled to the intersection of Routes W and EE for a report of a male subject slumped out the window of a vehicle parked at the intersection. Deputies arrived on scene and during the course of the incident, a 25-year-old Salem man was arrested for the possession of a controlled substance. The man was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office Jail and incarcerated. Also on the 15th, a deputy traveled to a residence in the 1000 block of Dent County Road 6620 to serve an arrest warrant. During the course of the incident, a 29-year-old Licking man was arrested for having three active warrants through Dent County. The man was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office Jail where he was incarcerated. If anyone has information about an ongoing investigation, contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Department at 729-3241.
Dent County Clerk Angie Curley at the Dent County Commissioners meeting Monday wanted to remind everyone that absentee voting in person will continue through Monday, August 3rd in her office. She also wanted to inform the public her office will be open this Saturday morning from 8:00 until noon for absentee voting. She says sample ballots are available at her office. If you have had a name change or you have moved since the last election, you will need to update your voter registration before you can vote next Tuesday. Please stop her office at the courthouse or call 729-4144. Curley also wants to remind everyone that no electioneering is allowed at the courthouse or within 20 feet of the polls. This includes candidate T-Shirts, caps, buttons, or any literature. You are allowed to bring a sample ballot with you when you vote if you desire. For those who need to mail in their ballot, remember that ballot MUST be received by Tuesday for it to be counted so it would best if you can get that in the mail today or tomorrow at the latest. If you forget, there are rules as to who can delivery a mail-in ballot to the clerk’s office where it will be counted. For more information about delivering a mail-in ballot, having a sample ballot e-mailed to you or any other questions about electioneering you may have, contact the Dent County Clerk’s Office at 729-4144. Election Day will be Tuesday, August 4th and the polls will be open from 6:00 in the morning until 7:00 that evening.
Dent County Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Curley released some reports from the 42nd Judicial Court heard Monday in front of Judge Kelly Parker. Curley reported that David Cain of Salem pled guilty to the possession of a controlled substance, (heroin) and also forgery. Cain was sentenced to five years in the Department of Corrections as requested by the state. In the next case, Sherry Elgin of Salem had her probation revoked for failing to complete drug court. She was sentenced to seven years in the Department of Corrections as request by the state. Curley also reported that Joshua Marr of Salem pled guilty to the possession of methamphetamine and was sentenced to four years in the department of Corrections.