Local News – Wednesday, May 13th, 2020
A special waste collection for residential and farm electronics, appliances and tires will be held on Saturday, May 16th from 9:00 in the morning until 1:00 in the afternoon at the Salem construction parking lot at the corner of 3rd and Grand Streets. The collection is for household items only as no materials from businesses will be accepted and the collection is open to residents from Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Phelps, Pulaski and Washington counties. To minimize personal contact, those bringing items to the collection are asked to stay inside their vehicles and assistants will unload items. Stoves, washers, dryers, hot water heaters, and other appliances will be collected free of charge. Free electronics also include computer components, laptop computers, keyboards, hair dryers, VCR/DVD players, cell phones or anything that runs on a cord or battery. Oil and gas must be removed from tanks of any items such as push mowers, weed eaters, etc. Fees on certain items will be collected. The fees are $25 for CRT TVs over 27 inches and wood console TVs, $20 for CRT TVs under 26 inches, $15 for flat screen TVs, $10 for all computer monitors and refrigerated appliances with Freon. Fees for tires are as follows: $2 each for passenger tires, $7.50 each for semi-truck tires and $35 each for tractor tires. For more information on items accepted or the fee structure, please contact Jill Hollowell at MRPC at 573-265-2993 Ext. 109 or at jhollowell@meramecregion.org. The city of Salem and Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC), with funding through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District (ORSWMD), are offering the May 16th collection.
The Salem Police Department has released some reports. On Thursday, April 23rd shortly after 9:00 in the evening, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of North Macarthur for a report of an unresponsive female. A 37-year-old Salem female was pronounced dead at the scene by Dent County Deputy Coroner Ben Pursifull. During the investigation, two subjects, a 41-year-old Salem man and a 34-year-old Salem woman, were arrested for outstanding warrants. The 34-year-old woman was also found to be in possession of a controlled substance. A probable cause statement was forwarded to the Dent County Prosecutor. Both subjects were incarcerated in the Dent County Jail. The death is still under investigation while waiting for toxicology results. On Friday, April 24th at 8:32 in the evening, an officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Highways 19 and 32 for no taillights or license plates. As a result of the traffic stop it was found that the driver, a 27-year-old Salem man had a suspended driver’s license and was arrested and issued a summons for driving while having their license suspended. On the morning of April 25th at around 1:20, an officer was dispatched to the 700 block of east Hunt Street for the report of a domestic disturbance. During the investigation, a male was found to have an active warrant for his arrest out of the Phelps County Sheriffs Office. The male, a 33-year-old Salem man, was arrested on the active arrest warrant and transported to the Dent County Jail for incarceration pending extradition. Later that same evening just after 9:00, an officer conducted a traffic stop near the Fourth Street Mall on a vehicle not having taillights. As a result of the stop it was found the driver had an expired driver’s license. The driver, a 36-year-old Salem woman, was arrested and issued a summons to appear in court for driving with an expired license. Please contact the Salem Police Department at (573) 729-4242 if you have any information regarding an ongoing investigation.
The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released the following reports. On Monday, May 4th, a deputy traveled to a residence on North Macarthur Street to serve an arrest warrant. During the course of the incident, a 36-year-old Salem man was arrested for having active warrants through the Dent County Sheriff’s Office. The man was transported to the Dent County Sheriff’s Office Jail and incarcerated. Also on the 4th, a deputy traveled to the parking lot of Salem Memorial District Hospital for a report of a theft. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that a 43-year-old Salem man was the reported victim. Total value of the property stolen is approximately $60.00. This report is still under investigation. Then next day, Tuesday May 5th, a deputy traveled to a residence in the 1000 block of Route Z for a report of a burglary. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that a 34- year-old Salem man was the reported victim. This report is still under investigation. Please contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Office at 729-3241 if you have any information about an ongoing investigation.
Elephant Rocks State Park is now open to the public with social distancing measures in place. While the park will be open for day-use, capacity will be monitored closely in order to prevent overcrowding. If a park is nearing capacity, gates or parking lots may close temporarily. All visitors must remain diligent and come prepared to enjoy the outdoors responsibly by following the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Governor Parson that includes keeping a minimum distance of six feet between you and others, come prepared and carry hand sanitizers, soaps, wipes and water; avoid touching your face, handshakes and hugs; cover your mouth and nose with your elbow when you cough or sneeze, pack out what you pack in, and most importantly, stay home if you are sick. All visitor centers, park offices, tours, programs, group camps, enclosed shelters, playgrounds, pools and beaches remain closed.