Local News – Wednesday, September 29th, 2021
The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has released more reports for the month of September. On Friday, September 10th, a deputy conducted a traffic stop near 101 North Main Street. During the stop, a 24-year-old Salem woman was arrested for operating a vehicle on a highway without a valid license, a 1st offense. She was transported to the Dent County Jail where she was fingerprinted, issued a summons, and released. That same day, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of South Highway 19. During the traffic stop, a 36-year-old Salem woman was arrested for operating a motor vehicle on a highway without a valid license, a 1st offense. The woman was taken to the Dent County Jail where she was fingerprinted, issued a summons and released. Still later that same day, a deputy traveled to a location in the 400 block of East 4th Street to serve an arrest warrant. As a result, a 45-year-old Salem man was arrested for the active warrant through Dent County. The man was transported to the Dent County Jail and incarcerated. The next day, September 11th, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on East Gibbs Street. During the traffic stop, a 20-year-old Salem man was arrested for having a blood alcohol content. The man was transported to the Dent County Jail where he was fingerprinted, issued a summons and released. That same day a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 800 block of West Highway 32. As a result, a 58-year-old Salem man was arrested for an active warrant through Phelps County and delivery of a controlled substance and driving while having his license revoked. The man was transported to the Dent County Jail where he was later transported to Phelps County for the warrant through their agency. Later the same day, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on South Pershing Street. During the course of the traffic stop, a 31-year-old Rolla man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance except for 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid. The man was transported to the Dent County Jail, where he was fingerprinted, and issued a summons.
The 2021 Football Homecoming Court has been announced. They are Liberty Ross for the freshmen class, Neely Leathers for the sophomores, and Raegan Neff will represent the juniors. The three senior contenders for homecoming queen are Shelby Pogue, Lizbeth Blanco, and Hailey Baldwin. Congratulations girls on your selection.
Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend an informational meeting at Dillard Mill State Historic Site this Saturday. The meeting will begin at 12:00 noon at the mill. The public is invited to share comments and ask questions about the site and its operations. Representatives from the site will be present to provide information and to answer questions. Input from the public is important to Missouri State Parks. These informational meetings, which are being held in all state parks and historic sites, help create two-way communication with the public. The meetings give staff the opportunity to let people know the current status and future plans for the park or historic site, and they offer visitors the opportunity to comment on the facilities. The public is strongly encouraged to follow social-distancing guidelines and be proactive in protecting themselves and others. Dillard Mill State Historic Site is located at 1142 Dillard Mill Road in Davisville. For more information about the meeting, call 573-244-3120.