News – Monday, March 23rd 2026

The Salem Police Department has released these reports for the middle of March. On Saturday, March 14th, Patrolmen #114 and #115 located a vehicle in the 1100 block of East Scenic Rivers Boulevard after multiple reports of an erratic driver. Officers found the vehicle to be occupied by the driver and two children. An investigation was conducted and the driver, Deseray Deshurley was arrested for DWI, with a person less than 17 in the vehicle. On Wednesday, March 18th, Patrolman #114, Sergeant #105, and Lieutenant #103 conducted an investigation into the whereabouts of a wanted fugitive. Officers responded to the 400 block of West Ninth. The subject was located concealed in a shed on the property. Deseray Fish was taken into custody. Another male subject was arrested for hindering prosecution and resisting arrest and was later released pending formal charges. Thursday, March 19th, Patrolman #113, #106, #104, and #103 responded to the area of the Ranch Motel for a domestic in progress. Officers conducted an investigation and observed injuries on a victim and her property to be damaged. As a result, Logan Walker, was arrested for domestic assault4th and property damage. From March 13th to March 20th, officers of the Salem Police Department responded to 187 calls for service, completed six additional city ordinance arrests and took 23 reports for various offenses.

The Dent County Sheriff’s office released that on Tuesday, March 17th, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 13,000 block of South Highway 19 for several equipment violations. K9 Mid was called to the scene and alerted to the scent of narcotics coming from the inside of the vehicle. A vehicle search was conducted and a substantial amount of methamphetamine, as well as items of paraphernalia were located. Logan Walker, age 21, of Salem was arrested. Walker was booked into the Dent County Jail on a 24-hour hold. Honorable Judge Kelsaw issued a warrant for Walker’s arrest, charging him with trafficking drugs in the second degree, along with several other traffic offenses. Walker’s bond was set at $25,000 cash or professional surety. The methamphetamine seized totaled 87.31 grams, or 3.08 ounces. The Sheriff’s Office is committed to eradicating these poisonous substances from Dent County. The above listed charges are merely accusations and do not constitute evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

Also according to a press release from the Dent County Sheriff’s Office, on March 21st, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Salem City Limits for a traffic violation. K9 Mid was deployed and alerted to the scent of illegal substances from inside the vehicle. A vehicle search was conducted. Deputies located approximately 1.46 grams of suspected methamphetamine along with a loaded firearm, which had been reported stolen. Arrested was Terry Hutchison, age 60, of Edgar Springs. Hutchison was booked into the Dent County Jail on a 24-hour hold. Honorable Judge Kelsaw issued a warrant for Hutchison’s arrest, charging him with possession of a controlled substance, felony stealing, and unlawful use of a possessed weapon, and felony controlled substance. Hutchison’s bond was set at $25,000 cash or professional surety. At the time of this post, Hutchison remains incarcerated. The above listed charges are merely accusations and do not constitute evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the Dent County area now through March 29th, according to a press release from MoDOT. On Route 19, culvert replacement is planned now through March 26th from Route TT to Route VV. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. On Routes EE, FF, and W, pothole patching is planned from March 25th through March 26th. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. On Route B, the bridge over Dry Creek remains closed, due to inspectors finding a sinkhole developing near one of the supporting structures. Motorists may use Missouri Routes 19, 32 and 72 as detoured routes around the closure. A project to replace the bridge is scheduled to be completed this year. Weather conditions may postpone scheduled work. Many projects will include lane closures which could cause delays. In addition to the work listed, other moving operations such as pothole patching, brush cutting, and pavement repairs continue.