recordsMarch 3, 2025

Police responded to multiple incidents on Feb. 28, including thefts at Ozark Physical Therapy and Shoe Sensation, arrests for outstanding warrants, and an assault on Kentucky Avenue. Investigations are ongoing.

Officers were dispatched Friday, Feb. 28, to Ozark Physical Therapy in reference to a leaving the scene accident. The victim advised a maroon vehicle struck theirs in the parking lot and left the scene. The vehicle has not been identified.

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Officers were dispatched Friday, Feb. 28, to Shoe Sensation in reference to stealing. The reporting party stated a black female stole a pair of shoes from the business. The suspect has not been identified.

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Bryant Brown, 35, of Poplar Bluff, was taken into custody Friday, Feb. 28, in reference to an active warrant through Probation & Parole, an active warrant through Butler County, and possession of controlled substance. Brown was processed and lodged in the Butler County jail.

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Rusty McGowan, 27, of Poplar Bluff, was taken into custody Friday, Feb. 28, in reference to a warrant through Butler County. McGowan was processed and lodged in the Butler County jail.

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Officers were dispatched Friday, Feb. 28, to Mills Iron Supply in reference to stealing. The victim stated lights were stolen from a vehicle they were trying to sell. No suspects have been identified.

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Officers were dispatched Friday, Feb. 28, to the 1700 block of Kentucky Avenue in reference to an assault. The victim stated they were assaulted while trying to get their child. There is no relation to the suspect and the victim did not wish to pursue charges.

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Officers were dispatched Friday, Feb. 28, to the 400 block of Main Street in reference to a fight. Upon arrival contact was made with the subjects. After speaking with all the individuals nobody wished to pursue charges.

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Officers were dispatched Friday, Feb. 28, to the 1100 block of Bradley Street in reference a violation of ex parte. The victim stated she had an active order against two subjects. One subject texted the victim. The victim wished to pursue charges.

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Officers were dispatched Friday, Feb. 28, to Walmart in reference to stealing. Contact was made with the suspect and he was issued a summons for shoplifting.

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