MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
Five Shannon County residents were injured in a two-vehicle crash at 3:18 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, on U.S. 60, one mile west of Mountain View.
According to the report, Matthew R. Ricks, 38, of Campbell was operating a 2011 Chevrolet Alero eastbound when he lost control of his car on the rain-covered road, which caused his car to hydroplane into the path of a westbound 2018 Chevrolet Suburban.
The SUV, which was being operated by Julie Yarber, 50, of Eminence, allegedly struck Ricks’ car.
Yarber suffered serious injuries and was flown to Mercy Hospital in Springfield for treatment.
Three of Yarber’s passengers — a 5-year-old male and a 7-year-old female, both of Eminence, and Caitlin A. Nicholson, 29, of Birch Tree — suffered minor injuries. Another passenger, Breanna M. Yarber, 21, of Eminence, suffered moderate injuries. All were taken to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains for treatment.
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An 85-year-old Broseley woman was injured in a one-vehicle crash at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, on County Road 524, one mile east of Highway D, in Wayne County.
According to the report, Junior A. Hutson, 87, of Broseley was operating a 2016 Ford pickup westbound when he suffered a medical emergency. Hutson’s truck allegedly ran then ran off the right side of the road and struck metal debris.
Hutson’s passenger, Peggy L. Hutson, suffered minor injuries and was taken by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for treatment.
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A 54-year-old Advance woman was injured in a one-vehicle crash at 12:58 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, on Highway J at Highway WW, six miles north of Dudley.
According to the report, Maria D. Topps was operating a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu northbound when she failed to stop at a stop sign and her car slid through the intersection. Topps’ car then allegedly struck a directional sign and a road marker.
Topps suffered serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Topps was arrested at 1:52 p.m. on suspicion of DWI, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash and no seat belt. She was released to medical personnel.
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A 20-year-old Neelyville man was injured in a one-vehicle crash at 12:25 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, on County Road 271, one mile south of Neelyville.
According to the report, Matthew Presler was operating a 2003 Chevrolet pickup northbound when it ran through a stop sign and crossed the road. Presler’s truck then reportedly went airborne and overturned.
Presler suffered moderate injuries and was taken by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for treatment.
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A 53-year-old Dexter man was injured in a two-vehicle crash at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, on Highway 25, one mile north of Clarkton.
According to the report, Robert L. Duke, 35, of Cape Girardeau was operating a 2001 Dodge pickup southbound when it rear ended a 2019 Dodge pickup being operated by Timothy R. Murphy, 53, of Bernie.
Murphy’s passenger, Bryan L. Walters, suffered minor injuries and was taken to SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County at Dexter for treatment.
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A 17-year-old Poplar Bluff resident was injured in a two-vehicle crash at 7:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, on County Road 450, four mile west of Poplar Bluff.
According to the report, a westbound 2015 Chevrolet pickup crossed the center of the road and struck a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze being operated by Traci R. Daggett. The truck’s driver reportedly left the scene.
Daggett suffered minor injuries and was taken by private vehicle to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center for treatment.
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Alan J. Sears, 56, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, on suspicion of leaving the scene of an accident, DWI, careless and imprudent driving resulting in a crash, no valid license and failure to display valid plates on a vehicle. He was booked at the Butler County jail and released.
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BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Nikia Shantel Hicks, 35, of the 600 block of Kinzer was booked at the Butler County jail at the Thursday, Dec. 24, on two failure to appear warrants for stealing.
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POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT
Larissa Nicole Hays, 37, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 9:25 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, at the Walmart Supercenter on suspicion of first-degree trespassing and possession of marijuana. She was booked and released pending review by the prosecuting attorney.
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Clayton Darrell Ross, 36, no address listed, was arrested at 9:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, in the 900 block of North Westwood Boulevard on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and second-degree trespassing. He was booked at the Butler County jail.
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Allen Ceith Martin, 23, of the 800 block of North Riverview Drive was arrested at 8:22 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, in the 2900 block of North Westwood Boulevard on suspicion of second-degree domestic assault. He was booked at the Butler County jail.
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Darrion B. Hubrins, 21, of the 1900 block of Glendale Road was arrested at 2:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 25, in the 1400 block of North Main Street on three municipal failure to appear warrants for property damage, domestic assault and trespassing. He was booked and released on bond.
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Terry Lamont Bulliner, 22, of the 500 block of Karen Drive was arrested at 4:40 a.m. Friday, Dec. 25, in the 3100 block of Oak Grove Road on a municipal failure to appear warrant for a liquor violation. He was booked at the Butler County jail.
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Christopher Nathaniel Johnson, 30, of the 1400 block of North 12th Street was arrested at 5:28 a.m. Friday, Dec. 25, in the 400 block of East Henry Street on suspicion of violation of an order of protection. He was booked at the Butler County jail.
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Elisha Leann Cole, 29, of the 1700 block of Sanders Street was arrested at 9:06 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, at Academy Sports + Outdoors on suspicion of stealing, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was booked at the Butler County jail.
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DEXTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
DEXTER — Harold Wheelis III, 22, of Dexter was arrested at 4:49 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, on a Dexter municipal failure to appear warrant. He was booked at the Dexter City Jail.
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DEXTER — Aaron Dejournett, 25, of Dexter was arrested at 8:14 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, on a Dexter municipal failure to appear wararnt and another failure to appear warrant. He was booked at the Dexter City Jail.
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DEXTER — Michael McMunn, 40, of Dexter was arrested at 9:11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, on suspicion of harassment. He was booked at the Dexter City Jail.
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DEXTER — Matthew Geary, 22, of Dexter was arrested at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, on suspicion of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of fewer than 35 grams of marijuana. He was booked at the Dexter City Jail.
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DEXTER — Erik Schmidt, 30, of Dexter was arrested at 4:27 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, on a Dexter municipal failure to appear warrant and on another warrant. He was booked at the Dexter City Jail.
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DEXTER — John Leedom Jr., 44, of Dexter was arrested at 5:31 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, on a Dexter municipal failure to appear warrant. He was booked at the Dexter City Jail.
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MALDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT
MALDEN — Chris Bradley, 30, of Malden was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 23, on a warrant for parole/probation violation on an original charge of second-degree statutory rape. He was booked at the Malden City Jail.
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MALDEN — Gregory Reed, 45, of Caruthersville was arrested Sunday, Dec. 20, on a Ripley County warrant for probation violation on an original charge of passing bad checks. He was booked at the Malden City Jail.
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MALDEN — Bruce McCormick, 36, of Kennett was arrested Sunday, Dec. 20, on a New Madrid County failure to appear warrant for a traffic violation. He was booked at the Malden City Jail.
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MALDEN — Ebony Sinks, 34, of Malden was arrested Saturday, Dec. 19, on two Dunklin County warrants for probation violation and a Dunklin County warrant for possession of marijuana. Sinks was booked at the Malden City Jail.
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MALDEN — Tiffany Winters, 40, of Poplar Bluff was arrested Friday, Dec. 18, on two Butler County failure to appear warrants for passing bad checks and possession of marijuana. She was booked at the Malden City Jail.
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MALDEN — Ashley Calvert, 35, of Risco was arrested Friday, Dec. 18, on a Malden municipal warrant for no operator’s license. She was booked at the Malden City Jail and released on bond.