March 10, 2021

Edward R. McComb, 37, of the 400 block of 2nd Street, was arrested 11:45 p.m. March 8 on an outstanding warrant. William E. Coleman, 40, of Malden was arrested on a warrant for nonpayment. He was booked at the Butler County jail. _ Jeremy D. Criteser, 40, of the 600 block of Lester was arrested on suspicion of trespassing. He was booked at the Butler County jail...

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT

Edward R. McComb, 37, of the 400 block of 2nd Street, was arrested 11:45 p.m. March 8 on an outstanding warrant.

BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

William E. Coleman, 40, of Malden was arrested on a warrant for nonpayment. He was booked at the Butler County jail.

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Jeremy D. Criteser, 40, of the 600 block of Lester was arrested on suspicion of trespassing. He was booked at the Butler County jail.

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Gil H. Richardson, 33, of the 100 block of Kali was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. He was booked at the Butler County jail.

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Kristten R. Todahl, 23, of the 4700 block of Highway W was arrested on suspicion of resisting/interfering with arrest and unlawful use of a weapon. She was booked at the Butler County jail.

POPLAR BLUFF FIRE DEPARTMENT

Firefighters responded to a grass fire at Ferguson Grove Park at 4:21 p.m. Monday, March 8. Upon arrival, they discovered the park department had burned leaves but left them unattended. According to the report, firefighters used 50 gallons of water to extinguish the fire.

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

Two people were injured in a crash when a tractor pulled into the path of an automobile about 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, on Highway 142 at Highway HH, five miles east of Neelyville.

According to the report, Dennis R. Alford, 62, of Poplar Bluff was driving westbound in a 1996 International 8100 tractor when he pulled into the path of a 2016 Dodge Ram being driven by Charles Johnson, 77, of Neelyville.

Johnson was transported by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center with moderate injuries; his car was totaled.

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