POPLAR BLUFF FIRE DEPARTMENT
City firefighters responded to a pair of dumpster fires at 12:53 a.m. Thursday, April 8, one behind Walgreens and one behind Kyle’s Car Wash. According to the report, firefighters used a total of 2,015 gallons of water to extinguish both fires.
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City firefighters responded to a report of a large plume of smoke on the east side of Poplar Bluff at 4:31 p.m. Wednesday, April 7. According to the report, firefighters found that the source of smoke was farmers burning off a field.
BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Deputies responded to a report of a dangerous dog in the 400 block of Fourth Street in Fisk at 11:13 a.m. Saturday, April 3. After investigation, according to the report, it was determined the dog had allegedly bitten several people and attacked several animals over a period of time. Deputies reportedly advised the dog’s owner, Rondall S. Brown, 41, of Fisk to quarantine his dog for 10 business days.
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Gerald D. Emmons, 29, of County Road 6011 was booked at the Butler County jail Wednesday, April 7, on suspicion of second-degree domestic assault and two failure to appear warrants.
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Andre N. Gurganious, 45, of the 800 block of Henderson Street, was booked at the Butler County jail Wednesday, April 7, to serve five days of shock time.
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Alicia M. Holt, 32, of Malvern, Arkansas, was booked at the Butler County jail Wednesday, April 7, on suspicion of first-degree trespassing.
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Daniel B. Minehart, 18, of Dexter, was booked at the Butler County jail Wednesday, April 7, on suspicion of DWI, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Bradley A. Riggins, 37, of Sikeston, was booked at the Butler County jail Wednesday, April 7, on suspicion of peace disturbance.
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Gary M. Scaglione, 38, of the 5000 block of Nellie Sue Circle, was booked at the Butler County jail Wednesday, April 7, on suspicion of forgery.
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Tressa F. Stough, 60, of the 300 block of Grady Street, was booked at the Butler County jail Wednesday, April 7, on suspicion of DWI.
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Darius D. Thomas, 30, of the 1300 block of 10th Street, was booked at the Butler County jail Wednesday, April 7, on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance.
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
Tressa F. Stough, 60, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 1:16 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, in Butler County on suspicion of DWI and failure to drive on the right side of the roadway. She was booked at the Butler County jail on a 12-hour hold.
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Tyson C. Hensley, 33, of Bloomfield was arrested at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, in Stoddard County on suspicion of DWI. He was released.
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Tammy J. Hillis, 50, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 2:06 a.m. Thursday, April 8, in Butler County on suspicion of DWI, failure to drive on the right side of the roadway and no insurance. She was booked at the Butler County jail on a 12-hour hold.
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A 56-year-old woman suffered moderate injuries in a two-vehicle accident at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, at the intersection of Highway T and U.S. Highway 60, two miles east of Poplar Bluff.
According to the report, Shelli R. Donley, 56, of Harviell, was operating a 2015 GMC Acadia westbound onto Highway T when she failed to yield to a southbound 2018 Chevrolet 2500 operated by Mark O. Crews, 31, of Poplar Bluff, resulting in Crews' vehicle striking Donley's vehicle. A guard rail along the highway also was damaged.
Donley was transported by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
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A 31-year-old woman suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, on U.S. Highway 67, seven miles north of Poplar Bluff.
According to the report, Dillon R. Rice, 29, of Campbell was operating a 2008 Chevrolet Impala northbound on Highway 67 when it struck a northbound 2012 Ford F-150 in the rear that was operated by Robert L. Hughey, 73, of Williamsville.
Samantha A. Thomas, 31, of Campbell, who was a passenger in Rice’s vehicle, suffered minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
BUTLER COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
County firefighters responded to a woods fire at 2:38 p.m. Saturday, April 3, on land owned by Mark Kennedy on Moccasin Lane.
According to the report, the fire burned about two acres.
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County firefighters responded to a grass fire at 2:18 p.m. Sunday, April 4, on land owned by Richard Selvidge at 18 County Road 466.
According to the report, the fire burned about one acre.
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County firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident at 11:58 a.m. Monday, April 5, on U.S. Highway 67, just south of County Road 401.
According to the report, no tools were needed and it was out upon arrival.
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County firefighters responded to a woods fire at 12:15 p.m. Monday, April 5, at 193 Southern Oaks Lane.
According to the report, the fire burned about one acre.
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County firefighters responded to a brush fire at 3:59 p.m. Monday, April 5, on land owned by Hubbard Construction at 637 Highway M.
According to the report, the fire burned a small area in the yard.
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County firefighters responded to a grass fire at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, at U.S Highway 160, west of Highway C.
According to the report, the fire burned a small area on the roadside.
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County firefighters responded to a brush fire at 6:03 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, on County Road 340.
According to the report, the fire burned approximately one-half acre of woods.
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County firefighters responded to a brush fire at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, on County Road 524.
According to the report, the fire burned about two acres.
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County firefighters responded to a roadside fire at 10:15 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, on land owned by the Missouri Department of Transportation on Highway 51 east of Highway B.
According to the report, the fire burned a small area.
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County firefighters responded to a vehicle fire at 5:08 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, at 11964 Highway 160.
According to the report, a Chevrolet Tahoe owned by Dylan White was a total loss.
Editor's note: In the Wednesday, April 14, edition of the Daily American Republic, it was incorrectly reported that Mark O. Crews, 31, of Poplar Bluff failed to yield to a southbound vehicle in an accident at the intersection of U.S. Highway 60 and Highway T on Wednesday, April 7.
The correct information is that a westbound vehicle failed to yield to Crews.
The DAR regrets this error and any confusion it may have caused.