BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Lawrence Elmer Bailey, 62, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Thursday, April 21, on a warrant for unlawful possession of a firearm. He was later released.
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Charles Matthew Beard, 34, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Thursday, April 21, to serve shock detention.
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Rodney Danell Buford, 54, of Chicago, Illinois was booked at the Butler County jail Thursday, April 21, on a warrant for DWI.
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John David Carter, 57, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Thursday, April 21, on a warrant for marijuana possession. He was later released.
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Roger Dale Cochran, 33, of Dexter was booked at the Butler County jail Thursday, April 21, on a warrant for stealing.
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Bobby Joe Cooper, 45, of Poplar Bluff was booked April 21 at the Butler County jail on a warrant for tampering with a motor vehicle.
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Thomas Lee Davis, 51, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Thursday, April 21, on a warrant for resisting arrest.
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Derek Michael Laramore, 34, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Thursday, April 21, on a warrant for marijuana possession.
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Josie Ann Graves, 30, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail Thursday, April 21, on a warrant for property damage.
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Kenneth Lavelle Rowe, 36, of Dudley was booked at the Butler County jail Thursday, April 21, on a warrant for first degree trespassing.
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A resident of County Road 482 reported Monday, April 18, that unknown person(s) attempted to enter her home sometime the previous day. Damage to the door and door frame were reported. No suspects have been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
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A resident of County Road 272 reported Monday, April 18, that between November and February, unknown person(s) entered her property and damaged an irrigation system stealing the copper from it. No suspects have been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
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A Poplar Bluff resident reported Monday, April 18, that $7,300 cash was stolen from his residence. An investigation is ongoing.
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Officers were dispatched Monday, April 18, to a residence in the 600 block of Township Line in reference to a burglary in progress. Officers found evidence of forced entry. Resident reported jewelry and a handgun as stolen. The investigation is ongoing.
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A resident of the 400 block of Highway V reported a burglary Monday, April 18. No suspects have been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
POPLAR BLUFF FIRE DEPARTMENT
Frefighters were dispatched at 4:54 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, to a structure fire at 1818 Alice St. According to the report, firefighters found fire contained to a bedroom and fire in the attic. The owner advised authorities no electric or gas service was on at the residence. The Missouri State Fire Marshal is investigating.
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Firefighters responded to an alarm at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at 2350 Kanell Blvd. Cedargate. According to the report, no fire was found. It was a false alarm activated by drywall dust from ongoing construction at the facility.
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Firefighters responded to an alarm at 6:16 p.m. Wednesday,April 20, to 2210 Barron Road, Northwest Medical Center. According to the report, no fire was found. It was a false alarm caused by power outage.
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Firefighters responded to an alarm at 6:39 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, to 1650 Rowe Parkway, Gates Corporation. According to the report, no fire was found. It was a false alarm due to a power outage.
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Firefighters responded to an alarm at 7:01 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, to 3055 Oak Grove Rd. According to the report, no fire was found. It was a false alarm due to a power outage.
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Firefighters responded to an alarm at 6:38 a.m. Friday, April 22, to 2190 Penny St. According to the report, no fire was found. It was a false alarm due to steam from a shower.
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
Kenneth L. Hudson, 70, of Malden was arrested at 10:04 p.m. Thursday, April 21, in Dunklin County on suspicion of felony DWI (alcohol and drugs), felony possession of hydrocodone, felony possession of tramadol, failure to drive on the right half of the road, no insurance and no seat belt. He was booked at the Dunklin County jail on a 24-hour hold.
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Bryan L. Russell, 43, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 11:09 p.m. Thursday, April 21, in Scott County on a felony Probation and Parole absconder warrant, a Butler County felony warrant for child neglect, and on suspicion of misdemeanor DWI (drugs), misdemeanor possession of marijuana, driving while suspended, failure to dim headlights, failure to display valid plates and no seat belt. He was booked at the Scott County jail.