Officers were dispatched Saturday, March 16, to the 1700 block of Spring Street in reference to stealing. The victim stated his hand gun was missing from the glove box of his vehicle. He gave two possible suspects. The investigation is ongoing.
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Officers were dispatched Saturday, March 16, to the 1800 block of Indiana in reference to a runaway juvenile. The juvenile was last seen Friday, March 15. The juvenile was entered as a missing person.
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Officers made contact Saturday, March 16, with a victim at the front desk of the station in reference to stealing. The victim stated an iPad was missing from their vehicle while at the wash park. Officers were able to track the iPad and it was showing Corning, Arkansas, as the location. Contact was made with the Corning Police Department and the iPad was located.
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Officers were dispatched Saturday, March 16, to the 800 block of Hendrix Street in reference to a medical assist. Upon entering the residence to locate the subject, officers noticed a pungent odor and noticed the house was extremely cluttered with items. Officers and EMS observed pathways used for walking through the items, clutter, and trash. The subject was transported the hospital for evaluation. A report to senior services was also made.
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Officers were dispatched Saturday, March 16, to Ollies Bargain Outlet in reference to a possible shoplifting. The suspect had several items concealed in a backpack and set it down when they entered the business. Upon contacting the suspect, he was trespassed from the business. The suspect, identified as Phillip Evans, 61, of Poplar Bluff, had seven warrants through the city of Poplar Bluff and one through Probation and Parole. Evans was taken into custody, processed, and lodged in the Butler County jail.
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Lee Johnson, 52 of Poplar Bluff was taken into custody Saturday, March 16, for a warrant through New Madrid County. Johnson was processed and lodged in the Butler County jail.
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Officers were dispatched Saturday, March 16, to the 400 block of Highway 53 in reference to a drug overdose. The victim was given Narcan, which brought them to a conscious state. The victim refused further medical assistance and did not want to go to the hospital.
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Marquan Nelson was taken into custody Saturday, March 16, at the station in reference to an active warrant through the city. Nelson posted a $350 bond and was released.
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Charles M. Beard was taken into custody Saturday, March 16, in reference to two active warrants through the city. Beard was processed and lodged in the Butler County Justice Center.
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A traffic stop was conducted Saturday, March 16, on a black GMC Sierra due to it having improper registration. The officer observed a fake 2024 sticker on the plate. A records search revealed the license were expired in October 2023. During the stop, the operator could not provide insurance for the vehicle and had a revoked drivers license. The subject was issued traffic citations and the vehicle was towed from the scene.
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Officers were dispatched Saturday, March 16, to Academy Sports in reference to shoplifting. The employee stated a male and female entered the business. The female stole a pair of shoes and they left the business. They later returned and stole another pair of shoes. Employees attempted to contact the suspects; however, they ran away. The investigation is ongoing.
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Contact was made Saturday, March 16, with a subject at Rally’s in reference to stealing. The subject stated he thought his roommate possibly stole his medication. The roommate was identified and the investigation is ongoing.
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Leonard Weaver, 43, of Poplar Bluff was taken into custody Saturday, March 16, during a traffic stop for two active warrants. Weaver was processed and lodged in the Butler County jail.
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Officers were dispatched Saturday, March 16, to the 1000 block of Hickory Street in reference to a violation of ex parte. The victim stated her ex-boyfriend was continuously harassing her by text message and calling. The suspect has not been issued the ex parte at this time. Officers attempted to contact the suspect but were unsuccessful at this time.