Officers responded Sunday, Sept 22, to a business in the 400 block of Highway 53, in reference to trespassing. A subject was discovered to be loitering on the property, and refused to leave when asked to do so. Jerry Sterling, 42, of Poplar Bluff was arrested for trespassing and resisting arrest. Charges are being sought through the Poplar Bluff Municipal Prosecutor’s Office.
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Officers responded Sunday, Sept 22, to a business in the 3100 block of Oakgrove Road in reference to stealing. Officers were notified that individuals wearing ski-masks were fleeing the business and last seen running toward another nearby business. The juveniles were located and detained by officers. This matter was turned over to the Butler County Juvenile Office.
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While patrolling Sunday, Sept 22, officers observed damage to the door of a building in the 1700 block of S. Broadway Street and conducted a security check. It was determined that there had been forced entry. This investigation is ongoing.
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Officers responded Sunday, Sept 22, to a business in the 2200 block of N. Westwood Boulevard in reference to property damage. It was determined that inventory being stored outside had been damaged. This investigation is ongoing.
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Officers responded Sunday, Sept 22, to a residence in the 2600 block of Fox Drive in reference to property damage. It was determined that a juvenile damaged the property, with likely intent to gain forced entry into the residence. A suspect was identified, but the reporting party decided not to pursue charges. This case is closed.
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Officers responded Sunday, Sept 22, to a residence in the 800 block of Poplar Street in reference to stealing. It was determined that a moped was stolen from the residence. This investigation is ongoing.
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Officers responded Sunday, Sept 22, to a residence in the 1000 block of Pershing Street in reference to an assault. It was determined that an argument between two individuals, which had turned into a domestic assault. Brittany Jackson, 32, of Poplar Bluff was arrested for second degree domestic assault. Charges are being sought through the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office.
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Officers conducted a traffic stop Sunday, Sept 22, in the 2000 block of N. Westwood Boulevard, and during the course of the investigation, the operator was found to have outstanding warrants for their arrest. Caleb Morrow, 25, of Poplar Bluff was arrested for an outstanding arrest warrant.
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Officers responded Sunday, Sept 22, to an apartment in the 500 block of Bartlett Street in reference to lost property. It was determined that a firearm was missing from the residence. This investigation is ongoing.