Stories from Monday, April 22, 2024

BLOOMFIELD — An Essex man will soon have his day in court to defend himself against the charge of second degree murder. Jerry Teeters of Essex was arrested in late February for his alleged role in the death of his mother, with whom he resided. State records show Teeters is a registered sex offender who was released from state custody in 2011 after being convicted of statutory sodomy in 2006...

BLOOMFIELD — In the days following charges that were filed in the untimely death of Dexter Police Dog Apollo, Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney Sawyer Smith said he would like to clear up some confusion that some people might be experiencing. Smith filed criminal charges earlier in the month against former Dexter police officer Derrick Durall for his alleged role in the death of Apollo. ...

Barbara Ann Kegley, 70, of Malden, died April 18, 2024.

Lifelong Stoddard County resident Jeff Riddle has announced he will run for District 2 county commissioner. “I’m running for county commissioner in District 2 because (of the) opportunity (for) change, I feel that it is the time to lead the county in a direction that is a better future for the citizens of Stoddard County,” Riddle said in a statement...

David Billingsly, 30, of Dexter was arrested Sunday, April 14, for driving with an excessive blood alcohol content 8/100%. _ Emilee Hampton, 31, of Dexter was arrested Monday, April 15, for other agency warrant service. _ Damon Crowley, 45, of Poplar Bluff was arrested Tuesday, April 16, for warrant service/failure to appear/pay fine...

Joshua W. Mitchell, 36, of Dexter was arrested on a Stoddard County warrant for damage to jail/jail property, escape or attempted escape from custody and assault first degree or attempt. He has no bond, and was booked in the Stoddard County jail. _ Roiele B. Tate, 39, of Sikeston was arrested on a Stoddard County warrant for driving while intoxicated. Her bond is set at $7,500 cash-only. She was booked in Stoddard County jail...

Route E in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.  This section of roadway is located from Route 25 to County Road 527 near Bloomfield, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Tuesday through Thursday...

JEFFERSON CITY — Drew Atchison finally learned his fate on Friday, as he was sentenced to life in prison without any chance of parole. The sentence came after his conviction on three first-degree murder charges, as well as charges of child kidnapping and armed criminal action.