News Staff A Cape Girardeau man 44 year old Brandon Demarcus Tipler could spend nearly a century behind bars after a jury found him guilty of child sex crimes on Tuesday. According to the Office of Prosecuting Attorney Mark J. Welker, a Cape Girardeau County jury returned guilty verdicts against Tipler. The case was tried in a … Read more
A shooting investigation in Cape Girardeau led to the arrest of an adult and a juvenile taken into custody.Officers were called around 4 p.m. on Monday, November 17, to a report of gunshots on the 1200 block of Cousin Street.According to Cape Girardeau Police, no injuries were reported, but a home has minor damage.
Funeral arrangements have been set for a murdered Portageville teen. According to the family of Kaniah Jennings, her funeral will be at 1 p.m. this Saturday, November 22 at Portageville High School.Jennings was reported missing on Monday, Nov. 3, and her body was found in rural Pemiscot County on Friday, Nov. 14.Three men have been … Read more
The Cape Girardeau Police Department arrested a man Friday, Nov. 14, for allegedly biting a person’s finger and grabbing them by the throat. He’s 25 year old Scotty Ross of Cape Girardeau and is being held in the Cape Girardeau County jail in lieu of a $30,000 bond.According to a probable-cause statement, police officers responded … Read more
And your kiddos can get crafty ahead of Thanksgiving today in Jackson. The event is from 3 to 5 p.m. at Riverside Regional Library’s main branch in Jackson.Just call ahead to register so staff knows how many glue bottles to provide.
Cape Girardeau Fire Chief Randy Morris was pleased to award clinical life save awards to 911 Lead Communicator Robbie Ralph, Communicator Esther Williams, and Communicator Dan King. On September 30th a 911 call was received for a patient who was barely breathing. Due to the quick thinking of this team, they upgraded call to assign … Read more
Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department recent arrests include JIMMY LEON GARRETT JR 37 ARRESTED ON A STODDARD COUNTY WARRANT FOR FAILURE TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER. BOND IS SET AT $20000.00 CASH ONLY AND HE REMAINS IN CUSTODY AT THIS TIME. MARISSA JEAN LESLEY 48 WAS ARRESTED ON A STODDARD COUNTY WARRANT FOR POSSESSION OF … Read more
A former Cape Girardeau city councilman 55 year old Rhettney Pierce could be facing prison time after his plea hearing on Monday. According to U.S. Attorney of the Eastern District of Missouri Thomas C. Albus, Pierce pleaded guilty to one count of possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine in September 2024.
Corporal Richard Couch has been named the Cape Girardeau Police Department’s 2025 Employee of the Year, an honor that underscores his dedication and service to both the Cape Girardeau Police Department and our community according to a news release. Corporal Couch has served the Cape Girardeau Police Department for 21 years, beginning his career in … Read more
The Cape Girardeau Police Department is actively investigating the illegal harvest of a buck within city limits. This deer was taken outside the managed hunt area, and the authorized private property hunting permitted in the city. Investigators believe the deer was shot sometime between November 8th and November 11th near Kiwanis Park. According to police … Read more