The St. Francois County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a three-year-old at a daycare center in Park Hills. According to the sheriff’s office, since the center is owned by a Park Hills Council member the Park Hills Police Department removed itself from the case.
A child pornography investigation has led to the arrest of a Cape Girardeau man 21 year old Logan Jenkins. According to online court records, a tip from a “web-based” reporting system that reports internet-related crimes against children was sent to law enforcement.Investigators looked into the claims and reported they found 91 videos and 49 images … Read more
Investigators with the Cape Girardeau Police Department have identified the suspect from a weapon violation incident in April as Lizandro Sanchez-Carmona (19) of Moline, IL. The Cape Girardeau County Prosecutors Office formally charged Sanchez-Carmona with class A felony assault in the first degree and felony armed criminal action. Lizandro is currently being held with no … Read more
Meanwhile, today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) will tour the damage from Friday’s devastating storms and meet with local officials in the St. Louis region. Senator Hawley’s office will also be creating a special webpage and tip line for Missourians to report any problems with insurance claims following the recent storms.
The American Red Cross has opened shelters for anyone affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that hit Sikeston and St. Louis Friday. The shelter locations are: Sikeston:City of Miner Convention Center, 2610 E Malone Avenue, Sikeston, MO 63801. Identification and/or proof of residency is NOT required to be admitted to a Red Cross shelter … Read more
Scott County 911 has issued a press release about the destructive storm system Friday that impacted many areas of Scott County and took several lives. Emergency responders and public works crews are still actively responding to the incident to address the situation. Numerous buildings and properties have been devasted. There has been an incredible amount … Read more
Governor Kehoe has issued a formal statement on the passing of former MO governor Christopher “Kit” Bond describing him as a skilled statesman, public servant, and a man who truly loved Missouri. I am blessed to have known Kit and honored to call him a friend and a mentor. Bond passed away at the age … Read more
Time for hydrant flushing of Jackson’s 800 fire hydrants in its service area. Between Monday, May 19th and June 20th the area being tested is located between Shawnee Boulevard to the east, Farmington Road to the west, and the city limit lines to the north and south.Officials say the water supply is safe during the … Read more
Recently Cape Girardeau Police Department officers responded to the Cape LaCroix Bike Trail near the 2100-Block of Brink Ave. for a report of an assault.Officers arrived on scene and made contact with the victim. The victim advised that she had just been assaulted by a male subject. The victim advised she was tackled to the … Read more
Southeast Missouri State University graduated 21 new officers from the Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) during a ceremony held at the Show Me Center a week ago. Twenty of the new graduates are set to make an immediate impact, serving across 11 counties in southeastern Missouri.