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Maries County man arrested for domestic assault, accused of pointing gun at victims head
NEW BLOOMFIELD — A Maries County man was arrested on April 24 for alleged domestic assault, according to the Belle Police Department (BPD). Terry Lee Watson, of Belle, Mo., was arrested after a victim reported being harassed verbally and mentally by him over multiple months. The victim reported being...
Family of injured Hermann officer thanks first responders
The family of a Hermann police officer nearly killed in a shooting last year is thanking everyone who helped save his life. On Saturday at Hermann High School, the parents of Adam Sullentrup presented handmade quilts to more than 30 first responders who were called on the night of March 12th, 2023.
Former Bourbon Man Wanted On Rape Charges Arrested
A former Bourbon man wanted for more than two years was arrested Friday by the Crawford County and Franklin County sheriff’s offices. Paul E. Burks II, 41, now of Catawissa, was charged in November 2021 for two counts of first-degree statutory rape involving a person under 14. The incidents...
Kan. man with no drivers license, caught transporting drugs
OSAGE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on drug allegations. On April 22, an Osage County K-9 unit conducted a traffic stop at milepost on Interstate 35 in Osage County for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Chris Wells. During the stop, deputies found illegal narcotics. Bret...
Rural Prom Rendezvous: Owensville High School continues a classic American tradition
Driving through Owensville, Missouri, on a Saturday afternoon, one can’t help but notice historic buildings lining main street or pause to admire a classic car show happeningin the late April sunshine. Owensville’s inhabitants, especially those still in high school, keep the city young while still preserving its small-town sensibilities.
Tracking a stormy weekend ahead
TODAY: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Days. Get the latest detail here. Friday brings a chance for scattered storms through the morning, and some isolated evening storm chances. Our best chance at severe weather will be with what can develop later this evening, but a chance for isolated severe exists with widespread storms early today. Temperatures reach into the 70s.
Man Arrested During Late Night Raid By LANEG
The Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group (LANEG) served a search warrant late Wednesday night, arresting a Cuba man for drug possession. Thomas Denham, 27, has been charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance. Members of LANEG, the Cuba Police Department and Crawford County Sheriff’s Office executed the...
After Exchanging Middle Fingers, Man Fires Gun At Passerby
A Bourbon man who flipped off a passerby and was given the middle finger in exchange, allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired in the victim’s direction. Charles Hendon, 59, has been charged with armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon (shooting at person/motor vehicle) and unlawful use of a weapon (intoxicated with a loaded weapon).
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