Caruthersville
CRIME & SAFETY
Police: Do not have “firework wars”
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - A Heartland police department is urging the public to be safe and mindful when setting off fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations. Caruthersville Police wants those launching fireworks to be careful where they are aimed and what could burn or get damaged. In a Facebook post,...
Defendant in Karen Swift Murder Trial could walk free
David Swift's defense presents motion to dismiss, arguing statute of limitations expired prior to indictment. Swift was acquitted on murder and attempted murder charges in wife's death, but jurors were deadlocked on voluntary manslaughter. (7/2/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Authorities Still Trying to ID Body Pulled from Mississippi River
Foul play is not suspected as authorities try to identify a body pulled from the Mississippi River last week. The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department reports there was no external or lethal trauma found during an autopsy Friday. A fingerprint scanner failed to identify the man. Investigators are now...
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