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4 people arrested as Scott City police investigate several copper thefts
SCOTT CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Four people have been arrested as police in Scott City investigate several copper thefts. Officers from the Scott City Police Department investigated several copper thefts, stemming over several days. According to the police department, the theft of copper occurred from Union Pacific Railroad property in Scott City.
Woman sentenced to 10 years for drug trafficking
Stacey Jean Harris, 38, of Advance has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing fentanyl. She could be released early if she successfully completes a long-term drug treatment program, according to court records. Circuit Judge Travis Partney sentenced Harris on Tuesday, July 16, on the same day she...
Cape Girardeau police investigating business burglary
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Police are investigating a reported business burglary on Saturday, July 20. According to Patrolman Bobby Newton with the Cape Girardeau Police Department, officers responded to the 300 block of South Spanish Street around 6:20 p.m. for a reported burglary. The reporting party told them a...
Bootheel man accused of Columbia shooting with injuries is scheduled for October trial
One of three people arrested for their part in a shooting in downtown Columbia is scheduled for trial. Kalvin Johnson, 20, of Sikeston, was scheduled Monday for a jury trial to begin October 1. Johnson is charged with first-degree assault resulting in serious physical injury, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
S.A.L.T. honors Cape Police Chief Wes Blair with farewell presentation
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - As longtime police chief Wes Blair marks his final full week with the Cape Girardeau Department, a local group wishes him well. “Still mad at him, but I’m so proud of him,” said longtime S.A.L.T., or Seniors and Lawmen Together, member Doug Austin.
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