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A juvenile is accused of threatening a store manager in Carbondale
A juvenile male is accused of threatening another person with a gun in Carbondale. Late on the night of July 19, the Carbondale Police Department received a complaint about a male who was in possession of a handgun threatening the manager of a store in the 500 block of East Main Street.
One dead after stabbing on East Sycamore
A Carbondale man is dead after a stabbing incident over the weekend. Carbondale Police report that Traeshonne D. Blythe, 31, died Saturday, July 20 after having been taken to the hospital emergency room. Police first received a report at 2:49 a.m. Saturday of a stabbing and a vehicle theft from...
SEMO Man Facing Gun, Assault Charges in Carbondale
CARBONDALE – A southeast Missouri man is facing multiple charges after an individual approached Carbondale Police in the 700 block of East Grand Avenue early Saturday morning saying a man had allegedly threatened him with a handgun. The victims pointed out the suspect and officers, who were on foot...
TRACTION holds mock accident scenario in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A teen traffic safety program held its annual mock accident scenario on Friday morning, July 26. First responders were seen in the parking lot of Drury Plaza Hotel and Conference Center. They said TRACTION hosted teens from around the state to learn about the dangers...
Cape Girardeau police chief reflects on 11 years as chief
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – It’s a bittersweet goodbye for Cape Girardeau Police Chief Wes Blair after 11 years. Wednesday, July 24 marks his final day as top cop at the Cape Girardeau Police Department. He spoke about his final hours on the job and the legacy he...
City of Cape Girardeau Holds First Gun Violence Task Force Meeting
For months, there have been growing concerns in Cape Girardeau about the prevalence of gun violence and gun-related crimes. On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, a community-wide gun violence task force met for the first time to address this issue and look for solutions. Pastor Scott Johnson of Soulful Harvest Ministries...
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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