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The Dent County Sheriff’s Department deputies have arrested three individuals involved in numerous burglaries over the last couple of weeks in Dent County after a lengthy investigation that uncovered a large number of the stolen items. Incarcerated in the Dent County Jail were 30-year old James D. Walker of Salem and 24-year old Robert Cole Duncan of Salem each charged with two Class C Felony counts of burglary in the second degree and a Class C Felony for the theft of stealing property or services of more than $500 but less than $25,000. Duncan is being held on a cash only bond of $21,000 while Walker is being held on a cash only bond of $28,000. Also arrested was 25-year old Dustin Miller of Salem who was charged with the two Class C Felony counts of burglary in the second degree, a Class C Felony for the theft of stealing property or services of more than $500 but less than $25,000, and a Class C Felony of Possession of a Controlled Substance. He is being held on a cash only bond of $28,000. Deputies found tools, rifles, pistols, ammunition and numerous other items and have been working the last several days to locate victims and to get the property properly returned. The information presented is just an accusation, and is not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of any charge must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

The Salem Police Department released their reports. On Thursday, January 15^th at 12:45 in the afternoon, an officer was detailed to the Salem Community Center @ The Armory T.C.R.C. in reference to damage to city property. The investigation of the report revealed a 19-year old Salem male had damaged a table valued at $75. That same afternoon at 5:32, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of South Warfel in reference to a burglary. That investigation revealed a person or persons unknown entered a residence by force and took a necklace valued at $299. That same evening at 9:15, an officer responded to the Fourth Street Mall in reference to a disturbance involving an intoxicated male. The investigation of the report led to the arrest of a 51-year old male of Salem for disorderly conduct. He was issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Friday, January 16^th at 12:04 pm, Salem Police officers assisted by the Missouri Department of Conservation and Missouri State Highway Patrol served a search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of West Independence. During the search, officers located a methamphetamine lab as well as methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. A 36-year old male and a 41-year old female both of Salem were taken into custody for the manufacturing and possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were incarcerated pending the application for warrants. Anyone with any information regarding the burglary is asked to contact the Salem Police Department by calling 729-4242.

An accident occurred in Iron County Friday morning at 6:38 on Route U about five miles east of Belleview that took the life of a Belleview man. According to the highway patrol report, a westbound 1999 Mazda 626, driven by 77-year old Everett J. Nichols, struck a trailer being towed by a westbound 2003 Case International farm tractor, driven by 63-year old Larry C. Gilmore of Ironton. The Case International sustained minor damage, while the Mazda was totaled and removed from the scene by Adams Towing. According to the report, Nichols was not wearing a safety restraint at the time of the accident.

An accident happened in Dent County Sunday morning at 4:20 on Highway 32 about three miles east of Salem. According to the highway patrol report, a 1986 Chevrolet C/K 10 driven westbound by 28-year old Jeffrey Yerk of Salem, traveled off the right side of the roadway and Yerk was ejected from the Chevy. He suffered moderate injuries and was taken to the Salem Memorial District Hospital in Salem. Yerk was not wearing a seat restraint at the time of the accident. The Chevy was totaled and removed from the scene by Whitaker’s Towing.

Congratulations to Abby Payne, Rachel Paul, Kristen Pike, Jacob Stacy, Jessica Medley, Brandon Pike, Kris Ousley, Joseph Schott and Josiah Beckett for making the 2015 High School SCA Honor Band.

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