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The Salem Police Department released their reports involving a shoplifter, a traffic violation and theft. On Thursday night, January 22^nd at 8:57, an officer was detailed to Walmart in reference to a shoplifter. The investigation of the report revealed a person or persons unknown took a four camera security system valued $299.99. On Friday, January 23^rd at 7:13 in the evening, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 36-year old female of Salem for possession of synthetic narcotics. She was incarcerated pending the application for warrants. On Saturday, January 24^th at 12:00 in the afternoon, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. That investigation led to the arrest of a 29-year old male of Salem for possession of amphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was incarcerated pending the application for warrants. Later that night at 10:20, an officer was contacted at the Salem Police Department in reference to a theft. The investigation of the report revealed a patron had left a cell phone valued at $400.00 on a shelf at the AutoZone located at 501 West Highway 32. When the patron returned to get it, it had been stolen.  Anyone with any information regarding the shoplifter or the theft, which are still under investigation, is asked to contact the Salem Police Department by calling 729-4242. 

The Dent County Sheriff’s Office have released some reports. On Sunday, January 25^th at 5:00 in the early evening, a 67-year old woman called and reported that a gold bracelet had been stolen from her residence on Dent County Road 4110. On Friday, January 30^th, deputies responded to the 11000 block of Route H for a report of a possible trespassing. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered a 55-year old white male from Lenox to be the reporting party. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the male was a convicted felon and was in possession of a firearm. On Sunday night, February 1^st at 10:00, the Sheriff's Office received a call in regards to a vehicle being on fire near Dent County Road 3290. Deputies responded to the area and observed a passenger car fully engulfed in flames. After further investigation it was discovered that the vehicle was stolen out of Rolla. The Dent County Fire Department extinguished the fire and Whitaker's Towing removed the vehicle from the scene. On Monday, February 2^nd, Mrs. Alicia Steelman came into the Sheriff's Office to report that someone had stolen her purse out of her vehicle. It was believed that the purse was taken while the vehicle was parked at the Roadhouse in Salem. Anyone with any information regarding the stolen bracelet or the stolen purse, which are still under investigation, is asked to please call the Dent County Sheriff’s Office at 729-3241.

"Whooo is out there?" Owls have fascinated mankind for centuries, from the wise owl of the Greek goddess Athena to Winnie the Pooh’s friend. To learn more about these creatures of  the night, join rangers from Ozark National Scenic Riverways on an Owl Prowl at 5:30 PM on Saturday, February 7th, beginning at the Alley General Store. The public will learn facts and folklore about these little understood hunters of the night. Using recorded owl calls, rangers will try to get the owls to answer and maybe even approach close enough for a good look! The walk will be less than a mile, but please come prepared because it’ll be chilly! The Alley General Store is on the grounds of the Alley Mill, located six miles west of Eminence, Missouri, on State Route 106.  Please dress warmly and make sure that all children are accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit the park’s Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, visit the park website at www.nps.gov/ozar, or phone (573) 323-4236.

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