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The Salem Police Department has released their reports. On Thursday, February 27
th at 3:13 in the morning, an officer was detailed to the 1100 block of West Center in reference to a disturbance. The investigation led to the arrest of a 54-year old Salem male for disorderly conduct, peace disturbance, failure to obey a lawful order, and resisting arrest. He was issued summonses to appear in court and incarcerated on a 12-hour hold. Later that afternoon at 4:49, an officer was contacted at the station in reference to a theft. That investigation revealed that someone entered a gold 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass that was parked in the 1600 block of Doss Road and took a purse and contents valued at $90. Later that evening at 8:48, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of North Walker in reference to a domestic dispute. The investigation led to the arrest of a 34-year old Salem male for disorderly conduct, trespassing, and damage to private property. He was issued summonses to appear in court and incarcerated on a 12-hour hold. On Friday, February 28
th at 2:51 in the morning, a vehicle was stopped for careless driving. That investigation led to the arrest of a 21-year old Salem male for driving while intoxicated. He was issued a summons to appear in court and released. Later that evening at 7:38, an officer was contacted at the station in reference to a theft from a vehicle. The investigation revealed that someone entered a vehicle parked near Highway 19 and Franklin and took $600 cash and other items valued at $140. On Saturday, March 1
st at 2:18 in the afternoon, an officer made contact with a 33-year old female of Granite City, Illinois who had active arrest warrants from Madison County and St. Francis County. She was taken into custody near Franklin and Orchard on the warrants and incarcerated pending extradition. Please contact the Salem Police Department at (573) 729-4242 if you have any information regarding the thefts, which are still under investigation.
An accident happened at 5:45 Monday evening in Phelps County on Highway T about four miles south of Newburg. According to the highway patrol report, 62-year old Kenneth Grayson of Newburg was riding a 2003 Harley Davidson south when he traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned. Grayson suffered serious injuries and was taken by Air Evac to the University Hospital in Columbia. He was wearing a safety device at the time of the accident. At 6:30 that evening, Grayson was charged with driving while intoxicated, as well as careless and imprudent driving.
Congressman Jason Smith encourages talented high school students in the Eighth Congressional District to enter the Congressional Art Contest. In addition to being recognized locally, the winner of the contest will also be invited to Washington D.C. to attend a recognition ceremony and see their art displayed on Capitol Hill. Congressman Smith hopes to have participation from schools across the district and he encourages anyone who is interested in participating in the contest to contact his Rolla office at 573-364-2455. Artwork can be dropped off at the Rolla Office at 830A South Bishop. Entrees must be submitted to Smith's office by Friday, April 25th. For more information, students may contact Leslie Herbst at 573-335-0101 or email leslie.herbst@mail.house.gov.
The University of Missouri Extension will continue the 2014 Dent County Extension Lunch and Learn Series. Celebrate 100 years of the Extension with lunch and informational sessions. Bring your lunch and learn the most up to date information and research about a range of topics. The March Lunch and Learn series features Family Education Specialist Chantae Alfred and money management sessions. The second session will be held Friday, March 14th and it is titled Identity Theft: What is it and How Can You Protect Yourself. The third in the series will be on Friday, March 21st and it will be When Creditors are Predators: Excessive Fees/Aggressive Tactics. The last one in the series will be on Friday, April 4th and it is called Credit: Why is Your Credit Important. Each session will be held at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory, located at 1200 West Rolla Road, and they will be from noon to 1:00 p.m. Attend one session or attend them all. For more information, contact the Dent County Extension office at 729-3196 or at dentco@missouri.edu.
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