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The Salem Police Department released their reports involving a search warrant, runaway juveniles, a leave without paying for fuel and a disturbance. On Thursday, March 18^th at 8:00 p.m. a search warrant was served in the 300 block of East Truman. Results of the search warrant led to the arrest of 20-year old Sean M. Jones and 32-year-old Jennifer Marie Tarwater. Both were charged with one felony count of a controlled substance, two felony counts of endangering the welfare of child in the 1^st degree for being near a school, one misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana and one misdemeanor count of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Also arrested and charged were 27-year-old Damien M. Banks and 20-year old Suzanne L. Banks. Both were charged with one felony count of a controlled substance, and two felony counts of endangering the welfare of a child in the 1^st degree. Bond was set for each one at $30,000 CASH ONLY. On Friday, March 19^th at 2:00 p.m. an officer was sent to the 500 block of South Henderson in reference to runaway juveniles. The report led to the detention of two female juveniles: a 16-year old and 17-year old from the New Hope Residential facility in Park Hills. Further investigation revealed they had stolen a 1997 Saturn from the Farmington area. The vehicle was driven to Salem and was recovered in the 400 block of West Gibbs Street. The juveniles were released to the juvenile authorities. On Saturday, March 20^th at 1:30 p.m. an officer was dispatched to Highway 19 South to the Mobil Convenience Store in reference to a leave without paying for fuel. The report revealed the driver of a blue and gray Ford pickup left without paying for $20.05 of fuel. On Sunday, March 21^st at 7:22 p.m. an officer was detailed to the 300 block of North McArthur Avenue in reference to a disturbance. The report led to the arrest of a 22-year old Springfield woman for disorderly conduct and open alcohol container. She was issued summons to appear in court and incarcerated on the charges. Anyone with information on the leaving without paying for fuel is ask to contact the Salem Police Department by calling 729-4242.

The City Wide Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the City of Salem Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Saturday, March 27^th at the Salem R-80 Upper Elementary School beginning at 10:00 am. The Easter Egg Hunt is for age toddler through ten years old. There will be designated areas for the different age groups. Be sure and bring your own basket, no registration is necessary. The Easter Bunny will be arriving by Fire Truck. For more information call the Chamber at 729-6900.

The Salem Area Community Betterment Association, KSMO Radio and the Salem News hosted a Candidate Forum for the municipal election for the City of Salem Tuesday night at the Salem City Hall Auditorium. Candidates in attendance were incumbent Mayor Gary Brown and Bill Riley Jr. for the mayoral position, Jerry Randell and George LaJoie for the East Ward Aldermanic seat and incumbent Kenneth Nash and John Whelan for the West Ward Aldermanic position. Questions directed at all the candidates dealt with the budget, energy conservation and issues dealing with electric rate increases, grants, the importance of tourism and the Salem Freedom Activity Center to the community, jobs as well as business creation in town. One question was directed to the mayoral candidates only about holding the position of Mayor and Director of Public Works. Phillip Giacomelli was the moderator of the event that is available online in the streaming archives of the Streaming section at the www.ksmoradio.com website. KSMO Radio will also replay the forum at approximately 2:30 Friday afternoon for those who could not attend Tuesday night or get the Internet.

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