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The Salem Police Department has released their reports. On Saturday, March 10^th at 11:52 in the morning, a vehicle was stopped for the investigation of purchasing meth precursors. The investigation of the stop led to the arrest of a 52-year old Salem male for possession of meth precursors and driving while revoked. He was issued a summons to appear in court and released. On Sunday, March 11^th at 6:15 in the evening, two vehicles were stopped for traffic violations. The investigation of the stops led to the arrest of an 18-year old Salem male for possession of drug paraphernalia and a 20-year old Salem male for distribution of a controlled substance near a school. The 18-year old suspect was issued a summons to appear in court and released. The 20-year old suspect was incarcerated pending the application for a warrant. On Monday, March 12^th at 12:53 in the afternoon, an officer was dispatched to the Walnut Motel in reference to a theft. The investigation revealed that a person or persons unknown took a flat screen television set valued at $250 from a room. Anyone with any information regarding the theft of the television set, which is still under investigation, is asked to call the Salem Police Department at 729-4242.

Due to serious safety concerns, Ozark National Scenic Riverways has closed the staircase leading into Devils Well. The wooden steps and handrails have deteriorated to the point that they are unsafe for public use.  Efforts are underway to secure the funds necessary to implement repairs and reopen the staircase.  The area surrounding Devil Well is open for visitors to witness the large and impressive sinkhole. For more information, phone (573) 323-4236 daily or visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/ozar.    

Marcus Sykora of Osage Beach, MO, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 26 pounds, 4 ounces on Saturday March 24^th to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Ozark Division event on Lake of the Ozarks. For his victory, Sykora earned $5,235. Rounding out the top 10 pros in 2^nd Place, from Salem, MO was John Bach with five bass, which totaled 22 pounds, 10 ounces and netted $2,118. The next BFL Ozark Division tournament is scheduled for April 21^st on Stockton Lake in Stockton, MO. After the fifth Ozark Division tournament is complete, the top 40 boaters and 40 co-anglers based on point standings will qualify for the Regional Championship on Lake Barkley in Kentucky from October 11^th through the 13^th.  Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518 with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard and a Chevy Silverado, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518 with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard.

The Dent County Sheriff’s Department released their reports involving a traffic stop and a report of stolen wheels and tires. On Friday, March 23^rd deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 32-72 and Highway 19 when the driver of a vehicle was stopped for driving while suspended. As a result of the stop the driver, 27-year old Dennis J. Cunningham of Salem, was issued a summons for Driving While Suspended and arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Williams was given a date to appear in court for Driving While Suspended and was incarcerated in the Dent County Jail awaiting issuance of warrants. On Monday, March 26^th deputies were dispatched to the 1800 block of South Main, (Tiny's Garage) for a report of stolen wheels and tires. Upon arrival contact was made with Tiny. He stated that the wheels and tires came up missing from a 1999 Chevy Blazer owned by Terry Phelps.  Phelps described stolen wheels and tires as; 20" aluminum rims that are chrome plated. The rims had 20" low profile tires mounted on them, and photographs of the Blazer and the tire tread pattern from the stolen tires were obtained. Anyone with any information regarding the stolen wheels and tires is asked to contact the Dent County Sheriff’s Department at 729-3241.

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