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The Dent County Sheriff’s Department has reported that two missing boys, age five and six, were returned by their natural mother to their father at the Dent County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday evening.  This resolves an ongoing custody dispute from May.  Investigation revealed that the mother attempted to return the children to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department in May, but miscommunication from that location led the father to believe the children were not there. The father then reported the incident to authorities.  When the children were not picked up by their father, the mother retained custody and contacted an attorney. The mother stated that she was advised to keep the children and a motion would be filed with the court. Through an agreement with the mother’s attorney, the children were returned.  The incident has determined to be civil case and has been closed.

The Salem Police Department released their reports for the last couple of days. On June 5^th at 1:00 in the afternoon, an officer was contacted at the station in reference to the theft of a motor vehicle. The report revealed that person(s) unknown took a green 1998 Ford Ranger truck that was parked at the truck parking lot on Babb Lane. The truck is valued at $7,000 and the report is under investigation. On June 6^th at 9:14 in the morning, an officer was dispatched to the animal shelter in reference to a burglary. The report revealed that person(s) unknown entered the animal shelter by force and took two Boxer dogs from the run inside. The report is under investigation. On June 7^th at 11:40 in the morning, an officer was sent to Wal-Mart in reference to a theft. The report led to the arrest of a 29-year old Salem male and a 40-year old Salem male for shoplifting. Both were issued summons to appear in court and released. On June 12^th at 8:48 in the evening, a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation that led to the arrest of a 35-year old Salem female on fugitive warrants. She was unable to post bond and was incarcerated pending extradition from the Shannon County Sheriff’s Department. Anyone with any information regarding these incidents is asked to please contact the Salem Police Department by calling 729-4242.

Captain Randy L. Becker, commanding officer of Troop I, announces the results of a Hazardous Moving Violation Saturation patrol conducted in Crawford County on Saturday, June 9th.  During the operation troopers were assigned to patrol highways that, historically, have experienced a higher number of traffic crashes and hazardous moving violations. During the course of an eight-hour period, which began at 11 a.m. and ended at 7 p.m., the five troopers assigned to the saturation issued 30 citations for speeding, five for a person failing to properly wear a seat belt, two for non-moving traffic offenses, and one for a driver’s license violation. The troopers also made two arrests for outstanding misdemeanor warrants.  In addition to these arrests and traffic summonses, the troopers issued 35 warnings. This saturation program resulted in a large number of speed arrests. Missouri Highway Patrol statistics show approximately 40 percent of all fatal traffic crashes in Missouri are speed related. Captain Becker would like to encourage motorists to be especially careful during the busy summer months.

Missouri State Treasurer Sarah Steelman wants to remind Missourians about the Unclaimed Property Division. The property Steelman’s office holds can come from insurance policies, stocks, checks, tax refunds, safe deposit boxes and checking accounts. Last year was a record year for returned unclaimed property with nearly $22 million dollars being returned to Missouri citizens. For more information you can contact the Treasurer’s office by calling (573) 751-2411 or out on the web go to www.showmemoney.com where you can search by county, name or social security number.

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Funeral services for Elizabeth Morrow of St. James, age 80, will be held this morning at 11:00 at the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James. Interment will be in the St. James Cemetery.

Funeral services for Hallie Mae Whitson of Rolla, age 89, will be held Saturday at 10:00 at the James & Gahr Mortuary in Rolla. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 to 8:00. Interment will be in the Ozark Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Phelps Regional Hospice.

Funeral services for Robert L. Elgin of St. James, age 93, will be held Saturday at 1:00 at the James & Gahr Chapel in St. James.  Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00.  Interment will be in the St. James Cemetery with Special Military Services.  Memorials are suggested to the Phelps Regional Hospice.

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