Your World Today – Thursday, July 30, 2015

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NEWS: Thursday, July 30th, 2015

A couple from Dent County living on Highway 19 north have been arrested and each charged with a Class B felony for the possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and Class D felony possession of drug paraphernalia with the intent to manufacture or produce it. According to Case.Net, 38-year old Jason Shaw and 34-year old Lisa Shaw have been arrested and are incarcerated in the Crawford County Jail. Both are being held on a $12,000 bond or professional surety. According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Department, the arrest was made as the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group and the Crawford County Sheriff's Department were looking for Dusty Brooks from Cherryville on July 16th, and discovered a meth lab in the home of a couple from Dent County living on Highway 19 after consent to search the home by the Shaws for Brooks. Officers located items used in the production of methamphetamine located on a dresser in the couple’s bedroom in plain site. A further search was granted where officers found an array of items containing meth or used to produce it.

On July 10th, the Phelps County Sheriff's Department issued an Endangered Person Advisory for 13-year old Johnathan Shay of St. James and 11-year old Xavier Baylor who went missing on July 9th at about 7:30 from their great-grandmothers house. Baylor was found the next day by authorities. According to Phelps County Sheriff Rick Lisenbe, the last search for Jonathan Shay was Monday along the Dry Fork Creek where authorities found Xavier Baylor separated from his cousin on July 10th. Lisenbe describes the search for Jonathan as frustrating, because he's run away before and knows the area, plus the excessive heat and rugged terrain are making it difficult for searchers. According to his family, Shay has autism and needs to take medications daily and he has now been without them for 20 days. Lisenbe says searchers will continue their efforts to find the boy. It is hoped the moderating weather this weekend will produce results.

Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc., will arrive on August 2, 2015, to examine all aspects of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's policies and procedures, management, and operations and support services. Verification by the assessment team that the Missouri State Highway Patrol meets the Commission's state-of-the-art standards is a vital part of a voluntary process to maintain accreditation — an esteemed recognition of law enforcement professionalism and excellence. The public and Patrol employees also are invited to offer comments to the assessment team on the services and performance of the Missouri State Highway Patrol by calling toll-free (877) 545-5511 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Telephone comments are limited to 10 minutes and must address the ability of the Missouri State Highway Patrol to comply with Commission standards. A summary of the standards is available in the Patrol's Research and Development Division, General Headquarters, 1510 East Elm Street in Jefferson City. The local contact person concerning access to the standards summary is Sergeant Jeff Coulson at (573) 751-8444. Persons wishing to offer written comments about the ability of the Missouri State Highway Patrol to meet the standards for accreditation are requested to write to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc., 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainsville, VA 20155.

SPORTS   [TOP]

Jay Bruce homered in the second to back Anthony DeSclafani's seven innings of three-hit ball, and the Cincinnati Reds shut out the St. Louis Cardinals for the second straight night 1-0. Outfielder Matt Holliday left the game with a right quad strain after pulling up lame running to first on a double play that ended the first inning. It is the same injury that sidelined Holliday for 31 games earlier this season. The Cardinals have been shut out for 22 straight innings and have scored in just one of the past 30 innings. The Cardinals start a 4 game series against Colorado. The first game is tonight at 5:20 on KSMO Radio.

Corey Kluber took a shutout into the ninth, rookie Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer and had a career-high four RBIs, and the Cleveland Indians avoided a winless home stand with a 12-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Kansas City starter Jeremy Guthrie allowed three home runs - all in the sixth inning - and hit three batters. Alex Rios' RBI groundout in the ninth scored the Royals' only run. The Royals, who had won 16 of 21, had beaten Kluber three times this season. Danny Duffy, who is 2-1 with a 2.15 ERA in six starts since returning from a biceps injury, takes the mound Thursday to open a four-game series in Toronto.

The Royals made another big addition for the season's stretch run on Tuesday, acquiring the versatile Ben Zobrist and nearly $2.6 million from the Oakland Athletics for right-hander Aaron Brooks and minor league left-hander Sean Manaea. The 34-year-old Zobrist, an infielder and outfielder, batted .268 with six home runs and 33 RBIs in 67 games for the A's, who are in last place in the AL West after three straight playoff seasons.

OBITUARIES     [TOP]

Funeral services for George Adolph Talbert of St. James, age 91, will be held today at 1:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James. Visitation will be from 12:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Licklider Cemetery.

Funeral services for Hilda June Emory of Boss, age 81, will be held today at 1:00 at the Boss Assembly of God Church. Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Boss Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Boss Assembly of God Church. All arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary in Salem.

Visitation for Charlotte Jean Williams Embro of Commerce, Texas, formerly of Rolla, age 71, will be held tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Rolla, with a graveside service at the Wishon Cemetery following. Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of North Eastern Texas.

Funeral services for Irene Christine Stratman of Rolla, age 80, will be held Friday morning at 11:00 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rolla. Visitation will be this evening from 6:00 to 8:00 at the James and Gahr Mortuary in Rolla. Interment will be in the Visitation Cemetery in Vienna. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. Patrick Catholic Church Parish or School.

Funeral services for David Clark Wells of Salem, age 79, will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 at the Dent County Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:00. Interment will be in the North Lawn Cemetery.

WEATHER    [TOP]

Today..Mostly sunny, high of 88.
Tonight..Mostly clear, low of 64.
Friday..Mostly sunny, high around 91.
Friday night..Mostly clear, low of 66.
Saturday..Mostly sunny, high close to 90.
Saturday night..Mostly clear, low of 66.
Sunday..Mostly sunny, high near 90.
Sunday night..Mostly clear, low of 69.