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Over 3,000 pounds of marijuana seized in Bootheel traffic stop
(02/09/10)
The Missouri State Highway Patrol helped bring over 3,000 pounds of marijuana off the streets and a Texas drug trafficker behind bars this week. A commercial vehicle inspector signaled a tractor-trailer to stop at a weigh station in Pemiscot County on Interstate 55 Sunday evening. ...
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Overcast ~ River stage: 23.46 Rising Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 |
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Three more SEMO football players charged in alleged assault
(02/09/10)Four Southeast Missouri State University students were charged today in connection with an alleged break-in and assault at an off-campus house, including three university football players. Antonio Garritano, 19, of Jackson was charged with first-degree burglary, a class B felony, and third-degree assault, a class A misdemeanor, according to Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle. ... 
Former manager pleads guilty to cooking meth in restaurant
(02/09/10)POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A manager formerly employed at Sonic restaurant, 2126 Broadway, pleaded guilty Tuesday before Butler County Circuit Court Judge Robert L. Smith to attempting to manufacture methamphetamine in the restaurant in December. Dennie L. Bratcher, 27, also pleaded guilty a charge of second-degree burglary...
Man accused of domestic assault gets reduction in bond
(02/09/10) Associate Circuit Court Judge Gary A. Kamp ordered a reduction in bond Feb. 3 in the case against Jason J. Robert of Cape Girardeau, who is charged with second-degree and third-degree domestic assault for abusing and threatening to kill his girlfriend...
Suspect in SEMO burglary pleads guilty
(02/09/10) A Cape Girardeau man pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree burglary Monday before Circuit Court Judge Benjamin F. Lewis for stealing miscellaneous high-tech items from Southeast Missouri State University dorm rooms. Marcus L. Woods, 24, previously faced five counts of second-degree burglary, but four were dropped, according to Jennifer Booth, Woods' attorney, per a plea agreement with the Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney's office...
Cape police report 2/9/10
(02/09/10) Cape Girardeau The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWI Arrests Summons Assault Thefts Property damage Miscellaneous... 
Pedestrian struck by car at Independence and Keller streets
(02/09/10)A pedestrian struck by a driver late Sunday was believed to have been drinking, Cape Girardeau Police Department spokesman Cpl. Adam Glueck said today.
Attorney asks for more time in Amerimart armed robbery case
(02/08/10) A suspect accused of robbing the Amerimart convenience store Jan. 8 remains in custody at the Cape Girardeau County jail after his attorney, Jennifer Booth, asked for additional time for evidence discovery Monday before Circuit Court Judge Benjamin F. Lewis...
Arrest warrant issued for Malden, Mo., woman on suspicion of forging college transcript
(02/07/10) An admissions office employee at Southeast Missouri State University noticed problems with a transcript purporting to show high grades and a lengthy list of classes for a prospective student, and now that applicant may end up enrolled in the state prison system.
Cape man pleads guilty to crack possession
(02/07/10) A Cape Girardeau man pleaded guilty in federal court to a felony count of possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute. Tyrell M. Myers, 24, faces up to life in prison and a $4 million fine, followed by a period of supervised release for up to five years. He appeared before U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh Jr...
Cape man gets 15 years for drug, gun charges
(02/07/10) Michael Houston Purkey, 47, of Cape Girardeau was sentenced to 15 years and 8 months in federal prison on felony drug and gun charges. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh Jr. sentenced Purkey on one count of attempt to manufacture methamphetamine and one felony count of possession of a firearm. He previously pleaded guilty to the charges...
Police: Cape Girardeau man fought officers serving search warrant for drug activity
(02/05/10) A Cape Girardeau man with a history of drug convictions fought with police trying to search his apartment, according to charges filed today in Cape Girardeau County Circuit Court. Bryan D. McDowell, 28, 618 North St., No. 302, was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest by using force. All three charges are felonies, and Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle charged McDowell as a prior and persistent offender because of methamphetamine and marijuana convictions in 2001 and 2003.
Man burned in New Madrid County meth lab explosion
(02/05/10) NEW MADRID - A man was seriously burned following a meth lab explosion early today. The Standard Democrat newspaper reported that at 4:25 a.m. today, the New Madrid County Sheriff's Department and the SEMO Drug Task Force responded to a report of an explosion on County Road 820. Upon arrival they found a victim with serious chemical burns... 
Two Scott County men arrested on suspicion of meth trafficking
(02/05/10)BENTON, Mo. -- Two Scott County men were arrested Thursday when investigators with the Scott County Sheriff's Department saw one allegedly destroying evidence connected to a methamphetamine lab. Ronald D. Ford, 37, and Dewayne A. Kluesner, 42, both of Benton were charged with second degree drug trafficking, attempting to manufacture a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of 
Benton man arrested after confrontation over reckless driving
(02/05/10)BENTON, Mo. -- A Benton man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly displayed a handgun to a man who confronted him about his erratic driving. Michael D. Allen, 28, is charged with unlawful use of a weapon and careless and imprudent driving, according to a Scott County Sheriff's Department news release... |
Cape Girardeau Fire Department's 100th anniversary
 The old Fire Station No. 1 was once again the place for local firefighters to meet for the 100th anniversary of the Cape Girardau Fire Department.
Burned Homes
 What has happened to some of the properties that burned in the past several years? Some have been dozed, some are idle, and some are being rebuilt. |
