Region briefs 6/12/07

Police find cocaine in Benton man's home

BENTON, Mo. -- When Scott County sheriff's deputies visited 54-year-old Benton man James Hatchel at his residence in the Ferrell Mobile Home Park near Benton, they were investigating Hatchel on a tip from Elk City, Okla., police for stealing two TVs and a CB radio from a truck stop. But during the investigation deputies found more -- crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia, according to Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter. Deputies visited Hatchel's home Friday after Oklahoma police contacted them to say they believed Hatchel was in possession of stolen property. Hatchel has posted bond and was released from the Scott County Jail.

Riders association holds bike night

The Goldwing Road Riders Association is holding a bike night from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the Branding Iron Barbecue Restaurant in Jackson. Anyone with any type of motorcycle is welcome to ride in, visit and look at different makes and models. There is no charge to participate and a participation gift drawing will be held.

-- From staff reports