Two arrested on panhandling charge

Two Cape Girardeau residents were cited Thursday for seeking money from motorists.

Glenda B. Jones, 48, and Randy L. Heise, 45, both of 127 S. Lorimier St., were arrested near Siemers and Shirley drives after a complaint, police Sgt. Barry Hovis said. The officer who responded to the complaint had warned the two on Wednesday to stop panhandling, Hovis said.

When Heise was arrested, Hovis said, he was holding a sign that read "Hungry. Please help. Need Work. God Bless."

City ordinances ban panhandling, soliciting donations or peddling goods on sidewalks, at intersections or in any way that might "impede or inconvenience the public."

After their arrest, Jones and Heise were released with citations to appear in municipal court on Oct. 6, Hovis said.