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New London Resident Arrested For DWI and Child Endangerment
On Sunday, January 24, 2016, at 7:25 p.m., the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested a male, 33 year-old Ryan E. Colbert of New London, Missouri in Lewis County. Colbert was charged with a felony of driving while intoxicated, a stop sign violation and endangering the welfare of a child. Colbert was held at the Marion…
Read MoreMarijuana, Growing Supplies and Meth Seized In Knox City Drug Bust – VIDEO, PHOTOS
UPDATE: More information about this case including comments from the Knox County Prosecutor, Sheriff and a more detailed description about what led to Lasher’s arrest will be released in the February 3, 2016 edition of The Edina Sentinel. Original Story Below According to court documents, on Monday evening, January 25, 2016, at 7:45 p.m. James…
Read MoreBBB Warns Consumers Of Facebook IQ Test Traps
Facebook and other social media may be a great place to share photos and experiences with friends. However, Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers to be careful with IQ tests, quizzes and other content designed to get you to click on links or provide personal information. Many of these Facebook applications, or apps, fall…
Read MoreThree Arrested in Lewis County for Possession and Unlawful Use of Paraphernalia
On Sunday evening, January 24, 2016, at 5:52 p.m., the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 20 year old Joshua W. Brice, of St. Charles, Missouri, in Lewis County, Missouri, for possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Brice was lodged in the Lewis County Jail in Monticello,…
Read MoreSCAM ALERT: The IRS Does Not Call To Collect Past Due Taxes!
As tax season begins the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is once again receiving calls from Lewis County residents who have received telephone calls from scammers posing as the IRS. In some instances the scammer acts as an IRS agent attempting to collect past due taxes. The scammer has also threatened an arrest of the…
Read MoreCanton Library Director Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor Stealing
On Tuesday, January 19, 2016, Robin Cockrell, age 56, of Canton, Missouri, appeared in the Lewis County Associate Court before Judge Fred L Westhoff. Pursuant to plea negotiations, Mrs. Cockrell pled guilty to one count of misdemeanor stealing and was sentenced to two years probation and ordered to repay the Canton Public Library restitution in…
Read MoreCanton Resident Charged With Felony For Leaving Scene of Accident
According to a press release from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department, on Friday, January 22, 2016, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office received information that Darren C. Marshall, age 40, of Canton, Missouri, had wrecked and then hidden his vehicle in a shed in rural Lewis County, Missouri. After further investigation, members of law enforcement located…
Read MoreLaBelle Man Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges
On Sunday, January 10, 2016, members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office were called to a report of domestic violence occurring in La Belle, Missouri. Upon arrival, law enforcement located a female victim with bodily injuries. Lewis County Deputies arrested Terry Starr, age 33, on Domestic Assault charges. On Monday, January 11, 2016, Mr.…
Read MoreDrivers Can Expect Snow Covered Roads Tonight and Tomorrow
MACON – Snow has moved into the northeast region today, so MoDOT crews will be out full force working to clear the roads during this storm. “Due to the amount of snow we are expected to receive, roads will most likely be covered tonight into tomorrow, so we discourage any unnecessary travel during this time,”…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Judgment In Adair Circuit Clerk Firing Case Gall vs Steele
Click the following link to read the full Judgement: http://nemonews.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Final-Judgement-Gall-vs-Steele.pdf A judgement has been entered in the case brought against Second Circuit Presiding Judge Russell E. Steele. The case was filed in March of 2015 in Adair County by former Adair Deputy Circuit Clerk Susan Gall after Gall was fired by Judge Steele against the wishes…
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