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CANINE THEFTS REPORTED IN LEWIS COUNTY
HAVE YOU SEEN GUNNER? In a press release from the LCSO dated June 26, 2019, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two thefts involving canines. Approximately two weeks ago two Beagle mix dogs were taken from a residence in Monticello, Missouri. The animals were recovered in La Belle, Missouri two days later.…
Read MoreMFA Oil Foundation Awards Grant To Shelby Community Fire Department
The MFA Oil Foundation awarded a $2,000 grant to Shelby Community Fire Department on Monday, June 24, to assist with purchasing nozzles. The MFA Oil Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations that are working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees. Since it was established in 1998,…
Read MoreMaple Street Fireworks Opens In Shelbina
A new firework stand located on Maple Street in Shelbina, opened on Thursday, June 20. Owners of Maple Street Fireworks, Justin and Kirstin Morgan offer 100 different types of fireworks and it’s all under a big white tent next to the car wash they own. Kirstin came up with the name for their…
Read MoreShed Destroyed By Fire In Shelbyville Saturday Morning
By Marlana Smith A shed owned by Lindell and Sherrie Parsons, Shelbyville, was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning, June 8. According to Sherrie a little before 2:00 a.m., she woke up to a noise coming from her window unit making noises. “It sounded like it was surging,” said Sherrie. Sherrie said…
Read MoreLaBelle Woman Arrested For Three Counts Of Domestic Assault
On May 25, 2019, members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance at 403 Liberty in La Belle, Missouri. After further investigation, Alexus P. Bunch, age 18, of La Belle, Missouri was arrested on one count of domestic assault in the second second degree, two counts of assault in the…
Read MoreLCSO Arrests LaBelle Man On Attempted Child Enticement Charges
JAMES D. STARR According to a press release from the LCSO on May 23, 2019, members of Lewis County Sheriff’s Office arrested James D. Starr, age 29, of La Belle, Missouri on one count of attempted enticement of a child, an unclassified felony. This investigation began in September of 2018 after the Sheriff’s…
Read MoreHonor Their Memory By Giving
By Emilie Rumble Memorial Day… designated as a day for setting aside time to remember those who have gone before us. This day is a time for visiting the graves of loved ones, to honor them with a floral tribute, an American Flag, a prayer of thankfulness, and time for reflection. Memorial Day is only…
Read MoreRoads Closed Due To High Water
HANNIBAL – More roads have closed over night and into the morning due to high water. Please refer to www.modot.org for updates on the traveler map and look for the flooding icon. The following recently closed: Adair County – Route E is closed at Bear Creek Knox County – Missouri Route 151 is closed at the…
Read MoreLaBelle Man Arrested For Possession of A Controlled Substance
Pharris D. Goodwin On May 15, 2019, a Lewis County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a routine traffic stop in La Belle, Missouri. The driver, identified as Pharris D Goodwin, age 31, of La Belle, was found to be in possession a controlled substance. Goodwin, who is currently under the supervision of the Missouri Probation…
Read MoreCanton Man Arrested For Possession Of Illegal Drugs
JAMES O. ALLEN According to press release from the LCSO, on May 5, 2019, members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and the Canton Police Department executed a search warrant at 320 Jefferson Street, in Canton, Missouri. During the search, law enforcement located illegal drugs in the residence. After the investigation, James O. Allen,…
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