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Man Arrested Following High Speed Chase Through Multiple Counties

On April 24, 2016, a Lewis County Sheriff’s Office deputy, along with the Canton Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Palmyra Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Department and Hannibal Police Department  were involved in a vehicle pursuit that began in Lewis County  and ended in Hannibal. On Sunday evening, a member of the Canton Police…

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Two Canton Residents Arrested On Separate Drug Charges

According to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, on April 22, 2016, members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and the Canton Police Department executed a search warrant at 700 Pirkey Avenue, Canton, Missouri. After conducting the search for illegal drugs, Brandon L Meyer , age 26, and Brady A Simmons, age 19, of the residence…

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AG Koster warns Missouri consumers to be aware of IRS scam calls

–consumers continue to report calls, even after tax deadline– Jefferson City, Mo. – The Attorney General’s Office continues to receive complaints involving individuals impersonating employees of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), even after the tax deadline passed, and today Attorney General Koster is urging Missourians not to fall for the scam. According to complaints filed…

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Officer-Involved Shooting In Randolph County

        At approximately 11 a.m., on April 25, 2016, a Randolph County sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a black 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada, occupied by a male driver and a female passenger, on Randolph County Road 2270 for careless driving.  The vehicle failed to stop for the deputy and a pursuit ensued.  The…

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Trumpeter Swan Illegally Shot and Killed Near Edina, Reward Offered

Edina, Missouri – A juvenile trumpeter swan has been shot and killed near Edina. Knox County Missouri Department of Conservation Agent Andrew Feistel recently received a report of a swan that had been found dead. Upon investigation it was discovered the swan had been shot. Trumpeter Swans are protected by Federal and State laws and may…

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LaBelle Alderman and Former Knox County Ag Teacher Passes Away

Roger Scott, LaBelle resident and Alderman for the LaBelle City Council, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at 63 years of age. On Wednesday morning, April 20, 2016, city employees, Wayne Rudd and Keith Strange posted flags along LaBelle city streets in memory of Scott’s service to the City of LaBelle. Born on his…

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Officer Daniel Smith Smith Joins Kahoka Police Department

By Kevin Fox Daniel Smith has recently joined the Kahoka Police Department as a full time Deputy beginning Tuesday, April 19th. Officer Smith lives in Kahoka and is originally from the St. Louis area. Smith has lived in Kahoka for a little over a month. He served three years in the military and besides that experience,…

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