FROM DEXTER POLICE DEPARTMENT!
UPDATE: 08/25/2015 3:35PM
Thanks to your tips, the subject has been identified as Edward Lusk. It was then determined that Lusk already had an active parole absconder warrant issued for his arrest.
After a manhunt that lasted most of the early afternoon, Lusk was apprehended at a residence in Dexter. Again, it was tips from citizens that allowed us to locate and arrest Lusk.
Lusk is currently being booked at Dexter PD on the parole absconder warrant. Other charges stemming from the earlier burglary are pending.
We would also like to thank the following agencies for their assistance today: MSHP Troop E, including our Troopers assigned to Stoddard County, Troop E K9 Officer and Troopers from zones that neighbor Stoddard County. We would like to thank the Stoddard County Sheriff and his Deputies for their assistance, as well as representatives from the Stoddard County Prosecutors Office.
Thank you all for the many "shares" of the earlier Facebook updates and for helping spread the word. I think we speak on behalf of all the previous mentioned agencies, that it is this type of relationship between citizens and local law enforcement that we appreciate and always strive to strengthen.
