Dexter, Missouri - On Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Dexter Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 13th opportunity in 7 years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the police station at 305 Cooper Street. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Last October, Americans turned in 366 tons (over 730,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at almost 5,200 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,000 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, in its 12 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 7.1 million pounds—more than 3,500 tons—of pills.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.
For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the April 29 Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Diversion website or call the Dexter Police Department at 624-5512.
The Dexter Police Department is located at 305 Cooper Street.
Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie Police Department is sponsoring a "Prescription Drug Take Back Event" in conjunction with the Bernie Chamber of Commerce and the Missouri Rural Water Association on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
You can bring your unused or unwanted prescription medication to the Walgreens Parking Lot located at 116 S. Walnut St on Hwy 25 in Bernie.
"Let's all do our part in properly disposing of these drugs. Proper disposal of these medications will prevent possible misuse and will also keep them from harming the environment in which we live," stated Justin Allen, Chief of Police, Bernie Police Department.
Dexter, Missouri - On Monday, April 24, 2017, Dexter Police officers were dispatched to a residence inside Dexter City Limits reference to threats being made by phone.
Approximately one hour later the Dexter Police Department receive information of an alleged bomb threat at a local business in Dexter MO. The allegation were related to the above call.
The business was evacuated as a precaution and the Southeast Regional Bomb Squad was contacted.
Southeast Regional Bomb Squad arrived and no explosives or incendiary devices were located.
The Investigation continues.
Dexter Police Department
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Ramp I-55 in Cape County Closed for Pavement Repairs
Sikeston, MO - Northbound ramp on I-55 in Cape County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
This ramp is located at Exit 93A (Route 74/Sprigg Street).
Weather permitting, work will be performed Sunday, April 30 starting at 6:30 a.m. and will re-open on Monday, May 1 at 5:30 a.m.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636)
Interstate 55 in Cape County Reduced for Bridge Repairs
Northbound I-55 in Cape County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs.
The bridge is located between Route AB and Route 74.
Weather permitting, work will take place Sunday, April 30 at 6:30 a.m. The work zone will be left up overnight and taken down the following morning.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636)
