Dexter, Missouri - Many business owners can put their mind at ease as Dexter Police Department has made an arrest after a lengthy investigation with regards to recent burglaries.  We would like to thank our police officers who assisted in the investigation and worked many long hours through evidence, tips, etc to make this arrest.

Below is a press release from the Dexter Police Department.

Jacob Jackson of Dexter, Missouri was arrested by officer’s with the Malden Police Department.  During the investigation and interviews with Jackson, he admitted to being involved in several business burglaries in Dexter.

  

Detective Lt. Cory Mills and Detective Sgt. Eddie Holloway assisted in the investigation and completed and provided warrant affidavits to the Stoddard County Prosecutor.  On May 23rd, 2018 a warrant was issued for Jackson, charging him with 9 counts of Burglary in the 2nd Degree (Class D Felony), 6 Count of Stealing (Class D Felony) 2 Counts of Stealing (Class A Misdemeanor) and 4 Counts of Property Damage (Class A Misdemeanor).  Bond was set at $500,000.00 Cash.

The following businesses were:

World Finance Cash to Go  

917 W. Bus. Hwy. 60 202 N. Walnut St. 

Cash Depot Perfect 10 Nail Salon

1703 W. Bus. Hwy. 60 208 W. Stoddard St.

Always Tan Jean & Company

210 W. Stoddard St. 106 W. Stoddard St.

Country Finance Brem Insurance

11 W. Bus. Hwy. 60 202 N. Walnut St.

H&R Block

209 W. Bus. Hwy. 60

Cash to Go 202

N. Walnut St.

Perfect 10 Nail Salon

208 W. Stoddard  St.

Jean & Co.

106 W. Stoddard St.

Brem Insurance

202 N. Walnut St.

Pictured is Dexter Police Chief Trevor Pulley.

Route K in Stoddard County will be closed as contractor crews replace a bridge over Wolf Creek.

This bridge is located between north Route BB and south Route BB.  

Weather permitting, work will begin Wednesday, June 13 and re-open Friday, Aug. 31.

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)

EMS Week Proclamation 

Cape Girardeau, Missouri - During the May 21st Cape Girardeau City Council meeting, Mayor Bob Fox issued a proclamation marking May 21-27 as EMS Week.

In 1973, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate emergency medical services, its practitioners and the important work they do in responding to medical emergencies.

National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line."

Thanks, Fire Department and Cape County Private Ambulance staff, for all you do to help.

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 Route Y in Stoddard County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a couple culvert pipes under the roadway. 

This section of roadway is located from Route AB to Route DD.

Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, June 6 and Thursday, June 7 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

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) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.