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Dexter Fireworks Display Set for Wednesday, July 4, 2018
June 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - The City of Dexter's annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display is slated for Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at dusk (around 9:00 p.m.) at East City Park. Sunset is 8:22 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4th for Dexter.
S&N Display Fireworks from Lincoln, Illinois will provide the pyrotechnics again this year.
In case of rain on Wednesday, the fireworks show will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2018. The Fire Chief will let the ShowMe Times know if there is a cancellation or change and will be announced on Facebook, Twitter and with a ShowMe Times text alert (if you haven't signed up please do so!).
The event is free and open to public.
"It will be in the same spot as last year. The soccer fields and baseball/softball fields will be roped off, but there is plenty of parking at the fairgrounds, south of the ball fields, at the aquatic center, and around the levee," commented Mark Stidham, Dexter City Administrator.
The city ordinance prohibits the shooting of fireworks inside the city limits however that will be waived on Wednesday, July 4th to allow residents a chance to celebrate the holiday. Fireworks are also allowed at the park prior to and after the official city display. If rain cancels the fireworks display on the 4th residents will be able to shoot fireworks on the 5th only if cancelled!!!
Last Updated on June 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vaif/Dexter-Fireworks-Display-Set-for-Wednesday-July-4-2018
Fake $100 Bills Popping Up in Dexter
June 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter police department is urging businesses to be careful when accepting $100 bills, after reports of at least three incidents in the Dexter area.
According to Dexter Police Chief Trevor Pulley, "We have had three since May 21, 2018 at local businesses."
Businesses should be proactive when taking money over the counter of any denomination higher than a $20, but be especially cautious when taking $50 or $100 dollar bills.
There are a number of security features on bills issued by the US Federal Reserve, but Pulley suggests that businesses should focus on the security band that is to the left of the portrait on the front of the bill running vertically. According to uscurrency.gov, the band should be visible if you backlight the bill, and will have "USA" and the number "100" on it as well, alternating on both sides of the strip.
Other security features, according to uscurrency.gov, include a watermark of Benjamin Franklin to the right of the portrait, color-shifting ink on the "100" in the corner of the bill, a 3-D security ribbon that runs to the right of the portrait that alternate both bells and a "100" when you move the bill side-to-side, among other features.
If you feel you have received a counterfeit $100 bill please contact your local police department immediately.
Last Updated on June 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vai3/Fake-100-Bills-Popping-Up-in-Dexter
Dexter PD Press Release Regarding Business Burglaries
June 02nd 2018 by Dee Loflin
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.
Last Updated on June 02nd 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vahu/Dexter-PD-Press-Release-Regarding-Business-Burglaries
Dexter PD to Participate in Click It or Ticket Enforcement
May 21st 2018 by Dee Loflin
Brake for Seat Belts
Dexter Police Department to Participate in Click It or Ticket Enforcement
Dexter, Missouri - Dexter Police will be joining with statewide law enforcement May 21 - June 3 for an aggressive “Click It or Ticket” mobilization to crack down on Missouri’s seat belt violations.
Six out of 10 people killed in 2017 Missouri traffic crashes were unbuckled.
And even with all the advancements in automobile safety and education on the importance of seat belt use, Missouri’s seat belt use has shown modest improvement in the last six years and is still consistently below the national average.
Missouri has an 84% seat belt use, which is well below the national average of 90 percent. Teens and pick-up truck drivers are among those least likely to buckle up at 70 and 69 percent.
“Every day someone dies in a crash in Missouri because they weren’t buckled up,” said Chief Trevor Pulley. “We will be pulling out all the stops to ensure motorists are buckling up.”
Seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes.
Last Updated on May 21st 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vafg/Dexter-PD-to-Participate-in-Click-It-or-Ticket-Enforcement
Flags to Fly Half-Staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day on Tuesday
May 14th 2018 by Dee Loflin
National Peace Officers Memorial Day
President John F. Kennedy declared the first Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, 1962, as a tribute to peace officers and in honor of peace officers who, through their courageous deeds, lost their lives or became disabled in the line of duty. This day has been observed in our country annually ever since.
On this day, and every day, it is fitting to honor those peace officers who gave their lives to protect ours, and to thank the law enforcement officers who serve for their dedication and service to our communities.
In accordance with Flag Code section 7(m), the United States flag is to be displayed at half-staff for the entire day in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, Tuesday, May 15, 2018. By a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962, as amended (76 Stat. 676), and by Public Law 103-322, as amended (36 U.S.C. 136-137), the President has been authorized and requested to designate May 15 of each year as "Peace Officers Memorial Day" and the week in which it falls as "Police Week."
Last Updated on May 14th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vae6/Flags-to-Fly-HalfStaff-for-Peace-Officers-Memorial-Day-on-Tuesday
