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Family of Ricky Brown Seek Volunteers to Help Search on November 16th
October 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
Family of Ricky Brown Seek Volunteers to Help Search on November 16th

Malden, Missouri - On Saturday, November 16th beginning at 8 a.m. family and friends of Ricky Brown will meet at the First General Baptist Church in Malden.

That is the location of their command center for all volunteers wishing to help look for Ricky.

They will have food, drinks, and a warm place for everyone throughout the day.

"I have a list started for food and volunteer donations," stated family member Lori O'Dell.  "Please contact any family member for information or to sign up. Your help is so very appreciated."

Ricky Brown was last seen on June 27, 2019 in Malden around 5:30 p.m.  He was wearing jeans, a t-shirt, a blue/red/yellow/green checked flannel shirt, and black tennis shoes.

If anyone has information regarding his whereabout, please contact Malden Police Department at 573-276-2211.


Last Updated on October 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin




MODOT Grant Enforcement Statistics for Dexter Police Department
October 10th 2019 by Dee Loflin
MODOT Grant Enforcement Statistics for Dexter Police Department

In 2018, the Dexter Police Department was awarded two traffic safety enforcement grants targeting occupant protection safety and impaired driving enforcement from the Missouri Department of Transportation Highway Safety Division.  Officers worked these grants during MODOT’s fiscal year, which ran from 10/01/2018 – 09/30/2019.  The following are the results of both grants enforcement statistics:

MODOT Grant Enforcement Statistics 10/01/2018 – 09/30/2019

DWI Alcohol Arrests: 2

DWI Drug Arrests:         1

Hazardous Moving Violations: 47

Seatbelt Violations:         141

Child Restrain Violations: 4

Suspended/Revoked Violations: 10

No Operators License:         3

Uninsured Motorist Violations: 36

Felony Arrests:              6

Drug Arrests:          5

Stolen Vehicles Recovered: 1

Fugitives Apprehended:         14

Non-Hazardous Moving Violations: 254

Verbal/Written Warnings for 

Various Traffic Offenses:         661

Traffic Stops Conducted:         674

Hours Worked on Grants: 493

The Dexter Police Department would like to thank MODOT for providing the funding to help provide a safer driving environment for the citizens of Dexter due to these enforcement efforts.  Without the grant funding, these enforcement efforts wouldn’t be possible.



Last Updated on October 10th 2019 by Dee Loflin




Dexter Police Will Crack Down on Child Restraint Violations
September 16th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Dexter Police Will Crack Down on Child Restraint Violations

Missouri Law Requires Children under Eight to Be Restrained in Child Safety Seat.

Dexter, Missouri -  Missouri law requires all children under the age of eight to be in an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat unless they are 80 lbs or 4’9” tall. 

Dexter Police announced today they are joining with law enforcement agencies across the state September 15-21 for the annual Child Passenger Safety Week Law Enforcement Campaign to help reduce highway fatalities and serious injuries by cracking down on Missouri’s child safety seat law violators. 

Car crashes are one of the leading killers of kids. The proper use of a booster seat can reduce the risk of serious injury by 45 percent for children aged 4-8 years when compared with a standard seat belt by itself. Using the proper child safety seat provides children with the greatest opportunity to survive a crash. 

Chief Trevor Pulley said regular child safety seat and safety belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes. 



Last Updated on September 16th 2019 by Dee Loflin




Dexter Police Department Mourns Loss of K9
July 07th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Dexter Police Department Mourns Loss of K9
It is with deep sadness the Dexter Police Department announces the passing of our beloved Police Canine Bard. Bard underwent a surgery on June 27, 2019 regarding a piece of metal in his paw. The surgery went well, and Bard was at home recovering with his handler. During the evening hours on 0613012019, his handler discovered Bard deceased in his kennel.

On July 1, 2019,  the Dexter Veterinary Clinic performed the Necropsy where it was discovered Bard had an infection of his intestines, resulting in vomiting which led to him aspirating, causing the death of Bard.

After the investigation and the results of the Necropsy, no foul play was suspected, and this is an unfortunate event.

The Dexter Police Department would like to express sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Stoddard County Coroner Kenny Pope, Greg Mathis with Rainey Mathis Funeral Homes and The Dexter Veterinary Clinic for going beyond the scope of their professions to assist our department during this difficult time.

Please keep Officer Forkum and the Dexter Police Department in your thoughts and prayers.

Last Updated on July 07th 2019 by Dee Loflin




Local Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
May 24th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Local Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

Dexter, Missouri - Local law enforcement participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Friday, May 24, 2019.  So far the hottest day of the year, but they managed to run from Wal-Mart down Business 60 to On the Go.  

They also sold t-shirts to raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics.

Participating this year from left to right are Josh Benton, Dexter Police Department; Andrew Johnson, Missouri Highway Patrol; Hank Trout, Dexter Police Department; Kristie Palmer, Stoddard County Sheriff's Department; Amy Holden, Stoddard County Sheriff's Department; Trevor Pulley, Chief of Police at Dexter Police Department and Russ Gibson, Missouri Highway Patrol.


Last Updated on May 24th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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