On 02/07/2020, the Dexter Police Department, assisted by the SEMO Drug Task Force, Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, conducted a targeted narcotic enforcement sweep in the City of Dexter. The operation began at 1800 hours on 02/07/2020 and concluded at 0600 hours on 02/08/2020. During the operation, Officers conducted 95 traffic stops and conducted 11 residence checks targeting narcotics and drug paraphernalia. During these enforcement stops and residence checks, Officers made 17 custodial arrests and issued 22 citations. The following is a breakdown of the individual arrests made during the operation.
1. Driving while intoxicated
2. Driving while intoxicated
3. Driving while intoxicated (Drugs)
a. Possession of Marijuana
b. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
c. Failure to register motor vehicle
d. No seatbelt
4. Dexter Municipal Court Warrant
5. Driving while Intoxicated (Drugs)
6. Cape Girardeau County warrant
7. Possession of a controlled substance
8. Possession of a controlled substance
9. Driving with an excessive BAC
a. Driving while revoked
b. Speeding
10. Cape Girardeau County warrant
11. Dexter Municipal Warrant
12. Possession of a controlled substance
a. Tampering with evidence
b. Defective Equipment
13. Possession of a controlled substance
a. Tampering with evidence
14. Missouri Probation and Parole warrant
a. St. Charles County warrant
15. Dexter Municipal Court warrant
16. Driving while intoxicated
17. Dexter Municipal warrant
This operation was conducted as a result of months of narcotics investigations and tips from the public.
The Dexter Police Department would like to thank the agencies who assisted in this enforcement operation and the public who provided the information which led to the arrests of some of these individuals listed above.
Names of those arrested are being withheld pending formal charge requests through the Stoddard County Prosecutor’s Office and further drug investigations.
Captain Joshua T. Benton 913
Dexter Police Department.
Route 153 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform edge rut repairs.
This section of roadway is located from Route 114 to Route D.
Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Jan. 28 through Friday, Jan. 31 from 8 a.m. to 3 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
Central Gardens, a residential care facility in Dexter, Missouri is looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have both clinical experience as an LPN or RN, as well as experience in nursing management and supervision as a charge nurse, head nurse, nursing service director, nurse manager, or other similar position in nursing administration.
QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Nurse State of Missouri, Long-Term Care Experience, Knowledge of State and Federal Regulations, Managerial Background.
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental Vision and Life Insurance, Vacation, Holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave, Cellular Phone, Competitive Pay with Bonus Eligibility.
Send your resume via email to info@centralgardensdexter.com
Terry and Karen Blair Farms, 67 graded acres M/L
Two irrigation wells with submersible pumps.
Farm located in southeast Stoddard County, Missouri with rice, corn, and soybean base.
For more information or to request a bid packet, contact Jim Tweedy at (573) 568-4000 or email to jtweedy@tweedylawoffice.com
Bids are due at 1:30 p.m. January 17, 2020
Update on Missing Persons
As of December 24, 2019, The Stoddard County Major Case Squad has been de-activated. Dexter Police Department is still investigating the missing individuals:
A) Maria Danella Reyes – 48 Y/O female
B) Arynay Reyes-Juarez – 7Y/O female
C) Esbin Matillas-Martinez – 45 Y/O male
During the investigation we collected videos near the residence and in Advance Mo. The three subjects were seen leaving the residence at approximately 0430 hrs in the 2005 Silver Pontiac Grand Am with tinted windows. They were carrying bags and appeared in no distress.
Videos of the three were located in Advance Mo. They were seen inside the business at 0530 hrs and appeared in no distress. They purchased items to drink and appeared and left on their own accord.
The blood inside the residence has been account for and is not related to the three subjects missing.
They are still considered missing persons and if anyone with information please contact the Dexter Police Department – 573-624-5512 or email; Trevor.pulley@dexterpd.com, Hank.trout@dexterpd.com or Joshua.benton@dexterpd.com.
