Bloomfield, MO - It has been reported by the Stoddard County Health Department and the Stoddard County Sheriff's Department that several inmates at the Stoddard County Jail have tested positive with COVID-19.
According to Ben Godwin, Stoddard County Health Department Director, "They are in the process of testing all inmates with Covid-19 Rapid Tests as we have had positive cases among the inmates in the jail yesterday and today."
Carl Hefner, Stoddard County Sheriff commented, "As of Monday, July 26th we have confirmed there are active COVID-19 cases in the Stoddard County Jail. Since the COVID outbreak began we at the Stoddard County Jail have taken precautions in preventing COVID from being in our jail. Even with the precautions taken it was inevitable that COVID would get in our jail facility. We have been very fortunate to this point to not have had any cases in our jail."
The Stoddard County Sheriff's Department is currently working on a testing plan for the inmates and staff.
Hefner would like to reassure the public that if you are in need of law enforcement, please do not hesitate to contact them.
"We will continue to offer our services regardless of the situation in the jail," continued Hefner. "We will strive to keep our community safe from a law enforcement standpoint as well as keeping our citizens safe from COVID. Any of our staff that are showing any signs or symptoms of COVID are required to obtain a COVID test before returning to work so the citizens can feel safe."
Dexter, MO - Don Seymore, Dexter Fire Chief and EMA Director for the city of Dexter has three chainsaw crews working in the area to help with tornado damage.
These three crews will be contacting homeowners to assist them with tree cutting and moving the trees to the edge of the road or alley. The organizations will be wearing their origination shirts with their name badges.
They are:
1. Team Rubicon
2. Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief
3. Crossroad Fellowship List
"Please remember we will be experiencing scams in the area and want you to pay for service which they may not provide," commented Seymore. "These chainsaw groups listed are all voluntary and very reputable. They are here to help the citizens of Dexter."
If you have any questions or need assistance with tree removal please contact the Dexter Fire Department at 573-624-3425.
The Dexter City EOC is still in operation at the Direction of Fire Chief Don Seymore.
Pictured from left are Dexter City Administrator, Trevor Pulley, Fire Chief Don Seymore, and Police Chief Hank Trout.
Dexter, Missouri - Dexter Police will be joining with statewide law enforcement May 24 – June 6, 2021 for a statewide “Click It or Ticket” mobilization to step up enforcement on Missouri’s seat belt law.
More than 6 out of 10 people killed in 2020 Missouri traffic crashes were unbuckled. Even with all the advancements in automobile safety, a seat belt remains a person’s single greatest defense in the event of a crash.
Missouri’s seat belt use has shown significant improvement in the last three years, but the state remains just below the national average in usage. Missouri has an 86.1 percent seat belt use while the national average is 90.7 percent. Teens and pick-up truck drivers are among those least likely to buckle up at 75.5 and 71.6 percent, respectively.
“Nearly every day someone dies in a Missouri traffic crash because they weren’t buckled up,” said Chief Hank Trout. “We will be pulling out all the stops to help ensure motorists are making the smart decision to buckle up.”
Route NN in Stoddard County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews overlay the roadway.
This section of roadway is located from Route FF to County Road 570.
Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 5 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The route will be open to local traffic only.
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
Dexter Police Will Crack Down on Child Restraint Violations
Missouri Law Requires Children Under Eight to be Restrained in Child Safety Seat.
Dexter, MO - 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 20th - 26th 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.
