Stories from Sunday, January 31, 2016

The New Madrid Police Department is investigating a robbery/assault that occurred on January 25, 2016, at approximately 0915 hours. The victim of the crime is being treated at a St. Louis hospital for a severe head injury. Arrest warrants have been issued for the suspects, Shannon M. Smith and Robert D. Taylor Jr, with each being charged with 1st Degree Assault, 1st Degree Robbery, and 1st Degree Burglary. Smith and Taylor each have a $75,000 cash only bond...

January 2016 Monthly Report Fire Department City Incidents- 0 Rural Incidents- 4 01-05-16: Firemen responding- 05; Location- I-55 at MM 33; Grass Fire. 01-06-16: Firemen responding- 07; Location- 1249 Co. Hwy. 314; Camping Trailer Fire. 01-13-16: Firemen responding- 06; Location- I-55 at MM 32; Tractor-Trailer Overturned...