Police & Fire Reports

Two people were arrested Dec. 4 after deputies were called to an alleged burglary in progress at a residence on County Road 142E-20. Jon C. Ayers, 34, Lonedell, Mo., was booked at the Wayne County Jail and later charged with first-degree trespassing, second-degree burglary, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia...

Charles Vernon Daily, 52, Doniphan, was arrested Dec. 6 on suspicion of driving without a license, failure to register a motor vehicle and no insurance. He was booked at the police department and released on a summons. _ Joseph Lee Copes, 44, Doniphan, was arrested Dec. 6 on suspicion of driving without a license and failure to register a motor vehicle. He was booked and released on a summons...

Jessica Nicole Quigley, 32, was arrested Nov. 29 on a Butler County warrant for trespassing. She was placed into the custody of the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department for transport to the Butler County Jail. _ An officer was dispatched Nov. 29 to a domestic disturbance on Pine Street. A report was sent to the prosecuting attorney...

A deputy was called Nov. 27 to a domestic disturbance at a residence on HC 7. _ Philip Dean Steinc, 44, was arrested Nov. 27 on a Ripley County warrant for non-support. He was booked at the Wayne County Jail. _ A Savage Axis .243 bolt action rifle was reported stolen Nov. 26 from a vehicle parked on private property on Highway 21 South. The theft is believed to have occurred sometime since Nov. 14...

Two people were arrested on outstanding warrants Nov. 18 following a traffic stop. Justin Wayne Johnson, 29, Doniphan, was arrested on a Ripley County warrant for second-degree burglary and property damage and on suspicion of driving without a license...

An officer received a report Nov. 15 of threats being received through social media. _ An employee at Dollar General reported Nov. 15 that a male customer attempted to pass a counterfeit $100. The suspect reportedly left the store when the employee discovered it was fake...

A resident on Ripley County Road 21N-16C reported a burglary that occurred sometime between 5 p.m. Nov. 13 and 8 p.m. Nov. 15. Items missing included a BB rifle, two truck batteries, a cedar chest and various power tools. _ Teri Bright, 34, Naylor, was arrested Nov. 15 at her residence on suspicion of receiving stolen property. She was booked at the Wayne County Jail...