Police & Fire Reports

Two calves were found dead from apparent gunshots Aug. 6 on property along County Road 160W-17. Reports said an examination by a veterinarian indicated both were shot by a small caliber rifle. The 400-pound animals were valued at about $700 each. _ A deputy was dispatched to a domestic disturbance Aug. 6 at a residence on County Road 21N-2...

A resident on Elm Street reported Aug. 3 that a parked vehicle was entered sometime overnight. Nothing was reported missing. _ A wallet reported stolen Aug. 7 from a vehicle parked overnight in the 600 block of Maple Street was recovered by the owner in a ditch on Vine Street. Cash was reported missing...

Frank Paul Shasserre, 48, Cuba, Mo., pleaded guilty July 27 to a parking violation. He was fined $10 plus costs.

Charles Barham, 39, Doniphan, was arrested July 30 on suspicion of first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and misdemeanor stealing. He was booked at the Wayne County Jail. Barham reportedly told officers that he was at a residence in the 600 block of North Grand when he allegedly was struck several times by a female swinging a pipe...

A Tater’s Taco Truck sign was reported stolen overnight Aug. 1-2 at Rocky River Resort. _ An antique .32 caliber police pistol and holster were among items reported stolen July 26 from a residence on U.S. Highway 160 East at Fairdealing. The break-in is believed to have occurred between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m...

Matthew C. Banks, 25, was arrested July 26 on Butler County warrants for property damage and larceny. He was booked at the Butler County Jail. _ A Doniphan woman was transported July 25 by ambulance to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical after allegedly overdosing on prescription medication at her residence...

A canoe was reported stolen sometime between July 21-23 from a residence on Route P near Gatewood. _ A break-in was reported July 16 at a vacant home on County Road H-7 south of Naylor. It was undetermined if anything was missing. _ A 41-year-old Ripley County woman reported July 22 that she was the victim of an internet scam...

Several reports of alleged parking violations were being sent to the prosecuting attorney July 18 after city police received complaints of trucks and trailers parked on the walking track at Riverfront Park. _ James Morris, 62, Doniphan, was arrested July 17 on suspicion of driving without a license. He was booked and released on a summons...

A 2004 Surveyor camping trailer was reported stolen July 13 from a residence on County Road 142E-16. _ A deputy was dispatched July 15 to an alleged domestic assault at a residence on Route P near Gatewood. _ James David Willcut, 45, was arrested July 12 on suspicion of peace disturbance. He was booked at the Wayne County Jail...

A front license plate was reported stolen July 8 from a vehicle parked on East Spring Street. _ Jerry Wayne Pashea, 41, Doniphan, was arrested July 6 on suspicion of driving with a suspended license. He was booked and released on a summons. _ An officer was dispatched to reports of fireworks being shot July 6 on Plum Street and July 10 near Jackson and Page streets. Those allegedly involved were advised of ordinances against discharging fireworks within the city limits...

Jessie Lee Williams, 36, Naylor, was arrested July 7 on suspicion of third-degree assault, resisting arrest and first-degree property damage. Deputies were called shortly after 7 p.m. to a report of a man screaming and stumbling on the parking lot near Peoples Community Bank...