Four arrested during narcotics investigation

On Aug. 17 the South Central Drug Task Force, Rolla Police Department, Phelps County Sheriff’s Department, and St. James Police Department concluded a short term narcotics investigation in the 700 block of Grover Street in St. James.

Courtway enters one felony count

The United States Attorney’s Office announced that Dale Courtway, 42, St. James, has entered a guilty plea to one felony count of production of child pornography.

Man arrested for sex crime against child

A 59-year-old St. James man was arrested Aug. 17 on charges statutory sodomy in connection with allegations of a crime perpetrated against a 12-year-old girl.

Fire district approves 2011 tax rate

The St. James Fire Protection District approved the tax rate for 2011 at its meeting Aug. 17.

Seven people indicted on federal meth charges

The United States Attorney's Office announced that seven people have been indicted on charges involving the manufacture of methamphetamine in Phelps and Maries Counties.

Two troopers receive promotions

Capt. Lee Ann H. Kenley, commanding officer of Troop I, announces the following promotions, effective Aug. 1.

Public hearing set

A public hearing will be held at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17 at Firehouse 300, located at 300 W. Eldon St., to allow citizen input on the rate of taxes to be levied for real estate and personal property tax purposes.

Firefighters safer thanks to grant

Firefighters with the Vichy Volunteer Fire Protection Association will be a little safer thanks to grant funding from the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Two new troopers assigned to Troop I

Captain Lee Ann H. Kenley, commanding officer of Troop I, is pleased to announce the assignment of two new troopers to Troop I.

Eight plead guilty to federal meth charges

The United States Attorney’s Office announced that eight people have pleaded guilty to  methamphetamine related charges involving their activities between February 2008 and April 2010, in Phelps County.

Police check up on the elderly

The St. James police Department in cooperation with the St. James Police Explorers have begun doing an elderly check in the City of St. James where Explorers will be contacting elderly and disabled residents inside the city to determine if they are in need of assistance.

Fire stations see progress

The St. James Fire Protection District awarded a rock bid for its future fire station in town and discussed construction updates for the station and its future south station at its meeting July 20.

Resident fights intruder Thursday

The Phelps County Sheriff’s Department needs your assistance in identifying a criminal.

Two arrested during search

At about 8:10 p.m. Thursday officers from the South Central Drug task Force, assisted by the Rolla City Police Department and the Phelps County Sheriff’s Department served a search warrant on a resident in the 14000 block of County Road 2310 in rural St. James.  The search warrant was issued after a short-term narcotics investigation.

St. James Fire Protection District receives grant fund

During June, July and August, matching funds grant checks for rural fire departments are being have been distributed by Missouri Department of Conservation Forestry Division staff. 

Crackdown totals for St. James Police noted

Missouri roads are safer, thanks to law enforcement cracking down on impaired drivers and working to make sure motorists think twice about safety over the Fourth of July weekend.

Humane Society’s store closes after robbers hit

The Tri-County Humane Society's thrift store, Pick of the Litter, has closed after a robbery and having its merchandise ransacked.

Area burglary cases increase

The Phelps County Sheriff’s Department has reported an increase in burglaries in the past few months. 

Police Department cracks down on drunk driving

The St. James Police Department received a grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Division for participation in the You Drink & Drive. You Lose. Campaign to stop people from driving impaired during the fourth of July holiday weekend.

Fire board discusses options for funding two new fire stations

The St. James Fire Protection District discussed funding options for its plans to build two new fire stations at its meeting June 15.


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