• Police Chase In Car and On Foot

    DEXTER - Police Dept. Maj. Larry Patterson, Jr., Thursday said officers here recovered a vehicle stolen from Kennett after chasing its driver both on city streets and on foot. The major said at approximately 1:15 am Thursday officers saw a blue Buick passenger car traveling south on Catalpa Street. The Buick was being operated in an erratic manner, Patterson noted. When police attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver failed to yield and the chase began, the major said. Officers continued to follow the Buick and attempted to stop the vehicle as it circled a few blocks through town, police said. The driver ditched the vehicle and ran, Patterson said. He escaped officers and is now being hunted, the major

    Sep 25,
    - by Steve Hankins

  • Phony Money Being Floated In Dexter

    Dexter, Mo. - Police here report to SEMO Times a wave of counterfeit money distributed across the city. Police reports Friday indicate phony bills popped up at several locations in Dexter, including Thursday at 1608 W. Business 60; 819 W. Business 60; and 1603 W. Business 60. Saturday police reported fake currency passed Friday at 707 W. Specialty in the city. These events are being investigated by the department's Criminal Investigations Division, police said Saturday. Also, Dexter Police Department Asst. Police Chief Maj. Larry Patterson, Jr., said recently a possible telephone scam is being perpetrated against residents. The major noted a resident reported being contacted by a man who claimed to represent Direct Television. The caller identified himself as a

    Aug 30,
    - by Steve Hankins
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