Poplar Bluff Police Department

Three Arrested at Walmart On 10/21/2020 at 1:36PM Officers responded to Walmart in reference to a group of shoplifters fleeing from loss prevention employees. Fortunately the subjects failed to take into account that the police department is located within 800 feet of the parking lot of Walmart. At least six police vehicles responded to Walmart. Even the evidence custodian, who rarely leaves his desk, responded to the scene. Not surprisingly, three subjects were quickly apprehended. The subjects were lodged at the Butler County Justice Center awaiting formal charges. Chief Danny Whiteley, who appeared completely baffled by the incident, asked the question, Why would anyone be that stupid? Subjects Arrested: Paige Duncan, Andrew Brittingham, and Brandon Brittingham

The Poplar Bluff Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Robert Coats of Poplar Bluff. Coats was last seen walking in the area of Maud Street and Westwood Boulevard, wearing a blue/teal coat, button up shirt, blue jeans and brown shoes. Anyone with information as to Coats' current whereabouts are asked to contact the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 573-785-5776. (JS/239)

On Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Poplar Bluff Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the Poplar Bluff Police Department at 1111 Poplar St, Poplar Bluff, Missouri (Sites cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

I seem to have forgotten my receipt! If you know the identity of the male in the video please contact Detective Mustain at [email protected] or 573-686-8632.

Any person required to register as a sex offender under sections 589.400 to 589.425 shall be required on October thirty-first of each year to: (1) Avoid all Halloween-related contact with children; (2) Remain inside his or her residence between the hours of 5 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. unless required to be elsewhere for just cause, including but not limited to employment or medical emergencies; (3) Post a sign at his or her residence stating, "No candy or treats at this residence";... and (4) Leave all outside residential lighting off during the evening hours after 5 p.m. RSMo 589.426 Sex Offenders convicted after August 28 2008 must comply with these Halloween restrictions. Officers with the Poplar Bluff Police Department will be conducting checks on Saturday October 31 to ensure compliance. Signs are available at the front desk of the Poplar Bluff Police Department located at 1111 Poplar st. These signs were donated to our department by the Daily American Republic, to help keep children in our community safe. ds234

Would you say he's just a friend? If you recognize the male in the video please contact Detective Mustain at [email protected] or 573-686-8632.

Please avoid the area of Main @ Foley today. Traffic is expected to be heavy as a result of the drive-thru COVID testing being conducted at the Butler County Health Department.

Officers with the Patrol Division never know what the next call might bring and this one was no different! This guy was found standing in the middle of the road in distress. Thanks to the Poplar Bluff Animal Control Division and the folks at Hillcrest Animal Hospital he's receiving a little medical attention and will be taken to Watkins Wildlife Rehab, a bird sanctuary for rehabilitation. DM/#233

Update 2: The victim has been identified. Thank you to those who shared and liked this post. Criminal charges are pending. Update: See comments for picture of victim. On 10/03/2020 at 11:34AM a white male purposely scratched a gold colored GMC truck at Home Depot. The suspect in this incident was identified; however, the victim has yet to be identified. If you are the owner of the scratched truck please contact Detective Mustain at [email protected] or 573-686-8632. The last three characters of the license plate is "W61".

Two of PBPD's very own performing an original song written by SRO Jeff Hovis.

Update: The subject has been identified and family has been notified. The Poplar Bluff Police Department is currently seeking to contact the family of an unidentified female subject, who was involved in an auto vs pedestrian accident yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred in the 2000 block of Barron Road. The subject is described as being a white female, in her late teens to early twenties, with freckles on her face and hair that has been dyed red. Anyone with information as to her identity is asked to contact Lieutenant Josh Stewart at 573-686-8602 or via email at [email protected]. (JS/239)

Update: The suspect has been identified, arrested, and is awaiting formal charges. On the evening of 09/19/2020 an unknown white male driving a white Lincoln Town Car burglarized the Junior High. If you know the identity of the male please contact Detective Mustain at [email protected] or 573-686-8632.

Buff Up the Bluff - Information for Curbside Pick up. DM/#233

Buff Up the Bluff info! DM/#233