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Dexter PD Asking for Your Help to Identify this Person
April 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - On Thursday April 18th 2019, a local bank contacted the Dexter Police Department to report someone placing a “skimming” device on an ATM machine. During the investigation, it was revealed the device was placed on and removed from the ATM on April 3rd 2019. The local bank contacted their compromised customers and made them aware of the situation.
The “skimmer” or “skimming device” is an electronic device which reads and stores data contained within a credit/debit card, commonly associated in the theft or credit/debit card information.
The Dexter Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying the person captured on surveillance video at the ATM location. Please contact the Dexter Police Department at 573-624-5512.
The Dexter Police Department offers these tips for staying safe from card skimmers:
• Wiggle the partition where you place your credit or debit card prior to conducting any transaction. If the credit card slot area is loose, notify an employee of the business of your findings.
• Check gas pumps before inserting any credit card into a scanner. Consumers can look for a sticker that crosses between a pump and the pump access door that is located near the credit card slot. If that sticker has been cut or if there is tape residue, notify a store attendant and law enforcement should be notified.
• When entering your Personal Identification Number (PIN), cover the keypad with your other hand to shield your PIN from any cameras in the vicinity. Change your PIN number occasionally.
• Monitor bank accounts and credit card statements for fraudulent charges. If any appear on your statements, immediately contact your banking institution or credit card company to dispute them. Then notify your local law enforcement agency.
Last Updated on April 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vchl/Dexter-PD-Asking-for-Your-Help-to-Identify-this-Person
Dexter Police Releases Youth Seat Belt Enforcement Results
April 03rd 2019 by Dee Loflin
Dexter Police Releases Youth Seat Belt Enforcement Results
Teens Reminded to Buckle Up and Arrive Alive
Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Police Department participated in the statewide youth seat belt mobilization conducted March 15-31. During the enforcement effort, officers issued a total of 27 seatbelt tickets
“Seat belts are your single best defense in a crash,” stated Chief Trevor Pulley. “Law enforcement will continue to encourage drivers to make a simple, smart choice to buckle up and Arrive Alive.”
Despite evidence proving the benefits of wearing a seat belt, 26 percent of teens do not buckle up. Seven out of ten Missouri teens killed in traffic crashes are unbuckled
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Buckle Up and Arrive Alive. For information on Missouri seatbelt usage, visit www.saveMOlives.com.
Last Updated on April 03rd 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vceh/Dexter-Police-Releases-Youth-Seat-Belt-Enforcement-Results
Dexter Police Department to Participate in Youth Seat Belt Enforcement
March 15th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Dexter Police Department to Participate in Youth Seat Belt Enforcement
Teens Reminded to Buckle Up and Arrive Alive
Dexter, Missouri - Dexter Police announced today they are joining with statewide law enforcement March 15-31 for a high visibility youth seat belt mobilization to help increase seat belt use among teens and reduce highway fatalities.
Only 74 percent of Missouri teens wear their seat belts when driving or riding in a motor vehicle. Seven out of ten teen vehicle drivers and passengers killed in traffic crashes are unbuckled.
Under the Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) law, teens are required to wear their seat belt as it’s a primary offense, meaning they can be pulled over solely for not wearing their seat belt.
“Local motorists should be prepared for stepped up seat belt enforcement,” said Chief Trevor Pulley. “We’ll be out there to remind you seat belts can – and do – save lives.”
Seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes.
Buckle Up and Arrive Alive. For information on Missouri seatbelt usage, visit www.saveMOlives.com.
Last Updated on March 15th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcaq/Dexter-Police-Department-to-Participate-in-Youth-Seat-Belt-Enforcement
Please Share! Local Man Missing - Last Seen Tuesday in Sikeston
January 17th 2019 by Dee Loflin
LUCAS CONYERS was last seen on Tuesday, January 15th in Sikeston Missouri.
He left that day to drive to Greenville, MS where he was to stay overnight in a hotel as he was scheduled the following morning at 8:30 a.m. for work on a River Boat.
Lucas never checked into the hotel, and did not show for work the following morning, which he has never done.
Lucas is around 6'4", 36 years old with a strong southern accent.
He was driving a 2019 gray/silver Nissan frontier truck with Louisiana plate Y293967
If you have any information or have seen Lucas please call the Mississippi County Sheriff's Dept at (573) 683-2111.
Please share to help us find this amazing man!
Last Updated on January 17th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vbtt/Please-Share--Local-Man-Missing--Last-Seen-Tuesday-in-Sikeston
This Holiday Season, and All Year Long: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
December 11th 2018 by Dee Loflin
This Holiday Season, and All Year Long:
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Dexter, Missouri - The holidays are a time for friends, family, and co-workers to come together in celebration. Wherever you are whether at an office party, a family member’s home, or out at the bar it is essential that you make the lifesaving choice to drive sober when the party ends. To help spread the message about the dangers of drunk driving, Dexter Police Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to get drunk drivers off the roads and help save lives. The national high-visibility enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs from December 13-31, 2018. During this period, local law enforcement will show zero tolerance for drunk driving, as well as drugged driving, which is on the rise. Increased State and national messages about the dangers of driving impaired, coupled with enforcement and increased officers on the road, aim to drastically reduce drunk driving on our nation’s roadways.
Sadly, the statistics show that we have a lot of work to do to put an end to drunk driving. According to NHTSA, 10,874 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2017, equating to one person killed every 48 minutes. On average, 10,000 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes each year from 2013 to 2017. That’s the equivalent of 20 jumbo jets crashing each year, with no survivors. In December 2017, alone, 885 people lost their lives in traffic crashes involving a drunk driver. This is why Dexter Police is working with NHTSA to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal, it is a matter of life and death. As you head out to enjoy the holiday festivities, remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
Drunk driving isn’t the only risk on the road: Drug-impaired driving is also an increasing problem on our nation’s roads. If drivers are impaired by any substance—alcohol or drugs—they should not get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Driving while impaired is illegal, period. The bottom line is this: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get a DUI. It’s that simple.
“We understand that during the holidays, people are running around, busily checking off items on their to-do list and attending parties,” said Chief Trevor Pulley. “We need our community members to slow down and remember: It’s up to them to make the smart decision to drive sober—during the holidays, and all year long. Drunk driving is a huge problem in our country, and, unfortunately, we’re seeing a rise in marijuana use and drugged driving, too. Stay safe and stay sober on the roads.”
Dexter Police and NHTSA are reminding citizens of the many resources available to get them home safely. “Impaired driving of any form is not acceptable behavior,” said Chief Pulley. “It is essential to plan a sober ride home before you ever leave for the party. That’s why, during the December holidays, we will make zero exceptions for drunk driving. There are just no excuses,” Pulley said.
Party with a Plan
First and foremost: Plan ahead. Be honest with yourself: You know whether you’ll attend a party. If you plan to drink, plan for a sober driver to take you home. Is it your turn to be the designated driver? Take that role seriously—your friends are relying on you. Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely.
• Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely.
• Download NHTSA’s SaferRide mobile app, available on Google Play for Android devices: (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nhtsa.SaferRide&hl=en), and Apple’s iTunes Store for iOS devices: (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/saferride/id950774008?mt=8). SaferRide allows users to call a taxi or a predetermined friend, and identifies the user’s location so he or she can be picked up.
• If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact law enforcement immediately.
• Have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.
During the holidays, and every day, please remember that drunk driving isn’t only illegal, it’s deadly.
Last Updated on December 11th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vbnh/This-Holiday-Season-and-All-Year-Long-Drive-Sober-or-Get-Pulled-Over
