Police reports, July 4
(Police/Fire Report ~ 07/04/24)
John Burke, 39, Poplar Bluff was taken into custody Thursday, July 4, for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and bribery of a public servant. According to the report, Burke was discovered hiding behind vehicles at Henderson’s Auto Sales. Upon speaking with Burke, a controlled substance and paraphernalia was located. Burke then offered to pay the officer in order to be released. Burke was processed and lodged in the Butler County jail...