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Fire destroys historical building in Rector

Copper Rose flower and gift shop, located at 300 Main Street in Rector, burned as an inferno on Tuesday morning, Sept. 23, the first call coming in to the Rector Police Department at 6:38 a.m. A passer-by witnessed smoke coming from the flower shop and called 911 which went to Clay County 911. The call was routed to Rector Police Department at 6:38 a.m. An officer was dispatched and he investigated, finding smoke coming from the rear of the building. He attempted to enter at the back door which proved impossible. The officer then contacted the Rector Fire Department.

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Clay County Sheriff ’s Department makes arrest at St. Francis

The Clay County Sheriff’s Department reports on Monday, Sept. 22, at approximately 6 p.m. a deputy observed a vehicle leave the boat ramp at St. Francis with expired vehicle license. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and when the deputy made contact with the driver, Crystal Ladawn Reagan, 39, of Malden, Missouri, it was learned that she had a revoked driver’s license and no insurance. The deputy could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and a search was conducted. Reagan was taken into custody and transported to the Clay County Detention Center. She was booked on the charges of delivery of meth or cocaine greater than 2 grams but less than 10 grams, felony possession of drug paraphernalia, no proof of insurance, driving on suspended driver’s license, expired vehicle license and delivery of schedule VI controlled substance.

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