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Your bank—or someone pretending to be?Bank impersonation scams have been reported here in southeast Missouri, with scamm...
09/14/2026

Your bank—or someone pretending to be?

Bank impersonation scams have been reported here in southeast Missouri, with scammers posing as bank employees and claiming there are problems with your account.

The scam may start with a text asking you to verify a purchase you didn’t make. When you respond, someone calls pretending to be from your bank’s fraud department. They offer to help, but their goal is to get information they can use to access your money.

Protect yourself:

* Don’t share passwords, PINs, or one-time security codes with someone who contacts you.
* Don’t click links in an unexpected banking message.
* Call your bank directly using the number on your debit or credit card, not a number provided in the message.

A legitimate fraud alert deserves your attention. Take a moment to verify who you’re dealing with before acting.

Safety information: FDIC

Happy Friday, Cape County!K9 Zeno is stepping into the weekend with a little extra energy. We hope you have something to...
09/11/2026

Happy Friday, Cape County!

K9 Zeno is stepping into the weekend with a little extra energy. We hope you have something to look forward to, too.

Whether you're heading to a ballgame, spending time with family, or enjoying a quiet evening at home, take a few minutes to secure things before settling in. Lock your vehicles, bring valuables and fi****ms inside, and make sure your garage and exterior doors are secured. Turn on your outdoor lights and check that your security cameras are working properly. A few simple habits can help keep an enjoyable weekend from turning into an unwanted surprise.

Today, our flag flies at half-staff as the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office joins our nation in remembering Septem...
09/11/2026

Today, our flag flies at half-staff as the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office joins our nation in remembering September 11, 2001.

Twenty-five years later, we remember the lives taken, the families forever changed, and the first responders who answered the call with extraordinary courage. We also honor those who have since lost their lives to illnesses connected to their service in the aftermath.

Behind every name is a person whose absence is still felt. For their families, fellow responders, and all who carry the weight of that day, our remembrance is more than an anniversary.

We honor their lives. We remember their sacrifice. We will never forget.

Over the past week, the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office has arrested 11 individuals on outstanding warrants and r...
09/09/2026

Over the past week, the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office has arrested 11 individuals on outstanding warrants and related offenses.

Charges associated with these arrests included:

Probation Violation - Felony - S*xual Misconduct Involving a Child Under 15 x2

Felony - Possession of a Controlled Substance

Failure to Register as a S*x Offender

Domestic Assault 3rd Degree

Operating a Vehicle Without a Valid License

Failure to Appear - Felony Assault 2nd Degree

Failure to Obey Judge's Order - Felony DWI

Failure to Obey Judge's Order - Felony DWI

Failure to Obey Judge's Order - Possession of a Controlled Substance

Failure to Obey Judge's Order - Felony Receiving Stolen Property

Out-of-State Warrant - Failure to Appear for Possession of a Weapon, Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of Ma*****na, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Out-of-State Warrant - Fleeing a Police Officer

Out-of-County Warrant - Failure to Appear for Shoplifting

These arrests result from the continued efforts of our deputies and the Fugitive Task Force to locate and apprehend individuals wanted by the courts.

If you have an outstanding warrant in Cape Girardeau County, we encourage you to turn yourself in at the Sheriff's Office. Voluntarily addressing the matter is often the first step toward resolving it.

For those who choose not to, our deputies will continue working to ensure outstanding warrants are served, and individuals are held accountable through the judicial process.

09/08/2026

Today, Sept. 8, is 988 Day – calling attention to the availability of the 988 Crisis Line.

Calling 988 is not just about su***de prevention. It’s for anyone experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Your reason to call is reason enough.

▶️If you are experiencing a mental health, su***de, or substance use crisis, or any other emotional distress, call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org/chat.◀️

This is also a good day to remind all of us to check in on the people we work with and care about. That doesn’t just mean reaching out to someone you think might be struggling through something.

It’s about making sure everyone knows they’re connected to others. That people care about them and that they have someone to share things with.

As Labor Day comes to a close, we want to recognize the hard work and dedication of the men and women whose efforts keep...
09/08/2026

As Labor Day comes to a close, we want to recognize the hard work and dedication of the men and women whose efforts keep our community moving forward each day.

Whether you spent the day at work or enjoying some well-earned time with family and friends, we hope you had a safe and enjoyable Labor Day.

Happy Friday, Cape County!The nose knows.K9 Zeno was putting one of his most important tools to work — his nose. Whether...
09/04/2026

Happy Friday, Cape County!

The nose knows.

K9 Zeno was putting one of his most important tools to work — his nose. Whether tracking, searching, or working alongside his handler, that incredible sense of smell can help our K9 teams locate what human senses miss.

It may look like Zeno is simply following his nose, but behind every search are countless hours of training, repetition, and teamwork between K9 and handler.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend. Happy Friday, Cape County!

UPDATE — LOCATED SAFE!Peggy “Rea” Pohlman has been located. She has no apparent injuries and is being evaluated by medic...
09/04/2026

UPDATE — LOCATED SAFE!

Peggy “Rea” Pohlman has been located. She has no apparent injuries and is being evaluated by medical personnel.

Thank you to everyone who shared her information, provided information, remained watchful, or offered assistance. We greatly appreciate the concern shown for Rea and her family.


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MISSING SENIOR — PLEASE SHARE

The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 76-year-old Peggy “Rea” Pohlman.

Rea was last seen at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, on Agate Lane in the Millersville area. She is known to walk toward State Highway 72 and may be traveling on foot.

Rea is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds. She has a thin build, gray hair, and hazel eyes. Her current clothing is unknown; however, she normally wears sweatpants and a T-shirt. The dog pictured is at home and is not with her.

Rea has dementia and may be confused or disoriented. She may believe she is walking to a family member’s home. If you encounter her, please approach calmly, speak gently, and avoid arguing with or attempting to correct her. Call 911 immediately and, if it is safe to do so, remain nearby until first responders arrive.

Anyone with other information concerning her whereabouts should contact the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office at 573-243-3551. Please do not rely on a Facebook comment to report a sighting.

Today, members of the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office had the opportunity to join seniors from across our communi...
09/03/2026

Today, members of the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office had the opportunity to join seniors from across our community for the annual SALT Senior Information Day.

The event brought together seniors, our staff, other local law enforcement agencies, vendors, and community organizations for a day of information, conversation, fellowship, and lunch.

Our staff enjoyed visiting with everyone, helping serve lunch, and spending time with members of our community outside of our normal day-to-day interactions.

A special thank you to SALT – Seniors And Lawmen Together and everyone who helped organize and coordinate today’s event. A great deal of work goes into making a day like this possible, and we appreciate all of their efforts.

We would also like to thank the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Jackson Police Department, Cape Girardeau Police Department, and Missouri Dept. of Conservation for joining us and helping make the day a success.

Most importantly, thank you to all of the seniors who joined us. We appreciate the opportunity to spend the day with you and look forward to doing it again.

UPDATE: Working as intended Original Post Below PUBLIC NOTICE: TEXT-TO-911 TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLEThe Cape Girardeau Cou...
09/03/2026

UPDATE: Working as intended

Original Post Below

PUBLIC NOTICE: TEXT-TO-911 TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE

The Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center has been notified that Text-to-911 service is temporarily unavailable.

This outage affects text messages to 911 only. Regular voice calls to 911 remain operational.

If you attempt to text 911 while the service is unavailable, you should receive an automated response advising you that the message was not delivered and directing you to call 911.

If you have an emergency, please CALL 911 until Text-to-911 service has been restored.

We will provide an update once the service is available again.

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