Portageville Police Department

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1st 2026

On Sunday, May 30th Scott County Deputies were notified of a stolen vehicle out of Ste Genevieve county, entering Scott County on Interstate 55. This notification was made by a FLOCK camera, which notified local dispatch centers.

A Scott City Firefighter, overheard information being given to Scott County Deputies by radio, and at that time spotted the stolen vehicle. The firefighter was able to follow the vehicle at a safe distance, and provide updates on the location of the vehicle until a Deputy was able to intercept the vehicle at the Benton exit of Interstate 55.

Deputies attempted a vehicle stop on the stolen vehicle and the driver, later identified as Joshua Weaver of Portageville, fled the vehicle stop which lead to a vehicle pursuit. Mr. Weaver ultimately wrecked the stolen truck into a tree, and fled on foot where deputies continued to pursue him. Mr. Weaver was located laying behind an HVAC unit, in a backyard of an abandoned house, where he was taken into custody.

Mr. Weaver remains in custody, and has been formally charged by the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office with the following charges:

Aggravated Fleeing, Felony D
Resisting Arrest, Felony E
Receiving Stolen Property, Felony D
Property Damage, Misdemeanor B

Mr. Weaver also faces charges out of Ste. Genevieve County, and Cape Girardeau County.

We would like to thank the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Scott City Fire Department, Miner Police Department, and Kelso Police Department for their assistance during this investigation.

Corporal Trevor Kilburn, Public Information Officer

05/31/2026

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05/31/2026

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05/29/2026

Weekend gas prices!

05/29/2026

Happy Friday! The daily rain chances will continue through the weekend. I would not put the rain gear away just yet. No severe weather is expected, but heavy downpours with a few rumbles of thunder will be possible. There will be a lot of dry time, but the few storms that develop could put a damper on outdoor festivities.