Briefly

Cape bicyclist injured when hit by car

A Cape Girardeau man sustained non-life-threatening injuries Wednesday evening after a car hit the bicycle he was riding, police said. Lonnie R. Bobb, 47, of 521 Broadway, was eastbound on Themis Street at 6:20 p.m. when he failed to stop at a stop sign, entered the intersection of Themis and Frederick streets and was hit by a car driven by Rita Jones, 46, of 519 North St., who was southbound on Frederick Street, said Cape Girardeau Sgt. Jason Selzer Friday. Bobb was transported to Southeast Missouri Hospital. Bobb was cited with failure to stop for a stop sign and driving without lights and reflectors, Selzer said. Jones was cited with operating a vehicle without proof of insurance.

Memphis men suspected in Medicap burglary

Sikeston, Mo., police have charged two Memphis, Tenn., men with possession of burglary tools and drugs that Cape Girardeau police believe are related to a burglary early Friday at the Medicap Pharmacy, 2020 N. Kingshighway. Marcus A. Jacocks and Alonzo R. Woods Jr. were arrested by Sikeston police about 3 a.m., said Cape Girardeau Police Department Cpl. Jason Selzer. Both are being held in Scott County Jail. Selzer said police found a crowbar, gloves and prescription and nonprescription drugs believed to be from the Medicap break-in in the car they were driving. Cape Girardeau police are preparing their own arrest warrant for the two men for the burglary, Selzer said. A Sikeston police representative could not be reached for comment Friday.

Child ID program held at Wehrenberg theater

MOCHIP, a child identification program designed to give families a measure of protection against missing and abducted children, will be held by the Harold A. Grauel AF & AM Lodge 672 and St. Marks AF & AM Lodge 93 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Wehrenberg Cape West 14 Cine. The event is free and will also be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 10. For more information, call event coordinator Johnny Schlenker at (573) 275-7968.

Area woman indicted on suspicion of mail theft

A Cape Girardeau woman accused of stealing mail from mailboxes on Christmas Eve has been indicted by the federal prosecutor charged with theft or receipt of stolen mail matter. Jesica A. Shaw, 33, of 2816 Themis St., Apt. E., is free on a $10,000 bond after a Wednesday court appearance in the Eastern District of Missouri federal court in Cape Girardeau. At that hearing, Shaw was also appointed an attorney by Magistrate Judge Lewis M. Blanton. Shaw is scheduled to appear for arraignment Tuesday. Cape Girardeau police arrested Shaw on Dec. 24 after a complaint from residents said Shaw was taking mail from mailboxes in the 2800 block of Whitener Street, according to a police statement. Shaw was initially charged with mail theft and driving while intoxicated. While Shaw is scheduled to appear in Cape Girardeau County circuit court Monday on the DWI charge, Cape Girardeau Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle said he dropped the mail theft charge in light of the federal charge.

Salvation Army marks reaching of 2006 goal

The Salvation Army held a celebration at West Park Mall to thank all the individuals and businesses who promoted bell ringing during the 2006 Christmas season. "The buckets and bells will be put away for 11 months," said Maj. Ben Stillwell. "It was a great season." Between the community and media coverage, Stillwell and his wife, Maj. Beth Stillwell, were impressed with the support they've received. The Salvation Army reached its Christmas goal of $260,000 through anonymous donors, mass mailings and $123,040.50 in kettle contributions. "The large figure is because of all the places they let us stand," Beth Stillwell said.

-- From staff reports