Perry County MO Sheriff's Office

10/21/2026

This week is School Bus Safety Week and we would like to remind motorists that school bus safety is an important part of driver etiquette.
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10/14/2026

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED – LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT

The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a leaving the scene of an accident incident that occurred on Friday, October 9, 2026, at approximately 4:33 p.m.

Location: Missouri 51 South at Perry County Road (PCR) 704.

Vehicle Description: A red/maroon Toyota Camry that should have significant damage to the front and/or front passenger side.

The vehicle left the scene by turning onto PCR 704 from Missouri 51.

If you witnessed this accident, were involved, or have any information regarding this incident or the vehicle involved, please contact Detective Kevin Gross or Corporal Ethan Rendleman at 573-547-4576.

Your assistance is appreciated in helping us investigate this incident.

Please share this post to help us reach anyone who may have information.

10/05/2026

A big thank you to Abundant Grace Sweet Treats for the generous donation of cake pops! They are a delicious way to start the week off right. 🍰🍭

Thank you, Bree McGraw, for thinking of us and helping make our Monday a little sweeter! We truly appreciate your generosity and support. ❤️

09/30/2026

Perry County MO Sheriff's Office would like to thank our neighbors, the Perryville Methodist Church and its congregation for providing a great breakfast for our quarterly office meeting this morning. Thank you for serving us!!

09/27/2026

UPDATE:
📹 The full livestream is available at: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19v2H7AxcS/?mibextid=wwXIfr
💥 A clip of the implosion from the livestream is also available at: https://youtu.be/4T5N7j9rB0w?is=gi04Ox1OjfRKzqgX
▶️ Slow-Mo Video at: https://youtu.be/yedY3cbFxww?is=2Y237Y6i6u47Yaho

The Chester Bridge implosion will be available to watch via livestream tomorrow (Monday, Sept. 28)! The blast is tentatively scheduled for 8:30 a.m. The livestream will be available on the MoDOT Southeast District page beginning at 8:15 a.m.

The blast itself will only last a moment. Strategic charges will be placed at specific locations on the structure to drop the bridge straight down, rather than allowing it to twist or fall sideways. The charges will also be placed to break the bridge into sections that can be lifted by cranes.

A designated viewing location will be available at the boat landing on the Illinois side of the river. The City of Chester will provide bus transportation from Cole Memorial Park (100 Pool Drive) and Cohen Complex (3402 Bodes Lane) to the viewing location. Spectators should arrive at the viewing area no later than 8 a.m.

https://www.facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast

09/24/2026

Please be aware the time has changed to 8:30 AM Monday morning.

SIKESTON, Mo. – Missouri Route 51/Illinois Route 150 is scheduled to close the morning of Sept. 28 for the implosion of the Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River, weather permitting.

09/15/2026

CHESTER BRIDGE DEMOLITION VIEWING

The OLD Chester Bridge is scheduled for demolition on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

If you plan to watch the demolition, we HIGHLY encourage you to view it from the Chester, Illinois, side of the Mississippi River.

IMPORTANT VIEWING INFORMATION:

• The levee is not wide enough to safely accommodate parked vehicles and two-way traffic. Parking on the levee is prohibited when it blocks traffic or makes it unsafe for vehicles to pass.

• Farmers are currently in the middle of harvest season and are using the levee and Perry County Roads to move tractors and other harvesting equipment. Please help keep these routes clear.

• Most of the Missouri side viewing locations are on private property. Please do not park or set up on private property without permission. We do not want you to lose your viewing spot because of a property owner complaint and then have difficulty finding another location.

• There will be a 1,000 foot blast radius around the bridge. Anyone within the restricted area will be asked to move.

• The Mississippi River will be closed to boat traffic beginning in the early morning hours on the day of the demolition and will remain closed for 48 hours following the demolition. The United States Coast Guard will be on the river enforcing the closure.

Please plan ahead, respect private property, keep roadways and the levee clear, and choose a safe viewing location.

09/10/2026

The Perry County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Buchheit Stores for their continued support of our agency and the Perry County community.

Your generosity and commitment to supporting local law enforcement and our community are greatly appreciated. Partnerships like this help make Perry County a stronger and safer place for everyone.

Thank you, Buchheit Stores, for your continued support!