NEWS RELEASE



For further information please contact: Sgt. Sid Conklin

DDCC 72204-19 (573) 751-3452



July 22,2004

EMPHASIS: Miller County Joint Investigation



Captain Ronald K. Replogle, Director of the Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces that the Miller County Sheriff Bill Abbott requested assistance with the investigation surrounding the attempted jail escape and subsequent hostage situation at the Miller County Jail.



Troopers assigned to the Criminal Investigative Unit are conducting an investigation into the incident. The findings of their investigation will be forwarded to the Miller County Prosecuting Attorney.