News Release



For further information please contact:

Sergeant Dale H. Moreland

(573) 840-9500

120127

December 1, 2006



EMPHASIS: Marston, Missouri Resident Arrested for Leaving the Scene of a Fatality Accident







On November 30, 2006, officers of the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Robert L. Burns, 24, of Marston, Missouri, for Felony Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident. The arrest stemmed from a three-year investigation by the Missouri state Highway Patrol, New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department, and the SEMO Drug Task Force. The accident occurred on December 3, 2003, on Route U in New Madrid County. Burnes was arrested at his residence in Marston and taken to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department and is being held with a bond of $25,000.00.



The charge for which Burnes was arrested is a mere accusation and not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charge must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.