Halloween to be Observed Saturday, October 30th

Halloween falls on Sunday this year but Smithville Police Chief Randy Caplinger says it will be observed on Saturday, October 30th in Smithville.

"Traditionally, when Halloween falls on Sunday, it's usually celebrated on Saturday, so the Smithville Police Department will have extras patrols out on Saturday. We'll be working the streets and our neighborhoods because there will be a lot of trick or treaters out. We want to keep everyone as safe as we can. So there will be extra patrols in the city. A lot of people will be out that night and a lot of children crossing the streets. We ask that everyone be extra cautious and if you see anything that you feel may be a problem, call central dispatch at 215-3000 and we'll answer those calls as they come in. We want everyone to have a good time, be safe, and enjoy Halloween."

The county will also observe Halloween on Saturday.

AWOL Army Soldier Arrested by Smithville Police

The Smithville Police Department arrested a 21 year old man Wednesday who is wanted for deserion by the United States Army.

K9 Officer Bradley Tatrow stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation at Hayes Street and Fisher Avenue about 8:00 a.m. Upon checking Bryan Allen Cunningham's drivers license through the National Crime Information Center, it was discovered that he is wanted for desertion.

Cunningham was placed under arrest and transported to the Smithville Police Department. He is AWOL from the United States Army.

Cunningham's home address is 114 Juniper Lane