CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) – The manager director of the United Means of Southeast Missouri faces two courtroom appearances later this month, one for a felony DWI cost and the opposite in an effort to maintain her driver’s license.
Heartland Information not too long ago discovered in regards to the occasions main as much as Elizabeth Shelton’s arrest, which occurred in mid-September.
In accordance with courtroom data, Shelton was concerned in a two-vehicle crash alongside a stretch of North Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau.
The arrival officer reported she confirmed indicators of impairment, reportedly falling in opposition to her automobile as she walked and slurring her speech as she talked.
On the police station, that very same officer stated Shelton refused to completely adjust to a breathalyzer check.
A month later, the Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Legal professional’s Workplace charged Shelton with felony driving whereas intoxicated.
The criticism references two prior DWI convictions again within the mid Nineteen Nineties as contributing elements within the felony cost.
Earlier than that cost got here down, Shelton herself filed a petition in courtroom to maintain her driver’s license from being revoked. The board president of the United Means bought concerned in that civil case, writing a letter of assist on Shelton’s behalf.
Dated after the incident, however earlier than the submitting of the felony cost, Adrienne Henry referred to as Shelton a dependable member of the group and stated, “the lack of her driving privileges would create a big burden on not solely Ms. Shelton however the group and the hundreds of individuals all through southeast Missouri who rely on United Means.”
Late on Wednesday afternoon, we obtained a press release from the United Means Board.
It indicated board members are conscious of the incident involving Elizabeth Shelton’s arrest. It reads:
“The United Means of Southeast Missouri Board of Administrators is conscious of an incident involving our Government Director and can proceed to observe the case. Ms. Shelton has our assist all through the period of the method, and we are going to consider on the fruits of the authorized proceedings. The United Means of SEMO stays dedicated to the communities we serve, our companions, and our workforce.”
Shelton heads to courtroom in her effort to maintain her driver’s license on Nov. 22, then faces a decide on the felony rely on Nov. 23.
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