Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Joplin Police Chief: 9 .p.m. curfew set for tornado area

During a press conference being held at this moment, Joplin Police Chief Lane Roberts said a 9 p.m. curfew has been set for the area hit by the tornado.

Among other statements made during the press conference:

-Arrests have been made for looting, but it does not appear to be widespread.

-Roberts said he would make no estimate on what the death toll be.

-As for releasing names of the dead, Roberts said, "We're not at that point, it's going to take a while.

-One officer who was struck by lightning last night was treated and released; the other is in critical condiion.

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