PERRYVILLE, MO (KFVS) - The Perry County Sheriff's Department reports they arrested a Rockwood, Ill. man on Sunday, September 4 in connection with a burglary in Perryville.

Daniel Luttman, 22, was arrested Sunday and police say they will be seeking charges of first degree burglary, stealing a gun and misdemeanor stealing - less than $500.

According to police, on Sunday, September 4 at about 7:30 a.m. John Chappius of 1839 North Main Street in Perryville reported a burglary at his home. A deputy responded and secured the home. It was discovered a small amount of money was taken, along with a .38 caliber revolver.

Police say a short time later a suspicious person was reported walking north on Highway 51 towards Chester, Ill. A deputy found the man, Luttman, and it was discovered he had an outstanding warrant from Louisiana for second degree battery.

Two women were charged Monday after police allegedly found marijuana in their home in Perryville.

Perry County Sheriff's deputies say they searched the home in the at 800 block of N. Main Street and found the drugs along with paraphernalia.

Pandora L. Cowgur, 38, was charged with class C felony possession of controlled substance, class A misdemeanor possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana, and class A misdemeanor unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

Amy R. Horman, 24, was charged with class B felony distribution of controlled substance, an class A misdemeanor unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

"We seized around 3/4 lb. of marijuana, rolling papers and packaging along with weighing scales used for processing, packaging and selling marijuana" said Perry County Sheriff Gary J. Schaaf.

Both suspects were taken to the Perry County Jail.

PERRY COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of transportation is warning drivers to use caution while driving along Route 61 because of the 61-mile Yard Sale from Bloomsdale to Jackson.

MoDOT says visitors and residents will be out in full force Labor Day weekend in search of bargains.

"It's a fun weekend that people look forward to each year," said Traffic Engineer Craig Compas, "but we want people to remember that there's more traffic and more congestion along Route 61 this weekend than any other and drivers need to keep that in mind."

According to MoDOT, message boards will be in place along the route to alert drivers of the unusual traffic patterns and promote safe driving.

"We really want drivers to be alert-to be aware of their surroundings, to be aware of sudden stops and to look for pedestrian traffic," said Compas.  "It's a big event locally, and we want everyone to enjoy themselves and be as safe as possible."

For mor