(KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says the Coalition for Roadway Safety is reminding drivers that a little planning and creativity can keep Halloween firmly in the treat category.

According to MoDOT, last year in Missouri two people were killed and 43 seriously injured in traffic crashes during the Halloween weekend. They say that of those killed and seriously injured, 53 percent were unbuckled and 22 percent involved an impaired driver.

"This weekend is a time for imagination and fun," said Leanna Depue, chair of the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety's executive committee. "If your celebration plans include alcohol, take a few minutes to create a safe transportation plan. Who will be the designated driver? Just in case that plan falls through, be sure to add a taxi company to your speed-dial list."

MoDOT says when behind the wheel, keep special watch for children and other people who might walk onto the road.

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.

PERRYVILLE, MO (KFVS) - Perryville Police arrested a man accused of sexual assault at a hotel.

Bobby J. Roberts, 57, of Perryville is charged with forcible rape and forcible sodomy.

Officers were called to American Value Inn on August 10 to investigate a report of an alleged sexual assault.

Officers found the victim without clothes with her hands restrained behind her back.

The 18-year-old victim told officers Roberts picked her up at her home in Belton, Missouri, drove her to Perryville where he rented a hotel rome and sexually assaulted her.

The victim was reported missing from her home on August 9.

Roberts was taken into custody as he returned to the hotel.

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