Camdenton man charged in connection with Osage Beach police officer’s death
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)
A Camdenton man is facing charges after allegedly causing the death of an Osage Beach police officer, the Camden County prosecuting attorney confirmed on Sunday.
According to a press release, Christopher Aaron Bishop Wehmeyer, 23, of Camdenton was charged with the Class A felony of aggravated fleeing a stop or detention of a motor vehicle, causing a death.
Wehmeyer is accused of causing the death of officer Phylicia Carson on Saturday while Carson was pursuing him in a chase. According to a crash report, Carson crossed the middle of Route A east of Toronto Springs Park Rd. during the pursuit when her patrol car began to skid.
The vehicle then hit a tree before catching fire, the report states.
Wehmeyer's charges are based on the Valentine's Law that went into effect on Aug. 28. 2024.
The range of punishment for a Class A felony is no less than 10 years.
Wehmeyer is being held on no bond in the Camden County jail.