Camden Archives

Man on foot killed in crash that closed Grand Glaize Bridge

January 25, 2024 10:45 AM Matthew Sanders

A man was hit and killed by a small SUV on a Lake of the Ozarks bridge Thursday afternoon.

One dead in Osage Beach crash

January 24, 2024 5:25 PM Matthew Sanders

Osage Beach police said Wednesday that one person died in a crash near a bridge.

Man injured in Camden County crash accused of DWI in MSHP report

January 19, 2024 2:48 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Osage Beach man who suffered moderate injuries in a crash was accused of driving while intoxicated Thursday night on Route A at Midway Road, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash and arrest reports. The crash occurred as a 2008 Chrysler Pacifica – driven by James Thacker, 39 – was

Camden County man accused of causing serious injuries in domestic assault

January 9, 2024 9:04 AM Matthew Sanders

A Macks Creek, Missouri, man was charged last week with four felonies on allegations that he severely abused a child, putting the victim in critical condition.

Man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in Camden County now also charged in Morgan County

December 29, 2023 4:22 PM Ryan Shiner

VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of stealing $70,000 in Camden County has now been charged with stealing in Morgan County. Douglas Miller, 53, has been charged in Morgan County with stealing $750 or more. A warrant was ordered and a $9,000 bond was set. He is currently being held at the Camden

Man accused of driving truck into Camden County residence while drunk

December 27, 2023 3:46 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged on Wednesday after he was accused of driving a Ford F250 into a house on Saturday evening while he was drunk. Jason David Williams, 44, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident that caused more than $1,000 worth of damage and misdemeanor DWI. He is

Two running for Camdenton Ward 3 seat

December 27, 2023 2:26 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people are running or Camdenton’s Ward 3 Board of Aldermen seat, according to an email from the Camdenton City Clerk. Steve Eden and Don Neuharth are running for the Ward 3 seat in the April 2 election. Aldermen serve two-year terms in Camdenton. The deadline for candidate filing was Tuesday. Ward

Camden County Sheriffs finds possible remains of man who has been missing for over a decade

December 25, 2023 6:49 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Camden County detectives are believed to have found the remains of Donnie Erwin, who was pronounced missing in December 2013. On Saturday Camden County authorities and cadaver dogs searched the pond where Erwin’s car was found. The lost car was initially discovered on Dec. 16 by a freelance videographer who was looking

Former school resource officer, Camden County deputy faces 14 child porn charges

December 18, 2023 4:33 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Camden County Sheriff’s deputy and school resource officer is facing child pornography charges. Darrin Skinner, 49, of Camdenton, was charged on Monday with two counts of possessing child pornography and 12 counts of promoting child pornography. He is being held at the Camden County Jail without bond. Jail records

Car found submerged in pond may be major break in 2013 missing person case

December 17, 2023 3:29 PM Hannah Falcon

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A car belonging to a missing man was found submerged in a pond in Southern Camden County. Camden County Sheriff’s Office found the car Saturday after a tip from a property owner and freelance videographer, according to a news release. The car, a light-colored Hyundai, belonged to Donald L. Erwin, who

Camden County woman dies after getting hit by truck

December 13, 2023 6:23 PM Ryan Shiner

RICHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A Richland, Missouri, woman was killed Wednesday after she was hit by a 2005 Ford F250, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash report states that Margaret Lytell was lying in the roadway on Highway 7 — about 433 feet west of Thomas Street — when she was

Camden County fire burns mobile home, vehicles, sparks wildfire

December 13, 2023 1:06 PM Matthew Sanders

A Camden County fire that burned a mobile home, several vehicles and natural cover around the trailer early Wednesday appears to be accidental.

Woman charged with second-degree murder in custody in Camden County

December 12, 2023 2:48 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camden County woman who was accused of murder in an August overdose death is now in the Camden County Jail. Clarissa Escoffier, 20, of Climax Springs, was charged in November with second-degree murder. She is being held without bond after getting booked into the jail on Monday morning. Escoffier appeared

Cameron man found guilty of assault, other felonies in Camden County

December 8, 2023 5:02 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cameron man who was accused of assaulting two women in 2021 in Camden County was found guilty of three felonies on Tuesday. Dustin Burkhart, 40, was found guilty of first-degree assault, first-degree burglary and armed criminal action. His sentencing will take place 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9. He was previously

Woman seriously injured in Camden County crash

December 7, 2023 3:42 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 46-year-old Fair Grove woman suffered serious injuries Wednesday in a single-vehicle crash in Camden County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred when a 1999 Pontiac Sunfire – driven by Melissa Bowles — was heading northbound on Lowell Williams Road, south of Charlie Creek Road,

Fair Grove woman seriously hurt in Camden County crash Wednesday morning

December 7, 2023 8:16 AM Gabrielle Teiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 46-year-old Fair Grove woman suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on Lowell Williams Rd, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol’s online crash report. According to Troopers, Melisa Bowles was driving northbound when her 1999 Pontiac Sunfire crossed the middle of the road and overcorrected. The vehicle

Man arrested by Camdenton police following chase

November 29, 2023 8:17 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was arrested following a chase with law enforcement on Wednesday, according to a press release from the Camdenton Police Department. The man was not named in the release, but police say he was brought to the Camden County Jail. Police say in the release that an officer was patrolling on

Former Camden County investigator accused of using position to intimidate witness

November 29, 2023 12:24 PM Matthew Sanders

A former Camden County prosecutor’s office investigator used his position to intimidate another person in a dispute over damage to a van, court documents say.

Sunrise Beach man charged in fatal August boat accident at Lake of the Ozarks

November 27, 2023 7:03 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sunrise Beach man has been charged after he was accused of causing a fatal boat crash in August at the Lake of the Ozarks. Bobby Gene Childers, 60, was charged on Monday with three boating while intoxicated charges: Causing the death of another, causing serious physical injury and causing physical

Camden County man accused of stealing $70,000

November 10, 2023 4:02 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sunrise Beach man who was charged with stealing more than $25,000 was booked into the Camden County Jail on Thursday. Douglas Miller, 53, is being held at the Camden County Jail on a $70,000 bond. A court date has not been set. According to a heavily redacted probable cause statement,