Assault Archives

Miller County man charged with domestic assault after weekend incident

September 9, 2020 3:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

Miller County prosecutors charged a man with a felony count of domestic assault after a weekend incident in Rocky Mount left one dead.

Woman stabbed with ‘fillet knife’ in Columbia

July 19, 2020 2:55 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is speaking with a person of interest after a woman was stabbed in Columbia early Sunday morning. Officers said they responded to the corner of North 4th Street and Hickman Avenue at 1:41 a.m. for reports of an assault in progress. Upon arrival officers found a woman with

Man accused of Jefferson City Friday night stabbing

July 6, 2020 4:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

A man faces several felonies in Cole County linked to a stabbing on Friday night.

Two officers hurt in fight at Boonville prison

July 6, 2020 11:12 AM Matt Ragsdale

At least two officers were hurt and more than a dozen inmates were involved in the incident.

Jefferson City police say some fight participants identified; mall incident tied to arson

June 30, 2020 12:36 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City police say they have identified two juveniles and two adults involved in a shooting Friday night at a carnival at the Capital Mall in Jefferson City.

Missouri officer accused of striking man with SUV is charged

June 17, 2020 12:07 PM Associated Press

A white suburban St. Louis police detective who was captured on video apparently hitting a black suspect with a police SUV then kicking and punching him has been charged with two counts of assault and armed criminal action.

Inmate stabbed at Jefferson City prison

June 12, 2020 12:06 PM Matt Ragsdale

An inmate at Jefferson City Correctional Center was sent to the hospital after a stabbing at the prison Thursday morning.

Man accused of erratic driving, knife threat in Fulton

June 5, 2020 9:57 AM Matthew Sanders

Fulton police arrested a Callaway County man on accusations of dangerous driving and threatening another driver with a knife Thursday.

Local attorney weighs in on new charges in George Floyd case

June 4, 2020 12:22 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office upgraded charges Wednesday against the former Minneapolis police officers allegedly responsible for George Floyd’s death. ABC 17 spoke with local attorney and former Cole County prosecutor Bill Tackett about what the next steps are in the case. Tackett said there are a couple of things the

Man suffers life-threatening injury in Columbia stabbing

May 26, 2020 3:19 PM Katie Greathouse

Columbia police are investigating after a man was stabbed Monday morning.

Columbia police arrest man wanted for alleged kidnapping

May 15, 2020 10:28 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jail records said a Columbia man accused of kidnapping and other felonies was arrested by police.

Auxvasse man accused of claiming to have coronavirus and coughing on deputies

May 13, 2020 4:44 PM Matt Ragsdale

Callaway County prosecutors filed multiple charges against an Auxvasse man after deputies say he claimed to have coronavirus and coughed on them.

Man wanted in Boone County arrested in New York state

May 12, 2020 9:46 AM Matthew Sanders

A man wanted in a February burglary that led to an officer-involved shooting was arrested Monday in New York state.

Police seek two men in Columbia home invasion

April 15, 2020 11:20 PM ABC 17 News Team

A told officers that she and a child were inside a home when two men broke in and assaulted her, Columbia police said Thursday.

Stay-at-home order may stifle domestic violence reporting, sheriff fears

April 14, 2020 3:31 PM Joe McLean

Some law enforcement officials say they haven’t necessarily seen more domestic violence cases but they worry about reporting.

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Man charged with February shooting on Redwood Road arrested Thursday

April 10, 2020 3:58 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers arrested a man accused of a shooting on Redwood Road that sent at least one person to the hospital.

Jefferson City police recommend stay-at-home order violation charge after chase

April 10, 2020 12:10 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City police are recommending prosecutors charge a man with violating the county’s stay-at-home order along with domestic assault, vehicle theft and other charges.

Cole County assessor’s assault charge dismissed

March 6, 2020 10:16 AM Joe McLean

The Cole County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office confirmed Friday that it has dismissed a fourth-degree assault charge filed against Cole County Assessor Chris Estes.