Court and Trials Archives

Two men charged in Mizzou hazing case file motions in defense

June 21, 2022 8:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

The two men charged with hazing in the Mizzou incident from last fall have filed multiple items in the Circuit Court of Boone County in the upcoming cases.

Wanted Illinois man arrested in Bellflower

June 17, 2022 8:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BELLFLOWER, Mo. (KMIZ) An Illinois man was arrested on Thursday after a standoff with deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department. On Thursday, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received information that Charles Story, 40, of Beardstown, Ill. was at a residence off of Elm Street in Bellflower. Story is wanted for questioning for his possible

Columbia man charged with multiple crimes after incident downtown

June 17, 2022 3:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man faces multiple charges after an incident downtown involving a victim’s car in May.

Columbia man accused of mutilating dog as sacrifice

June 17, 2022 2:27 PM Zachary Farwell

Brandon Harris, 37, is charged with a felony count of animal abuse as a second offense.

Fayette man sentenced to five-year probation for fatally shooting his son

June 16, 2022 2:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

According to online case records, 51-year-old Eddie Valencia pleaded guilty to first-degree involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 shooting death of his son in April 2022.

Columbia woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of lottery tickets from Hy-Vee

June 16, 2022 1:14 PM Zachary Farwell

The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a Columbia woman with stealing thousands of dollars worth of lottery tickets from a gas station where she worked.

Jefferson City man accused of stealing Humvee from Missouri National Guard

June 15, 2022 12:40 PM Zachary Farwell

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Prosecutor’s Office has filed a charge against a Jefferson City man accused of stealing a Humvee from the Missouri National Guard. James R. Wilson, 36, is charged in Cole County with one felony count of first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. Investigators found the stolen Missouri National Guard

Fulton man sentenced to 74 years for shooting and killing a man during an April 2019 drug deal

June 13, 2022 8:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury found a Fulton man guilty of an April 2019 drug deal that led to a fatal shooting and he was sentenced to over 70 years in prison. Justin Ray Witt, 51, of Fulton, was sentenced to 74 years in prison after being found guilty on March 31. Witt was found

Jefferson City man charged after Saturday robbery

June 13, 2022 5:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City man is accused of stealing $300 from a 17-year-old with the use of a gun.

Interim Boone County prosecutor releases statement on hazing accusations at Mizzou

June 10, 2022 5:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Interim Boone County Prosecutor Nicholas Komoroski released a statement on the investigation and lack of charges into the alleged hazing accusations that left a freshman unable to see, talk or walk.

Jefferson City couple faces multiple child sex crime charges

June 10, 2022 3:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City couple faces multiple child sex crime charges after an investigation began from an online tip in April 2022.

Santulli family speak with Good Morning America on hazing incident

June 9, 2022 8:44 PM abc-news

Thursday morning, Good Morning America spoke with the family of a former University of Missouri student that was left injured after an alcohol-related hazing incident.

Jefferson City man charged after police seize drugs

June 9, 2022 2:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man after police executed a search warrant Wednesday morning and seize marijuana, heroin, guns and a large amount of money.

Cole County prosecutor files perjury charges against CEO accused of misleading Missouri Securities Commissioner

June 8, 2022 4:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson has filed a perjury charge against the CEO and founder of Golden Genesis Inc. after he allegedly misleads a Missouri Securities Commissioner during an investigation.

Two men charged after deputy injured during fight in Tipton

June 8, 2022 3:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Two men are charged with several crimes after a Tuesday morning incident near the First Assembly of God Church in Tipton led to a deputy needing surgery to fix a broken ankle.

Elledge’s lawyers ask for more time for appeal after Boone County prosecutor’s death

June 7, 2022 11:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The defense team for Joseph Elledge is seeking more time for an opening brief in his appeal after Boone County Prosecutor Dan Knight’s unexpected death.