Court and Trials Archives

Prosecutors charge man accused of barricading himself inside of Oak Towers

March 2, 2022 9:11 AM Zachary Farwell

The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a man who reportedly barricaded himself inside of a central Columbia apartment complex.

Columbia Public Schools in court Tuesday over face mask mandate

March 1, 2022 5:42 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is set to be in Boone County court Tuesday morning over a face mask mandate lawsuit brought against the school district by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt. On Jan. 21, Schmitt filed lawsuits against 36 school districts over what Schmitt stated was “illegally enforcing mask mandates.” The Jefferson City School District

New judge to hear MU’s Phi Gamma Delta fraternity hazing case

February 28, 2022 5:36 PM Chanel Porter

The lawsuit from the family of Danny Santulli claims members of the fraternity made the freshman student drink a bottle of vodka in order to join in Oct. 2021.

Boone County prosecutor will not seek reelection

February 28, 2022 10:23 AM Matthew Sanders

Boone County’s top prosecutor said he will not seek reelection this year as he considers a run for judge in 2024.

Columbia man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter after drug overdose in Miller County

February 25, 2022 6:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Williams Crooks faces up to 20 years in prison after pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter.

Jury acquits Columbia woman of trespassing that protested in a tree

February 24, 2022 9:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

A jury acquitted a Columbia woman that protested the city’s building of a trail.

Benton County man pleads guilty in death of child, abuse of another

February 24, 2022 3:11 PM Lucas Geisler

Ethan Mast pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree murder and first-degree assault. His attorney said he admitted to taking part in the abuse that killed 4-year-old Jessica Mast and hitting a young boy.

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Courts will remain open during winter storm

February 23, 2022 7:35 PM Erika McGuire

Winter weather continues to hit Mid-Missouri and is leading to courts, businesses and schools closing.

Philadelphia man charged with drug trafficking after MSHP finds meth in cooler

February 23, 2022 4:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Montgomery County prosecutor has charged a Philadelphia man with trafficking drugs after a traffic stop on Interstate 70 on Monday.

Columbia contractor charged in Boone County with poor business practices

February 23, 2022 7:26 AM Zachary Farwell

Public court records show the alleged crimes happened between August 2018 and March 2021.

Kansas City man charged in connection to Feb. 16 shooting in Columbia

February 22, 2022 2:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Kansas City man in connection to multiple shootings in Columbia on Wednesday.

Missouri State Highway Patrol recovers 30 pounds of meth during traffic stop

February 22, 2022 9:23 AM Zachary Farwell

Troopers said they found 30 pounds of meth hidden in a cooler.

Gasconade County deputies arrest man after Saturday morning shooting

February 21, 2022 12:43 PM Zachary Farwell

Deputies arrested Ryan M. Johnson on Saturday in the 2800 block of Mount Sterling Road, according to the Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office.

Woman charged in 2019 high-speed chase placed on felony probation

February 18, 2022 10:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson says a woman charged in a 2019 high-speed chase has been placed on felony probation. Janay Clark was charged with felony stealing, resisting arrest, operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner and speeding after reports of her and another woman stole items

Convicted murderer Lynlee Renick files lawsuit against accuser

February 16, 2022 11:45 AM Zachary Farwell

A Columbia woman convicted of killing her husband has filed a defamation lawsuit against one of her accusers.

Columbia man involved in March 2021 death sentenced to probation

February 15, 2022 10:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Columbia man who was involved in the death of Jakob Cole in March 2021 was sentenced Monday.

Judge sentences Columbia man for 2020 burglary

February 15, 2022 8:33 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County judge has sentenced a Columbia man for a 2020 burglary. According to public court records, Keith Brodie, 43, reached a plea deal with prosecutors on Monday. The judge sentenced Brodie to 13 years in prison for first-degree burglary, 13 years in prison for second-degree assault, and four years in

Iberia man faces multiple charges after an investigation into sex crimes against minors

February 14, 2022 2:29 PM Zachary Farwell

A Miller County prosecutor has charged an Iberia man accused of sex crimes against two minors.

Columbia man charged after allegedly using a taser during a domestic dispute

February 11, 2022 9:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after he allegedly used a Taser during a domestic dispute. Brian Everhart is charged with third-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action after an incident on Wednesday morning on the 1800 block of Prathersville Road. The victim told deputies that Everhart tased her

Columbia man sentenced to over 10 years in prison for meth trafficking

February 11, 2022 3:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Officers also found a dozen guns in the residence