Drugs Archives

Columbia man pleads guilty to manslaughter in Doris Drive killing

December 3, 2020 12:26 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a killing on Doris Drive earlier this year.

Columbia Police arrest suspect following an alleged drug deal

November 24, 2020 12:05 AM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police stopped a vehicle on Oct. 29 after detectives witnessed “two short stops” which they say is indicative of a drug deal. According to court documents, Street Crimes Unit detectives witnessed a drug deal and pulled over a van following the deals. The detectives made contact with the driver and passenger.

Drugs, weapons seized Friday in Moniteau County

November 23, 2020 11:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After a tip, an investigation into a residence on Highway K in California leads to the arrest of Jeffery Abbott for multiple drug charges and a weapons charge Friday. According to court documents, Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office searched the residence and found multiple drugs (fentanyl, meth, marijuana and several schedule 4 drugs)

Maries County traffic stop leads to multiple charges

November 23, 2020 9:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MARIES COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Maries County man was arrested on mulitple charges Friday after a traffic stop. According to a probable cause statement, a Maries County Sheriff’s department lieutenant observed Travis Weed traveling the center of the roadway for 100 yards. Lt. Mark Morgan pulled over Weed for the violation. Morgan reports that Weed’s

Boone County probable cause statement reveals how three inmates escaped The Reality House

November 17, 2020 9:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to Boone County probable cause statements obtained by ABC 17 News, the three inmates being housed at The Reality House all escaped the same way with one escaped on Saturday and two escaped on Monday. According to court documents, all three men – Lawrence Johnson, Jamale E. Marteen and Tyrone McClain

Moniteau County traffic stop leads to drug seizure

November 16, 2020 10:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Moniteau County Sheriff’s deputy pulled over a vehicle Saturday for no tail lights. According to a Moniteau County Sheriff’s department, the driver, who is currently on parole for possession of a controlled substance, consented to a search of the vehicle. According to deputies, they found a loaded .45 cal handgun, marijuana, THC

Traffic stop leads to drug and weapons charges

November 12, 2020 11:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MILLER COUNTY, Mo (KMIZ) A Missouri State Highway trooper pulled over a vehicle on Missouri 52 highway leading to one count of drug possession and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. Trooper Fick writes in the probable cause statement that the driver, Brian Rulo, of Rocky Mount, seemed nervous and began sweating during

Deputies: Climax Springs man arrested with nearly 500 marijuana plants

November 12, 2020 11:27 AM Matt Ragsdale

Camden County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Climax Springs man on Tuesday on suspicion of growing marijuana.

Columbia man charged with drug crimes, harassment and domestic assault

November 9, 2020 11:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, domestic assault, delivery of controlled substance and harassment. According to court documents, Arik Rivera harassed and stalked the victim causing the victim to fear for the victim’s life over the last six months. While taking Rivera into custody,

Miller County man arrested near California after a traffic stop leads to drug seizure

November 9, 2020 8:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALIFNORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Moniteau County sheriff deputy arrested an Olean man after a traffic stop leads to the seizure of drugs, drug paraphernalia and handguns on Friday. According to officials, deputies received a report of a reckless driver traveling on Hwy 87 towards California, Mo. deputies then located the vehicle and pulled it over. A

Cooper County traffic stop leads to 117 pounds of marijuana seized

November 5, 2020 9:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) According to a probable cause statement, a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper seized 117 pounds of marijuana and one pound of THC wax was seized on Oct. 12. According to the court documents, Sgt. Johnson stopped a vehicle for crossing the line multiple times within a short distance. The driver, Wanda

Camden County Sheriff’s department arrest suspect on drug charges

November 2, 2020 11:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MACKS CREEK, Mo. (KMIZ) Camden County Sheriff’s department arrested a man for drug charges after a tip about an underage party on Thursday night. According to the probable cause statement, Deputy Easley responded to the party and found Joseph Rea. According to the release, Deputy Easley could smell marijuana emitting from the residence while he

Moniteau County man arrested after traffic stop Friday night

November 2, 2020 5:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Moniteau County sheriff’s deputy arrested a man after a traffic stop ended with the man being tased before being taken into custody. According to officials, on Friday night, Moniteau County sheriff’s deputy pulled over Donald Wolverton for a registration violation on Old Hwy 50 just outside of California, Mo. Officials say deputies

Joint investigation leads to drug arrest in Ashland

October 30, 2020 10:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was arrested after a drug raid in Ashland, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies and Ashland police officers searched a home in the 200 block of Ash Street as part of a drug investigation, the department said. According to the release, several ounces of cocaine and meth as

California, Mo. man arrested after allegedly losing meth in a convenience store

October 28, 2020 10:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, California Police Department responded to a convenience store about a suspicious substance found in the store. According to police, the substance was field tested and determined to be meth. Officials say that shortly after the officer cleared the scene, the officer was told that a man was in the convenience

Woman arrested after Camden County deputies break up an underage alcoholic party

October 27, 2020 6:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

LINN CREEK, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, Camden County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in Linn Creek reference a large party. When deputies arrived, they found multiple minors intoxicated and utilizing controlled substances. As a result, the adult hosting the party was arrested. Danielle M Rountree, 35, of Linn Creek, was charged with Felony Endangering

Kansas City, Mo. man arrested after Friday morning chase

October 26, 2020 9:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday morning, a Boone County Sheriff’s Department deputy attempted a traffic stop on Elleta Boulevard near Rangeline Street and a chase ensued. According to officials, the chase ended when the vehicle traveled off Interstate 70 and crashed into a fence at Columbia Pool and Spa, located at 1200 Business Loop 70

Thursday chase in Camden County leads to two arrests

October 26, 2020 7:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, Camden County deputies attempted a traffic stop but the vehicle drove off leading to a chase. According to officials, deputies were eventually able to get the vehicle stopped and placed both the driver and passenger under arrest for active warrants. Camden County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Codie Dudley and Melissa

Alleged leader, others plead guilty in marijuana operation tied to Columbia death

October 22, 2020 8:46 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A bevy of new defendants have pleaded guilty for taking part in a years-long marijuana-selling operation with ties to a Columbia killing. Five more people admitted on Tuesday to helping sell thousands of pounds of marijuana across the country, including mid-Missouri. That includes Craig D. Smith, Jr., the Oregon man federal

Police say Columbia man sold drugs that led to deadly overdose

October 20, 2020 8:53 AM Matthew Sanders

Mark Conn, 28, is charged with second-degree murder and selling drugs in connection with the Sept. 4 death on Spencer Avenue in Columbia.