Drugs Archives

Black market remains after Missouri marijuana legalization

February 13, 2023 11:26 AM Ethan Heinz

Although marijuana is now legal in Missouri, illegal black market sales continue to happen, along with the dangers of street-level drug dealing.

Opioid overdoses continue to grow in Missouri

February 1, 2023 11:30 AM Ethan Heinz

Drug overdose deaths have been on the rise in Missouri since 2018, according to data on the Missouri Health and Senior Service website.

Man charged after Callaway County meth bust

January 4, 2023 3:20 PM Zachary Farwell

A Steedman man faces drug charges following a methamphetamine bust Tuesday morning in Callaway County.

Over six grams of meth found after search warrant in Callaway County

December 31, 2022 10:53 AM Erika McGuire

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Early Friday morning, the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office, the MUSTANG Drug Task Force and the Fulton Police Department executed a search warrant on Callaway Drive in Fulton. Officials say, over six grams of meth were found during the search. Justin W. Thurston, 39, and Elizabeth A. Atterberry, 37, were arrested by

Murder suspect arrested, charged with drug distribution while out on bond

December 22, 2022 12:23 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man charged with felony murder in connection with a January overdose death was charged this week with allegedly selling drugs while he was out on bond.

Missouri courts begin clearing nonviolent marijuana charges

December 8, 2022 7:41 PM Hannah Falcon

Missouri courts began the process of clearing criminal records of certain marijuana charges Thursday.

Woman wanted in Callaway County murder case in custody in California

November 9, 2022 1:41 PM Matthew Sanders

A woman suspected in the killing of a Columbia man in 2019 has been arrested and is in a California jail, the Callaway County sheriff said Wednesday.

Owensville woman charged after drug seizure in Gasconade County

October 9, 2022 11:07 AM Erika McGuire

GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, multiple law enforcement agencies executed a drug related search warrant on the 200 block of Washington Street in Gasconade County leading to an arrest and a seizure of drugs. During the search, officials say they found 53 grams of methamphetamine, 99 fentanyl capsules, one jar containing raw fentanyl and

Officials warn of the dangers of rainbow fentanyl

October 5, 2022 9:38 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Officials are warning of the dangers rainbow-colored fentanyl, as deaths related to the drug continue to rise. “Rainbow fentanyl” looks like brightly colored candy and law enforcement says one of the pills could be deadly. The powerful drug is made in bright colors to be more appealing to young people. “Thats why

Columbia man arrested in fentanyl bust

September 30, 2022 5:17 PM Ryan Shiner

A Columbia man was charged Friday in federal court with distributing fentanyl after investigators learned a package containing drugs was going to be delivered to his home.

Columbia man charged with murder in February overdose death

September 22, 2022 1:06 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County prosecutors charged a man with murder Thursday in connection with a February methamphetamine overdose.

Two sentenced on federal drug charges in separate cases

September 12, 2022 3:49 PM Matthew Sanders

Two men, one from the state of California and another from Jefferson City, were sentenced to federal prison Monday on methamphetamine-related crimes.

International Overdose Awareness Day and the growing opioid epidemic

August 31, 2022 6:17 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. This annual international campaign is designed to end overdoses, remember those who have died without stigma, and to increase awareness of addiction. Fake prescription pills have risen to popularity with people thinking they are taking a certain drug, only to be taking a combination of others

Columbia man charged after Friday chase

August 22, 2022 6:18 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man was charged Friday and jailed without bond after authorities say he was arrested following a chase.

Hundreds expected to attend conference in Columbia about substance abuse disorders

August 11, 2022 6:47 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An organization that helps people fight substance abuse disorders will gather in Columbia Thursday and Friday. The Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers (MCRSP) is scheduled to hold its Central Region Conference at the Stoney Creek Hotel. Events and speakers are expected to start at 8 a.m. and run through 4 p.m.

Two women charged after allegedly attempting to bring drugs into Moberly Correctional Center

August 8, 2022 11:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Two women are facing drug charges after they allegedly tried to bring in K2 and Suboxone into the Moberly Correctional Center.

Columbia police, feds seize $180,000 worth of methamphetamine, documents say

August 5, 2022 5:24 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police seized 20 pounds of methamphetamine worth about $180,000 on the street along with suspected fake pills that might contain fentanyl and guns Wednesday, according to court documents.

Colorado man charged with drug trafficking after traffic stop in Camden County

August 1, 2022 3:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

On Saturday night, a Camden County Sheriff’s deputy pulled over a vehicle in Macks Creek that led to a 130 pounds of marijuana being seized.

Troopers arrest two men after marijuana bust on Interstate 70 in Boone County

July 22, 2022 8:43 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men face possible drug charges in Boone County following a marijuana bust on Interstate 70. Troopers pulled the men over Thursday around 4:20 p.m. near the 124 mile-marker for following another vehicle too closely, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers stopped a Honda Pilot for following too closely

Hallsville police looking for man after Saturday traffic stop; drugs seized

July 18, 2022 8:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday at 9:07 p.m., Hallsville police pulled over a red Chevrolet Cobalt in the parking lot of Tribble Park. Police say, Justin Martin, 24, of Columbia, was driving and got out of the vehicle and ran through the park and a resident’s yard before getting away. Ali Taylor, 21, of Boonville,