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Missouri State Highway Patrol finds 60 pounds of marijuana after I-70 traffic stop

December 14, 2021 9:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers found 60 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on eastbound Interstate 70 in Boone County.

Two charged with involuntary manslaughter after drug overdose death in Cooper County

December 9, 2021 5:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cooper County prosecutor has charged two people with involuntary manslaughter and delivery of a controlled substance after a man dies from a drug overdose in May 2021.

Columbia man pleads guilty to drug conspiracy charges following a shooting in Dec. 2017

November 18, 2021 1:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy following the shooting of a co-conspirator at his residence in Dec. 2017.

More Americans are dying from drug overdoses. Pictured is the prescription painkiller Oxycodon.

U.S overdose deaths top 100,000 in one year

November 17, 2021 11:32 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An estimated 100,000 Americans have died in one year from drug overdoses. Health experts say that the overdoses are tied to COVID-19 and a more dangerous supply of drugs. Over the past year there has been a 30% increase in drug overdoses across the nation. In the state of Missouri there has

Jefferson City man charged with drug trafficking after search warrant served involving SWAT

November 2, 2021 9:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man after a drug search warrant was served on Oct. 29 that required the Jefferson City SWAT team and the MUSTANG Drug Task Force.

One person charged after dog fight ends with shooting in Cooper County

October 29, 2021 2:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Cooper County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a Wooldridge residence on a dog fight and a shooting Wednesday.

Emergency community meeting to address increase in fatal drug overdoses

October 19, 2021 6:47 PM Leila Mitchell

The goal of the meeting is to raise awareness about the highly potent drug fentanyl and to educate the community on the use of Narcan.

Man that shot himself in Cole County Jail enters guilty plea in two federal cases

October 14, 2021 9:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A man that shot himself while in custody of the Cole County Jail has pleaded guilty to trafficking meth and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Boone County hosting emergency community meeting on fatal drug overdoses

October 12, 2021 12:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The goal of the community meeting is to raise awareness about the highly potent opioid fentanyl being found in multiple drugs.

Federal jury convicts man of drug trafficking at Camdenton hotel

October 1, 2021 11:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A federal jury found a Kansas City man guilty of one count of trafficking meth from a Camdenton hotel on Wednesday. Anthony Martinez Harris, 48, was found guilty on Wednesday of one count of possessing meth with the intent to distribute. Camdenton police responded to an employee at the Sleep Inn on

Two arrested for trafficking drugs near Lake Ozark

September 26, 2021 3:47 PM Chanel Porter

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were arrested Friday off Byrd Circle outside Lake Ozark for trafficking drugs. The Miller County Sherriff’s Office said during the morning hours on Friday, deputies and members of the Mid Missouri Drug Task Force responded to an address off Byrd Circle outside Lake Ozark for a narcotics investigation. Deputies

Reports of drinks being drugged at Mizzou

September 17, 2021 9:41 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri announced Friday it has received multiple reports alleging drinks are being drugged around campus. “The university has received multiple reports from individuals that suspected they may have been the victims of drugs in their drinks,” said Christian Basi, a University of Missouri spokesperson. Basi says the university wanted

Jefferson City woman gets probation after pleading guilty in steroids case

September 16, 2021 9:51 AM Zachary Farwell

According to the Cole County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Amber Duenkel, of Jefferson City, pleaded guilty Monday to an amended felony count of possession of a controlled substance. She was previously charged with a felony count of distribution of a controlled substance.

Patrol: Two arrested on suspicion of drug, gun crimes after Audrain County chase

September 6, 2021 12:02 PM Matthew Sanders

Ismail Muhidin, 20, and Hassan Mohamed, 25, were arrested Friday afternoon after a chase on Highway 54, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. The chase started when a trooper tried to pull Muhidin and Mohamed over for speeding, the patrol said.

Two Columbia residents plead guilty to meth trafficking in federal court

September 2, 2021 6:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia residents pleaded guilty in federal court to meth trafficking. Bryan Tullous, 39, pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to distribute meth. Cassiopeia Blaise, 36, pleaded guilty Tuesday to possessing meth with the intent to distribute. In April 2019, officers intercepted a package, with over five pounds of meth in

Auxvasse man pleads guilty to growing marijuana and owning illegal guns

August 31, 2021 5:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Darrin Dale Smithee, 55, of Auxvasse, faces up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court to one count of manufacturing marijuana and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

One arrested after a report of an attempt to smuggle drugs into prison using a balloon

August 30, 2021 7:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A woman was arrested Sunday after an investigation into an attempt to smuggle drugs into Jefferson City Correctional Center using a balloon.

A pound of meth seized during a traffic stop on I-70 in Cooper County Monday

August 24, 2021 11:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kentucky man was arrested Monday morning after a traffic stop leads to a seizure of one pound of meth. A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper pulled over Larry Dyer for following a vehicle too closely. According to the probable cause statement, the trooper saw items consistent with the use of

Camdenton man arrested after a vehicle chase in Moniteau County

July 23, 2021 6:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camdenton man was arrested after a chase in Moniteau County ends in a ditch Tuesday. According to the Moniteau County Sheriff’s department, deputies were patrolling the High Point area when a silver vehicle was spotted speeding on Hwy C. The vehicle sped off after turning on Cemetery road. The deputy

Dixon woman arrested after drugs were found during missing person investigation

July 2, 2021 7:45 AM Zola Crowder

During an investigation for a missing person, officials in Maries County said they found suspected methamphetamine, marijuana and prescription pills.