Drugs Archives

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.

Jefferson City man charged after authorities find more than a pound of meth, cash in home

June 4, 2021 1:01 PM ABC 17 News Team

A man is in custody after law enforcement found drugs, money and a gun while serving a search warrant.

Person of interest in Lazy Gators shooting arrested on drug charges

June 2, 2021 1:21 PM Ben Fein

One person is still in custody on unrelated charges following a shooting that killed one at Lazy Gators late Saturday night.

MSHP: Troopers warn about the dangers for children of THC edibles almost identical to the original snack

May 31, 2021 1:51 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) seized 26.4 pounds of normal-looking snacks and treats containing THC along with 9 pounds of marijuana. MSHP tweeted about the drug bust on May 25. From MSHP Troop F Twitter Corporal Kyle Green with MSHP said it is not new for troopers to stop vehicles and

Marijuana arrests in state parks drop after policy changes

May 27, 2021 2:45 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri officials say arrests for marijuana use in state parks have dropped dramatically after policy changes prompted by the legalization of medical marijuana. The parks department issued new enforcement policies in April of last year. The Department of Natural Resources says 51 people were arrested for possession of less than

Jefferson City man arrested in Cooper County after traffic stop leads to drug seizure

May 18, 2021 8:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man faces multiple charges Tuesday after a violation on Interstate 70 in Cooper County leads to a drug and money seizure and the recovery of a stolen gun. According to a tweet by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F, William James was pulled over in a2015 Dodge Challenger

Police arrest two people after chase in Jefferson City

May 18, 2021 11:35 AM Zachary Farwell

Two people could face charges after a vehicle chase ended in Jefferson City on Monday night.

New details revealed after Boonville man charged in drug case

May 17, 2021 4:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boonville man is charged with several crimes after several law enforcement agencies searched a home in the 500 block of Poertner Street in Boonville. When law enforcement arrived they took John Baldwin and two others into custody. Baldwin was carrying a concealed pistol on him. According to court documents, the Cooper

Boonville man charged after drug seizure Friday

May 14, 2021 6:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, multiple law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at a home on Poertner Street in Boonville leading to an arrest and seizure of drugs, weapons and cash. According to a Facebook post by the Cooper County Sheriff’s department, the investigation led to the seizure of large quantities of marijuana, THC