Crime Archives

Court dates set for two men charged with hazing at University of Missouri

June 27, 2022 9:42 PM ABC 17 News Team

The two men charged with hazing after a University of Missouri fraternity event last October both now have arraignments scheduled.

Police investigate shots fired at south Columbia apartment complex early Monday morning

June 27, 2022 5:30 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police officers responded to a south Columbia apartment complex early Monday morning for a report of shots fired. Several shots were fired in the 3900 block of Buttonwood Drive, according to the Columbia Police Department. At least five CPD vehicles were at The Lyfe @ Missouri apartment complex around 3 a.m. Andy

Man kills himself after domestic dispute in Jacksonville

June 25, 2022 2:18 PM ABC 17 News Team

JACKSONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Editorial Note: ABC 17 News has clarified the domestic dispute was between Trustee and Kitchen and deputies originally were called to a domestic disturbance. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Department says a man killed himself following a domestic dispute in Jacksonville early Saturday morning. The sheriff’s department received a domestic disturbance call around

Columbia man accused of two murders in July 2020 faces new charges

June 24, 2022 10:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The new indictment charges 18-year-old Iseah Jackson with two counts of second-degree murder and for armed criminal action.

Missouri lawmakers react to Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe V. Wade

June 24, 2022 9:57 PM Marina Diaz

Both sides of the political aisle are divided over what this could mean for Missouri women.

Mexico man sentenced to 20 years in prison for murder

June 24, 2022 8:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

An Audrain County judge sentenced a man for a deadly shooting at a park in Mexico.

Teen charged after being accused of planning a school shooting in Audrain County

June 24, 2022 7:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

A teenager accused of talking about planning a school shooting is now charged in Audrain County.

Two charged with drug trafficking after Thursday traffic stop in Miller County

June 24, 2022 6:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Two women are charged with several crimes after a search of a vehicle found fentanyl and meth on Thursday morning.

Mexico teacher charged after allegedly abusing a student

June 24, 2022 3:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Eugene Field Elementary PE Teacher in Mexico was charged after an April 27 incident involving a student.

DHS warns of potential violent extremist activity in response to abortion ruling

June 24, 2022 3:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Department of Homeland Security intelligence branch is warning law enforcement, first responders and private sector partners nationwide Friday of potential domestic violence extremist activity in response to the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion, according to a memo obtained by CNN. The memo from the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis

Jefferson City tax preparer convicted of filing false tax returns

June 24, 2022 3:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A federal jury has convicted a Jefferson City tax preparer for filing false federal income tax returns for himself and others.

Charges to be dropped against downtown Columbia shooting suspect

June 24, 2022 3:40 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Prosecutors plan to drop charges against a downtown Columbia shooting suspect in exchange for a guilty plea on a different case. Todd D. Nesbitt pleaded guilty on Friday in Boone County court to felony resisting arrest. Prosecutors and defense attorney Gerald Mueller said Nesbitt would get sentenced to that on July

Man accused in MU hazing arrested after hearing

June 24, 2022 6:05 AM Joushua Blount

One of the men charged in the University of Missouri hazing incident was arrested and left the courtroom in handcuffs after his Friday afternoon hearing.

Real estate agent accused in murder for hire plot accused of violating bond conditions

June 23, 2022 7:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

A real estate agent accused of trying to hire someone to kill her former mother-in-law is now accused of violating her bond conditions again.

Two men are charged after motorcycle passenger dies in 2021 Moniteau County crash

June 23, 2022 11:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Two men are charged after a fatal motorcycle wreck on May 22, 2021, off Highway 87 near Shepherd Road in Moniteau County.

Boone County deputy shooting ruled justified in deadly February chase

June 23, 2022 5:57 PM Lucas Geisler

A special prosecutor declined to charge a Boone County sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a man in February.

University of Missouri System leadership speak out after two are charged in hazing incident

June 23, 2022 10:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri System leadership spoke about Danny Santulli during the Board of Curators meeting.

Hallsville police are looking for a woman that crashed motorcycle after chase

June 23, 2022 7:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

Hallsville police are looking for a woman who ran away after crashing a motorcycle.

MoDOT says bridge graffiti now painted over

June 23, 2022 5:47 PM Matthew Sanders

Graffiti that included references to a white nationalist group on a pedestrian walkway on the Missouri River bridge in Jefferson City has been covered, the Missouri Department of Transportation said Thursday.

Lawyer for Greitens’ ex-wife calls for public statement denouncing threats

June 23, 2022 10:20 AM Matthew Sanders

The ex-wife of former Missouri governor Eric Greitens wants a public statement from the politician denouncing violence against her, Sheena Greitens’ lawyer said Thursday in court.