Bench trial starts Monday for Columbia man accused of conspiracy to murder
A bench trial began Monday for a Columbia man accused of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in a plot to kill a judge.
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Missouri teacher charged with multiple sexual crimes
KINGSTON, Mo. (AP) — A former northwest Missouri teacher and coach has been charged with multiple sexual crimes. Online court records show that 29-year-old Zachary Douglas, of Utica, is jailed without bond pending an April 7 hearing on 11 felony and seven misdemeanor counts. The charges were filed in two batches over the past two
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Boone County Sheriff’s Department locates multiple shell casings on Millbrook Drive Saturday
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department confirmed multiple shell casings were recovered on Millbrook Drive, after deputies responded to a shots fired call.
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One person hospitalized after Columbia shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is in the hospital after a shooting Saturday evening in Columbia. Police were called to the scene on Eastwood Drive just before 7 p.m. Saturday after a shots fired call. On scene, officers determined that at least two shots were fired resulting in one victim being taken to the hospital
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Mexico man charged with drug trafficking meth
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) An Audrain County prosecutor has charged a Mexico man with trafficking meth after a 10-month investigation. Elliot Kitson is charged with first-degree drug trafficking. In June of 2021, an Audrain County investigator got a tip about Kitson allegedly trafficking meth, according to court documents. During the investigation, Kitson was pulled over and
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Miller County man charged with child molestation
A Miller County prosecutor has charged an Eldon man with child molestation after a nearly two-year-long investigation.
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Former city councilwoman sues Jefferson City over paver removal
Former Councilwoman Edith Vogel filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin and the city over the removal of pavers with a Confederate message from a riverwalk.
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Jury finds Fulton man guilty of murder in 2019 shooting during meth deal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County jury found a Fulton man guilty of a 2019 murder on Thursday, after a three-day trial and a little more than an hour of deliberation. Justin Witt, 50, was convicted of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, attempted possession of a controlled substance and attempted
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Holts Summit man sentenced to 15 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter
A man who pleaded guilty in a murder case in Jefferson City was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Continue Reading Aunt of St. Louis child who was shot by brother is charged
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis police say a 36-year-old woman has been charged with a misdemeanor after her 12-year-old nephew was shot and killed by his younger brother. Aja Johnson was charged Thursday with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. A probable cause statement says that on Tuesday, three children were playing unattended
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Missouri has weak gun storage laws despite high death rate
A 12-year-old boy was shot and killed Tuesday by his 10-year-old brother while they were playing with a gun in north St. Louis.
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Pandemic worsens staffing issues at children’s advocacy center
The Rainbow House, a local 24-hour children’s shelter and advocacy center, has struggled for months with not enough staff to serve the children it helps.
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Man charged with child abuse after infant taken to hospital with broken ribs
A Boone County man is accused of fracturing an infant’s ribs dozens of times is being held in the Boone County Jail on no bond.Â
Continue Reading Woman charged with perjury for lying during a deposition in a murder case
Prosecutors charged a Columbia woman for lying during a deposition in a murder case.
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Police investigating home invasion in south Columbia
Columbia police are investigating a home invasion after responding to a reported burglary Tuesday night on the 1400 block of Grindstone Plaza Drive.
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Two charged after allegedly trying to steal from Miller County barn
A Miller County prosecutor has charged two men after deputies say they tried to steal from a barn in Iberia.
Continue Reading Intentional police deaths at 20 year high due to distrust and other factors
Intentional killings of law enforcement officers hit a 20 year high in 2021, and criminologists say that number is only increasing.
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Life sentence recommended in killing of Jefferson City corrections officer
A jury has recommended a life sentence Tuesday against the man accused of shooting and killing a Jefferson City corrections officer.
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First court appearance set for truck driver accused in Boone County fireman’s death
A Kansas City truck driver accused in the death of a Boone County firefighter will make his first court appearance Monday afternoon.
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Suspect charged, deputy has surgery after Randolph County shooting
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County deputy reportedly shot by a suspect over the weekend had surgery Sunday, the sheriff said. The Randolph County Prosecutor’s Office has charged Jason D. Garner, 42, of Moberly, with felony counts of first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon. The deputy, Zachary Baker, Garner
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