Crime Archives

Gasconade County deputies arrest man after Saturday morning shooting

February 21, 2022 12:43 PM Zachary Farwell

Deputies arrested Ryan M. Johnson on Saturday in the 2800 block of Mount Sterling Road, according to the Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office.

Moniteau County man charged with murder in deadly shooting

February 21, 2022 12:24 PM Matthew Sanders

Moniteau County prosecutors have charged a 19-year-old man with murder after a Sunday shooting.

One dead after shooting in Moniteau County

February 20, 2022 9:51 PM Chanel Porter

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that one person was killed after a shooting on Sunday. According to a Facebook post, the incident happened on Carney King Road. Two individuals were injured and one was found deceased. A suspect was located and taken into custody shortly after the incident. The

Teen killed in shooting on McKee St. in Columbia; two others injured

February 19, 2022 2:04 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police are investigating a homicide situation that happened on McKee St. early Saturday morning that killed one and injured two others. Around 12:40 am. Saturday, Columbia Police officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1800 block of McKee Street. Officers located three victims with gunshots wounds. A juvenile

One arrested after a barricade situation inside Columbia apartment

February 19, 2022 7:23 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Police Department responded to a scene involving a barricaded subject on Moss St. around 5 a.m. Saturday morning.

Man charged in 2021 shooting placed on felony probation

February 18, 2022 10:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City man received felony probation after he pled guilty to unlawful use of a weapon after a Feb. 2021 shooting.

Woman charged in 2019 high-speed chase placed on felony probation

February 18, 2022 10:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson says a woman charged in a 2019 high-speed chase has been placed on felony probation. Janay Clark was charged with felony stealing, resisting arrest, operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner and speeding after reports of her and another woman stole items

No charges for Columbia police officers for May killing

February 18, 2022 3:57 PM Lucas Geisler

Two Columbia police officers will not face charges for shooting and killing a man at a gas station in May.

Boone County Sheriff’s Office looking for truck used in multiple thefts

February 18, 2022 9:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a truck used in a Jan. 24 theft of frozen food and catalytic converters. According to the release, suspects used a white-colored Ford F-150 to steal catalytic converters from multiple vehicles parked at a local business. Additionally, the suspect(s) stole frozen food from the

Convicted murderer Lynlee Renick files lawsuit against accuser

February 16, 2022 11:45 AM Zachary Farwell

A Columbia woman convicted of killing her husband has filed a defamation lawsuit against one of her accusers.

Police confirm man shot at east Columbia apartments

February 16, 2022 4:28 PM Leila Mitchell

About 10 police cruisers and a crime scene investigation van were called to Hawks Ridge Apartments.

Teen pleads guilty in Callaway County church vandalism

February 16, 2022 10:33 AM Matthew Sanders

One of three teenagers arrested and charged as an adult in the vandalism of a historically Black church in Callaway County pleaded guilty to burglary and vandalism this week.

Columbia man involved in March 2021 death sentenced to probation

February 15, 2022 10:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Columbia man who was involved in the death of Jakob Cole in March 2021 was sentenced Monday.

Secretary of State’s securities division alleges Columbia man scammed investors in hazardous and medical waste company

February 15, 2022 6:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The securities division is seeking a final order from Commissioner David Minnick for $118,000 in civil penalties, $420,000 plus interest in restitution and costs associated with the investigation.

Judge sentences Columbia man for 2020 burglary

February 15, 2022 8:33 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County judge has sentenced a Columbia man for a 2020 burglary. According to public court records, Keith Brodie, 43, reached a plea deal with prosecutors on Monday. The judge sentenced Brodie to 13 years in prison for first-degree burglary, 13 years in prison for second-degree assault, and four years in