Crime Archives

Columbia psychologist indicted by grand jury

September 11, 2020 8:12 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. A Boone County grand jury indicted a Columbia psychologist for sex crimes Friday. The indictment claims Kurt Bumby committed two counts of second-degree sodomy in 2010 and 2011. His next scheduled court appearance in September 28 in Boone County. A possible victim told authorities in 2019 that he and Bumby had a sexual

Columbia man accused of pulling gun after fight

September 10, 2020 2:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man faces two felony charges after he was accused of trying to fire a gun at a car following a fight in south Columbia Tuesday night.

Late-night shooting in north Columbia leads to arrest

September 10, 2020 10:45 AM Karl Wehmhoener

A shooting in north Columbia late Wednesday night led to one person being arrested.

Man accused of child abuse in Cole County

September 9, 2020 9:15 PM Katie Greathouse

Prosecutors charged a man with child abuse in Cole County on Sunday.

Third person charged in Lake of the Ozarks rape case

September 9, 2020 4:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A third person faces charges linked to a 2019 Lake of the Ozarks rape case.

Miller County man charged with domestic assault after weekend incident

September 9, 2020 3:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

Miller County prosecutors charged a man with a felony count of domestic assault after a weekend incident in Rocky Mount left one dead.

Mexico officers warn of kidnapping scam

September 9, 2020 8:28 AM Matt Ragsdale

Mexico officers are warning residents about a new scam tricking friends and family members that a loved one has been kidnapped.

Columbia police say community policing helps reduce violent crime

September 8, 2020 8:28 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department says its current system of community policing has helped solve crime and improve community relations.

Police investigating separate weekend theft incidents in north Columbia

September 8, 2020 5:06 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia Police responded after two reports of theft blocks apart Saturday morning.

Police investigating Saturday night armed robbery in north Columbia

September 8, 2020 4:22 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia Police continue to investigate a Saturday night armed robbery on the 3900 block of Oakland Gravel Road.

Man faces murder charge in Howard County connected to Franklin homicide

September 8, 2020 7:49 AM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers assisted investigators in Howard County in connection with a homicide in Franklin last night.

Columbia City Council to review community policing report

September 7, 2020 6:37 PM Sydney Olsen

Community leaders will discuss policing in Columbia on Tuesday.

Death investigation ongoing in Miller County

September 5, 2020 3:18 PM Sydney Olsen

One woman is dead, but the cause of her death is unknown after law enforcement responded to a disturbance Saturday morning around 3:53 a.m.

‘See something, say something’: COVID-19 pandemic changes child abuse reporting for Columbia Public Schools

September 4, 2020 12:31 PM Riane Cleveland

The Columbia Public School District is set to begin virtual classes on Tuesday, but not all students are safe at home.

Shots fired near Columbia middle school

September 4, 2020 11:00 AM Matthew Sanders

Police say someone fired a gun in the area of a Columbia middle school Thursday.

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Former Columbia Public Schools employee faces rape allegation

September 4, 2020 10:56 AM Matt Ragsdale

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Columbia Public Schools employee faces a felony rape allegation from a minor, according to court documents filed this week. Boone County sheriff’s deputies arrested 27-year-old Charles A. Griffin, of Rocheport on Tuesday. He faces a felony count of second-degree statutory rape. CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said in an email Thursday

Two Columbia men sentenced for marijuana sales tied to 2017 killing

September 3, 2020 2:41 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CTIY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia men received punishment on Wednesday for selling marijuana connected to a 2017 killing. Blake Johnson, considered by federal prosecutors to be Augustus “Gus” Roberts’ “principal lieutenant” in a nationwide drug operation, received ten years of prison time. Johnson is one of several people to admit to selling marijuana as