Crime 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.

Centralia Mayor Chris Cox sits in the council chambers ahead of a Monday night Board of Aldermen meeting.

City of Centralia appoints interim police chief

October 11, 2021 4:11 PM Zach Boetto

CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Centralia Board of Alderman appointed a new interim police chief and approved a law firm to serve as a special legal counsel. The board appointed Corporal Nat Stoebe to take over as interim police chief until the city finds a more long term solution. “My whole objective, moving forward from here

Columbia Police officers are investigating the scene of an overnight shooting near the corner of Ninth and Locust Streets in downtown Columbia.

Columbia residents call on city to hire more police amid increased gun violence

October 11, 2021 9:48 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With four shootings in the span of a few weeks, members of the community in Columbia have expressed concerns about the increase in gun violence. The Columbia Police Department says it sends extra officers to patrol downtown on busy weekends. Still, there is a concern in the community that there are not

Police investigate shooting in east Columbia on Saturday

October 11, 2021 8:19 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department confirmed a shooting happened in east Columbia on Saturday morning. According to CPD, police responded to a shots heard call around 12:15 a.m. in the 5300 block of Godas Circle. Police said officers found some property was damaged by gunfire, but no one was hurt. At last check,

Four downtown Columbia shooting investigations underway in a little over two weeks

October 10, 2021 7:36 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) Officers are continuing to investigate after two people were shot in downtown Columbia as many people were out celebrating homecoming Saturday night. The Columbia Police Department was seen investigating the area from Ninth to Tenth Streets and Cherry to Locust Streets last night. In a press release, the Columbia Police Department identified

UPDATE: Police respond to armed robbery at a South Columbia gas station

October 10, 2021 7:47 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The Columbia Police department says the suspect is a man in the armed robbery and demanded money while displaying a handgun. The employees of the gas station gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash. According to CPD, the suspect is approximately 5’8” and was wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt and

St. Louis County officers ordered to get COVID vaccine shots

October 10, 2021 10:24 AM Associated Press

CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — The acting head of St. Louis County police has issued an order saying that all officers must follow a county mandate to either get the COVID-19 vaccine or submit to weekly testing. The order was issued even though an officer has filed a lawsuit challenging whether the county’s mandate should apply

UPDATE: Two people shot in downtown Columbia following Mizzou’s homecoming game

October 10, 2021 1:25 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: In a press release, the Columbia Police Department identified the two victims in the shooting as a 31-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman. Both victims were in stable condition when EMS arrived on scene. Two people were shot in downtown Columbia early Sunday morning following the University of Missouri’s homecoming game.

Second early morning shooting confirmed in downtown Columbia

October 10, 2021 5:48 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has confirmed a second shooting in downtown Columbia early Sunday morning. CPD told ABC 17 News crews on scene that around 10 shots were fired in the area of Walnut and 5th Street around 5 a.m. The department said at this time no injuries are reported. Tune into

Boone County man arrested on multiple sex charges against children

October 8, 2021 11:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County man was arrested Friday morning on several crimes after an investigation into sex crimes against a child.

Centralia enlists law firm to investigate ‘impropriety’ in city government

October 8, 2021 12:23 PM Zach Boetto

Three Centralia police officers resigned Thursday after Chief Bob Bias took early retirement effective this Sunday. One officer mentioned a lack of transparency from the city as a reason why he resigned.

2 more Springfield women charged in riot at the US Capitol

October 8, 2021 7:12 PM Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) Two more Springfield women have been charged with participating in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in January. The Springfield News-Leader reports that the federal case again Cara Hentschel and Mahailya Pryer was unsealed this week. They are charged with knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building; disorderly and disruptive conduct

Jefferson City man charged in connection with McClung Park shooting

October 8, 2021 3:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man after a reported shooting in McClung Park on Wednesday night.

Police arrest man after shooting in Mexico

October 8, 2021 9:50 AM Zachary Farwell

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A man could face charges after a shooting Thursday night in Mexico, Missouri. According to the Mexico Public Safety Department, the shooting happened in the 1000 block of West Breckenridge Street just before 7:05 p.m. Police said witnesses told officers a man who threatened them drove by in a car and fired

Boonville’s DJ Wesolak charged after March incident

October 7, 2021 8:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cooper County prosecutor has charged DJ Wesolak of first-degree harassment and four-degree assault.

Boone County Commission votes to move courthouse murals to ‘secure location’

October 7, 2021 3:51 AM Matthew Sanders

he Boone County Commission is set to meet Thursday and take action on murals in the Boone County Courthouse after lawyers called for them to be moved.

Police find vehicles hit by gunfire at Jefferson City park

October 7, 2021 9:46 AM Matthew Sanders

Officers found more than 16 spent casings after being sent at about 11 p.m. to McClung Park, the Jefferson City Police Department said in a news release. Police also found a .40-caliber handgun.

Centralia residents want more transparency after police chief resigns.

Centralia mayor’s son ticketed for alleged misdemeanor assault against grocery store employee

October 7, 2021 5:27 PM Matthew Sanders

Lt. Brian Leer said deputies issued a summons to Chad Cox, son of Mayor Chris Cox, for fourth-degree assault after a person said Cox confronted the Prenger Foods employee. The confrontation was allegedly over comments the person made to local media about turnover in the police department. The sheriff’s department was called to investigate to avoid any conflicts of interest, Leer said.

Jefferson City man accused of fake active shooter call

October 7, 2021 3:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Jefferson City police responded to a report of an active shooter situation at apartment buildings Thursday at 8:49 a.m. after a caller alleged a shooter.

Catholic bishops urge Missouri leaders to end executions

October 7, 2021 10:30 AM Associated Press

By JIM SALTER Associated Press Leaders of the four Roman Catholic dioceses in Missouri are urging state leaders to end the use of the death penalty, after a convicted killer of three was executed despite a request for clemency from the pope. Ernest Johnson was executed Tuesday evening, the first Missouri execution in 16 months