Crime Archives

Columbia armed robbery suspects charged in Boone County

December 23, 2019 12:05 PM Matt Ragsdale

Two people suspected of an armed robbery at a Columbia Steak ‘n Shake each face a county of first-degree robbery.

Several agencies warn against spike in crime over the holidays

December 22, 2019 6:07 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many are busy buying gifts and and traveling in December, which leaves opportunities for people to take advantage of vulnerable situations. Several agencies warn of car thefts, home burglary and package thefts over the holiday season. According to a study by the National Council for Home Safety and Security, people carrying more

Authorities arrested two men on felony drug charges following a search in Maries County.

Five people arrested after Maries County search

December 22, 2019 10:30 AM Ben Fein

Two people are facing felony drug charges after a search Thursday night. According to a Facebook post from the Maries County Sheriff, the Maries County Sheriff’s SWAT team and the Lake Area Narcotics Drug Task Force served a warrant Thursday. The search resulted in the arrest of five individuals. James Czeschin was charged with possession

Columbia police search for armed suspect after robbery on Rangeline St.

December 21, 2019 4:39 PM Barry Mangold

Police are searching for an individual after an armed robbery behind a restaurant on Rangeline St. on Saturday.

Two suspects arrested in Illinois after armed robbery at Columbia Steak ‘n Shake

December 21, 2019 6:08 PM Zach Boetto

Two suspects of a Columbia armed robbery were arrested in Illinois, according to the Columbia Police Department.

Matthew Beauchamp was reported missing in April.

Sheriffs: Human remains found, believed to belong to missing Mexico man

December 21, 2019 6:36 PM Barry Mangold

A body was found Saturday morning and two Missouri Sheriff’s said it likely belongs to a person who was reported missing in April.

Columbia man pleads guilty to murder in 2018 Boone County shooting

December 20, 2019 9:31 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man received a 25-year prison sentence for a shooting death last year. Judge Jodie Asel sentenced Damontrion Doxley to 20 years for second-degree murder and 25 years for armed criminal action on Friday after Doxley pleaded guilty to both crimes. Doxley originally faced a first-degree murder charge. Boone County’s assistant

A jury convicted Willie Haughton in two murders.

Springfield man convicted of two murders

December 21, 2019 11:06 AM Molly Stawinoga

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) A Springfield man has been convicted of committing two murders within five days last year. A Greene County jury found 26-year-old Willie Haughton guilty Thursday on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Lance Loveless and Robert Hewitt. Prosecutors said Haughton killed Loveless in March 2018 to steal his gun.

Mother knows daughter “is home now” after authorities identify remains

December 20, 2019 9:48 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia Police Department confirmed late Friday night that human remains found were identified as being Megan Shultz’s.

Authorities continue search for missing Columbia mother for 10th day

December 20, 2019 8:35 AM Zach Boetto

Law Enforcement agencies will continue to search the Lamine river on Friday for Mengqi Ji Elledge.

Husband of missing woman indicted on charge related to disappearance

December 20, 2019 10:58 AM Joe McLean

A Boone County grand jury indicted Joseph Elledge Friday morning on one count of abuse or neglect of a child and two counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child.

Columbia police arrest suspected purse snatcher, accomplice

December 17, 2019 11:47 AM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police say they’ve identified a suspect in incidents of elderly women’s purses being snatched at grocery stores.

Family of 2 Wisconsin brothers killed in Missouri sues

December 20, 2019 1:06 PM Associated Press

The family of two Wisconsin men who disappeared during a trip to Missouri for their livestock business have filed a wrongful death lawsuit.

Columbia man allegedly leads Miller County authorities on chase with child in car

December 20, 2019 9:44 AM Madison Fleck

WAYNESVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was arrested and charged on Thursday after he allegedly led Miller County authorities on a high-speed chase with a 3-year-old in the backseat of his car. The Waynesville Police Department and Miller County Sheriff’s Office tried to pull over Matthew J. Brown early Thursday morning, and Brown allegedly led

Missing Columbia woman’s parents seek control of her estate

December 19, 2019 5:52 PM Sydney Olsen

The parents of Mengqi Ji Elledge, Ke Ren and Xiaolin Ji, are asking a judge to give them control of her property and finances. They have filed a petition for a limited conservatorship, meaning they could manage her bank accounts, vehicle, credit cards and debts.

Police to resume search for missing Columbia woman Friday

December 19, 2019 4:36 PM Madison Fleck

Law enforcement will resume the search for Mengqi Ji Elledge on Friday in the Lamine River in Cooper County.

Two charged in Jefferson City shooting

December 19, 2019 4:25 PM Madison Fleck

Two men were arrested and charged on Thursday in connection with a Jefferson City shooting that happened on Wednesday afternoon.

Local expert speaks on next steps of impeachment process

December 18, 2019 8:39 PM Sydney Olsen

Frank Bowman is a professor at the University of Missouri School of Law. One of his areas of expertise includes impeachment of the president and other federal officers.