Crime Archives

Jefferson City woman accused of Salvation Army arson receives probation

March 4, 2021 11:33 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Jefferson City woman was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to a January 2020 arson.

Jefferson City woman charged with domestic assault after Feb. incident

March 3, 2021 11:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman is charged with 3rd-degree domestic assault after allegedly breaking the victim’s elbow during an altercation. Jefferson City police responded on Feb. 5 to the 1300 block of Monroe street to a domestic assault where the victim was thrown to the ground and possibly broke his arm. When

Columbia duo charged with exploitation of the elderly

March 3, 2021 11:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are accused of exploiting the elderly after allegedly doing bad overpriced work for couples around Boone County. According to court documents, Seth Webb and Austin Carter took money from two victims to complete work that was unsatisfactory. An industry professional told police that the work that was down was only

Boone County Jail: Detainee allegedly snuck gun into jail

March 3, 2021 9:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday afternoon, Boone County Jail detention staff allege a detainee hid a gun in a body cavity and snuck it into the jail after finding it during a search of the housing unit. Officials report that Amy Wilhite was in possession of the gun in her belongs. Amy Wilhite Officials say

Three Moberly residents indicted for $4.1 million meth conspiracy

March 3, 2021 7:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A federal grand jury has indicted eight people for their roles in a $4.1 million conspiracy to distribute more than 520 kilograms of meth. Three of the defendants, Derek Sean Freese, 53, Carl Dewey Williams, 47, and Angeliqua Teresa Collins, 35, are all from Moberly. Officials allege the eight defendants participated

Columbia man arrested months after mall shooting sent 1 to the hospital

March 3, 2021 10:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers arrested a man suspected of an August shooting outside the Columbia Mall that hurt one person.

Charges dropped for lack of evidence after California man accused of child sex crimes

March 3, 2021 4:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Charges were dropped in Cole County against a man accused of child sex crimes because of a lack of evidence, the county prosecutor said. Cole County Sheriff’s department arrested Jason Davis, 36, of California, on Thursday for sexual offenses involving a 4-year-old girl. According to a release, officials say allegations against Davis

Man wanted in Cole County arrested in Miller County

March 3, 2021 2:40 PM Matthew Sanders

An Eldon man sought by Cole County sheriff’s deputies was in the Miller County Jail after a Wednesday vehicle and foot chase.

Man suspected of Detroit murder arrested in Columbia

March 3, 2021 9:03 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man suspected in a Detroit murder was arrested in northwest Columbia Tuesday morning.

Callaway County man arrested after deputies find stolen items on property

March 2, 2021 10:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man is charged after stolen items were found in his possession. According to court documents, a confidential informant told police that Jason Mushrush had a stolen John Deere Gator UTV and a John Deere zero turn lawn mower on his property on the 1700 block of County Road 340 in

Cole County Sheriff’s Dept. looking for Eldon man accused of stealing a car

March 2, 2021 9:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Sheriff’s dept. is searching for a man accused of stealing a car in Eldon and attempting to steal a vehicle in Jefferson City. Officials say 31-year-old Jesse Scott is still at large. He ran from deputies around nine o’clock this morning near State Highway D. He’s accused of taking

Fayette man charged with manslaughter in shooting death of 15-year-old son

March 2, 2021 11:52 AM Matt Ragsdale

Howard County prosecutors have charged a Fayette man in connection with the shooting death of his 15-year-old son.

Woman denied bond in Benton County child murder case

March 2, 2021 8:48 AM Lucas Geisler

WARSAW, Mo. (KMIZ) A Benton County judge denied setting a bond for a woman accused of taking part in the death of a toddler. Kourtney Aumen made her second appearance in front of Judge Mark Pilley since her arrest in December. Law enforcement believes she and three others abused 4-year-old Jessica Mast to death late

Fulton man charged after carjacking

March 1, 2021 11:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton police have arrested Justin Weeks after he allegedly carjacked a man on Saturday morning. According to court documents, Weeks paid a man $15 for a ride across town Saturday morning. The victim told police that Weeks gave him directions and then upon arrival took out a gun and took the vehicle

Columbia man arrested after stabbing

March 1, 2021 11:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday night, Columbia police responded to a report of shots fired on the 300 block of Hirth avenue. When police arrived, Terence Lashae was walking into the street and layed down with his hands in the air. Police report seeing blood on Lashae’s clothing and a cut to his right hand.