Crime Archives

Natural causes likely in California death

October 13, 2021 9:03 AM Matthew Sanders

California Police Chief Daniel Hurt said officers were working a crime scene investigation in the 300 block of S. East Street shortly before 9 a.m.

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

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are city leaders doing enough to address Columbia’s violent crime?

October 13, 2021 2:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

Two people were shot on Ninth Street, a popular downtown Columbia thoroughfare, over the University of Missouri’s Homecoming weekend. Several shootings have taken place downtown and in other parts of the city over the past few weeks.

Columbia attorney to run for Boone County Circuit judge for family court

October 12, 2021 11:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia attorney announced her candidacy for Boone County associate circuit court judge for Division X. If elected, Kayla Jackson-Williams would be the first black judge in the county. Jackson-Williams says she is running because she believes her diverse background and legal experiences will offer a unique perspective. Judge Leslie Schneider, the

City leaders address downtown gun violence

October 12, 2021 10:17 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City leaders say they are in communication with the Columbia Police Department and Chief of Police Jeff Jones and are working to curb some of the downtown shootings. With several gun violence incidents in the past few weeks, community members have expressed concerns and are calling on city leaders to step up.

Missouri attorney general said a half-billion settlement will help opioid victims

October 12, 2021 11:51 AM Kennedy Miller

All money received from the settlement will go directly toward treatment and many services for opioid addiction including support systems across the state.

Two people injured in Columbia shooting

October 12, 2021 12:33 PM Joushua Blount

Officers were sent to a report of a shooting at about 9:30 p.m. in the 4600 block of Orchard Lane, according to a Columbia Police Department news release. Officers found evidence of gunfire including damage to a home. Police have no suspect, according to the release.

Sunrise Beach man charged with statutory rape

October 12, 2021 7:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Camden County prosecutor has charged a Sunrise Beach man with statutory rape

Columbia couple plead guilty in federal court to selling counterfeit Disney movies on eBay

October 12, 2021 5:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia couple pleaded guilty in federal court to smuggle counterfeit Disney DVDs into the United States and sell them on eBay.

Ashland police investigating Southern Boone Middle School weapon threat

October 12, 2021 11:41 AM Matthew Sanders

Sgt. Andrew Worrall with the Ashland Police Department said that a student who said they would bring a gun to school was not at school Tuesday, resolving any potential threat.

Columbia lawyer’s license suspended

October 12, 2021 3:32 PM Matthew Sanders

The court issued its ruling Tuesday after hearing arguments last week.

Gabby Petito’s cause of death was strangulation, coroner says

October 12, 2021 1:45 PM CNN Newsource

Gabby Petito’s cause of death was ruled to be strangulation and the manner of death was homicide, Teton County Coroner Dr. Brent Blue said on Tuesday.

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 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