Crime Archives

Columbia police confirm shots fired on Geyser Boulevard

November 1, 2020 11:00 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police responded to Geyser Boulevard near Rice Road around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Columbia officers respond to late Sunday night robbery

November 2, 2020 9:06 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia officers were called to a late Sunday night robbery at a gas station near downtown.

University of Missouri police report sexual misconduct near campus

November 1, 2020 9:44 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri Police Department sent out a release Sunday night that stated a woman was harassed near campus.

Joint investigation leads to drug arrest in Ashland

October 30, 2020 10:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was arrested after a drug raid in Ashland, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies and Ashland police officers searched a home in the 200 block of Ash Street as part of a drug investigation, the department said. According to the release, several ounces of cocaine and meth as

Jury recommends 15-year sentence for man found guilty in 2018 infant’s death

October 30, 2020 10:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County jury recommended a 15-year sentence for a man found guilty in the death of his infant daughter. According to court documents, Cortavia Smith was found guilty of child endangerment that resulted in death. Smith was arrested in 2018 after his nearly six-month-old daughter died. He told investigators he accidentally

Update: Sedalia Police identify the bodies found Thursday morning

October 30, 2020 12:02 AM Karl Wehmhoener

UPDATE 3:08 P.M.: Local law enforcement has identified 66-year-old Steven Klein and 59-year-old Russell Bain, both of Sedalia, as the bodies that were found Thursday morning. The Rural Missouri Major Case Squad was brought in to help investigate the two deaths after the men’s bodies were found Thursday on the 1700 block of S. Harrison

Cole County Sheriff’s deputies to check on sex offenders this Halloween

October 29, 2020 11:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Sheriff’s deputies will be checking in on registered sex offenders to make sure they are complying with Halloween restrictions. Cole County deputies will make contact with registered offenders to personally verify required information. Offenders that are not home are investigated further to verify their residency by checking mail delivery,

Columbia man found guilty in baby’s death

October 29, 2020 5:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been found guilty in the death of his six-month-old daughter. The Boone County Prosecutor’s office told ABC 17 News that just after 5 p.m. Corativa Smith was found guilty of child abuse in the death of his baby girl. He was arrested in March 2018. According to court

Unlicensed Missouri dog breeder charged with animal abuse

October 29, 2020 3:06 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed 24 criminal charges against an unlicensed dog breeder in southern Missouri. Schmitt announced Thursday that Marlisa McAlmond, who runs Cedar Ridge Australians in Oregon County, has been charged with 21 counts of animal abuse, two counts of felony damage and one count of animal

Holts Summit teen sentenced to 6 years in prison after pleading guilty to accessory murder charge

October 29, 2020 8:55 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Holts Summit teen was sentenced to six years in prsion on Wednesday after pleading guilty to a felony murder charge.

California, Mo. man arrested after allegedly losing meth in a convenience store

October 28, 2020 10:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, California Police Department responded to a convenience store about a suspicious substance found in the store. According to police, the substance was field tested and determined to be meth. Officials say that shortly after the officer cleared the scene, the officer was told that a man was in the convenience

Boone County man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter for June 2019 shooting

October 28, 2020 4:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man entered a guilty plea last week for a June 2019 shooting and a judge sentenced him to 12 years in a Missouri prison. Derrick Petty pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action on Oct. 23. Petty will serve 12 years for the crime. Judge Brouck Jacobs

Road rage apparent cause of shooting that injured toddler

October 28, 2020 3:17 PM Associated Press

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — A toddler is recovering from gunshot wounds after a shooting in the St. Louis County town of Ferguson that was apparently spurred by road rage. KSDK-TV reports that police are still searching for the gunman following the shooting that happened Friday. The girl was shot in an arm and a leg.

Suspected robber picked wrong victim: Judo champion

October 28, 2020 3:14 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City, Missouri, police say a would-be robber is in custody after picking the wrong guy to victimize — a Judo champion. WDAF-TV reports that 36-year-old Josh Henges was in the Midtown area Monday night when someone came up from behind, grabbed his shoulder and tried to rob him. Henges

Gun-wielding St. Louis couple seek prosecutor’s removal

October 28, 2020 3:04 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis couple facing felony charges for waving guns at racial injustice protesters who marched near their home will be in court Wednesday asking a judge to remove the city’s top prosecutor from the case. A grand jury earlier this month indicted Mark McCloskey and his wife, Patricia, on charges

Cole County woman arrested after chase and assault of an officer Saturday night

October 27, 2020 11:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Sheriff’s Department arrested a woman after a Saturday morning chase reaching speeds over 80 mph going in and out of traffic. According to court documents, the Cole County deputy attempted to stop Dorothy Hernandez after the deputy witnessed the vehicle make several lane violations according to court documents. During

Pettis County man arrested after hit and run injures two

October 27, 2020 10:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday afternoon, Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a hit and run involving two pedestrians at the intersection of 32nd and Skyline Drive in Sedalia. According to the probable cause statement, a witness got a photo of the vehicle and gave it to law enforcement. During the investigation, the driver was

Woman arrested after Camden County deputies break up an underage alcoholic party

October 27, 2020 6:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

LINN CREEK, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, Camden County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in Linn Creek reference a large party. When deputies arrived, they found multiple minors intoxicated and utilizing controlled substances. As a result, the adult hosting the party was arrested. Danielle M Rountree, 35, of Linn Creek, was charged with Felony Endangering

Kansas City, Mo. man arrested after Friday morning chase

October 26, 2020 9:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday morning, a Boone County Sheriff’s Department deputy attempted a traffic stop on Elleta Boulevard near Rangeline Street and a chase ensued. According to officials, the chase ended when the vehicle traveled off Interstate 70 and crashed into a fence at Columbia Pool and Spa, located at 1200 Business Loop 70

Thursday chase in Camden County leads to two arrests

October 26, 2020 7:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, Camden County deputies attempted a traffic stop but the vehicle drove off leading to a chase. According to officials, deputies were eventually able to get the vehicle stopped and placed both the driver and passenger under arrest for active warrants. Camden County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Codie Dudley and Melissa