Suspect in Maine shooting rampage is dead, sources say
he US Army reservist accused of killing 18 people and injuring 13 more in a shooting rampage across a small Maine city is dead, authorities said.
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Callaway County will revisit former sheriff’s pay after peace officer’s license decision
Former Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism has been paid more than $46,000 since June, the month he was removed from office, the Callaway County Human Resources Department says.
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Mother of 3-year-old shot and killed drops wrongful death lawsuit
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The mother of a 3-year-old boy who was shot and killed in September has dropped her wrongful death lawsuit against the man accused of shooting him. Gabrielle Harris filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday against Larry Brownlee Jr. Harris’ lawyer, Jill Harper, filed a motion to dismiss the case without prejudice
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Columbia man sentenced in federal court to 19 years for illegal gun possession after chase
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was found guilty in federal court last year for illegal gun possession was sentenced on Friday, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Cecil Jason Robinson, 44, was sentenced to 19 years and seven months in federal prison without parole. On Jan. 13, 2022,
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Audrain County man faces more charges for child sex crimes
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man who was charged earlier this week in several cases faces more charges involving child sex crimes. Kaden Baugh, 19, was charged on Thursday with three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, three counts of second-degree child porn possession, delivery of a controlled substance and first-degree endangering the
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Six homicides in Columbia this year; fewer than 2022 so far
Six people have died by homicide in Columbia in 2023, according to a review of city news releases by ABC 17 News.
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WATCH: Police give update on hunt for Maine mass shooting suspect
Authorities in Maine give an update on the hunt for a suspect in a mass shooting that killed at least 18 people in a small town.
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5 things to know for Oct. 27: Maine shootings, Israel, US strikes, Hurricane Otis, Presidential race
CNN, WGME, WBZ By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Daylight Saving Time will end on November 5, moving the clocks in most US states back an hour. Many Americans welcome the autumn tradition because it brings an extra hour of sleep. But for some, the one-hour shift can cause confusion and disrupt body rhythms, studies
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Audrain County man faces several charges in multiple cases, includes child porn charge
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man was charged on Thursday in three separate cases. Kaden Baugh, 19, was charged in one case with sexual exploitation of a minor and second-degree child porn possession on Oct. 5. A warrant was issued and he will be held without bond. A court date was not set. In
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Columbia man charged with murder after allegedly killing father Thursday morning
One person was found dead at a home in north Columbia early Thursday morning, police said.
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Jury trial scheduled for Columbia man accused of December 2022 killing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jury trial dates were scheduled on Thursday for a Columbia man accused of murder. Corey Blueitt, 44, was charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and third-degree assault. He is accused of shooting and killing Aaron Badolato, 34, in December 2022 in the 2000 block of Newtown Drive in north Columbia. Blueitt is being
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Mother files wrongful death lawsuit against man accused of shooting 3-year-old
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The mother of a 3-year-old boy who was shot and killed in September is suing the man accused of shooting him. An attorney for Gabrielle Harris filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday against Larry Brownlee Jr. A summons was issued for Brownlee on Thursday. Brownlee, 28, of Columbia, was charged in
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Benton County man charged after allegedly attacking another with sickle
WARSAW, Mo. (KMIZ) A Warsaw, Missouri, man was charged on Monday after allegedly another person with a sickle on Sunday. Todd Baker, 42, was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Benton County Jail on a $150,000 bond. Baker appeared by video from the jail on Tuesday and
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Man charged with drug trafficking, stealing guns after two found dead of suspected overdose
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was charged with drug trafficking and other felonies was booked into the Boone County Jail on Tuesday night. Devin Weakley, 22, of Columbia was charged with second-degree drug trafficking, three counts of stealing a gun and four counts of unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held
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Trial dates for man accused in 2021 Lazy Gators shooting moved to September 2024
CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The jury trial for a Jefferson City man accused of a 2021 Memorial Day weekend shooting at Lazy Gators has been moved back to September Chad Tariq Brewer, 31, was charged with first-degree murder, delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held at the Camden County Jail without bond.
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Man charged with child sex trafficking arrested
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged in September with child sex trafficking was booked into the Boone County Jail on Tuesday night. Julian Velez, 19, was charged with second-degree child sex trafficking and child enticement. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. Casenet indicates his address as Columbia. However,
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you surprised by the guilty pleas in the Georgia election case?
Lawyers associated with former President Donald Trump’s effort to get the vote overturned in his favor in Georgia continue to plead guilty.
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Three men charged, allegedly stole truck, gun, 18 catalytic converters from auto repair shop
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three men were arrested and charged on Tuesday after a truck, a gun and 18 catalytic converters were apparently stolen from A to Z Auto Repair in Columbia. Zachary Davidson, 32, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree burglary, stealing a motor vehicle, stealing a catalytic converter, stealing a gun, first-degree tampering with
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Benton County man who escaped from Phelps County Jail indicted
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Warsaw, Missouri, man with federal charges who escaped from the Phelps County Jail last month has been indicted, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Jonathan S. O’Dell, 33, was charged earlier this month with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and resisting arrest. A court date
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Sedalia police: No injuries reported after man shoots gun through hotel room door
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sedalia police arrested a Raytown man early Tuesday after he allegedly shot a gun several times in a hotel room, according to a press release from the Sedalia Police Department. Richard Ballenger, 43, was charged later on Tuesday with drug possession, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon and first-degree property
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