Robbery & Burglary Archives

One juvenile detained, more charges sought in string of salon burglaries in Sedalia

June 20, 2022 8:18 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Sedalia Police Department say they’ve detained several juveniles in connection with a string of burglaries.

Police arrest man accused of shooting out windows at Audrain Community Hosptial

May 9, 2022 9:26 AM Zachary Farwell

Police have arrested a Mexico, Missouri man accused of shooting out windows at Audrain Community Hospital.

Columbia man charged after morning robbery of Centralia convenience store, using dump truck to drive off

May 4, 2022 10:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man is facing charges after he allegedly robbed a Centralia convenience store.

Trial date scheduled for suspect in deadly Mexico shooting

May 4, 2022 11:05 AM Zachary Farwell

A man charged in a deadly 2020 shooting in Mexico, Missouri is expected to head to trial later this year.

Lake Ozark man still at large after allegedly biting the ear off another man

April 29, 2022 7:58 PM Marina Diaz

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) Law enforcement agencies in Mid-Missouri continue to look for a man that allegedly disfigured a man’s ear that caused permanent damage during an assault. Ryan Pierce is charged with first-degree assault, first-degree burglary, and third-degree assault after he allegedly bit the ear off another person during an assault on Sunday. Officials

Columbia man charged after allegedly using a knife during a robbery

April 27, 2022 10:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man is charged with several crimes after using a knife during a robbery in June 2021.

Two charged with robbery after incident in Mexico

April 27, 2022 2:50 PM Matthew Sanders

Two people from Boone County were charged Wednesday in Audrain County with first-degree

Cole County Prosecutor’s Office charges man accused of breaking into Jefferson City businesses

April 18, 2022 1:28 PM Kennedy Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a man accused of breaking into Jefferson City businesses. Myron L. Blount is charged with five counts of second-degree burglary, two counts of stealing $750 or more, and other crimes. Blount is accused of breaking into the businesses on Monday and Wednesday mornings. Early

Miller County man sentenced to 8 years in prison for arson and other felonies

April 14, 2022 9:08 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Miller County judge sentenced a man after he pleaded guilty to multiple felonies.

Jury finds man guilty of murder in deadly 2020 Mexico home invasion

April 14, 2022 6:34 AM Zachary Farwell

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County jury convicted a Kirksville man Wednesday night for his role in a deadly 2020 Mexico, Missouri home invasion. Jurors found Sadiq Moore, 25, guilty of second-degree murder, first-degree burglary, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action in the death of 25-year-old Chance Davis. A judge is expected

Columbia man faces multiple charges after shooting at and attempting to rob a man

April 11, 2022 5:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man faces multiple charges after allegedly shooting at and attempting to rob a man on March 23 on I-70 Drive Southwest.

Two charged after allegedly trying to steal from Miller County barn

March 30, 2022 7:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Miller County prosecutor has charged two men after deputies say they tried to steal from a barn in Iberia.

Jury deliberating in the murder trial of Jahaun Whirley

March 25, 2022 7:29 PM Erika McGuire

The murder trial against Jahaun Whirley was placed in the hands of the jury Friday afternoon.

Drexel man found guilty after shooting at police during a failed bank robbery in Versailles

March 25, 2022 2:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Drexel man was found guilty Monday after shooting at law enforcement officers while fleeing a failed bank robbery in Versailles on Nov. 30, 2017.

Two indicted in string of armed robberies around Mid-Missouri

March 18, 2022 11:17 AM Matthew Sanders

Drake A. Stockton-Kenney, 30, and Mary C. Sumpter, 28, were indicted on eight counts.

Jefferson City man sentenced to prison for attempted robbery

March 4, 2022 5:21 PM Matthew Sanders

A judge sentenced a Jefferson City man this week to eight years in prison after he pleaded guilty to attempted armed robbery.

Teen pleads guilty in Callaway County church vandalism

February 16, 2022 10:33 AM Matthew Sanders

One of three teenagers arrested and charged as an adult in the vandalism of a historically Black church in Callaway County pleaded guilty to burglary and vandalism this week.

Judge sentences Columbia man for 2020 burglary

February 15, 2022 8:33 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County judge has sentenced a Columbia man for a 2020 burglary. According to public court records, Keith Brodie, 43, reached a plea deal with prosecutors on Monday. The judge sentenced Brodie to 13 years in prison for first-degree burglary, 13 years in prison for second-degree assault, and four years in

Hallsville man charged after guns and drugs recovered during an investigation

February 11, 2022 10:05 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County prosecutor has charged a man with several crimes after an investigation at the 13000 block of North Branch St. in Hallsville. Christopher Huffstetler is charged with stealing – $25,000 or more, two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Law enforcement responded to

Authorities remind individuals to not leave valuable items in cars to prevent break-ins

January 27, 2022 7:22 PM Joushua Blount

According to reports, the Columbia Police Department reported there were more than 2,300 thefts last year. Almost 30 percent of those were thefts from motor vehicles with 697 offenses.