Two Columbia liquor stores robbed Monday night
The first one hit was the new Arena Wine and Spirits at 515 S. Scott Blvd. at about 9:40 p.m. The second robbery happened at 10:25 p.m. at Arena Liquor, 208 Corporate Lake Drive.
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Woman charged after allegedly setting cross on fire in Jefferson City church
A Cole County prosecutor has charged a woman after she allegedly broke into a church, stole money, a musical instrument and a computer then set a cross on fire on June 1.
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Jefferson City man admits guilt in shooting cases
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty earlier this week to charges in five cases, including admitting to a role in two shootings. According to the Cole County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Jaquan Whirley pleaded guilty on Wednesday to felony counts of receiving stolen property, resisting arrest, first-degree assault, second-degree accessory to robbery,
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Indiana man admits to Jefferson City pharmacy robbery
Daijahn A. Reed, 22, of Indianapolis, pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery and a count of brandishing a gun during a violent crime, according to a news release from the U.S. attorney’s office for the Western District of Missouri.
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Federal grand jury indicts Holts Summit man for armed robbery
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A federal grand jury indicted a Holts Summit man Tuesday for the armed robbery of a Dollar General store in Jefferson City. Tyler Steven Mitchell Williams, 24, was charged with armed robbery and brandishing and using a firearm during a crime of violence. Williams is accused of using a Smith &
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Columbia police: ATMs damaged after overnight burglary at River Region Credit Union
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) the Columbia police are investigating an overnight burglary at River Region Credit Union, 3000 Carter Ln., after two ATMs were damaged. Once officers arrived, they found debris around the ATMs and suspect(s) took an undisclosed amount of cash inside the machine. Police report no suspect description is available at the time of
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One in custody after reported carjacking and chase
Officers caught up to the reported stolen car Friday afternoon near Wilkes Boulevard and Seventh Street. A Columbia Police Department spokeswoman said officers were called to a carjacking on Pannell Street at about 12:30 p.m.
Continue Reading Holts Summit man accused in Dollar General armed robbery
Tyler Williams, 24, was charged Thursday with first-degree robbery, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. He is accused of robbing a Dollar General at 1414 Missouri Blvd. on Wednesday morning, the Jefferson City Police Department said in a news release.
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Search underway in Callaway County for man accused of stealing from business
Several law enforcement agencies worked into the early hours of Thursday to find a suspect who ran from Callaway County Sheriff’s deputies.
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Woman reports armed robbery in central Columbia parking lot
Officers were called at about 7 p.m. to the 1200 block of Again Street near Again Street Park and West Boulevard Elementary School, the Columbia Police Department said in a news release.
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Boonville police looking for bank robber
A man got away with a undisclosed amount of money after robbing a Boonville bank, police said Friday.
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Naked man arrested for burglary, assault and other charges Thursday morning in Moberly
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Moberly police arrested a naked man Thursday morning after he allegedly burglarized homes and assaulted a homeowner. According to police, 35-year-old J’Angelo Robinson was seen running from the 100 block of Thompson St. after reports of several burglaries in the area. Officers report Robinson failed commands to comply and resisted arrest before
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Police report burglary with weapon in south Columbia
Officers were sent at about 4:10 a.m. to the 300 block of Brookside Lane.
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FBI releases description of Pilot Grove bank robbery suspect
PILOT GROVE, Mo, (KMIZ). The Cooper County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it was helping investigate a bank robbery at Alliant Bank in Pilot Grove. The sheriff’s office is assisting Pilot Grove police with the investigation. At least two sheriff’s office patrol cars and one police car responded to the scene. The FBI has released new information
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Jefferson City police looking for burglary suspect that set fire to a cross inside church
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police department is investigating a burglary and property destruction at the Christian Fellowship Church at 1905 St. Mary’s Blvd. According to police, the suspect lit a cross on fire inside the church Monday night. JCPD is looking for the suspect in the photo. Anyone with information is asked
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Person of interest in Lazy Gators shooting arrested on drug charges
One person is still in custody on unrelated charges following a shooting that killed one at Lazy Gators late Saturday night.
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Fulton police say items stolen from several businesses, sold online
Police said Dacota Pierson, 22, of Fulton, and Clayton Duniphan, 17, of Columbia, have both been arrested for second-degree burglary and receiving stolen property.
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Columbia police arrest 2017 homicide suspect
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a suspect in the December 2017 home invasion homicide and robbery of a Columbia man. On Monday, police arrested Jeffrey McWilliams, 28, for second-degree murder, first-degree robbery and armed criminal action. Columbia police responded after 3:30 a.m. on Dec. 11, 2017, for a suspicious person in the 1900 block
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Attempted carjacking with gun reported in east Columbia
The Columbia Police Department said officers were unable to find a suspect believed to be involved in an attempted carjacking Monday night.
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No arrests have been made following an attempted burglary at a bank in south Columbia.
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