Robbery & Burglary Archives

Jefferson City police take three people into custody after traffic stop

January 2, 2021 5:58 PM Sydney Olsen

Jefferson City police took three people into custody on Saturday after a traffic stop around 5:17 a.m.

Fulton police arrest man twice on New Year’s Day

January 1, 2021 4:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Police arrested a man Friday morning for a DWI and possession of marijuana after responding to a suspicious vehicle in the middle of the road at Randall and Gary Streets. Officials say the driver, Thomas Epperson, was taken into custody and released. Minutes after being released, Fulton police responded to the

Cole County Sheriff’s Department responds to shooting

December 27, 2020 5:50 PM Sydney Olsen

Deputies with the Cole County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call reporting a possible home invasion and shooting Sunday morning.

Fulton man charged for allegedly stealing a MoDOT truck, equipment from building

December 11, 2020 11:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man is charged with multiple counts of theft after an incident in June of this year. According to the probable cause statement, a Missouri State Highway Patrol Master Sergeant found a MoDOT shed that was burglarized in Fulton on the evening of June 24, 2020. Court documents reveal, over $13,000

Police departments across mid-Missouri ask residents to lock their cars

December 4, 2020 10:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Due to a recent uptick in car thefts, three local police departments are encouraging residents to lock up their cars and protect their personal possessions. Since the beginning of 2020, the Columbia Police Department has reported more than 500 incidents of theft from motor vehicles that have occurred through November. In addition,

Columbia man arrested after he allegedly robs a man in Waffle House parking lot

November 30, 2020 11:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested a man after he allegedly robs a man in a Waffle House parking lot Saturday morning. According to court records, a man got into an argument with his wife while at the Waffle House on Vandiver Dr. Officials say the man went outside to smoke and then confronted the

Shooting and burglary reported at Leeway Drive apartment building

November 30, 2020 1:26 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police responded to a shooting and burglary at a Leeway Drive apartment building Sunday night.

Armed robbery at Columbia Waffle House leads to one arrest

November 28, 2020 10:47 AM Ben Fein

One person was taken into custody following an armed robbery at a Columbia Waffle house early Friday morning.

Callaway County Sheriff’s Office notifies FBI about church vandalism

November 27, 2020 2:51 PM Matthew Sanders

Sheriff Clay Chism said Friday that his office has notified federal authorities about the investigation into damage reported early Wednesday at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church.

Pastor of vandalized church expects repairs to cost thousands

November 26, 2020 1:27 PM Matthew Sanders

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office is trying to find the people who damaged walls, pews, doors, windows and other items at a historic church near Holts Summit.

Man accused of burglary and sexual misconduct in Eldon

November 23, 2020 11:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) Eldon Police arrested a man after a disturbance Friday when the man is accused of assaulting a woman. According to court documents, Eldon Police were stopped by a resident and told that a man had entered his home and assaulted his daughter. The daughter told police that Steve Stollings knocked on the

Damage to three Columbia businesses following burglary calls

November 21, 2020 11:48 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police responded to burglary calls at Broadway Business Park Court Saturday morning.

Columbia man arrested after allegedly stealing items from Fearfest

November 20, 2020 10:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An investigation by Boone County Sheriff’s department leads to an arrest of a man accused of stealing from Fearfest. According to court documents, Fearfest owner William Schnell reported several items had been stolen from storage buildings on his property on Wednesday. On Thursday afternoon, Boone County sheriff’s deputies stopped Chad Strauss. During

2018 Columbia robbery suspect arrested and extradited from California

November 19, 2020 10:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) California has extradicted a 2018 robbery suspect back to Columbia. According to court documents, Keyon Dilosa is charged with robbery, armed criminal action and burglary after over two years. A Boone County probable cause statement states that Dilosa entered into the home of the victim and hit the victim multiple times in

Boone County probable cause statement reveals how three inmates escaped The Reality House

November 17, 2020 9:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to Boone County probable cause statements obtained by ABC 17 News, the three inmates being housed at The Reality House all escaped the same way with one escaped on Saturday and two escaped on Monday. According to court documents, all three men – Lawrence Johnson, Jamale E. Marteen and Tyrone McClain

Second man charged with stealing $30,000 in Callaway County burglary

November 12, 2020 8:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) A second man is charged after a burglary at a Holts Summit residence after allegedly taking $30,000 during a burglary according to court documents. According to court documents, Colton Birdno is accused of burglarizing the home of a safe that had $30,000 cash and a folder with deeds and titles in

Columbia man accused of armed robbery off of Stadium Boulevard

November 12, 2020 11:43 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors charged a Columbia man with robbery linked to an incident off of Stadium Boulevard in October.

Man charged with stealing $30,000 in Callaway County burglary

November 9, 2020 11:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is charged after a burglary at a Holts Summit residence after allegedly taking $30,000 during a burglary. According to court documents, Darik Giarratano is accused of burglarizing a home of a safe that had $30,000 cash and a folder with deeds and titles in it. The owner told the

California man accused of Wednesday gas station robbery

November 6, 2020 1:34 PM Matt Ragsdale

A California man faces multiple felonies after being accused of a Wednesday gas station robbery.

Third Columbia robbery reported in 3 days; MUPD investigates at downtown apartment building

November 3, 2020 11:58 PM Matt Ragsdale

The University of Missouri Police Department sent out an alert Tuesday night about a robbery at a downtown Columbia apartment building.