Vehicle linked to Fulton teen’s homicide found burned
The vehicle believed to be involved in the homicide of 17-year-old Mason Sheets was found burned in Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area, a conservation area north of Columbia.
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Fulton police looking for stolen Jeep with sticker in teen murder investigation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Police Department is looking for a maroon/burgundy 2022 Jeep Compass Sport in connection to a teenager’s shooting death. Police wrote in a Wednesday afternoon press release that suspect vehicle information was developed after investigating more than 50 leads in the death of 17-year-old Mason Sheets. Police previously said on
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Fulton police looking for ‘vehicle of interest’ in Fulton teen’s death
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police are looking for a “vehicle of interest” in relation to a Fulton teenager’s death, Fulton Police Chief Bill Ladwig told ABC 17 News on Tuesday. Police wrote on Monday that Mason Sheets, 17, was found on Sunday night with gunshot wounds in a vehicle near South Business 54 and Commons Drive.
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A Fulton teenager was found shot dead late Sunday night.
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Family of slain man, CrimeStoppers ups reward for information leading to suspect’s arrest
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of a Fulton man who was killed after an October shooting is increasing the incentive for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect. The Fulton Police Department announced in a Friday press release that Dominique Ford’s grandfather spoke with them to raise the amount of money for a
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Callaway County deputy returns to full duty after shooting
Cpl. Justin Bax has returned to full-duty status 94 days after being shot during a traffic stop.
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Cases of influenza, COVID-19 increase after holidays
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Cases of several viruses have increased in Mid-Missouri since the holidays wrapped up a few weeks ago. MU Health Care At MU Health Care facilities Dr. Laura Morris said they have seen an increase in visits for respiratory symptoms, infections and testing. Morris said the holidays did bring a couple viral infections
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Fulton youth treatment center set to hold ribbon cutting Wednesday
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A new center to support displaced foster care youth and at risk children will be holding a private ribbon cutting in Fulton Wednesday. The Cornerstone Treatment Center will be leasing a hospital that has been vacant since 2022. The center will hold as a residential treatment center and outpatient mental health hospital
Continue Reading Organization plans to turn old Fulton hospital into center for displaced foster care youth
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A new center that its creators say will support displaced foster care youth and at-risk children will take over the hospital in Fulton that has been vacant since 2022. According to a release, Cornerstone Treatment Center is taking over the hospital. More than 400,000 children in the U.S. are in foster care.
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Man accused of murdering Fulton State Hospital patient booked into Callaway County Jail
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton State Hospital patient who is accused of killing another patient last week was booked into the Callaway County Jail on Tuesday morning. Jabril Kanatzar, 29, is charged with first-degree murder and misdemeanor fourth-degree assault. He was booked into the jail at 8 a.m. and an initial court appearance was scheduled
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Man charged with first-degree murder in Fulton State Hospital killing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A warrant was issued on Monday for a man accused of killing another patient at Fulton State Hospital last week. Jabril Kanatzar, 29, is charged with first-degree murder and misdemeanor fourth-degree assault. Fulton police wrote in a press release last week that he is “in a secure facility being held with no
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Man accused of murder at Fulton State Hospital
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man has been accused of killing another patient at Fulton State Hospital earlier this week, the Fulton Police Department wrote in a Friday evening press release. Police wrote that Jabril Kanatzar, 29, is accused of killing another patient following an assault that occurred on Monday. Police wrote that they were called
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Man faces several child porn charges in Callaway County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man has been charged in Callaway County with several child pornography charges. Joshua Jungermann, 38, was charged with sexual exploitation of a minor child, first-degree promoting child pornography, child porn possession and five counts of first-degree promoting obscenity. An address was not listed in court records. He is being held at
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Police investigate homicide at Fulton State Hospital
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A patient at Fulton State Hospital died following an incident that occurred with another patient on Monday, a Missouri Department of Mental Health spokesperson wrote in an email. Fulton Police Chief Bill Ladwig wrote in an email to ABC 17 News that the incident is being investigated as a homicide. Police referred
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Missouri officials warn of road dangers as harsh winter weather moves in
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Public safety offices across the Show Me State warned residents to stay off the roads Saturday. “If the precipitation hasn’t started in your area, it’s coming, and conditions will change quickly,” the Missouri Department of Transportation said in a social media post. The department’s traveler information map showed snow and ice covered
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Fulton man hit with misdemeanor charge for allegedly impersonating federal officer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man was charged Wednesday with a misdemeanor for allegedly impersonating a U.S. marshal and felonies for a drug crime and resisting arrest. John P. Wallace, 56, was charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer and fourth-degree assault — both misdemeanors — along with attempting to steal drugs and resisting arrest,
Continue Reading Name of man accused in Fulton standoff not yet public
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Callaway County’s top prosecutor and local police are yet to release the name of a man accused of impersonating a federal officer and engaging in a standoff with authorities Tuesday. Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney Sandra Colhour told ABC 17 News on Wednesday that she would not disclose the suspect’s name. Fulton police
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Fulton police arrest man in standoff who allegedly impersonated officer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton police officers arrested a man after a standoff who allegedly impersonated a law enforcement officer. Police wrote in a Tuesday press release that they were called the area of Route Z and Bluff Street for a call about “a subject that had removed a female from inside of her vehicle while
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New Year’s holiday will impact trash pickup in Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton, Boonville
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State and city offices will be closed on New Year’s Day, and services like trash pickup will be impacted. Trash pickup will not occur on Wednesday for the holiday in several area cities, including Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton and Boonville. All trash pickup for the rest of the week will be delayed
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No injuries reported in Fulton house fire
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported in a house fire on Monday in the 200 block of West 2nd Street in Fulton, according to a press release from the Fulton Fire Department. Two residents of the home were doing yard work outside when they noticed the fire and quickly told another family member in
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