Jefferson City Archives

Body camera video not available in Jefferson City police shooting

June 8, 2021 4:37 PM Leila Mitchell

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting that happened Monday near Capital Mall.

Moberly man dies after officer-involved shooting in Jefferson City

June 7, 2021 2:09 PM Matthew Sanders

Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Jefferson City near Capital Mall.

Jefferson City man accused of possible kidnapping Saturday

June 7, 2021 10:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Charges have been filed against a Jefferson City man accused of kidnapping a woman. Tavarris Ware is accused of pointing a weapon and threatening to kill the alleged victim several times during an argument. Police say the two were driving around Jefferson City at the time. Ware refused to stop the

Two charged in connection with Jefferson City shooting

June 7, 2021 2:28 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors charged Trey L. Garrett, 26, with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and being a dangerous felon in possession of a gun Friday.

Jefferson City man faces weapons charges after early Friday morning shooting

June 4, 2021 9:17 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man is charged with a June 4 shooting. Leandre Williams is being held in the Cole County Jail for armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and felon in possession of a gun. Court documents say officers saw him leaving the scene of a shooting near east

Large Jefferson City police presence reported near Broadway

June 4, 2021 5:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A large Jefferson City police presence is being reported near the West Dunklin and Broadway. An ABC 17 News crew on scene reports six police vehicles near the incident. Lt. David Williams with Jefferson City Police reports the department is investigating a weapons offense on Broadway Street and there is no

Jefferson City man charged after authorities find more than a pound of meth, cash in home

June 4, 2021 1:01 PM ABC 17 News Team

A man is in custody after law enforcement found drugs, money and a gun while serving a search warrant.

Jefferson City police arrest man in connection with shooting

June 4, 2021 11:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

At 2:37 a.m., the Jefferson City Communications Center received a shots fired call in the area of E. McCarty and Lafayette Streets.

Local health department discuss vaccine incentives, as vaccinations trend downwards

June 3, 2021 3:05 PM Ben Fein

Nationwide, according to the CDC’s website, 50.8% of Americans have received at least one dose with 41% being fully vaccinated.

Cole County grand jury indicts man on gun charges

June 2, 2021 8:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County grand jury has indicted a man on new gun charges in an early May shooting. Semaj Harris is accused of murder in a Jefferson City. Semaj Harris was charged with aiding a shooting from a vehicle and illegal gun possession in a May 5 shots-fired incident at Community

Jefferson City police looking for burglary suspect that set fire to a cross inside church

June 2, 2021 2:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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

Person of interest in Lazy Gators shooting arrested on drug charges

June 2, 2021 1:21 PM Ben Fein

One person is still in custody on unrelated charges following a shooting that killed one at Lazy Gators late Saturday night.

One person displaced after Jefferson City house fire

May 28, 2021 1:45 PM Katie Greathouse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City home caught fire early Friday morning. According to a news release, the Jefferson City Fire Department responded to the home in the 2300 block of St. Louis Road just after 6 a.m. Firefighters found smoke and fire coming from the back of the house. Fire officials said the

Columbia hires additional lifeguards, still dealing with staffing shortages

May 28, 2021 12:06 PM Ben Fein

Mike Griggs, Director of Columbia Parks and Recreation said the department was able to hire an additional three lifeguards after a class with 12 candidates.

Fire, medical officials warn of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning

May 27, 2021 6:57 PM Ben Fein

Officials with both the Jefferson City Fire Department and MU Health are warning residents of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, after two died in Callaway County due to poisoning.

Patrol reviewing claims that lawmaker had sex as on-duty cop

May 27, 2021 7:19 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Highway Patrol is reviewing claims that a state lawmaker had sex with a drunk 19 year old while serving as a police officer in 2015. A spokesman on Thursday said a local prosecutor asked the patrol to investigate 42-year-old Republican Rep. Chad Perkins. A local police chief also went