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Eldon police arrested Jason Patrick on Wednesday after officers were alerted of an assault investigation involving a 22-year-old man having sex with a 14-year-old girl. Police said they interviewed the 14-year-old girl who claimed she did not have sexual contact with Patrick. Officers were advised by the daughter’s mother that she believed Patrick had sex

Severe weather season is here, but it doesn’t have to be scary. On Tuesday, March 13, the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team will give you the information you need to be prepared. Th team will show you what kind of conditions can create strong storms or tornados in mid-Missouri and what to do if you’re

Boone County deputies arrested David Elliott, 48, on Friday after he was accused of possessing child pornography. Deputies said an investigator downloaded child pornography from a computer located in Columbia. A search warrant was served and officers found several pieces of evidence, including child pornography. Elliott was taken to the Boone County Jail and has

Two people have been charged with forgery and possession of a forgery instrument after Columbia police found more than 200 cloned credit and debit cards in a truck. According to court documents, Yaneisis Hernandez-Romero and Lazaro Fernandez-Iglesias were arrested on March 3 after officers found the couple to be in possession of 11 cloned credit

Fulton police arrested Kenneth McClure on Friday after officers responded to the 700 block of West 7th Street regarding a check the subject. Officers were told a black truck had been parked and was running since 6 a.m. and a man was asleep in the driver’s seat. Police said when they arrived on scene, they

Pablo Serrano’s lawyers filed a motion to preclude the death penalty as a sentencing option in his case. ABC 17 previously reported Serrano is facing the death penalty after he was charged with murder in Montgomery County. According to the motion, a lot of the mitigation work has to be done in Mexico where Serrano

Callaway County deputies arrested Christina Mysliwiec, 35, on Monday after officers stopped a vehicle on North Business 54 in reference to an ongoing narcotics investigation. Deputies said Mysliwiec was inside of the vehicle and was found to be wanted on a felony warrant for delivery of a controlled substance near a school. Mysliwiec was indicted

A 44-year-old man died after a Benton County boating accident on Wednesday. Troopers said the driver of a boat fell out of the watercraft for unknown reasons at 1:30 p.m. The driver was identified as Jason Charlton and the boat was towed away by the owner.

UPDATE 2:10 pm: According to the probable cause statement, the crash happened as a Ford F150 traveled off the left side of the roadway and onto the rock bluff. The truck became airborne and hit the ground. The truck overturned and came to rest blocking both lanes. The driver, James Keys, had moderate injuries and

A spokesperson for the Jefferson City Public School District has responded to reports of a possible walkout on March 14. The walkout was scheduled after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on Feb. 14. The event is being organized by students and is intended to be a 17-minute display of solidarity. A spokesperson for

Benton County deputies arrested Mathew Edwards, 30, after officers found pounds of marijuana. Deputies said they found 24 pounds of marijuana, paraphernalia, $6,000 in cash, and weapons. Edwards was charged with delivery of a controlled substance and illegal firearms. Officers said they also found Taylor Clark, 21, in the residence. He was arrested for an

Boone County Office of Emergency Management officials will host a training event about the current threats and past incidents at houses of worship and faith-based events. A spokesperson for the event said the training is designed for church officials and those responsible for site security and safety at houses of worship as well as law

Gov. Eric Greitens’ attorneys have filed a motion against the state of Missouri seeking to compel state officials to turn over additional evidence in the criminal case against him. Greitens is asking the state to disclose the evidence without delay. He is seeking anything to do with the criminal charges or the potential criminal charges

FRIDAY: It’s a cool, yet pleasant afternoon across Mid-Missouri. Temperatures are in the mid to upper 40s and will climb into the 50s through the day. It’s the start of a warming trend as we head into the weekend. Winds will be out of the ESE through the day, up to 15 mph and will

Jefferson City police are warning residents of a phone scam involving virus protection packages. Police said the suspect identifies himself as a Microsoft or DirectTV representative. During the calls, packages for service to the victim’s computer are offered, with the focus on virus protection. Officers said the suspect will request remote access to the victim’s

Moniteau County deputies arrested Aaron Moseley-Maikai, 27, on Wednesday after officers were dispatched to a residence on Gerhart Road to assist the California police in investigating an assault. When officers arrived on scene, they found several items of drug paraphernalia. Deputies found methamphetamine, marijuana, pills and digital scales used in the sales of the drugs.

Ralls County deputies arrested Donald White, 68, after he was accused of stealing thousands from Antioch Baptist Church. Deputies said White has been charged with wire fraud after he was accused of stealing more than $300,000. The investigation into White began after a suspicious fire destroyed the Antioch Baptist Church on Dec. 20, 2016. White,

A Jefferson City man is now in custody after he was arrested in Fulton on multiple active warrants. Fulton police officers performed a traffic stop late Thursday night near Hwy 54 and Route F. “The driver, later identified as Mathew Hoppe, attempted to conceal his identity by giving officer’s a false name, date of birth

FRIDAY: After a cold start to the day we will warm into the lower 50s Friday with easterly winds up to 10 mph and mostly cloudy skies. TONIGHT: Cloudy skies hang on tonight as we remain dry and temperatures fall into the mid 30s. If you’re an earlier riser for Saturday morning expect easterly winds

A jury found Jason Lage guilty of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the 2014 shooting of Zachary Dawson. A jury in Callaway County made the decision after eight hours of deliberation Thursday related to the crime in Madison, an hour north of Columbia. The jury acquitted Lage on one count of tampering with