Crime Archives

Audrain County teen sentenced to probation for school shooting threat

November 29, 2022 11:45 AM Zachary Farwell

An Audrain County teenager will spend two years on supervised probation for making a threat about a school shooting.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been a victim of bank account fraud?

November 29, 2022 2:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

Central Bank of Boone County said Monday that an unusual number of its customers were the victims of debit and credit card fraud.

Man arrested in relation to shots fired investigation on Paris Road in Columbia

November 28, 2022 2:10 PM Matthew Sanders

Police were sent to a shots-fired call Monday in a commercial area of north Columbia.

Boone County man charged with multiple felonies

November 28, 2022 7:34 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Hallsville man arrested on Friday has now been charged. Nicholas Brunda, 39, has been charged with four felonies and one misdemeanor after he is accused of firing a gun at a residential building on Friday. Property damaged was observed, but no injuries were reported, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. He was

First hearing held for Kansas City man charged in Jefferson City bar shooting

November 28, 2022 2:30 PM Erika McGuire

A Kansas City man accused of murdering two people inside a Jefferson City bar early Saturday was denied bond in his first court appearance Monday.

Missouri contractor pleads guilty to stealing $25,000 or more

November 28, 2022 5:17 PM Ryan Shiner

EDITOR’S NOTE: The article was updated with the correct name of the suspect. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An area contractor pleaded guilty on Monday to several charges involving deceptive business practices. Blake Mahoney pleaded guilty to stealing $25,000 or more and several counts of passing a bad check. He pleaded guilty to nine charges over four

Highway Patrol: Eight deaths, 115 injured, 113 DWI arrests during Thanksgiving counting period

November 28, 2022 3:50 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol said on Monday that eight people died on during the Thanksgiving counting period, which lasted from 6 p.m. Wednesday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, according to a news release. In addition, there were 115 people injured, 113 arrests made for driving while intoxicated, 414 crashes and 35

Woman accused of injuring cop in drunk driving incident sentenced to five years

November 28, 2022 3:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman accused of driving while intoxicated and causing serious physical injury to a law enforcement officer in 2020 was sentenced on Monday. Kylie Shepherd, 28, was sentenced to five years in the department of corrections. She allegedly crashed her Pontiac Vibe into a Columbia Police Department cruiser Feb. 24, 2020,

Warrant issued for suspect in Boone County shooting

November 28, 2022 10:08 AM Matthew Sanders

Deputies have identified a suspect in a shooting early Saturday in southern Boone County.

Jefferson City woman in critical condition after shooting

November 28, 2022 9:37 AM Zachary Farwell

A Jefferson City woman is in critical condition after her boyfriend shot her while handling a gun on Sunday afternoon, according to the Cole County Sheriff’s Office.

Columbia man arrested for Friday shooting

November 26, 2022 4:28 PM Hannah Falcon

This story has been updated. BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Hallsville man was arrested by Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies after a shooting on Friday. Nicholas Dean Brunda, 39, was arrested Friday for shooting at a Columbia residence earlier that day. Brunda is charged with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and

Deputies investigating after shooting in Hartsburg left one man hurt

November 26, 2022 10:44 AM Erika McGuire

HARTSBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating after a shooting early Saturday morning left one man hurt. At 2:30 a.m. deputies responded to the 16000 block of South James Sapp Road in Hartsburg. When deputies arrived on scene, they found one man with a gunshot wound and believe he was shot at a

Vigil held for two Jefferson City residents killed during bar fight

November 26, 2022 3:51 AM Erika McGuire

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: This article was updated to more accurately represent the findings of the police investigation. A vigil was held Saturday evening for the two Jefferson City residents killed earlier that day during a fight at J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill and Pub. The Cole County prosecutor charged a Kansas City man

Thanksgiving Eve brings more law enforcement on roadways and free rides

November 23, 2022 7:04 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving Eve is a busy travel day but is also — as some say — one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year, and law enforcement are encouraging people to not drive impaired. A few organizations are partnering with Lyft to help make sure people get home safe with an offer

Police: Columbia man charged with sexually abusing woman at Holiday Inn Expo Center

November 23, 2022 4:46 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged with multiple sex crimes after allegedly inappropriately touching and forcing himself on a woman at the Holiday Inn Expo Center on Monday, according to a probable cause statement. Brandon Johnson, 34, is an employee at the Holiday Inn Expo Center. He is charged with first-degree sexual

Jefferson City man faces several felony charges after allegedly shooting at a vehicle

November 23, 2022 3:39 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man faces several felony charges after allegedly firing a gun at a vehicle. Jefferson City police say Jody Nowels, 35, was riding in a car with two people. He was driven to a gas station and to the area of East Capitol Avenue and Marshall Street, according to

Police arrest Moberly man accused of starting fires

November 23, 2022 7:17 AM Zachary Farwell

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of starting fires around Moberly this week is facing several charges. Scott Bishop, 43, of Moberly, was charged Wednesday with nine counts of knowingly burning or exploding. He is being held without bond at the Randolph County Jail. According to the Moberly Police Department, crews responded Monday around 9:50

Trial date set for Columbia man accused in fatal 2020 Douglass Park shooting

November 22, 2022 7:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of a Columbia murder in 2020 now has a trial date set for that case. Rickey Murry, 50, is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. The jury trial is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, March

Callaway County murder suspect had first hearing Tuesday, bond hearing scheduled

November 22, 2022 7:00 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of being an accessory to a murder had her first hearing Tuesday. Emily Ricketts, 26, of Indianapolis, Indiana, appeared for the hearing by video from the Callaway County Jail and was advised of the charge, according to Casenet. A bond hearing will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30

Nothing found after ‘prank’ threat at Battle High School

November 22, 2022 11:11 AM Matthew Sanders

No actual threat was found Tuesday after someone called in a threat against Battle High School that school officials said was a prank.