Crime Archives

Deputies arrest man suspected of Saturday night shooting on Millbrook Drive

March 29, 2021 10:30 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County Sheriff’s deputies arrested one man suspected of a late-Saturday night shooting in west Columbia.

The first day of Derek Chauvin’s murder trial in the death of George Floyd starts Monday

March 29, 2021 9:29 AM CNN

Opening statements are set to begin Monday in former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial, 10 months after George Floyd’s death under his knee launched a summer of protest and unrest.

Deputies were called around 11:30 Saturday night to the 4400 block of West Millbrook Drive for reports of shots heard.

Nobody injured after West Columbia shooting

March 28, 2021 1:09 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Nobody is injured after a shooting late Saturday night in West Columbia. Deputies were called out around 11:30 p.m. to the 4400 block of West Millbrook Drive for reports of shots heard. Upon arrival, Boone County deputies found a man under the influence of narcotics having a seizure. The man regained consciousnesses

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers busted a vehicle for speeding in Cole County Friday night and found guns and drugs inside.

Four arrested after MSHP finds guns, drugs and cash

March 27, 2021 10:29 AM Zach Boetto

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers busted a vehicle for speeding in Cole County Friday night and found guns and drugs inside. In a tweet, MSHP said state troopers stopped the vehicle on US 54, at Hammann Drive. Upon further investigation, troopers seized two loaded guns, over $16,000 in cash and a

Jefferson City man convicted of assault charges, cleared of felony murder

March 26, 2021 9:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A suspect in a deadly Jefferson City shooting was cleared of felony murder charges. Dana Day Junior was accused of killing Taveeon Fowler in 2017. After nearly 6 hours of discussion, a jury convicted Day of first- and second-degree assault charges. Prosecutor Locke Thompson says Day took part in a fight

Two arrested on drug charges Thursday in Jefferson City

March 26, 2021 9:07 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people have also been charged following a drug bust in Jefferson City. Ashley Allen Police say Treyvon White and Ashley Allen were both arrested Thursday at the home off of Candlelight Drive. According to the probable cause statement, a stolen gun from Holts Summit and around 10 ounces of meth

Woman sentenced in connection with death of Carl DeBrodie

March 26, 2021 7:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who pleaded guilty to health care fraud in connection with the death of Carl DeBrodie has been sentenced. A judge sentenced Melissa Delap to five years of probation Friday after she pleaded guilty in 2018. She admitted to lying about face-to-face assessments with DeBrodie. His body was found in 2017

Jefferson City chase ends south of Columbia

March 26, 2021 7:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol report a chase that began in the city has ended south of Columbia on US 63. According to Corporal Green, a chase began after an incident at a Kohl’s in Jefferson City. The department’s helicopter was used to follow the vehicle before it was spike. Three people are

Shifting the focus in the death of Mengqi Ji to Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

March 26, 2021 5:25 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department announced Thursday it believes remains found at Rock Bridge State Park belong to Mengqi Ji. Since October 2019, the Columbia Police Department has been investigating the disappearance of Mengqi Ji, who was reported missing by her husband Joseph Elledge. Elledge is the key suspect in the disappearance of his wife

Hallsville man accused of abandoning corpse after drug overdose death

March 26, 2021 2:58 PM Matthew Sanders

A Hallsville man was charged Friday with abandoning a corpse and tampering with evidence after a woman was found dead from a drug overdose in a Columbia hotel.

State lawmaker faces more charges accused of multiple fraud schemes

March 26, 2021 11:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

A Missouri state representative faces additional federal charges linked to a COVID-19 fraud scheme involving a Springfield charity.

Police believed to have found Mengqi Ji’s body: a timeline of her disappearance

March 26, 2021 4:33 AM Ben Fein

Police are waiting for the remains found Thursday to go through DNA testing and/or confirmation with dental records to verify the identity.

Camden woman charged after child burned in bath

March 25, 2021 11:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camden County mother is charged with abuse or neglect of a child after the baby was badly burned on Feb. 13. Abigail Rea told deputies that Samuel Webster always gives the baths but it is always in lukewarm water. Officials say the father, Webster, gave the child a bath that caused

Boone County Sheriff’s Dept. continue to investigate after reports of multiple shots fired

March 25, 2021 10:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate a report of shots fired on the 800 block of Demaret Dr. late Tuesday night, early Wednesday morning. Callers reported hearing multiple shots fired (anywhere from 6 to up 40 shots fired). Deputies reported finding multiple shell casing in the area. A day later, residents

Osage County Sheriff’s Department investigating delay into an alleged felony assault at Osage County R-II School District

March 25, 2021 9:42 PM ABC 17 News Team

LINN, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mid-Missouri school district is under investigation for failing to report an alleged felony assault according to the Osage County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies served the Osage County R-II School District in Linn with search warrants and subpoenas Wednesday for inter-office correspondence and other communications and records regarding the incident. Deputies say the

Former Boonville radio host sentenced to prison after violating probation

March 25, 2021 4:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

EDITOR’s NOTE: The Missouri Department of Correction must conduct an assessment of Bosma within 120 days, at which time the court will decide whether he should serve the rest of his sentence or be on supervised release. The Cooper County prosecuting attorney said he will oppose releasing Bosma into the community if a court decides

Authorities arrested Dennis Stanley after a drug overdose death in Maries County,

St. James man charged with murder after overdose death

March 25, 2021 5:28 AM Ben Fein

Dennis S. Stanley was arrested and charged Wednesday with 2nd degree murder, manslaughter and intent to distribute after an overdose death in Vichy.

Boone County Sheriff’s Department looking for stolen vehicle suspect that led to chase

March 24, 2021 8:05 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s department is looking for a suspect in a stolen vehicle case after an afternoon chase on Business Loop 70. A Deputy stopped the stolen Ford Taurus at 1:13 p.m. but the driver of the Taurus drove off. Officials report a chase began but ended due to safety concerns.

Two men charged after convenience store robbery Tuesday morning

March 24, 2021 3:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are charged after a convenience store robbery at the Petro Mart on the 1000 block of Stadium Blvd Tuesday morning. According to court documents, Tyrese Craft and Howard Craft are accused of robbing the store. A witness told police that a man came in Tuesday morning to the store, dropped

Police: Medical issue leads to Grindstone crash; one arrested

March 24, 2021 11:19 AM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police say a driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after another driver had a medical issue that led to a crash Tuesday night at Grindstone Parkway and Highway 63.