Crime Archives

Two teens plead guilty in Audrain County killing

August 11, 2020 6:05 PM Matthew Sanders

Two teenagers pleaded guilty Tuesday to manslaughter in a deadly February 2019 shooting in Mexico.

Jefferson City man injured after crash with parked vehicles

August 11, 2020 5:37 PM Matthew Sanders

Police said they suspect alcohol as a factor after a crash involving three parked vehicles Monday.

Columbia police: Burglaries, shooting may be related

August 11, 2020 12:42 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Police Department Chief Geoff Jones will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon to talk about two Columbia “public safety incidents,” the department said.

Police looking for suspect after central Columbia shooting

August 11, 2020 6:01 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia police say an armed suspect is on the loose after a shooting in central Columbia.

Missouri governor pushes to allow attorney general to prosecute St. Louis murder cases

August 10, 2020 2:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

ABC 17 News will livestream the briefing when it starts at 4 p.m.

Two teens charged in Sunday burglary in east Columbia

August 10, 2020 2:54 PM Matthew Sanders

Two teenagers have been charged after a Sunday night burglary in east Columbia.

Deputies investigate after shots fired in Cole County

August 9, 2020 10:59 PM Sydney Olsen

The Cole County Sheriff’s Office investigated a shots fired call Sunday evening.

Man leads authorities on high-speed chase through four counties

August 9, 2020 3:08 PM Sydney Olsen

One man was arrested after fleeing from police and leading them on a high-speed chase Saturday night.

Police investigating a shooting in downtown Columbia

August 9, 2020 5:33 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police are investigating after a shooting took place in downtown Columbia early Sunday morning. According to CPD, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of North 6th Street for reports of shots fired at 4:01 Sunday morning after receiving multiple calls for shots heard. Nobody was reported injured but a truck

Virtual town hall meeting to address local policing and redefining safety

August 8, 2020 3:28 PM Amber Tabeling

A Virtual Town Hall meeting is being held on Saturday to address pressing concerns in local policing and redefine safety.

Charges filed in case of Monroe woman’s death

August 8, 2020 8:30 PM Sydney Olsen

Two people are facing charges after authorities found the remains of a woman in Pike County.

Driver flees the scene after crashing into building

August 8, 2020 4:17 AM Zach Boetto

BOONE COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities are investigating after someone crashed a car into a building in Boone County, Saturday morning. The crash took place around 12:30 a.m. on the 800 block of Demaret Drive in Boone County. The driver of the blue sedan fled the scene after the crash, according to Boone County Fire officials.

COURT DOCUMENTS: Man admitted to Mexico shooting that killed teen

August 7, 2020 3:52 PM Matt Ragsdale

Court documents say a Mexico man admitted to a shooting that killed a teenager and wounded another on Wednesday night.

Missouri Senate passes crime bill, which now heads to House

August 7, 2020 3:47 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri senators have passed a bill proposed by Gov. Mike Parson to address violent crime. Senators voted 27-3 in favor of the bill Friday. It now goes to the state House. The bill would require judges to consider certifying children as young as 14 as adults for certain weapons crimes. The

Mexico man suspected in Wednesday night homicide turns self in

August 7, 2020 8:18 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Mexico Public Safety Department said Friday morning an 18-year-old suspected in connection with a Wednesday night deadly shooting turned himself in Thursday morning.

8 people charged after Jefferson City protest last week

August 6, 2020 3:20 PM Matt Ragsdale

Court documents say eight people face charges in Cole County after they were arrested during a protest in Jefferson City last week.

WATCH: Protesters rally against crime bill in Missouri Capitol

August 6, 2020 3:07 PM Matthew Sanders

Dozens of protesters rallied inside and outside the Missouri Capitol on Thursday as senators continued work on a crime bill pushed by Gov. Mike Parson.

Former Boonville radio host sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to child molestation

August 6, 2020 10:24 AM Matt Ragsdale

A former Boonville radio host was sentenced to 5 years of supervised probation after he pleaded guilty to a felony count of child molestation Wednesday.

Teen killed, another hurt after Mexico shooting

August 6, 2020 8:21 AM Matt Ragsdale

Officers say a teenager was killed and another was hurt after a Wednesday night shooting in Mexico.

Crime bill moves forward in Missouri Senate

August 6, 2020 5:18 AM Brittany Wiley

A crime bill will move to the full senate for debate.