Crime Archives

Hitachi Energy bomb threat deemed not credible

January 20, 2023 11:10 AM Matthew Sanders

A Hitachi Energy spokesman and Jefferson City police say an investigation determined a bomb threat Wednesday was not credible.

Bench trial continues for Jefferson City man accused of killing Lincoln University student

January 20, 2023 6:11 AM Kennedy Miller

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man facing murder charges for a shooting in 2018, is set to continue his bench trial on Friday morning at the Cole County Courthouse. Alfred Chism Jr. allegedly admitted to killing a Lincoln University student back in 2018. According to court documents, Chism says he shot Charon Session in self-defense. Chism claimed Session had been verbally harassing him prior

Man robs Jefferson City credit union

January 19, 2023 12:10 PM Matthew Sanders

A man robbed a Jefferson City credit union at gunpoint Thursday morning, police say.

Police: Child detained, released after threat at Gentry Middle School

January 19, 2023 5:24 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police said Thursday that they detained a child after investigating a threat at Gentry Middle School.

Florissant man charged after allegedly stealing motorcycle from home in Cooper County

January 19, 2023 5:14 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A man has been charged with multiple felonies in Cooper County after allegedly stealing a motorcycle. Joseph Princivalli, 32, of Florissant, is charged with second-degree burglary, first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, first-degree property damage and possession of a controlled substance. He is being held at the Cooper County Jail on a

Man accused in Paris Road gas station shooting is in Boone County Jail, has court hearing

January 19, 2023 3:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was allegedly involved in a Dec. 19 shooting at a gas station on Paris Road in Columbia is now in the Boone County Jail. Terrance A. Johnson Jr., 27, is charged with first-degree assault, armed-criminal action and shooting a gun at a motor vehicle/person. Johnson was arrested in St. Louis last week.

Pre-trial conference scheduled for man who confessed to killing his wife in 2006

January 19, 2023 5:47 AM Kennedy Miller

BOONE COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, a pre-trial conference is scheduled for a Columbia man who admitted to killing his wife back in 2006. Comfort first reported his wife as missing after he allegedly killed her in 2006. After 13 years, Comfort finally confessed to killing his wife, Megan Shultz after she allegedly told him she was

Eastern Missouri deputies on the search for five jail escapees

January 19, 2023 12:51 PM Kennedy Miller

The St. Francois County Detention Center is on the lookout for five inmates who escaped from its facility on Tuesday evening.

Two women arrested in Camden County after allegedly trying to steal copper wires

January 18, 2023 5:18 PM Ryan Shiner

STOUTLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Camden County Sheriff’s Office arrested two women on suspicion of burglary on Tuesday. Ashley M. Blackburn, 22, of Camdenton, and Amber L. Juergens, of Richland, were each charged with second-degree burglary. A court date was not set. Both women were listed on the Camden County Jail roster Wednesday and are each

Former Hickman coach sentenced 12 years for child porn charges

January 18, 2023 3:00 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Hickman High School assistant soccer and basketball coach who pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography was sentenced on Friday. Benjamin E. Melvin, 26, was sentenced to 12 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections for four counts possessing child pornography. Melvin pleaded guilty to the charges on Nov. 21. He

Police identify MU student found dead in fire pit at north Columbia home

January 17, 2023 2:37 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police have identified the University of Missouri student officers found dead last week in a fire pit behind a house in north Columbia.

Jefferson City man charged after allegedly threatening woman with knife

January 17, 2023 6:08 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was arrested and charged with multiple felonies Saturday after he allegedly threatened a woman with a knife. James Cloud, 48, is charged with armed-criminal action, violation of a protection order – second offense and unlawful use of a weapon. He was also charged with third-degree attempted domestic

Organization hopes to boost downtown Columbia security with camera grants

January 17, 2023 11:11 AM Erika McGuire

An organization with a mission of making Columbia’s downtown more appealing said Tuesday that it will award grants to businesses to install security cameras.

Jefferson City man charged with domestic assault, other felonies; allegedly put scissors to woman’s neck

January 17, 2023 3:47 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was arrested and charged Saturday after he was accused of assaulting a woman he had allegedly been in a relationship with. Kelly Harrison, 35, is charged with first-degree assault, two counts of armed-criminal action, second-degree kidnapping, second-degree domestic assault and unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held

Man convicted in funeral home shooting sentenced to 34 years

January 17, 2023 2:56 PM Ryan Shiner

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Chesterfield man who was convicted in relation to an attempted shooting at a funeral home was sentenced Friday at the Moniteau County Courthouse. Bradley E. Duncan, 57, was sentenced to a total of 34 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. He received 15 years for first-degree domestic assault, another 15

Change of venue proposed in FIJI hazing case

January 17, 2023 12:05 PM Ethan Heinz

One of the men accused of hazing a pledge at a former University of Missouri fraternity asked Tuesday for a change of venue in his criminal case.

Family of victim grieves following fatal Jefferson City shooting over the weekend

January 16, 2023 1:11 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) – Police have identified the man shot and killed over the weekend in Jefferson City. The department said 27-year-old Michael A. Burns died in a Saturday afternoon shooting at Broadway Street and Atchison Street. Officers were called to the area because of the shooting at 12:01 p.m. Lt. David Williams said

Police continue search for two suspects following crash at Columbia liquor store

January 16, 2023 5:46 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) The search continues for two suspects who crashed a car into a Columbia liquor store early Monday morning. The Columbia Police Department says two men drove into the side of Arena Liquor on 2201 Ballenger Lane. The incident took place around 2:30 a.m. Monday. The suspects left the scene, but not before stealing $400 and

One person died during a shooting in Jefferson City on Saturday

January 14, 2023 8:30 PM Marina Diaz

Jefferson City, MO. (KMIZ) The death of a 27-year-old Jefferson City resident is under investigation by the Jefferson City Police Department. A news release from the department said officers responded to a disturbance call of shots fired near Broadway and Atchison Streets Saturday afternoon. Officers found the victim with gunshot wounds and said they could

Richland man charged with domestic assault, kidnapping

January 13, 2023 9:14 PM Ryan Shiner

PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Richland, Missouri, man faces several felony charges after allegedly assaulting a woman on Thursday. Dalton Click, 29, is charged with first-degree domestic assault, kidnapping and first-degree burglary. He is being held at the Pulaski County Jail, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department. He is being held on a $500,000