Crime Archives

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Dept. looking for stolen trailer and excavator

July 5, 2022 7:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

On Thursday, Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Gouldman Road in Buell for a report of a stolen trailer and excavator.

No charges filed yet in downtown Columbia water bead gun incident

July 5, 2022 4:36 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia Police cited 18-year-old Hunter Johnson and detained four minors Saturday night for shooting a water bead gun downtown and hitting random bypassers. Police say the group was wearing masks, hanging out of a car window and yelling at people.

Police: Gunman fired 70-plus rounds at July 4 parade, 7 dead

July 5, 2022 3:07 PM Associated Press

The gunman who attacked an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago fired more than 70 rounds with an AR-15-style gun that killed at least seven people, then evaded initial capture by dressing as a woman and blending into the fleeing crowd, police said Tuesday.

Jefferson City police seek help finding person wanted in assault

July 5, 2022 1:00 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City police are asking the public to help them identify and find a man accused in an assault Friday at a business.

Police say 70-year-old Missouri man killed disabled sister

July 5, 2022 12:05 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Police in suburban St. Louis say a 70-year-old man who grew frustrated caring for his disabled 63-year-old sister beat her, leading to her death. Police say Anthony Sokolich on Sunday called medics and officers to his home in an unincorporated part of St. Louis County, saying his sister was unresponsive. Police

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Highway patrol reports seven deaths over holiday weekend

July 5, 2022 10:59 AM Matthew Sanders

The patrol reported six traffic deaths and one drowning. None of the reported deaths were in Central Missouri.

Moberly man arrested after report of possibly taking woman against her will

July 4, 2022 8:12 AM Ben Fein

One man was arrested and is now facing multiple charges, after Moberly Police received reports of a woman being taken against her will on Sunday.

Columbia police detain four, cite another after downtown water bead gun incident

July 3, 2022 6:28 PM Deborah Kendrick

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Columbia Police Department sent an update on who was detained and cited for the incident. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police cited an 18-year-old and detained four juveniles after they allegedly fired pellets from a water bead gun. Police cited Hunter Johnson, 18, and detained four others for fourth-degree assault in connection to

Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Fourth of July counting period started Friday night

July 1, 2022 9:49 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway patrol’s annual Fourth of July Counting period starts on Friday at 6 p.m. and will run until 11:59 p.m. on the Fourth of July. The counting period is a way for the departments to track traffic trends on the busy holiday weekend. “So it gives us an idea

Court dismisses former City of Columbia employee’s lawsuit over dismissal

July 1, 2022 10:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Boone County Court has dismissed a wrongful loss of job civil lawsuit brought against the City of Columbia.

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Former Jefferson City couple charged after argument leads to shooting

July 1, 2022 8:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

Two Cole County residents are in jail after an argument led to a gun going off.

Boonville man charged with a sex crime after incident at a park

July 1, 2022 4:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cooper County prosecutor has charged Robert Lee Kelly, 24, with first-degree sexual misconduct.

Man arrested after report of hostage situation in Pulaski County

July 1, 2022 11:34 AM Meghan Drakas

The department posted on Facebook that Pulaski County deputies were sent to the 30000 block of Route AB on Thursday afternoon for a report of a disturbance and a person being held hostage.

Town hall in Jefferson City addresses citizen concerns about lack of officer body cameras for police

June 30, 2022 3:24 PM Leila Mitchell

Organizers encourage the community to come with questions, concerns and suggestions.

Jefferson City man charged after an early morning shooting in August 2020

June 30, 2022 8:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City man is facing an unlawful use of a weapon after an August 2020 incident in front of The Tiger’s Den.

MSHSAA doesn’t expect any changes following Supreme Court ruling

June 30, 2022 8:17 PM ABC 17 News Team

As the Supreme Court continues to hand down decisions this week, one decision took a look at prayer at sporting events.

Former deputy charged after allegedly sexually assaulting an inmate in Saline County

June 30, 2022 6:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A former Saline County Sheriff’s deputy has waived his right to a preliminary hearing after he is accused of a sex crime against an inmate.

Columbia man charged in alleged hammer attack at Lions-Stephens Park

June 30, 2022 3:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly used a hammer during an assault on Sunday at Lions-Stephens Park.

Two teens arrested after Cole County car theft

June 30, 2022 11:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

Deputies arrested a 17-year-old from Jefferson City and a 16-year-old from Kansas City in connection with a stolen car found Wednesday just west of Jefferson City.

Columbia police arrest suspect after shots-fired incident on Rock Quarry Road

June 29, 2022 11:48 AM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested Ryan Osterberger after responding to a shots-fired report Tuesday in south Columbia.