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Mother faces additional charges after being accused of leaving child unsupervised and dying in tub

Macon police arrested Ashley Hamblen on suspicions that she endangered the welfare of a child after her 4-year-old died in a bathtub at the beginning of September. Officers said Hamblen later admitted to being outside, drinking and smoking marijuana at the time of the incident. Hamblen was previously charged with endangering the welfare of a

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Man charged with fleeing arrest after taking officers on car chase with speeds in excess 130 mph

Moniteau County deputies arrested Christopher O’Dell on Sunday after O’Dell failed to stop for officers in Tipton. According to the probable cause statement, O’Dell had a stop and hold issued by the Missouri State Highway Patrol because he was believed to have an unknown amount of methamphetamine in his possession. Deputies said when they attempted

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Auditor Galloway discovers more than $26,000 stolen from Chariton County Sheriff’s Office

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released a report of the Chariton County Sheriff’s Office. Galloway said the audit was initiated by the sheriffs after discovering questionable activity. Galloway found more than $26,000 was stolen over a two-year period from the department. “When public dollars are abused, my office stands ready to offer resources to assist

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Sunshine is back

WEDNESDAY: The unseasonably cool weather pattern continues today, but we will remain on the dry side. Starting the day temperatures will drop below freezing with wind chills in the 20s. With sunshine back in place for Wednesday we will see high temperatures a little warmer, in the low 50s. Winds will remain under 6 mph

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