Crime Archives

Jefferson City man charged with attempted robbery

June 2, 2023 4:01 PM Ryan Shiner

A Jefferson City man was arrested and charged Wednesday after allegedly trying to rob a bank.

Morgan County deputy pleads guilty to careless driving in crash

June 2, 2023 2:42 PM Ryan Shiner

VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) A Morgan County Sheriff’s deputy pleaded guilty Tuesday to misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent matter while causing an accident. Justin Dills, 29, was fined $130.50 plus court costs, totaling $250. Missouri POST records show that Justin W. Dills has a valid Class A license and he is

Former KC bank manager indicted, accused of facilitating multiple fraud schemes

June 1, 2023 10:11 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Kansas City bank branch manager has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly accepting gifts for facilitating a $12.4 million COVID-19 fraud scheme for a Jefferson City business owner, according to a Thursday press release from the Department of Justice. Anthony Omar Brockman, 48, who currently resides

Trial date postponed for Fulton man accused of killing classmate in 1991

June 1, 2023 2:46 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man who is accused of killing his Russellville classmate more than 30 years ago will have to wait longer for his jury trial to start. Chris Niemet, 46, is accused of killing his classmate, Greg Jones in April 1991 in Russellville. Jones was 14. Niemet also would have been 14

Woman pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in relation baby who died from meth overdose

June 1, 2023 6:47 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to first-degree involuntary manslaughter at the Cole County Circuit Court. Kayla Brewer, 23, was sentenced on Tuesday to five years of supervised probation. She received a 10-year suspended sentence. She will also spend 10 days in the Missouri Department of Corrections, according to Casenet.

Police: Pair break in to Mexico High School concession stand

June 1, 2023 4:58 PM Matthew Sanders

A male and a female of unknown age broke into the concession stand at the Mexico High School track and football field and did “considerable … damage” Memorial Day, the Mexico Department of Public Safety said.

Man charged with statutory sodomy arrested, appears in court by video

June 1, 2023 2:43 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man charged with first-degree statutory sodomy of a person younger than 14 years old is now in custody. Jacob Thomas Noel, 36, is accused of assaulting the victim while they were in his care. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. He was booked into the

Execution in Randolph County case delayed

May 31, 2023 11:52 AM Matthew Sanders

A federal judge has granted a temporary reprieve for a man who was scheduled to be executed next week for the killing of two Randolph County jailers.

Two men who allegedly shot at FBI agents indicted Wednesday

May 31, 2023 8:37 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Tennessee man and a Missouri man were indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday on charges stemming from their threats of violence against Border Patrol agents as well as an armed assault of FBI agents, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Bryan C. Perry, 37, of Clarksville,

Woman says multiple items were stolen from storage unit, facility aware of past break-ins

May 31, 2023 7:56 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Gray Line Storage in Columbia reportedly has a history of burglaries, a property manager told ABC 17 News on Wednesday. According to the property manager, he had been made aware of the burglaries and notified the facility. Genevieve Christian said she and her fiancé were victims and had items stolen from a

Columbia city leaders say they support police amid street violence, union criticism

May 31, 2023 3:45 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia’s city manager didn’t directly address criticisms of city leadership made this week by the police officers’ union during Wednesday’s State of the City address.

Boonville man arrested, charged after chase in Cooper County

May 31, 2023 3:29 PM Ryan Shiner

A Boonville man was arrested Tuesday following a chase with deputies, according to a Wednesday social media post by the Cooper Sheriff’s Office. A deputy saw Christopher Stallings, 33, driving a vehicle and knew he had a warrant for his arrest, according to the post. The deputy tried to conduct a traffic stop but Stallings

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does the City of Columbia do enough to support police officers?

May 31, 2023 12:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Police Officers Association on Tuesday issued a call for residents to show up to the next City Council meeting to show political support for officers.

Columbia Police Officers Association asks for residents to lobby at City Council meeting

May 30, 2023 4:47 PM Ryan Shiner

The Columbia Police Officers Association is asking residents to lobby on its behalf at the next City Council meeting on Monday.

Jefferson City couple found guilty of child abuse, child endangerment

May 30, 2023 9:38 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City couple was found guilty of child abuse and child endangerment Tuesday. Daniel and Christina Dubey were tried by the court and found guilty of three counts of child abuse and two counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. A sentencing hearing is set for 3 p.m.

More hearings set before June trial for man accused of killing wife in 2006

May 30, 2023 9:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A couple more hearings are now set before a jury trial begins for a man accused of killing his wife more than 17 years ago. Keith Comfort, 41, is charged with second-degree murder. He is being held in the Boone County Jail on a $5 million bond. Prosecutors say Comfort told police in

Columbia man charged with statutory sodomy

May 30, 2023 8:32 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged with first-degree statutory sodomy of a person younger than 14 years old. Jacob Thomas Noel, 36, is accused of assaulting the victim while they were in his care on May 6. A child abuse pediatrician, as well as a forensic interview at Rainbow House confirmed injuries

Defendant in Phi Gamma Delta hazing case seeks January trial date

May 30, 2023 11:26 AM Erika McGuire

The lawyer for one of the men charged in a hazing case tied to a former University of Missouri fraternity is asking for the court to set a trial date.

Organizations deliver letters to governor to stop death of Michael Tisius

May 30, 2023 11:39 AM Avery Roehler

Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty will deliver letters to the governor Tuesday in an effort to stop the execution of Michael Tisius.

Man faces several domestic assault charges; allegedly assaulted woman, witnesses at hotel

May 30, 2023 6:42 PM Ryan Shiner

KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged earlier this week after allegedly assaulting a woman and two other people Saturday night at the Amerihost Inn in Kingdom City. Kevin Paul Guard, 31, is charged with second-degree domestic assault, third-degree domestic assault, fourth-degree domestic assault, two counts of fourth-degree assault and resisting arrest. He is