Crime Archives

Columbia police chief meets with Citizens Police Review Board

July 8, 2020 5:04 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones will appear before the Citizens Police Review Board on Wednesday night at City Hall.

Jefferson City man pleads guilty to having child pornography

July 9, 2020 12:33 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of child pornography Tuesday.

University of Missouri police arrest suspect in sidewalk vandalism near Jefferson statue

July 8, 2020 3:08 PM Matthew Sanders

A University of Missouri student has been arrested and given a court summons in connection with graffiti found on the sidewalk near the Thomas Jefferson statue on MU’s campus.

Former lobbyist pleads guilty in nationwide marijuana case

July 8, 2020 3:24 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Missouri lobbyist pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a federal crime involving marijuana sales. Eapen Thampy admitted to distribution of marijuana for helping broker a deal for 100 pounds of marijuana in February 2018. Thampy bought the marijuana from Craig Smith, an Oregon man federal authorities believe ran the nationwide

Man faces multiple drug charges in Boone County

July 7, 2020 11:43 AM Matt Ragsdale

Online court records say he’s accused of drug trafficking and bringing a controlled substance inside a jail.

Columbia man facing assault charge for May shooting

July 6, 2020 11:16 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County prosecutors filed new charges against a man in jail tied to a May shooting. Daniel Ayers, 18, is now charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon for an alleged shooting that took place on May 21. Ayers was arrested by Columbia police in the

Columbia police detain teenager in connection with double homicide

July 6, 2020 12:16 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia Police Department Chief Geoff Jones said the medics chose not to respond to the scene on Volunteer drive where the shooting took place.

Man accused of Jefferson City Friday night stabbing

July 6, 2020 4:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

A man faces several felonies in Cole County linked to a stabbing on Friday night.

Two officers hurt in fight at Boonville prison

July 6, 2020 11:12 AM Matt Ragsdale

At least two officers were hurt and more than a dozen inmates were involved in the incident.

One person detained after vehicle chase ending in Camden County

July 5, 2020 9:37 PM Sydney Olsen

One person was taken into custody after they led troopers on a chase in two counties.

UPDATE: Overnight double homicide details released by CPD

July 5, 2020 2:07 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia police said Sunday that an early morning shooting in which five people were hit is a double homicide.

Jefferson City man sentenced to probation in robbery case

July 3, 2020 12:33 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man accused in an armed robbery pleaded guilty to a reduced charge this week and was sentenced to probation.

Iowa man accused of sex crimes in Callaway County

July 3, 2020 12:20 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office said an Iowa man was booked into the Callaway County Jail yesterday after being accused of having sexual interaction with a child.

Fulton man accused of trying to have sex with teenager

July 3, 2020 11:47 AM Matt Ragsdale

State troopers say a Fulton man was arrested accused of trying to have sexual contact with a teenager in Morgan County.

Kansas City police officer shot, suspect dead after shooting

July 3, 2020 9:00 AM Associated Press

A suspect has died and a police officer who was shot in the head during a Kansas City shooting remains in critical condition.

Several CPD officers are searching for a suspect who ran away on foot.

Man leads police on foot chase in north Columbia

July 3, 2020 4:21 AM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia police are searching for a man who led them on a chase early Friday morning.

Charges filed in northeast Columbia shooting

July 2, 2020 6:14 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged a Columbia man with two felonies after he alleged fired shots on a residential street.

Appeals court denies bid to re-hear Columbia murder conviction

July 2, 2020 5:39 PM Matt Ragsdale

The appeal was filed in the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals on June 23.

Jefferson City police help with Florida cold case

July 2, 2020 5:19 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City police say a woman has been tracked to central Missouri and arrested in a Florida cold murder case.

Missouri man freed from prison with help from WNBA’s Moore

July 2, 2020 9:43 AM Associated Press

Moore was on hand when Jonathan Irons, 40, walked out of the Jefferson City Correctional Center.