Crime Archives

Assault charge added against ‘pledge dad’ in fraternity hazing case

October 24, 2023 9:13 AM Madison Stuerman, Jazsmin Halliburton

Court documents state that Delanty allegedly “recklessly caused serious physical injury” to Santulli by giving him alcohol and encouraging him to drink it.

High school employee charged with child sex crimes in Maries County

October 23, 2023 9:26 PM Ryan Shiner

MARIES COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was described as an employee at a high school has been charged with several child sex crimes. Rikki Laughlin, 25, of Saint James, was charged on Monday with possession of child pornography, tampering with a victim, second-degree statutory rape, sexual exploitation of a minor, tampering with physical evidence,

Convicted murderer pleads guilty to 1981 Callaway County killing

October 23, 2023 7:25 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A man — who was already convicted of murder in another case – pleaded guilty on Friday to the 1981 killing of Ricky Ridings, according to a press release from Callaway County Prosecutor Benjamin Miller. Conrad Schmitt III, 70, pleaded guilty on Friday to manslaughter, Miller’s release states. Casenet shows that Schmitt

Jefferson City man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman on trail

October 23, 2023 6:44 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman on a walking trail in May. Jacob Beul, 26, pleaded guilty on Thursday to first-degree sexual abuse, according to an email from Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson. His sentencing hearing is set for 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, at

Jefferson City woman accused of stealing more than $37,000 in welfare benefits

October 23, 2023 4:47 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman was charged on Monday with stealing $37,420.87 in public-assistance benefits. Abisoye Jones, 39, was charged with stealing $25,000 or more and unlawfully receiving more than $750 in public assistance benefits. A criminal summons was issued on Monday and an initial court appearance is set for 9 a.m.

Columbia man accused of murdering child indicted by grand jury

October 23, 2023 4:04 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of a 3-year-old in September was indicted by a grand jury on Friday. Larry Brownlee Jr., 28, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and illegal gun possession. He is being held in the Boone County Jail without

Man pleads guilty to abandoning corpse in Camden County, sentenced to four years

October 23, 2023 3:47 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Montreal, Missouri, man pleaded guilty on Monday to abandoning a corpse and was sentenced to four years in prison. According to previous reporting, Eric Cole, 41, was initially charged in 2022 with second-degree murder, stealing, abandonment of a corpse and conspiracy to commit a felony. Cole pleaded guilty before going

Law enforcement officers respond to crash and crime calls after Mizzou Homecoming game

October 22, 2023 6:14 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After Saturday’s big win for the University of Missouri Tigers against the South Carolina Gamecocks, local law enforcement responded to a few crime and crash-related incidents near downtown Columbia. As of 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, the Columbia Police Department responded to a hit and run on Rogers St. and N. College Blvd,

Columbia man who pleaded guilty to murdering stepfather sentenced to 25 years

October 20, 2023 5:51 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo .(KMIZ) A Columbia man who pleaded guilty two months ago to shooting and killing his stepfather was sentenced on Friday to 25 years in prison. Samuel E. Brotherton, 23, pleaded guilty on Aug. 21 to second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of Rollin G. Thompson, 64, in the 3800

Camden County Sheriff’s Office adds terrorism tip link to website

October 20, 2023 3:49 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Camden County Sheriff’s Office stated in a Friday press release that it has added a terrorism tip link to its website. The sheriff’s office stated the link was established in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. The release states the system was set up under the Missouri Office of Homeland

Columbia man charged with several child sex crimes

October 20, 2023 2:51 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: One of the charges against Kintner has been updated after a source error was corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged in Boone County on Friday with four child sex crimes. Mancle G. Kintner Jr., 74, was charged with attempted statutory sodomy, felony child molestation — sexual contact with a person

Jefferson City man sentenced seven years for 2019 stabbing case

October 20, 2023 1:27 PM Madison Stuerman

According to online court records, Hosea Gaines pleaded guilty to domestic assault in the second degree and a misdemeanor count for resisting arrest on July 21.

Yancey picked as family court commissioner for 13th Judicial Circuit

October 19, 2023 9:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gretchen Yancey was unanimously picked on Thursday to become the next family court commissioner in the 13th Judicial Circuit Court, according to a Thursday press release from the court. She was picked during a Court en Banc closed session, according to the release. Her appointment will begin March 1. She is currently

Sex offender sentenced to five years in federal prison for uploading bestiality video

October 19, 2023 3:56 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was sentenced in federal court on Wednesday for uploading an “obscene bestiality” video to his Google account, according to a Thursday press release from the Department of Justice. Brian Joe Gravatt, 48, was sentenced to five years in federal prison without parole. Gravatt was required to register as

Columbia man charged with child molestation

October 19, 2023 2:57 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged on Thursday with first-degree child molestation in Boone County. A warrant was ordered for Ricky Cook, 52, and no bond was set. He was not in the Boone County Jail on Thursday. A court date has yet to be set. According to court documents, Cook is accused

Local police departments warning about an increase in car break-ins

October 19, 2023 11:54 AM Madison Stuerman

Centralia Police reported several teenagers were opening unlocked vehicles and stealing items from inside. This includes several guns and a garage door opener.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you in favor of any of the Columbia police chief candidates?

October 19, 2023 2:16 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia held a forum on Wednesday night that included all four final candidates for its opening for chief of police. The city is looking for a new police chief after Geoff Jones retired on Aug. 1. Matt Stephens was named the interim chief. City spokeswoman Sydney Olsen previously said the City was on track

Man caught in Montgomery County manhunt charged with domestic assault

October 18, 2023 10:44 AM Madison Stuerman, Ryan Shiner

Montgomery County deputies along with assistance from the MSHP Aviation Unit used thermal imaging drones to search for Glispe after he escaped the area.

Columbia man sentenced in federal court for drug trafficking, illegal gun possession

October 18, 2023 3:15 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was sentenced Wednesday for his alleged role in trying to distribute fentanyl and illegal gun possession, according to a press release from the Department of Justice., Ryan Knudsen, 31, was sentenced to 10 years in prison without parole, according to the release. Knudsen pleaded guilty on June 20

No threat found after bomb threat made to Jefferson City Nursing and Rehab Center

October 17, 2023 10:02 AM Madison Stuerman

According to Lt. David Williams, the investigation is still open into the suspicious call made to the Jefferson City Nursing and Rehab Center.