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Missouri Department of Social Services warns of Medicaid data breach

August 9, 2023 9:18 AM Erika McGuire

The Missouri Department of Social Services is warning Medicaid recipients that their data might have fallen into the wrong hands.

Man accused of murder in Monroe County appeals for public defender

August 9, 2023 5:04 PM Ryan Shiner

PARIS, Mo. (KMIZ) A Monroe County man charged with second-degree murder filed an appeal to be represented by a public defender. Lyle Miller, 65, of Madison, is accused of murdering Betty Hayes in 2021. He is being held at the Monroe County Jail without bond. Miller appeared in court without counsel Wednesday and chose to

Three teenagers accused of property damage in Audrain County

August 9, 2023 4:34 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mexico Public Safety Department announced in a Wednesday press release that it detained three teenagers allegedly trying to break into the former Audrain Medical Center building. Police responded to the 600 block of East Monroe Street at 12:33 a.m. Wednesday, according to the release Officers detained the juveniles, two of them

Felony charges filed against woman accused of threatening bridge workers in Jefferson City

August 9, 2023 11:17 AM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors charged a Jefferson City woman with five felonies and several misdemeanors after she crashed in a construction zone and allegedly threatened workers with a hatchet.

Man accused of murdering pregnant woman denied bond

August 8, 2023 9:22 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man charged with the murder of a pregnant woman was denied bond Tuesday and will remain in custody at the Department of Corrections. Sevance Brewer, 31, did not appear in court Tuesday, and had his bond denied due to parole violations. His next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 7. Brewer

Jefferson City man charged with several felonies following crash

August 8, 2023 8:16 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged with several felonies after he was accused of crashing a vehicle that sent someone to the hospital while driving drunk. Timothy C. Latham, 42, was charged Tuesday with second-degree assault, possession of a controlled substance, DWI – causing physical injury and armed-criminal action. He is

Columbia considering mental health crisis help for police calls

August 8, 2023 11:53 AM Gabrielle Teiner

As the Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate a deadly Columbia Police Department officer-involved shooting, the city is looking to include mental health professionals to aid with crisis calls.

Second adult charged in relation to June ARC fight

August 8, 2023 4:17 PM Mitchell Kaminski

‘COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A second adult has been charged for their involvement in a fight at Columbia’s Activity and Recreation Center in June. Kameron Mearidy, 18, of Jefferson City, was charged Monday with second-degree assault. He is not listed on the Boone County Jail roster. A warrant was ordered Tuesday and a $20,000 bond was

Man arrested after ‘large fight’ reported in Jefferson City

August 8, 2023 2:12 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City police arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of multiple felonies after they were called to a “large fight” late Monday night.

Louisiana man arrested after child molestation charge filed in Boone County

August 7, 2023 6:31 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Louisiana man was booked into the Boone County Jail on Sunday night after a child-molestation charge was filed in June. Forrest D. Stevens, 61, of Hammond, Louisiana, was charged on June 1 with first-degree child molestation. He is being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. An court appearance was

Family of man who died in Columbia police shooting asks to see body cam footage

August 7, 2023 11:34 AM Hannah Falcon

The family of the 22-year-old man who died Friday during an officer-involved shooting in Columbia has hired a lawyer and sent a letter to Columbia Mayor Barbra Buffaloe.

Columbia man accused of smashing gambling machines in Cooper and Callaway counties

August 7, 2023 4:31 PM David Kitchin

Boone County deputies have arrested a Columbia man accused of stealing from gambling machines at convenience stores in Cooper and Callaway counties.

Man charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of equipment at construction site

August 7, 2023 3:53 PM Ryan Shiner

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Barton County man has been charged after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment in Cooper County. John William Couzens, 56, of Lamar, was charged Monday with stealing more than $750. He is being held at the Cass County Jail and a $5,000 bond was. A court date has

Man charged in deadly Douglass Park shooting pleads guilty to manslaughter

August 7, 2023 1:17 PM Matthew Sanders

A man charged with first-degree murder for a 2020 shooting in Columbia’s Douglass Park pleaded guilty to a reduced charge Monday.

Columbia man accused of 2020 Douglass Park murder in court Monday morning

August 7, 2023 4:46 AM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The man accused of murder in a deadly shooting on Aug. 25 at Douglass Park is set to face a judge Monday morning for a pre-trial conference. Rickey Murry, 51, is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action after he’s accused of killing Corey Jordan in 2020. A Boone County assistant

Police shoot at suicidal man after taking fire in Columbia; suspect killed

August 4, 2023 4:41 PM Ryan Shiner

A large police presence was seen Friday afternoon at a southern Columbia apartment complex and highway patrol troopers have been asked to investigate an officer-involved shooting.

‘Agreement reached’ in trial for man accused in fatal 2020 Douglass Park shooting

August 4, 2023 9:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A plea deal could be accepted by Monday for a man accused of shooting and killing a man in Douglass Park in 2020. Rickey Murry, 51, is charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful gun possession. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. Murry appeared in court Friday by

No injuries reported in Fulton house fire; $130,000 worth of damage reported

August 4, 2023 8:54 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported in a Friday house fire in the 100 block of West Reed Street, according to a press release from the Fulton Fire Department. Firefighters saw smoke coming out of a single-story home. The fire was brought under control within approximately 30 minutes, according to the release. Damage was

Jefferson City man accused of stealing $12,000 of electronics from church

August 4, 2023 7:08 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was arrested and charged after he was accused of stealing $12,000 worth of electronics from a church. Lyndell Deshawn Dale, 28, is charged with first-degree burglary and stealing more than $750. He is being held without bond at the Cole County Jail. A court date has not

Man charged with several child sex crimes in Cooper County

August 4, 2023 4:13 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A man has been charged with multiple child sex crimes after allegedly assaulting two children. Isaac Owen Griffith, 18, is charged with two counts of first-degree sodomy and two counts of first-degree child molestation. He is being held at the Cooper County Jail on a $200,000 bond. Griffith was booked into the