Crime Archives

Columbia police say suspect was shot in self-defense

October 17, 2022 12:58 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police say a woman they arrested after she showed up to a hospital with gunshot wounds early Sunday had earlier exchanged gunfire with two people in a parked vehicle.

Statement: West Columbia standoff began with shooting threat

October 17, 2022 12:07 PM Matthew Sanders

A seven-hour standoff that ended peacefully Friday at a west Columbia apartment complex started when the suspect allegedly threatened to shoot a woman.

Columbia City Council set to discuss video surveillance system

October 17, 2022 6:11 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia City Council is set to meet at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. Monday night, to discuss a new video surveillance system among other topics.

Columbia woman arrested for domestic assault early Sunday morning

October 16, 2022 4:24 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested a woman for domestic assault after she went to the hospital with a gunshot wound. Columbia Police investigated a shooting in the 200 block of East Texas Avenue around 3 a.m. Sunday. According to CPD, officers determined shots had been fired but could not locate a victim. Officers did

One year after Phi Gamma Delta hazing incident that left a freshman disabled, legal battle continues

October 16, 2022 7:21 PM Leila Mitchell

It’s almost been one year since the Phi Gamma Delta hazing incident at the University of Missouri that left one pledge disabled, leading to 11 Fraternity brothers being charged with felonies.

Police investigate Friday night shooting in South Columbia

October 14, 2022 10:01 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police responded to a shots fired call around 9 p.m. Friday near Nifong Boulevard and Sinclair Street. All entrances to the roundabout were closed off while police investigated and re-opened Saturday morning at 12:45 a.m. Columbia Police Department spokesman Christian Tabak said officers were in the area for an unrelated reason

Apartment standoff ends with Columbia man’s arrest

October 14, 2022 5:27 AM Zachary Farwell

Police used an unspecified gas to end a standoff at a west Columbia apartment building on Friday.

Suspect in University of Missouri hazing case pleads not guilty

October 14, 2022 3:53 PM Chris Bryant

One of the suspects in what authorities say was a hazing incident that left a University of Missouri student disabled pleaded not guilty Friday.

AI messaging app Journey sends explicit messages to child

October 13, 2022 10:48 PM Marina Diaz

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One Boone County mother and her 11-year-old daughter were left shocked after an artificial intelligence texting app began sending them in-appropriate messages. Novi Limited’s application, Journey: New Relationship & AI, is marketed on the Apple App Store as a “deep AI mind that always listens, responds and connects with you emotionally.”

Good Samaritan Law protects those who want to help

October 13, 2022 6:15 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said a good Samaritan attempted to save a gunshot victim’s life Wednesday night after the victim crashed his car at the 5400 block of Kelsey Drive. “Another citizen had arrived and they were trying to help the victim who had been shot, so we really want to thank the

Police identify woman whose body was found in closet on High Quest Drive

October 13, 2022 4:00 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has identified Patricia Kelly as the woman whose body was found in a closet on High Quest Drive earlier this week. Adam Conner is charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. “We extend our condolences to Patricia’s friends and family, and our thanks to everyone involved in

Police: Man tried to strangle ex-girlfriend

October 13, 2022 2:25 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged with second-degree domestic assault and unlawful possession of a firearm. Randdell Craig, 38, allegedly went to his ex-girlfriend’s residence to pick up his belongings when he attempted to strangle and strike her, according to a probable cause statement. The alleged victim grabbed a gun to

Police: Man shoots ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend

October 13, 2022 1:44 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County man was charged Wednesday with several felonies after allegedly shooting at his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend. Kevon Mason, 36, of Jefferson City, is charged with first-degree burglary, second-degree assault and armed criminal action. Mason is accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment on Sunday and shooting her new boyfriend,

Woman with warrant arrested by Camden Sheriff’s Department

October 12, 2022 9:26 PM Ryan Shiner

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) An Osage Beach woman with a warrant was arrested by the Camden County Sheriff’s Department on Monday. Ashley Elkins, 33, had an active warrant for the first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, as well as active warrants for multiple counts of failure to appear in court and multiple probation violation warrants,

Columbia man charged for firing gun in the air while intoxicated

October 12, 2022 5:42 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged Tuesday for allegedly shooting a gun into the air while he was drunk. Austin Wood, 22, is charged with unlawful use of a weapon while intoxicated, a felony. Wood allegedly fired two or three rounds from an AR-15-style gun into the air outside of his apartment in

Moniteau County deputies issue warrant for third suspect in September burglary

October 12, 2022 5:03 PM Ryan Shiner

This story has been updated. CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department has identified and issued a warrant for the third suspect of a September burglary. Timmy Whittle, 64, of Camdenton, is charged with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. Two other people were arrested this week in relation to the burglary charge. He

Man charged with rape, sodomy

October 12, 2022 4:10 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 23-year-old man has been charged with several sex crimes. Elijah Schwartz is charged with first-degree rape, two counts of first-degree sodomy and fourth-degree assault. He is currently being held at the Boone County jail without bond. An arraignment hearing was held Tuesday. A confined docket hearing is scheduled for Oct. 19,

Former Tuscumbia teacher pleads guilty to sex crimes

October 12, 2022 3:21 PM Ryan Shiner

TUSCUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Tuscumbia High School teacher and basketball coach pleaded guilty to several sex crimes on Tuesday. Michael Allen, 26, pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual contact with a student. His sentencing hearing will be 10 a.m. on Dec. 14 at the Miller County Courthouse. An investigation began March 1 after

Bond denied for Columbia man charged with murder on High Quest Drive

October 12, 2022 2:03 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man charged in killing a 58-year-old woman and putting her body in a closet made his first appearance in court Wednesday, via video. Adam Conner, 37, was arrested Tuesday morning. He was charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. A second-degree murder charge could result in a sentence of 10-30 years

Moniteau County deputies arrest two accused of burglary in September

October 11, 2022 6:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department has identified and arrested two people due to their alleged involvement of a burglary in September. The owner of the property was able to get video of the suspects coming back onto the property last Friday. Deputies arrested Curtis Hile, of Jefferson City, and Kathy Kliegel at the property