Crime Archives

One charged after Tuesday afternoon crash leads to shooting in Columbia

January 20, 2021 11:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police arrested two people after a crash on W. Worley Street Tuesday afternoon resulted in a shooting.

Two people charged with 1st-degree involuntary manslaughter after drug overdose

January 21, 2021 8:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Camden County Sheriff’s Department has arrested two people after the department began an investigation after a 49-year-old woman died Tuesday. According to the probable cause statement, the woman returned home Tuesday after meeting with Derek Beck. The woman was allegedly on drugs and was put into bed before her death. According to

Police, trainers urge vigilance, action in threatening situations

January 21, 2021 2:35 PM Chanel Porter

People who find themselves in dangerous situations should try to draw attention to themselves and pay attention to their surroundings, a Jefferson City police spokesman said after a man was accused of kidnap and rape.

Columbia police shot at early Thursday morning; the training officers receive for these situations

January 21, 2021 3:12 PM Meghan Drakas

Columbia police were shot at early Thursday morning. A police training expert says officers receive training in preparation of these situations.

Charges filed against 18-year-old after officers shot at in downtown Columbia

January 21, 2021 2:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

Multiple people have been detained after firing shots at officers at the intersection of Ash and Orr Street.

Appeals court rejects prosecutor’s appeal in McCloskey case

January 21, 2021 3:33 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri appeals court has rejected a second appeal by St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner challenging her removal as prosecutor against Mark McCloskey, who along with his wife, Patricia, pointed weapons at racial injustice protesters last year. Gardner argued the disqualification of her and her office from Mark McCloskey’s case

Clerk has minor injuries after being assaulted during an armed robbery at Iberia convenience store

January 21, 2021 3:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

IBERIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Miller County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a Thursday morning armed robbery at the Eagle Stop convenience store in Iberia. Deputies report the suspect showed a gun to the store clerk and then assaulted him. Officials say the clerk has minor injuries. According to deputies, the suspect assaulted the store clerk. After taking

Hermann woman charged after allegedly stealing over $360,000 from Rhineland business

January 20, 2021 9:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

RHINELAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A Hermann woman is accused of stealing $360,000 from the bank account for The Corner Restaurant Bar and Grill in Rhineland where she was a manager. According to the probable cause statement, the owner spoke to Katie Muenks about financial irregularities from the business’s bank account. The owner said that Muenks and

Iberia man arrested and charged with sexual assault after an incident at Jefferson City hotel Tuesday

January 20, 2021 4:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

According to court documents, David Lee is accused of luring the 19-year-old victim to a hotel on the 1300 block of Jefferson Street and raping her, then stopping the victim from calling for help.

Kansas City payday lender pleads guilty to bankruptcy fraud

January 20, 2021 3:36 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The co-owner of a one-time Kansas City payday lending company has pleaded guilty to a bankruptcy fraud count related to his 2015 personal bankruptcy, in which prosecutors say he hid more than $1 million in assets. The Kansas City Star reports that 53-year-old Del Kimball pleaded guilty Tuesday and faces

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia police be able to use chokeholds?

January 20, 2021 1:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

The tactic came under scrutiny this summer after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis as an officer knelt on his neck.

Father of Benton County child killed given bond

January 19, 2021 10:08 AM Lucas Geisler

WARSAW, Mo. (KMIZ) The father of a Benton County 4-year-old killed in December will have the chance to get out of jail ahead of trial. Judge Mark Pilley set a $500,000 cash or surety bond for James Mast, 28, at a Tuesday morning hearing. The bond allows Mast to pay just 10 percent of the

Columbia City Council votes against complete ban on chokeholds

January 19, 2021 2:38 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department revised its use of force policy to more clearly define the definition of neck restraints as a use of deadly force.

Fulton man charged with child sexual assault after alleged incidents from 2017 to 2019

January 19, 2021 11:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man is being accused of a touching a victim inapproripately over several years according to court documents. Kyle Moser allegedly touched the victim’s chest back in 2017 when the victim was 11. From Jan. 2018 to May 2018, Moser allegedly touched the victim’s chest again and then watched the victim

Miller County man charged after an alleged kidnapping and assault Sunday

January 19, 2021 8:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

KAISER, Mo. (KMIZ) A Miller County man was arrested Sunday after allegedly kidnapping and assaulting the victim. According to court documents, Roger Wimberley and the victim were watching Youtube videos overnight Sunday when the victim attempted to leave but Wimberley stopped the victim. Court documents state Wimberley slapped the victim then attempted to strangle the

Chariton County man charged with sex assault in after November incident

January 19, 2021 8:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

KEYTESVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Keytesville man is charged with multiple counts after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl. According to court documents, Phineas Schrock was staying the night in Nov. 2020 at a home in Keytesville when he entered the bedroom of the 15-year-old and got into bed with the victim. The victim told

Mexico Public Safety Department looking for suspects that stole cars that may have ties to St. Louis

January 19, 2021 6:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Mexico Public Safety Department is investigating after three vehicles were stolen overnight on Sunday. The vehicles were taken from the 700 block of Quisenberry, the 900 block of Lakeview and the 1500 block of Ringo. At least two of the vehicles were unlocked with the keys inside at the time of the

Missouri law raising adult age for crimes to 18 not used

January 19, 2021 5:52 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Most county prosecutors in Missouri are not following a new law that raised the age for being charged as an adult to 18. The law took effect on Jan. 1 but the Missouri Legislature did not provide funding for juvenile services to handle an influx of new cases caused by

Missouri man charged with murder, arson in deadly house fire

January 18, 2021 3:08 PM Associated Press

WESTON, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man has been accused of setting a house fire that left a man dead, officials said Monday. A news release from the Platte County prosecutor says 24-year-old Anthony Fleming of Weston, Missouri was charged with murder and arson related to the Sunday morning fire in the Kansas City suburb

1 man killed, another wounded in rural Missouri shooting

January 18, 2021 8:15 AM Associated Press

One man was killed and another man wounded in a shooting in south-central Missouri over the weekend.