Crime Archives

Local prosecutor explains how indictment in Breonna Taylor case translates in Missouri law

September 23, 2020 5:55 PM Sydney Olsen

On Wednesday a grand jury in Kentucky indicted one of the officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor with wanton endangerment.

Sheriff’s dept.: Four arrested after stolen vehicles recovered in northern Boone County

September 23, 2020 10:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested four people during a stolen vehicle investigation in northern Boone County Monday morning. Officials say deputies responded to a “wanted vehicle” call at a residence near Hallsville. Deputies found three reported stolen vehicles at the residence according to BCSD Sgt. Brian Leer. A deputy on scene

Columbia Crime Stoppers offering rewards of up to $1,500 to help solve 13 homicide cold cases

September 23, 2020 6:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police is asking for information on 13 unsolved murders from 11 incidents since 2014. “Recently, the community and CPD have worked together really well to solve several cases relatively quickly,” said Lt. Matt Stephens. “I’m hopeful that reminding the community of these unsolved homicides will generate discussion and motivate those who

Short chase Tuesday afternoon in northeast Columbia leads to arrests

September 23, 2020 3:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) A traffic stop by Columbia Police Tuesday afternoon leads to a short car chase in northeast Columbia and one arrest. Officials say an officer attempted to stop a reported stolen vehicle in the area of the 3300 block of Clark lane. The driver then drove away from a patrol vehicle northbound on

Man accused of abandoning wife’s corpse booked into the Boone County Jail

September 23, 2020 1:38 PM Matt Ragsdale

A man accused of abandoning his wife’s corpse linked in 2018 was arrested and booked into the Boone County Jail more than six months after charges were filed.

Columbia woman pleads guilty in St. Louis baby’s death

September 23, 2020 11:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

A Columbia woman pleaded guilty Friday to a reduced charge for pressuring her boyfriend to kill his 3-month-old child.

Kansas City man faces multiple charges after chase in Randolph County

September 22, 2020 11:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Moberly Police arrested a Kansas City man after they say he threatened juveniles with a “gun” and then led police on a car chase toward Columbia. According to court documents, Jeremy Hann is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, possession of a controlled substance, stealing a motor vehicle, unlawful use

Holts Summit teen pleads not guilty in Jefferson City killing

September 22, 2020 10:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Devin Schrimpf pleaded not guilty on Sept. 1 in the murder of Marquise Conley, 18.

Columbia man arrested after kidnapping incident Monday

September 22, 2020 9:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with kidnapping, sodomy or attempted sodomy, two counts of domestic assault and property damage. In a Boone County probable cause statement, James Winters allegedly stopped a victim from leaving a residence and forced himself on the victim. In court documents, Winters assaulted the victim in various ways.

Columbia man, charged in an April shooting, arrested again while out on bond

September 22, 2020 4:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia police arrested a Columbia man Monday morning while he was out on bond for an April shooting. Officers say they recognized the man as a suspect in several thefts.

Columbia woman pleads guilty in child abuse case

September 22, 2020 3:43 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia woman originally charged with 11 counts including child abuse pleaded guilty Friday to three abuse counts and two endangerment counts.

Pettis County man charged with murdering wife in front of children

September 21, 2020 11:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

SMITHTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Smithton man is charged with killing his wife and other charges following a Wednesday afternoon incident in Pettis County. In the probable cause statement, Michael Brown is accused of assaulting and running over his wife in front of their children. Witnesses told law enforcement on scene that Brown was in his

Laddonia man arrested after attempted home invasion

September 21, 2020 10:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Mexico, Mo. (KMIZ) Audrain County Sheriff’s Department arrested Ryan Pollock after an incident Saturday night in Laddonia. According to a probable cause statement, Pollock attempted to break into the house of a former signficiant other and threatening two victims. One victim told police, Pollock allegedly was trying to kick the back door down and that

Columbia Police arrest man for domestic assault, stalking

September 21, 2020 10:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested Jonathan Heberlie after a Saturday incident where he allegedly entered the victim’s apartment without the victim’s permission. According to the probable cause statement, Heberlie went into the victim’s apartment on multiple occassions even scaling the outside of the building to attempt and enter her third floor apartment through the

Man arrested on multiple charges after downtown Columbia incident Saturday

September 21, 2020 9:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested Otis Campbell Jr. on multiple charges after an incident in downtown Columbia on Saturday night. In a probable cause statement, Columbia police allege Campbell got into a car and demanded the driver to take him to his residence. The driver and passenger told police that Campbell then got out

2 charged in teen’s death after escape from behavioral home

September 21, 2020 4:13 PM Associated Press

ST. JAMES, Mo. (AP) — Two people who escaped from a central Missouri behavioral health facility are charged with killing a teenager who escaped with them. Phelps County authorities say 18-year-old Enoch Phillips and 17-year-old Cody Armistead were charged Monday with first-degree murder. The Springfield News-Leader reports the two are accused of strangling a 15-year-old

Columbia PD: Several men assault, rob man on Seventh St. after vehicle breaks down

September 21, 2020 3:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police continue to investigate an armed robbery of a 55-year-old man on the 700 block of Seventh St. at 11:45 p.m. Saturday. Officials say when officers arrived they found the victim with several cuts to his head and face. The victim told police he was driving his moped when it died

Two people shot near Ellis-Porter Park in Jefferson City

September 20, 2020 6:49 AM Ben Fein

Jefferson City Police said they responded to Ellis Porter Park Saturday night at 11:44 p.m. after multiple reports of a weapons incident in the area.

Judge considers bond reduction for Montgomery County snake breeder’s wife

September 18, 2020 4:55 PM Lucas Geisler

A judge wants more information on a potential plan to release a woman accused of murder from jail before deciding the issue.

Boone County convicted murderer dies in prison

September 18, 2020 6:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Corrections is reporting convicted murderer 57-year-old William Salmon was pronounced dead at 3:40 Friday morning at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. Salmon was serving life without parole for a Boone County murder. Salmon killed a woman in September 1990. Salmon was found guilty in 2001. Officials say