Crime Archives

Juveniles suspected in Mexico vehicle theft

July 1, 2024 12:15 PM Matthew Sanders

Police in Mexico, Missouri, say they detained two juveniles for vehicle theft and a string of vehicle break-ins over the weekend.

Two in custody after pursuit in Callaway County Sunday afternoon

June 30, 2024 10:49 PM ABC 17 News Team

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were taken into custody Sunday evening after a pursuit in Callaway County, according to a facebook post from the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office originally believed three people were in the vehicle at the time of the chase but later learned there were only two. Sgt. Kyle

5 corrections officers charged in Jefferson City inmate’s death

June 28, 2024 1:57 PM Matthew Sanders, Mitchell Kaminski

Five former corrections officers at Jefferson City Correctional Center were charged Friday with crimes including murder in the December death of an inmate.

Murder charge filed on man accused of shooting brother 17 times in Audrain County

June 28, 2024 7:40 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man who was accused of shooting and killing his brother in May has been charged. Stephen Welch, 30, was charged on Friday with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. A warrant was issued for his arrest and no bond was set. He was not

Randolph County Sheriff’s Office warns of impersonation scam again

June 28, 2024 6:48 PM Ryan Shiner

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents again about scammers falsely calling themselves deputies. The Sheriff’s Office wrote on its Facebook page on Friday that someone was calling residents, and was claiming to be a “Deputy Jonathan Baker.” “We do not have a deputy by that name. In the event you

Man charged with assault in Central Columbia shooting

June 28, 2024 10:22 AM Madison Stuerman

Boone County prosecutors have charged a Columbia man with shooting another person multiple times on Thursday night on Madison Street.

Teenager to be tried as adult for deadly Columbia shooting and robbery

June 28, 2024 12:05 PM Matthew Sanders

A teenage suspect in a deadly spring 2023 shooting in south Columbia will stand trial as an adult.

Man accused of child sex crimes faces more charges after grand jury indictment

June 28, 2024 2:54 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of multiple child sex crimes is facing more charges after he was indicted by a grand jury on Thursday. Jarrod Don Hoffman, 50, was charged with four counts of first-degree statutory sodomy, first-degree child molestation, sexual misconduct involving a child younger than 15 years old and first-degree

Supreme Court limits obstruction charges against January 6 rioters

June 28, 2024 9:51 AM CNN Newsource

By John Fritze, Tierney Sneed and Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Justice Department overstepped by charging hundreds of people who rioted at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, with obstruction in a decision that could force prosecutors to reopen some of those cases. At the same

Sixth Street in Columbia blocked off as police, SWAT team enter residence

June 27, 2024 11:13 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police blocked off a portion of Sixth Street near the 800 block on Thursday night. Police were outside of what appeared to be a duplex, with one of the front doors to the residence that appeared to have been removed. SWAT Team members were at the scene and entered the residence

Madison Street in central Columbia closed off, reopens after shots were fired

June 27, 2024 7:31 PM Ryan Shiner, Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Madison Street in Columbia was closed off on Thursday evening by Columbia police after shots were fired by one person. Shots were fired at 7:15 p.m. in the 900 block of Madison Street, according to Columbia Police Department spokesman Brian McNeill. The scene was cleared and the street was reopened by 10:15

Columbia woman charged with manslaughter in death of man found on I-70 in March

June 27, 2024 4:56 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman is facing a manslaughter charge after she was accused of running over and killing a man on Interstate 70 in March. Tyia Alisa Bush, 38, was charged on Thursday with second-degree involuntary manslaughter and two misdemeanors: Reckless driving and speeding. She is not listed on the Boone County Jail

Four facing drug charges in Miller County

June 27, 2024 4:27 PM Ryan Shiner

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Four people were arrested and charged with drug crimes on Thursday in Miller County. Karey Varner, Kyle Nelson and David Saint were charged with two counts of second-degree drug trafficking and three counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child involving drugs. Taylor Blackburn was charged with drug possession and

Brunswick man charged with child molestation

June 27, 2024 3:33 PM Ryan Shiner

CHARITON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Brunswick man was charged in Chariton County with several child sex crimes on Thursday. Mikel Deal was charged with three counts of third-degree child molestation of a child younger than 14 years old and three counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. A warrant was issued on Thursday

Convicted Cole County rapist gets life in prison

June 27, 2024 11:58 AM Matthew Sanders

A man convicted in April of bonding women out of jail to rape them was sentenced Thursday to life in prison.

Hallsville man arrested after crash shuts down road

June 26, 2024 11:58 PM Ryan Shiner, Matthew Sanders

A Hallsville man was arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of driving drunk and causing a head-on crash.

Local gun rights, gun control advocates react after surgeon general calls gun violence a public health crisis

June 26, 2024 7:58 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some local gun rights and safety advocates in MidMissouri are reacting after the U.S surgeon general declared gun violence a public health crisis on Tuesday. The declaration came after a string of shootings across America, including in Ohio, Alabama and Arkansas that left multiple people dead or injured. According to reports from

Jefferson City cop breaks hand while arresting man

June 26, 2024 8:53 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City police officer broke his hand while arresting a man on Sunday, according to court documents. Tyrone Blanks Jr., of Jefferson City, was arrested at 1:28 p.m. Sunday and was charged on Monday with second-degree assault. A warrant was issued and no bond was set. He was not listed

Appeal rejected for man found guilty of murder in killing of Lincoln University student

June 26, 2024 4:05 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing a Lincoln University student in 2018 saw his appeal rejected on Tuesday. Alfred Chism Jr, of Jefferson City, was sentenced in April 2023 to 25 years for second-degree murder and five years for armed-criminal action. The sentences will run consecutively. He

Woman arrested, accused in armed robbery on Old 63 in Columbia; youth also detained

June 25, 2024 9:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was arrested and a youth was detained after they were accused of robbing three people on Monday in the 2700 block of South Old 63, according to a Tuesday night press release from the Columbia Police Department. Cz’Toia De Vose, 19, of Columbia, was arrested and the name of the