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Arrest warrant issued for former Camden County deputy accused of child molestation

An arrest warrant was issued for former Camden County deputy Leonard Wilson on Wednesday afternoon. According to the warrant, Wilson is wanted for possession of child pornography, child molestation, furnishing pornographic materials to minors and stalking. According to a complaint filed, Wilson knowing possessed child pornography that showed a person younger than 18 engaged in

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Man accused of targeting elderly woman in landscaping scam charged with financial exploitation

Mark Harris has been charged with financial exploitation after being accused of scamming a 96-year-old woman. According to the probable cause statement, officers observed numerous numerous subjects working on the yard and trimming large trees at the victim’s house. Police said Harris charged the woman $6,850 to trim approximately four to five trees in the

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Columbia man charged with unlawful possession of a firearm after officers find a gun in a glove box

William Barrett has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm after officers pulled over a vehicle with him in it earlier in October. According to the probable cause statement, officers initially pulled over a car for excessive window tint. Police said they made contact with the driver and Barrett, the passenger. Officers said the

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College of the Ozarks is now requiring freshman to take a class that encourages patriotism

The College of the Ozarks is now requiring freshman to take a class aimed at encouraging patriotism. The school unveiled the military science course that aims to educate students on modern military customs, U.S. politics and flag protocol on Monday. The course will also teach rifle marksmanship, map reading and rope knotting. College President Jerry

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