Crime Archives

Jefferson City man accused of bilking taxpayers for millions through COVID-19 loan fraud

September 15, 2022 2:41 PM Matthew Sanders

Federal prosecutors have accused a Jefferson City man of stealing millions in taxpayer money as part of a $27 million fraud scheme.

Jury convicts Columbia man accused of rape, robbery

September 15, 2022 11:53 AM Matthew Sanders

A Boone County jury convicted a Columbia man Wednesday on seven felony charges including rape, robbery and kidnapping.

Boonville PD to add extra patrols for joggers following concerns from residents

September 15, 2022 6:21 AM Ben Fein

The Boonville Police Department announced it would increase patrols on Main Street, after residents raised concerns following attacks on joggers across the nation.

Highway patrol cancels Amber Alert for St. Louis area girl

September 15, 2022 5:42 AM Zachary Farwell

FERGUSON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol canceled an Amber Alert for a St. Louis area girl early Thursday morning. Troopers said the alert for 12-year-old Natonja Holmes was canceled after she was found safe with someone she knew. AMBER ALERT 2022-8 CANCELLED: LAW ENFORCEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE JUVENILE VICTIM IS SAFE AND

Man arrested after report of burglary with knife east of Columbia

September 14, 2022 11:53 AM Matthew Sanders

Deputies arrested a man who might have been impaired by drugs or alcohol after he walked into a home with a knife east of Columbia on Tuesday, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.

Highway patrol issues Amber Alert for St. Louis area girl

September 14, 2022 6:30 AM Zachary Farwell

Troopers posted on Twitter around 11:40 p.m. that the highway patrol is looking for 12-year-old Natonja Holmes.

Suspect arrested in Columbia street shooting

September 13, 2022 1:45 PM Matthew Sanders

A man suspected of shooting another man on a Columbia street last month has been booked into the Boone County Jail.

Police talk about staffing, common crimes at annual Columbia Neighborhood Watch meeting

September 12, 2022 9:56 PM Katie Greathouse

Columbia Neighborhood Watch held its first public meeting since the pandemic at city hall Monday night.

Columbia sex offender sentenced to 20 years in child pornography case

September 12, 2022 11:09 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man was sentenced Monday to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in a child pornography case.

Downtown Columbia bar training employees to spot dangerous behavior

September 12, 2022 11:58 AM Ethan Heinz

A Columbia bar has partnered with a national organization to help its staff members recognize unsafe behavior.

Google upload leads to child porn charge for Boone County man

September 12, 2022 4:51 PM Matthew Sanders

A report from Google flagging a file uploaded on its Drive service led to a Boone County man’s arrest on a child pornography charge last week.

Two sentenced on federal drug charges in separate cases

September 12, 2022 3:49 PM Matthew Sanders

Two men, one from the state of California and another from Jefferson City, were sentenced to federal prison Monday on methamphetamine-related crimes.

Former Chiefs assistant coach Reid pleads guilty in crash

September 12, 2022 11:08 AM Associated Press

By MARGARET STAFFORD Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid has pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated resulting in serious physical injury after his truck hit two parked cars in 2021 and left a young girl with a traumatic brain injury. Reid entered his plea Monday. The

Columbia Neighborhood Watch to hold annual meeting

September 12, 2022 5:52 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Neighborhood Watch is set to hold its annual meeting Monday evening, with the Columbia Police Department scheduled to speak to members.

Man injured in early morning shooting in Columbia

September 10, 2022 3:47 PM Hannah Falcon

A man was shot early this morning in Columbia. Police are saying he is stable.

Charges dropped against suspect in Lake of the Ozarks shooting

September 9, 2022 4:40 PM Chris Bryant

Charges have been dropped against a man accused of taking part in a shootout at the Bagnell Dam strip last summer.

Threat made on Morgan County R-II school bus deemed not credible

September 9, 2022 1:46 PM Zachary Farwell

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Investigators determined a threat made Friday morning on a Morgan County R-II school bus isn’t credible. The school district posted on Facebook that the possible threat was made on school bus #19. A message was also sent out to the families of students who ride the bus. According to Morgan County