Crime Archives

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Former Jefferson City couple charged after argument leads to shooting

July 1, 2022 8:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

Two Cole County residents are in jail after an argument led to a gun going off.

Boonville man charged with a sex crime after incident at a park

July 1, 2022 4:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cooper County prosecutor has charged Robert Lee Kelly, 24, with first-degree sexual misconduct.

Man arrested after report of hostage situation in Pulaski County

July 1, 2022 11:34 AM Meghan Drakas

The department posted on Facebook that Pulaski County deputies were sent to the 30000 block of Route AB on Thursday afternoon for a report of a disturbance and a person being held hostage.

Town hall in Jefferson City addresses citizen concerns about lack of officer body cameras for police

June 30, 2022 3:24 PM Leila Mitchell

Organizers encourage the community to come with questions, concerns and suggestions.

Jefferson City man charged after an early morning shooting in August 2020

June 30, 2022 8:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City man is facing an unlawful use of a weapon after an August 2020 incident in front of The Tiger’s Den.

MSHSAA doesn’t expect any changes following Supreme Court ruling

June 30, 2022 8:17 PM ABC 17 News Team

As the Supreme Court continues to hand down decisions this week, one decision took a look at prayer at sporting events.

Former deputy charged after allegedly sexually assaulting an inmate in Saline County

June 30, 2022 6:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A former Saline County Sheriff’s deputy has waived his right to a preliminary hearing after he is accused of a sex crime against an inmate.

Columbia man charged in alleged hammer attack at Lions-Stephens Park

June 30, 2022 3:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly used a hammer during an assault on Sunday at Lions-Stephens Park.

Two teens arrested after Cole County car theft

June 30, 2022 11:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

Deputies arrested a 17-year-old from Jefferson City and a 16-year-old from Kansas City in connection with a stolen car found Wednesday just west of Jefferson City.

Columbia police arrest suspect after shots-fired incident on Rock Quarry Road

June 29, 2022 11:48 AM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested Ryan Osterberger after responding to a shots-fired report Tuesday in south Columbia.

Court documents reveal contents of letter in Columbia baby death case

June 29, 2022 9:53 AM Zachary Farwell

Court documents in the case of a mother and father charged with killing their baby made available Wednesday reveal some details of a letter that police say cracked the case open.

Another MU hazing suspect arrested, released on bond

June 29, 2022 4:57 PM Matthew Sanders

A second man accused of hazing a former University of Missouri student left disabled by alcohol poisoning has been arrested and released on bond.

Parents charged with murder, endangerment in death of baby found in Columbia

June 28, 2022 12:27 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police have identified a baby found dead outside a tire store in 2019 and arrested the child’s parents in connection with her death.

Court dates set for two men charged with hazing at University of Missouri

June 27, 2022 9:42 PM ABC 17 News Team

The two men charged with hazing after a University of Missouri fraternity event last October both now have arraignments scheduled.

Police investigate shots fired at south Columbia apartment complex early Monday morning

June 27, 2022 5:30 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police officers responded to a south Columbia apartment complex early Monday morning for a report of shots fired. Several shots were fired in the 3900 block of Buttonwood Drive, according to the Columbia Police Department. At least five CPD vehicles were at The Lyfe @ Missouri apartment complex around 3 a.m. Andy

Man kills himself after domestic dispute in Jacksonville

June 25, 2022 2:18 PM ABC 17 News Team

JACKSONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Editorial Note: ABC 17 News has clarified the domestic dispute was between Trustee and Kitchen and deputies originally were called to a domestic disturbance. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Department says a man killed himself following a domestic dispute in Jacksonville early Saturday morning. The sheriff’s department received a domestic disturbance call around