Crime Archives

Intentional police deaths at 20 year high due to distrust and other factors

March 29, 2022 8:05 PM Leila Mitchell

Intentional killings of law enforcement officers hit a 20 year high in 2021, and criminologists say that number is only increasing.

Life sentence recommended in killing of Jefferson City corrections officer

March 29, 2022 5:09 PM Matthew Sanders

A jury has recommended a life sentence Tuesday against the man accused of shooting and killing a Jefferson City corrections officer.

First court appearance set for truck driver accused in Boone County fireman’s death

March 28, 2022 11:25 AM Kennedy Miller

A Kansas City truck driver accused in the death of a Boone County firefighter will make his first court appearance Monday afternoon.

Suspect charged, deputy has surgery after Randolph County shooting

March 28, 2022 9:11 AM Zachary Farwell

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County deputy reportedly shot by a suspect over the weekend had surgery Sunday, the sheriff said. The Randolph County Prosecutor’s Office has charged Jason D. Garner, 42, of Moberly, with felony counts of first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon. The deputy, Zachary Baker, Garner

Bench trial scheduled for April 4 for man accused in a conspiracy to commit homicide

March 28, 2022 9:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Boone County court officials canceled Monday’s trial for Mehrdad Fotoohighiam and rescheduled it as a bench trial on April 4.

Jury delivers guilty verdict in killing of Jefferson City corrections officer

March 28, 2022 4:42 AM Meghan Drakas

A Cole County jury has convicted a man of second-degree murder, assault and other charges in connection with a 2018 fatal shooting.

Teen jailed, charged in central Columbia shooting

March 28, 2022 9:57 AM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged a 17-year-old with assault in a September shooting in central Columbia.

Randolph County deputy shot during attempted arrest on Sunday morning

March 27, 2022 11:52 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County deputy was shot on Sunday morning while attempting to make an arrest. According to MSHP Troop B Public Information and Education Officer Cpl. Justin Dunn, Moberly Police and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department were sent to the 600 block of Adams Ave. in Moberly for a disturbance around 1:54

Man charged in Boone County fire official’s death now behind bars

March 27, 2022 7:55 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kansas City truck driver charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a Boone County Fire Protection District official is now behind bars. Kevin Lee Brunson Kevin Brunson was indicted by a grand jury for his role in the death of Boone County Assistant Fire Chief Bryant Gladney. He was killed

Boy seriously hurt in Saturday morning shooting along Highway 63 in Columbia

March 26, 2022 11:03 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) According to Columbia Police, a boy was seriously hurt after getting shot along Highway 63 on Saturday morning. CPD states around 12:05 a.m. they were called to the area of Highway 63 and Paris Rd. for a report of shots fired. At the scene, they found a boy who had been shot

Jury deliberating in the murder trial of Jahaun Whirley

March 25, 2022 7:29 PM Erika McGuire

The murder trial against Jahaun Whirley was placed in the hands of the jury Friday afternoon.

Columbia man sentenced for gun possession after 2021 shooting

March 25, 2022 8:40 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Columbia man has been sentenced to four years behind bars.

Columbia man charged after Thursday night shooting

March 25, 2022 3:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man was charged with multiple crimes after a Thursday night shooting and car chase.

Drexel man found guilty after shooting at police during a failed bank robbery in Versailles

March 25, 2022 2:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Drexel man was found guilty Monday after shooting at law enforcement officers while fleeing a failed bank robbery in Versailles on Nov. 30, 2017.

Man with Cole County warrants arrested in connection with Sedalia shooting investigation

March 25, 2022 10:24 AM Matthew Sanders

Sedalia police say officers have arrested a man in connection with an investigation into an early March shooting who was also wanted on Cole County warrants.

Moberly man arrested after Wednesday stabbing

March 24, 2022 8:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Moberly man was arrested Thursday morning after an investigation into a stabbing Wednesday night on the 600 block of Adams St.

Jefferson City police arrest Columbia shooting suspect

March 24, 2022 11:01 AM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors charged Shaune A. Price, 34, of Columbia, in late January for a shooting inside an apartment on Clinkscales Road on New Year’s Eve

Mexico woman charged after allegedly assaulting officers

March 23, 2022 11:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Mexico woman is charged after she allegedly assaulted Mexico public safety officers.

Two men accused of burglarizing missing Monroe County woman’s home

March 23, 2022 12:53 PM Kennedy Miller

MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men face multiple charges after allegedly breaking into the home of a missing Monroe County woman. Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Bross filed charges against John Conde and Joshua McNabb earlier this month. Conde and McNabb are each charged with first-degree burglary, six counts of unlawful possession of a firearm,

Two people charged after meth bust in Jefferson City on Tuesday

March 23, 2022 8:35 PM ABC 17 News Team

Cole County prosecutors charged two people after a meth bust on Tuesday.