Crime Archives

Jefferson City woman charged with allegedly helping teen son fight another teen

March 7, 2022 2:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City woman after she took her 14-year-old son to fight another 14-year-old.

CPS Students For Change group wants more safety precautions in schools

March 6, 2022 4:36 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council plans to discuss and vote on a new contract with Columbia Public Schools on Monday to bring back police officers in some school buildings, but a group of CPS students called “Students For Change” want to see more safety precautions in place. The contract with CPS and the city

One person taken to the hospital after shooting in Columbia

March 5, 2022 3:20 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting on E Poplar Hill Drive in Columbia Saturday afternoon. Columbia Police Department officers confirmed on scene that there were multiple reports of gunshots just after 2 p.m. One couple in the area, Tom Detore and Eileen Kossak told ABC 17 News they

Columbia police conducting death investigation on Rangeline St.

March 5, 2022 6:46 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police have confirmed that they are conducting a death investigation near the Mosers on Rangeline St. Police were called to the area just after 2 p.m. Saturday. and remained on scene for almost five hours. It is not known at this time what caused the death. Police have not provided any

Student shot and arrested after opening fire on school resource officer and administrator in Kansas, police say

March 4, 2022 1:04 PM CNN Newsource

A suspect is in custody after a shooting injured an administrator and a school resource officer Friday morning at Olathe East High School in Kansas, police tweeted.

Jefferson City man sentenced to prison for attempted robbery

March 4, 2022 5:21 PM Matthew Sanders

A judge sentenced a Jefferson City man this week to eight years in prison after he pleaded guilty to attempted armed robbery.

Third juvenile detained in Columbia shooting that killed teen

March 4, 2022 4:43 PM Matthew Sanders

A third teenage boy has been detained in connection with a shooting that claimed the life of a Columbia high school student last month, police said Friday.

Audrain County Sheriff’s K-9 helps catch suspect that ran into the woods

March 3, 2022 8:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico man is charged with several crimes after running away from Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers after a traffic stop Wednesday night on Highway 54 near Audrain Road 844. David Lee Fuget Jr. is charged with driving while revoked, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and front-seat passenger failing to wear

Trial date set for man accused in fatal Lake of the Ozarks shooting

March 3, 2022 8:05 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A trial date has been set for a man accused of a fatal shooting at the Lake of the Ozarks over the summer.

Jefferson City man gets five years probation in manslaughter case

March 3, 2022 7:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A judge placed a Jefferson City man on five years probation after he pleaded guilty to second-degree involuntary manslaughter in an October 2019 fatal crash.

Cole County Sheriff’s deputies arrest man for trafficking meth after a traffic stop

March 3, 2022 7:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Cole County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man for drug trafficking Wednesday evening after a traffic stop.

Russellville man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for meth trafficking

March 3, 2022 3:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A U.S. District judge sentenced a Russellville man for distributing more than two pounds of meth.

Trial date set for woman accused of driving while intoxicated and killing motorcycle driver

March 2, 2022 7:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

A trial date has been set for a woman accused of driving while intoxicated and killing someone.

Prosecutors charge man accused of barricading himself inside of Oak Towers

March 2, 2022 9:11 AM Zachary Farwell

The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a man who reportedly barricaded himself inside of a central Columbia apartment complex.

Jefferson City man charged for possession and promotion of child porn

March 2, 2022 4:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man with promoting and possessing child pornography.

Arizona man arrested after chase that reportedly hit 125 mph

March 2, 2022 11:30 AM Zachary Farwell

An Arizona man is accused of leading law enforcement officers on three separate chases across Callaway County and into Boone County, reaching speeds well over 100 mph.

Police to arrest suspect in Columbia standoff after treatment

March 1, 2022 6:33 AM Zachary Farwell

Columbia police officers took a person into custody after a standoff in central Columbia on Tuesday morning.

Columbia Public Schools in court Tuesday over face mask mandate

March 1, 2022 5:42 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is set to be in Boone County court Tuesday morning over a face mask mandate lawsuit brought against the school district by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt. On Jan. 21, Schmitt filed lawsuits against 36 school districts over what Schmitt stated was “illegally enforcing mask mandates.” The Jefferson City School District

No one injured during road rage shooting that targeted teens in east Columbia

February 28, 2022 5:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are looking for the people responsible who targeted a group of teenagers in a road rage shooting in east Columbia before 6 p.m. Officials say no one was hurt in the shooting. Law enforcement closed the I-70 Drive Southeast and Glenstone Dr. intersection due to the shooting investigation. A victim told ABC 17

Windsor man charged with first-degree homicide after he allegedly shoots and kills alleged thief

February 28, 2022 8:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Windsor man allegedly shot and killed another man for stealing from him according to a Pettis County probable cause statement.