Camdenton man charged in connection with Osage Beach police officer’s death

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Camdenton man is facing charges after allegedly causing the death of an Osage Beach police officer, the Camden County prosecuting attorney confirmed on Sunday.

According to a press release, Christopher Aaron Bishop Wehmeyer, 23, of Camdenton was charged with the Class A felony of aggravated fleeing a stop or detention of a motor vehicle, causing a death.

Wehmeyer is accused of causing the death of officer Phylicia Carson on Saturday while Carson was pursuing him in a chase. According to a crash report, Carson crossed the middle of Route A east of Toronto Springs Park Rd. during the pursuit when her patrol car began to skid. 

The vehicle then hit a tree before catching fire, the report states.

Wehmeyer's charges are based on the Valentine's Law that went into effect on Aug. 28. 2024.

The range of punishment for a Class A felony is no less than 10 years.

Wehmeyer is being held on no bond in the Camden County jail.