Crime Archives

Police confirm shots fired on McKee Street

October 24, 2020 11:01 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police responded to McKee Street in northeast Columbia Saturday night shortly before 11 p.m.

Amber alert issued after two children found dead and two reported missing

October 24, 2020 4:32 PM Sydney Olsen

The Leavenworth Kansas Sheriff’s Office received a report from a residence in the 14900 block of Hillside Road.

Ashland police stop vehicle in high speed chase

October 24, 2020 2:50 PM Sydney Olsen

One man was taken to the Boone County Jail after allegedly leading officers on a high speed chase early Saturday morning.

Shots fired during home invasion in Columbia

October 24, 2020 4:25 AM Ben Fein

Police are investigating after a home invasion led to a shooting Saturday morning in south Columbia.

Boone County probable cause statement gives insight into fatal hit and run investigation

October 23, 2020 10:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County probable cause statement reveals why prosecutors charged a 63-year-old Columbia man with manslaughter and other charges after a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle Sunday night. Court documents reveal after the hit and run, Columbia Police began looking for a 2019-2020 white Volkswagen Jetta. Three days later

UPDATE: California, Mo. kidnapping suspect in custody

October 22, 2020 7:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

UPDATE 5:59 P.M.: Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department is reporting Christopher Winter is in custody. CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department and California, Mo. Police are looking for a fugitive after the California Police responded to an attempted kidnapping at the Eagles Club in California. During the investigation, officials identified the suspect as Christopher Winter

Jefferson City man convicted of 2017 murder

October 23, 2020 8:30 AM Matt Ragsdale

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury convicted a Jefferson City man of second-degree murder linked to a 2017 killing on Thursday. The Cole County Prosecutor said a sentencing date has not yet been decided. Jeffery Millens was found guilty of murder, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm, Locke Thompson said. Millens is

Missouri Dept. of Conservation looking for Fulton poacher

October 22, 2020 9:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Dept. of Conservation agents are investigating a poaching case after someone shot a large buck Monday in broad daylight near the Fulton YMCA and Fulton High School. Witnesses told investigator hearing the shot. If you have any information about this incident, please contact Callaway Conservation Agent Steve Kistner at (573) 239-8129,

Alleged leader, others plead guilty in marijuana operation tied to Columbia death

October 22, 2020 8:46 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A bevy of new defendants have pleaded guilty for taking part in a years-long marijuana-selling operation with ties to a Columbia killing. Five more people admitted on Tuesday to helping sell thousands of pounds of marijuana across the country, including mid-Missouri. That includes Craig D. Smith, Jr., the Oregon man federal

Columbia man charged with manslaughter after fatal Paris Road crash

October 22, 2020 4:52 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors charged a 63-year-old Columbia man with evidence tampering and manslaughter after a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle Sunday night.

Gov. Parson appoints William P. Devoy as Associate Circuit Judge for 9th Judicial Circuit

October 22, 2020 4:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor Mike Parson appointed William P. Devoy as Associate Circuit Judge for the 9th Judicial Circuit. The 9th Judicial Circuit serves Chariton, Linn & Sullivan county. Devoy will fill the Associate Circuit Judge vacancy created by the death of the Honorable Scot T. Othic. Devoy, of Brookfield, is currently an Attorney

Former Fulton Housing Authority director arrested on suspicion of burglary, stealing

October 21, 2020 11:44 AM Matthew Sanders

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Police say they have arrested the former director of the Fulton Housing Authority on suspicion of burglary, stealing and trespassing after he kicked tenants out and changed the locks. The Fulton Police Department said in a news release that officers arrested William C. Garrett, 43, of Fulton, on Wednesday on suspicion of

Jefferson City shooting suspect arrested in St. Louis area

October 21, 2020 12:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man suspected of a shooting at a Break Time gas station has been arrested in suburban St. Louis, the Jefferson City Police Department said Wednesday. Hazelwood police told JCPD on Tuesday night that its officers had arrested Xavies Parks, 25. Parks was brought back to Jefferson City and treated for

Columbia teen arrested after chase ends in crash

October 21, 2020 10:28 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia teenager was arrested early Tuesday morning on suspicion of multiple crimes after a police chase ended with a crash.

Mendon man arrested after child allegedly injured in his care

October 20, 2020 10:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MENDON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mendon man is arrested earlier this week after a 10-year-old child was allegedly injured in his care. According to court records, Buck Moffitt is charged with two counts of armed criminal action, endangering the welfare of a child and abuse or neglect of a child after an incident on Oct. 10.

‘Use caution:’ Police weigh risks, benefits of speed when responding to crime scenes

October 20, 2020 6:38 PM Sydney Olsen

Two Columbia police patrol vehicles collided while responding to a deadly shooting at Douglass Park on Aug. 25.

Columbia man arrested Monday after allegedly pulling gun during an altercation

October 20, 2020 9:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is arrested after a Saturday afternoon incident involving a gun on the 400 block of N. Providence. According to a Boone County probable cause statment, the victim reported to getting into an altercation and assaulted by someone else then left in a vehicle when Gus Wright allegedly pointed a

Boone County Jail inmate on trial for 2nd-degree murder charged with assaulting another inmate

October 20, 2020 8:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County Jail inmate is charged with 3rd degree assault after striking another inmate in the face allegedly. According to Boone County probable cause statment, Javion Lawhorn walked up to another inmate at the Boone County Jail and punch the victim in the head while the victim was sitting at a

Prosecutor: Man admits to disposing of bodies of brothers

October 20, 2020 3:32 PM Associated Press

WARRENSBURG, Mo. (AP) — A prosecutor told a judge that a Missouri man accused of killing two brothers from Wisconsin admitted to authorities that he disposed of the bodies but denied killing the men. The St. Joseph News-Press reports that special prosecutor Stephen Sokoloff made the argument Tuesday during a hearing in which a judge

Police say Columbia man sold drugs that led to deadly overdose

October 20, 2020 8:53 AM Matthew Sanders

Mark Conn, 28, is charged with second-degree murder and selling drugs in connection with the Sept. 4 death on Spencer Avenue in Columbia.