Crime Archives

Jefferson City police report thefts from vehicles

September 26, 2020 7:40 PM Sydney Olsen

The Jefferson City Police Department is warning residents to be careful with their property in the coming week during the annual city wide cleanup.

Man arrested Wednesday after running cars off the road during a chase through multiple counties

September 25, 2020 11:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday, local law enforcement arrested a man after a chase through three counties ending in Boonville. According to the Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department, Matthew L. Scovell, 40, of Lawson, Mo., is allegedly ran several cars off the roadway before a chase ensued from Cole County into Moniteau County and ending

Animals seized during animal cruelty investigation in CamdenCounty

September 25, 2020 10:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A deputy told ABC 17 News, “There were over 100 animals on property.”

9 indicted in connection with southwestern Missouri killing

September 25, 2020 5:50 PM Associated Press

MOUNT VERNON, Mo. (AP) — Nine people have been indicted by a grand jury in connection with the kidnapping and shooting death of a southwestern Missouri woman in August. KYTV-TV reports that 28-year-old Sarah Pasco of Aurora was kidnapped and fatally shot Aug. 16. Her body was found in a well in the town of

Former city clerk sentenced in meth conspiracy

September 25, 2020 5:43 PM Associated Press

EVERTON, Mo. (AP) — The former city clerk of a small southwestern Missouri town has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for her role in a money-laundering conspiracy related to a methamphetamine ring. KYTV-TV reports that 35-year-old Kristy A. Conn of Everton was sentenced Wednesday in federal court. She pleaded guilty in November to

Homicide alleged after man found dead in burning apartment

September 25, 2020 5:41 PM Associated Press

CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — Authorities in St. Louis County say a man found dead in a burning apartment unit in August was the victim of a homicide. The victim, 62-year-old James Kwiatkowski, was found dead in apartment on Aug. 2. Authorities on Thursday announced second-degree murder charges against 27-year-old Brandon Gaertner of Arnold. He is

Judge favorable to release for woman accused of Montgomery County murder

September 25, 2020 4:34 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A Boone County judge said he’s inclined to release a woman accused of her husband’s killing from jail, but wanted more details on the plan. Judge Kevin Crane said at a Friday court hearing that he would grant Lynlee Renick’s request to get out of jail on her own recognizance. That

Columbia police partner with private lab to help solve 2019 Baby Doe Case

September 24, 2020 7:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is taking a different approach to helping solve a 2019 investigation into the remains of an infant found at Mcknight Tire, 1900 block of North Providence Rd. Columbia Police Department is partnering with Othram, a private lab known for forensic genealogy testing. → Police seek public’s help in

13 pounds of marijuana seized during I-70 traffic stop in Cooper County

September 24, 2020 9:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested a driver Wednesday morning after a traffic stop leads to a drug seizure. Officials say the driver was pulled over for following someone too close on Interstate 70. A trooper then pulled the driver over and reportedly could smell burnt marijuana. Officials say the vehicle was

Columbia Police investigate Thursday morning armed robbery at Passions Boutique

September 24, 2020 3:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police continue to investigate a Thursday morning armed robbery at Passions Adult Boutique, 1108 E. Business Loop 70 E. Officials say a man went into the store and demanded money while showing a handgun. Police say the suspect was last seen running southbound on Pannell street with an unknown amount of

Police say Kansas City woman shot to death, man arrested

September 24, 2020 3:13 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Police say a woman in Kansas City has been shot to death inside a home, and a man has been arrested in the case. Police say in a news release that the shooting happened around 4 a.m. Thursday in the South Town Fork Creek neighborhood. Officers responded to a 911

St. Louis reaches 200 killings for 2020

September 24, 2020 3:12 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Two fatal shootings overnight have pushed St. Louis’ death toll from homicides in 2020 to 200. One victim was found fatally shot late Thursday inside a car that had crashed into a cemetery fence. The second victim was found fatally shot between two homes. No arrests have been made in either

Two arrested in connection with 2017 Jefferson City killing

September 24, 2020 1:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two more suspects have been arrested in a 2017 downtown Jefferson City killing, police said Thursday. Robert Farrow, 27, was arrested within the last week in Milwaukee, police said. Devon Skinner, 25, was arrested in St. Louis. Each man was arrested on a warrant for unlawful use of a weapon, armed

University of Missouri police arrest man with a knife early Thursday

September 24, 2020 9:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

Officers arrested a Columbia man early Thursday morning on suspicion of multiple crimes after a University of Missouri alert was sent out about the person around 2:30 a.m.

Local prosecutor explains how indictment in Breonna Taylor case translates in Missouri law

September 23, 2020 5:55 PM Sydney Olsen

On Wednesday a grand jury in Kentucky indicted one of the officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor with wanton endangerment.

Sheriff’s dept.: Four arrested after stolen vehicles recovered in northern Boone County

September 23, 2020 10:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested four people during a stolen vehicle investigation in northern Boone County Monday morning. Officials say deputies responded to a “wanted vehicle” call at a residence near Hallsville. Deputies found three reported stolen vehicles at the residence according to BCSD Sgt. Brian Leer. A deputy on scene

Columbia Crime Stoppers offering rewards of up to $1,500 to help solve 13 homicide cold cases

September 23, 2020 6:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police is asking for information on 13 unsolved murders from 11 incidents since 2014. “Recently, the community and CPD have worked together really well to solve several cases relatively quickly,” said Lt. Matt Stephens. “I’m hopeful that reminding the community of these unsolved homicides will generate discussion and motivate those who

Short chase Tuesday afternoon in northeast Columbia leads to arrests

September 23, 2020 3:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) A traffic stop by Columbia Police Tuesday afternoon leads to a short car chase in northeast Columbia and one arrest. Officials say an officer attempted to stop a reported stolen vehicle in the area of the 3300 block of Clark lane. The driver then drove away from a patrol vehicle northbound on

Man accused of abandoning wife’s corpse booked into the Boone County Jail

September 23, 2020 1:38 PM Matt Ragsdale

A man accused of abandoning his wife’s corpse linked in 2018 was arrested and booked into the Boone County Jail more than six months after charges were filed.

Columbia woman pleads guilty in St. Louis baby’s death

September 23, 2020 11:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

A Columbia woman pleaded guilty Friday to a reduced charge for pressuring her boyfriend to kill his 3-month-old child.