Crime Archives

Arrest in 1991 murder is long-overdue, Russellville residents say

February 25, 2020 4:33 PM Joe McLean

More than a dozen Russellville residents told ABC 17 News Tuesday they felt frustrated that the case took so long to yield an arrest.

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Husband of missing Columbia woman not yet served with warrant

February 25, 2020 4:06 PM Connor Hirsch

After first-degree murder charges were filed nearly a week ago, Joseph Elledge has not been served with a warrant and his arraignment has not been set.

Columbia man charged after assault at Post Office

February 25, 2020 3:34 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Officers arrested Eddie B. Linzie, 43, of Columbia, on suspicion of first-degree assault and armed criminal action on Monday.

Second murder charge filed in connection with Doris Drive shooting

February 25, 2020 3:36 PM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors on Thursday charged a second person with a teen’s killing in a Feb. 5 shooting on Doris Drive.

Man charged with weekend Sedalia shooting

February 24, 2020 10:15 PM Matt Ragsdale

Pettis County prosecutors charged a man on Sunday with a Sedalia shooting that injured one man.

Wright City man sentenced to federal prison for stealing from Callaway County store

February 24, 2020 11:06 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Wright City man was sentenced on Monday to eight years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to stealing firearms from a Williamsburg business in June 2019.

Special prosecutor says Fulton officer justified in fatal shooting

February 24, 2020 4:05 PM Matthew Sanders

A special prosecutor has ruled a man’s fatal shooting by Fulton police in December was justified.

Columbia police find trailer with some family belongings stolen.

Family’s stolen trailer and car found, but some items taken

February 24, 2020 11:21 AM Molly Stawinoga

A family whose lifetime worth of belongings was taken from a hotel parking lot over the weekend said police found their vehicle and trailer.

Outside of the Columbia Police Department as authorities investigated an overnight assault on Monday, February 24, 2020.

Victim suffers serious injuries in Columbia post office assault

February 24, 2020 5:21 AM Matthew Sanders

A man attacked early Monday inside the post office in downtown Columbia suffered life-threatening injuries, police said.

Man charged, accused of threatening University Hospital

February 24, 2020 11:31 AM Madison Fleck

The University of Missouri Police Department amped up its security after University Hospital allegedly received a threat last week.

Family says car, heirlooms stolen overnight during stop in Columbia

February 23, 2020 6:46 PM Connor Hirsch

A family moving across the country became victims of a vehicle and trailer theft at the Columbia Hotel early Sunday morning.

One flown to hospital after shooting in Sedalia

February 23, 2020 7:52 AM Kaitlyn Bailey

Officers in Sedalia found a man with gunshot wounds Saturday night.

Fulton man arrested after assault with knife

February 23, 2020 5:05 AM Ben Fein

Fulton officers responded to reports of an assault with a knife shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday. It happened on the 200 block of 8th Street.

Sedalia police find body with gunshot wound in street

February 22, 2020 9:54 PM Zach Boetto

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sedalia Police found a deceased man with a gunshot wound in a street Saturday morning. According to a post on Facebook, by the Sedalia Police Department, officers responded around 6:40 a.m. to the 700 block of East 17th Street to a report of a man lying in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers

Moberly police: Felon arrested after search finds gun, drugs

February 22, 2020 8:35 PM Barry Mangold

Officers found a pistol, meth, burglary tools and more in the possession of James Ivy on Friday, according to the Moberly Police Department.

Authorities apprehended three people after a multi-county police chase ended near Ashland.

Car submerged, three in custody after multi-county chase ends in Boone County

February 22, 2020 3:31 PM Barry Mangold

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities apprehended three people after a multi-county, multi-agency chase ended near the Columbia Regional Airport. Sgt. Scott White with the Missouri State Highway Patrol said Jefferson City police began pursuing a stolen SUV around 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Authorities received information on the car from a caller who reported a theft at

Man in Moberly found with gun and drugs

February 22, 2020 11:33 AM Ben Fein

The Moberly Police Department stopped James Ivy last night at 8:20 p.m. in the 700 block of E. Carpenter Street. Ivy initially gave officers false information, but they were able to determine his identity. Police found Ivy to have an active warrant for his arrest. During a search of Ivy police were able to find