Moberly man charged after deadly shooting of 23-year-old woman
David Kip Heyde has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 23-year-old Bailey Scott after allegedly shooting her on his front porch.
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Man accused of murder in Osage Beach officer’s death faces additional charges
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man charged with murder in the 2024 death of an Osage Beach police officer is facing more charges. Christopher Wehmeyer, of Camdenton, is now charged with aggravated fleeing, second-degree felony murder drug possession, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action in the death of Officer Phylicia Carson. A motion for
Continue Reading Man, 68, booked in Randolph County jail on suspicion of murder
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man was booked into the Randolph County Jail on Thursday for second-degree murder. David K. Heyde, 68, was awaiting arraignment and was jailed on no bond. Information about the accusations against him was not immediately available. Heyde lives in the area where a 23-year-old woman, Bailey Scott, was shot dead
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Former MLB player found guilty of domestic assault, kidnapping
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former MLB player from Columbia was found guilty on a pair of charges on Thursday. A jury found Blake Tekotte, 38, guilty of second-degree domestic assault and kidnapping in a case that began in 2024. He was previously charged in the case with first-degree domestic assault and second-degree kidnapping. Tekotte is
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Montgomery County woman charged with 23 felonies in statutory rape, sodomy case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Montgomery County woman was charged with 23 felonies after she allegedly sexually assaulted a child for several years. Joann Finch, of Montgomery City, was charged on Thursday with four counts of first-degree child molestation, four counts of second-degree child molestation, three counts of statutory sodomy of a child younger than 14
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Friends, businesses honor Bailey Scott after deadly weekend shooting in Moberly
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, friends of Bailey Scott first saw a Facebook post from Moberly police about a shooting in the 900 block of East Logan Street. Later that day, they learned the 23-year-old was the victim of the deadly shooting. “I never thought in a million years it would ever be someone so
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More than $5,000 missing from Maries County Sheriff’s Office
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Maries County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a social media post on Wednesday that it was missing more than $5,000 in cash. “In late June, I was informed by staff that over $5,000 in cash was missing. Upon learning this, I immediately made a formal request to the Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Police confirm shooting in south Columbia neighborhood overnight
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police responded to a a report of shots fired late Tuesday night in the 200 block of Apple Tree Court in Columbia. Management of the property told ABC 17 News this was a drive-by shooting. Dispatch logs show Columbia police were called to the neighborhood around 11:45 p.m. for a shots-fired call.
Continue Reading Chariton County man charged with child molestation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Rothville, Missouri, man was charged on Wednesday with two counts of fourth-degree child molestation. A warrant was issued for Ronald Winn — born in 1963 — and a $20,000 bond was set. A court date has not been scheduled. Court documents say that Winn sexually assaulted the victim on June 30
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Morgan County woman accused of stabbing another woman 18 times
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Syracuse, Missouri, woman was charged on Wednesday after she allegedly stabbed a woman 18 times on Tuesday and punched another. Grace Turley, 23, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, third-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action. She is being held at the Morgan County Jail without bond. A court date has
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Holts Summit police partner with Homeland Security for immigration arrests
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Holts Summit police said Wednesday that they partnered with Homeland Security agents to make four immigration arrests this week. The arrests happened Tuesday, according to a Holts Summit Police Department news release. The operation was in cooperation with the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security. The four people were arrested by
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Former MU coach Gary Pinkel arrested, accused of DWI, MSHP report shows
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel has been accused again of driving while intoxicated. A Missouri State Highway Patrol report shows that Pinkel, 73, was arrested at 11:46 p.m. Monday in Camden County. The arrest report says he was brought to the Camden County jail and was released. He was accused of
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MSHP names victim in fatal weekend shooting in Moberly
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has named the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday in Moberly. MSHP wrote on its social media on Tuesday that Bailey E. Scott, 23, of Moberly, died in the shooting. The Moberly Police Department previously wrote in a social media post that officers found
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Man arrested, charged in July 2024 shooting in Jefferson City neighborhood
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged with four felonies after he was accused of shooting at a vehicle in 2024. Keiron Robinson, 23, was charged on Tuesday in Cole County with shooting at a vehicle, two counts of armed criminal action and one count of illegal gun possession. He is being held
Continue Reading Man accused of sexually assaulting woman, pointing gun at cop in Sedalia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was arrested in Sedalia after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman and pointed a gun at a police officer. The City of Sedalia shared in a social media post on Monday afternoon that police arrested Sam Newl, 24, on suspicion of first-degree assault, attempted rape with a weapon, first-degree kidnapping,
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Moberly woman, 23, killed in weekend shooting
The Moberly Police Department said it was investigating a shooting in the 900 block of East Logan Street around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, according to a social media post.
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Man accused of throwing lit backpack on roof charged with arson
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with two felonies after he allegedly set a backpack on fire and threw it on top of a home on Paris Road last month. Brandon Butchkoski, 47, was charged on Monday with first-degree arson and drug possession. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without
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Audrain County man charged with child molestation, statutory sodomy
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Vandalia, Missouri, man was charged with four felonies after he was accused of molesting two children younger than 14 years old. Dylan Preston was charged with two counts of first-degree child molestation and two counts of statutory sodomy of a child younger than 14 years old. A warrant was served on
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Teenager found guilty of three felonies in July 2024 shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 19-year-old Columbia man was found guilty on Thursday of three felonies in a July 2024 shooting. Jeremiah Johnson was found guilty of first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. He is currently being held at the Boone County Jail. He is scheduled to be sentenced at 8
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Columbia man accused of shooting at neighbors in mobile home park
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 64-year-old Columbia man was in the Boone County Jail on Monday, facing six felonies for allegedly shooting at his mobile home park neighbors over fireworks. Nevada Henderson was charged Monday with three counts of first-degree assault, being a felon with a gun, armed criminal action and child endangerment. His initial court
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