Crime Archives

Human remains found on Missouri River island

June 26, 2023 12:46 PM Matthew Sanders

A Mid-Missouri sheriff says human remains were found over the weekend on a Missouri River island in her county.

Woman accused in University of Missouri student death to undergo mental evaluation

June 26, 2023 11:13 AM Matthew Sanders

The woman accused of killing a University of Missouri student and trying to burn his body has been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation to see if she is fit to stand trial.

Juveniles detained after gun, drugs found in Jefferson City

June 26, 2023 10:20 AM Matthew Sanders

Police found a handgun and drugs and detained three juveniles Sunday in Jefferson City after a report of shots fired.

Columbia Police and STAARR to hold meetings discussing crime trends in the community

June 26, 2023 5:34 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) On Monday, CPD will host the first of two meetings to discuss crime trends and safety issues at 6 p.m. in the community room at the Molly Bowden Neighborhood Policing Center. Police will be speaking to residents of the North District of Columbia and members from CPD’s patrol and Criminal Investigation Bureaus

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you interested in the Columbia Police Department’s community meetings?

June 26, 2023 2:37 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Police Department will hold two community meetings this week to talk about public safety.

Five people arrested after weapons offense in Jefferson City Sunday

June 25, 2023 4:08 PM abc17news-Newsroom

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police arrested five people after a weapons offense involving two handguns Sunday afternoon. At about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jefferson City Police responded to a scene in the 2800 block of Sue Drive. Police did not go into detail about the offense that lead to the investigation. A victim provided

Popular Columbia swim club reports car break-ins

June 23, 2023 4:03 PM Isabella Roberts

A popular, members-only Columbia swimming spot warned its members to take caution after a series of car break-ins Thursday.

Cass County man arrested at traffic stop; explosives, drugs found in storage unit

June 23, 2023 6:14 PM Ryan Shiner

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) A Peculiar, Missouri, man faces multiple felony charges after his arrest during a Wednesday traffic stop led to explosives being removed from a storage unit, according to a press release from the Osage Beach Police Department. Travis Goff, 43, is charged with second-degree drug trafficking and unlawful gun possession. He is

City, county leaders support Columbia Police getting mental health co-responders

June 23, 2023 2:02 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia Police Department has sought bids for behavioral health co-responders to help with mental health calls.

Charges dropped in Miller County statutory rape case

June 23, 2023 4:48 PM Ryan Shiner

EDITOR’S NOTE: Charges against Tabor were later dropped. MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camdenton man has been charged with second-degree statutory rape in Miller County. Austin Glen Tabor, 26, is being held at the Miller County Sheriff’s Office on a $125,000 bond. An arraignment was held Friday. A case review and bond hearing are scheduled

Moniteau County man charged after allegedly threatening to kill judge, prosecutor

June 23, 2023 4:17 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri, man who was recently released from jail was arrested again on Wednesday after a witness told law enforcement that the man planned to kill a judge and prosecutor. Kody Sidebottom, 27, is charged with two counts of tampering with a judicial officer. He is being held without bond

One person in custody after Friday morning shooting in Columbia

June 23, 2023 5:49 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police say one person is in custody after a shooting in the west part of the city on Friday morning. ABC 17 News Crews arrived on scene in the 100 block of Briarwood Ln. a little after 4:15 a.m. and saw multiple CPD officers investigating along a wooded area. Sgt. Hobbs

CPD, STAARR to hold community meetings next week to discuss crime, safety in Columbia

June 22, 2023 5:15 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department and Stronger Together Aspiring and Achieving Relevant Relationships are set to hold separate community meetings to discuss crime trends and community violence in Columbia next week. The Columbia Police Department’s meetings were initially set for May 10 and 11, but were rescheduled for Monday and Thursday, June 29.

Wyoming Sheriff: Human remains found in 1982 identified as Sedalia man

June 22, 2023 8:59 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A county sheriff’s office in Wyoming stated in a Wednesday press release that human remains found near Granger, Wyoming, more than 40 years ago have been identified as a Sedalia man. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office stated the remains found in 1982 have been identified as Jack Clawson, who went missing in

Woman accused of stealing nearly $47,000 from bank account

June 22, 2023 3:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman has been charged after she was accused of stealing $46,800.20 from a bank account in last year. Concepcion Rolden-Guevara, 56, is charged with stealing more than $25,000. Her address is listed as Columbia on Casenet, but the probable cause statement lists her address as Napa, California. She is not in

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you had a package stolen from outside your home?

June 22, 2023 2:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

The term “porch pirate” has become a part of the American vernacular, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.

CPD: Man with gunshot wound taken to hospital following shots-fired call Wednesday in central Columbia

June 21, 2023 4:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police Department said on its social media that a man suffered an apparent gunshot wound Wednesday afternoon. Officers were sent to a shots-fired call Wednesday afternoon in the 900 block of Jewell Avenue in central Columbia. CPD tweeted the man who was shot was brought to an area hospital and is

String of burglaries and thefts reported in Columbia

June 21, 2023 7:29 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help after multiple burglaries and thefts were reported this week. On Tuesday, Columbia police posted a video of a man stealing a package Saturday in the 100 block of Blue Ridge Road. They also asked for help identifying someone who was allegedly involved

Lohman woman charged with arson after allegedly setting multiple fires

June 21, 2023 3:27 PM Ryan Shiner

LOHMAN, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County woman has been charged with three counts of second-degree arson after she was accused of setting fire to a residence, two barns and a yard on Saturday. A warrant was issued Tuesday for Diana Anne Beasley, 50, of Lohman, and no bond is set. She is not in custody,

Judge delays decision on whether Columbia woman accused of murder should be committed

June 20, 2023 7:46 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County judge has delayed a decision on whether or not to commit a Columbia woman accused of murder. Emma Adams, 21, is charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with evidence and abandoning a corpse in relation to the death of Samuel Clemons, who was a University of Missouri student.