Crime Archives

Fourth person charged in connection with Jefferson City park shootout

October 30, 2023 4:23 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged a fourth person in connection with an Oct. 5 shooting at a Jefferson City park.

Vigil to be held for Jefferson City boy whose body was found five years ago

October 30, 2023 3:50 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A vigil for a toddler whose body was found five years ago will be held at Washington Park in Jefferson City on Monday night. The vigil for Darnell Gray is being hosted by Missouri Missing and will begin at 6:30 p.m. Quatavia Givens, 30, was charged with first-degree murder, endangering the

10-year-old detained after school threat made in Miller County

October 30, 2023 3:33 PM Ryan Shiner

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 10-year-old boy was detained after a threat was made against a school, according to a social media post from the Miller County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office said online that it received an anonymous tip about a social media threat against a school, though no specific school was mentioned. Local

Battle High School student found with weapon in backpack

October 30, 2023 3:23 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Battle High School student was found with a weapon in their backpack before entering school on Monday morning, according to an email sent to parents by Principal Alyssa Galbreath. ABC 17 News received a copy of the email from a Columbia Public Schools spokesperson. The type of weapon found was not

Kansas man sentenced 30 years for child porn charge involving Boone County victims

October 30, 2023 3:01 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lawrence, Kansas, man has been sentenced in federal court on Friday for soliciting child pornography from two Boone County children, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Kyle G. Gibler, 30, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison without parole and 10 years of supervised release.

Sedalia man faces several child porn charges in Johnson County

October 30, 2023 2:47 PM Ryan Shiner

KNOB KNOSTER, Mo. (KMIZ) An arraignment was held Monday for a Sedalia man accused of having child pornography in Johnson County. Frank Jenkins, 35, was charged with first-degree promoting child pornography, three counts of having child pornography and tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution. He is being held at the Johnson County Jail

Harrisburg man dies, another suspected of DWI in Boone County crash

October 28, 2023 10:36 AM Nia Hinson

A Harrisburg man was killed in a Saturday crash and another man is suspected of causing the deadly rollover while intoxicated.

Osage County Jail inmate back in custody after escaping Sunday evening

October 30, 2023 8:48 AM Erika McGuire

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Osage County Jail inmate is back in custody Monday morning after escaping late Sunday evening. The Osage County Sheriff’s Office says around 9:40 p.m. Sunday Alex Stieffermann overpowered and assaulted two detentions officers and got outside the jail. After a three hour manhunt, Deputies say Stieffermann was back in custody

Three people arrested in Jefferson City after allegedly stealing from an Ulta

October 29, 2023 10:50 AM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were arrested in Jefferson City Saturday evening, after allegedly stealing from an Ulta and leading police on a pursuit. According to a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department, at about 4:35 pm, officers responded to the Ulta located on Missouri Blvd for a reported theft. The caller

Suspect in Maine shooting rampage is dead, sources say

October 27, 2023 8:22 PM CNN Newsource

he US Army reservist accused of killing 18 people and injuring 13 more in a shooting rampage across a small Maine city is dead, authorities said.

Callaway County will revisit former sheriff’s pay after peace officer’s license decision

October 27, 2023 11:15 AM Morgan Buresh

Former Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism has been paid more than $46,000 since June, the month he was removed from office, the Callaway County Human Resources Department says.

Mother of 3-year-old shot and killed drops wrongful death lawsuit

October 27, 2023 5:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The mother of a 3-year-old boy who was shot and killed in September has dropped her wrongful death lawsuit against the man accused of shooting him. Gabrielle Harris filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday against Larry Brownlee Jr. Harris’ lawyer, Jill Harper, filed a motion to dismiss the case without prejudice

Columbia man sentenced in federal court to 19 years for illegal gun possession after chase

October 27, 2023 4:12 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was found guilty in federal court last year for illegal gun possession was sentenced on Friday, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Cecil Jason Robinson, 44, was sentenced to 19 years and seven months in federal prison without parole. On Jan. 13, 2022,

Audrain County man faces more charges for child sex crimes

October 27, 2023 3:16 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man who was charged earlier this week in several cases faces more charges involving child sex crimes. Kaden Baugh, 19, was charged on Thursday with three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, three counts of second-degree child porn possession, delivery of a controlled substance and first-degree endangering the

Six homicides in Columbia this year; fewer than 2022 so far

October 27, 2023 4:24 AM Gabrielle Teiner

Six people have died by homicide in Columbia in 2023, according to a review of city news releases by ABC 17 News.

WATCH: Police give update on hunt for Maine mass shooting suspect

October 27, 2023 9:01 AM ABC 17 News Team

Authorities in Maine give an update on the hunt for a suspect in a mass shooting that killed at least 18 people in a small town.

5 things to know for Oct. 27: Maine shootings, Israel, US strikes, Hurricane Otis, Presidential race

October 27, 2023 5:31 AM CNN

CNN, WGME, WBZ By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Daylight Saving Time will end on November 5, moving the clocks in most US states back an hour. Many Americans welcome the autumn tradition because it brings an extra hour of sleep. But for some, the one-hour shift can cause confusion and disrupt body rhythms, studies

Audrain County man faces several charges in multiple cases, includes child porn charge

October 26, 2023 9:03 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man was charged on Thursday in three separate cases. Kaden Baugh, 19, was charged in one case with sexual exploitation of a minor and second-degree child porn possession on Oct. 5. A warrant was issued and he will be held without bond. A court date was not set. In

Columbia man charged with murder after allegedly killing father Thursday morning

October 26, 2023 2:28 AM Ryan Shiner, Erika McGuire, Gabrielle Teiner, Mitchell Kaminski

One person was found dead at a home in north Columbia early Thursday morning, police said.

Jury trial scheduled for Columbia man accused of December 2022 killing

October 26, 2023 5:09 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jury trial dates were scheduled on Thursday for a Columbia man accused of murder. Corey Blueitt, 44, was charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and third-degree assault. He is accused of shooting and killing Aaron Badolato, 34, in December 2022 in the 2000 block of Newtown Drive in north Columbia. Blueitt is being