Crime Archives

Fayette man charged in spring 2022 shooting in Columbia

March 15, 2023 6:14 PM Matthew Sanders

A Fayette man was in the Boone County Jail on Wednesday on accusations that he was among the suspects who shot into three homes last year.

Mexico man sentenced in federal case involving high-speed chase and crash

March 15, 2023 3:01 PM Matthew Sanders

A Mexico, Missouri, man accused of being part of a high-speed chase last March that ended with a crash into several vehicles was sentenced to prison Wednesday.

Moberly doctor accused of defrauding Medicare, Medicaid

March 15, 2023 11:16 AM Matthew Sanders

A Moberly doctor admitted Tuesday in federal court to a scheme to steal from taxpayers by using his father’s name to bill Medicaid and Medicare.

Mexico Gravel Road reopens after police respond to shots-fired call

March 14, 2023 3:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Streets were blocked off by police Tuesday afternoon in northern Columbia following a shots-fired call to the area. Mexico Gravel Road and Pioneer Road near the Mystic Pine Townhomes were blocked off by Columbia police. The street was reopened around 4 p.m. Police tape and shell casings were seen in the area.

Columbia man indicted for drug and gun charges

March 14, 2023 8:36 PM Ryan Shiner

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was indicted by a federal grand jury Tuesday, according to a press release. Walter Antwine Moore, 42, was arrested twice, once on Jan. 7 in St. Joseph and once on Feb. 10 in Kansas City. In St. Joseph, he was allegedly found with methamphetamine and a gun. Law

Suspect in Hermann police killing charged with murder, assault

March 14, 2023 11:23 AM Matthew Sanders

A vigil will be held Tuesday for the Hermann police officer shot and killed late Sunday and he will be laid to rest over the weekend.

Understanding Blue Alerts

March 14, 2023 8:07 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Blue Alert is a message sent to devices alerting residents about a person who either killed, seriously injured or could be a threat to any law enforcement officer. The history of blue alerts dates back to 2014, when two New York City officers were killed in an ambush attack. Following the

Columbia man pleads guilty to trafficking meth

March 14, 2023 4:57 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to possessing more than 5 kilograms of methamphetamine that he received in the mail while he was on bond on an earlier federal indictment. David Lee Williams, 43, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. In

Mexico man sentenced to 120 years for sex crimes

March 14, 2023 4:01 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man was sentenced Tuesday in the Audrain County Courthouse to a 120 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Gregory Saulnier, 36, was found guilty by a jury in February for first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, two counts of second-degree child molestation, two counts of child enticement, statutory sodomy and

Suspect in custody after Hermann officers shot, one fatally

March 12, 2023 9:48 PM Matthew Sanders

Police took a man into custody in Hermann on Monday afternoon, ending a standoff that lasted more than 12 hours after two officers were shot, one fatally, during an armed confrontation at a gas station.

Jefferson City man gets life in prison for 2019 Thanksgiving murders

March 13, 2023 5:43 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man was given two life sentences Monday in the shootings of a boy and a woman on Thanksgiving in 2019.

Rock Bridge High School student referred to authorities for threats

March 13, 2023 11:42 AM Matthew Sanders

The principal of Rock Bridge High School said Monday that a student had been referred to the juvenile justice system for making threats after an investigation into bathroom graffiti.

Police: Evidence of shots fired found in southwest Columbia

March 13, 2023 11:29 AM Matthew Sanders

Officers found a home damaged by gunfire early Saturday after a call to the Cherry Hill area of southeast Columbia.

CANCELED: Endangered Person Advisory issued for missing Douglas County baby

March 12, 2023 2:49 PM abc17news-Newsroom

MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Aneesa Williams was found safe by the Sheriff’s Department Saturday afternoon. ORIGINAL: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol issued an Endangered Person Advisory for Aneesa Williams, a 2-month-old girl. Williams was last seen in Mountain Grove at 11 a.m. on Friday. She is described as

Miller County Sheriff’s Office searching for arson suspect

March 12, 2023 7:24 AM Erika McGuire

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Deputies in Miller County are on the hunt for an arson suspect. The Miller County Sheriff’s Office says they are looking for Jason Ekstam Jr. According to the sheriff’s office, Ekstam is wanted in connection to an arson investigation that happened Friday in Tuscumbia. Deputies say they have issued an arrest

Second man identified for alleged connection to shooting in southwest Columbia

March 10, 2023 7:46 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been accused for his alleged involvement in an October shooting at the roundabout at Nifong Boulevard and Sinclair Road. Semaj Clark, 22, is accused of first-degree assault, armed-criminal action, fourth-degree assault, operating a vehicle on a highway without a valid license and operating a motor vehicle in a

Gravois Mills man has more child-sex charges

March 10, 2023 6:18 PM Ryan Shiner

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who ran an unlicensed daycare has yet another charge related to sexually assaulting a child. In total, Leland Bryan, 62, is now charged in Morgan County with: 10 counts of statutory sodomyUnlawful use of a weaponArmed-criminal actionChild molestation A detective spoke with another one of Bryan’s alleged victims in

Columbia man arrested, charged with several felonies

March 10, 2023 5:30 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was arrested and charged after allegedly pulling a gun out on someone. Ryan Michael, 21, is charged with third-degree kidnapping, two counts of armed-criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and fourth-degree domestic assault. He was arrested by Columbia police early Friday. He is being held in the Boone

Understanding how to become a school bus driver in Missouri after area driver has 31 charges following alleged incident in Cole County

March 10, 2023 5:09 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A school bus driver was arrested this week in Cole County and and faces 31 charges. Robert Hern, 59, is charged with first-degree property damage, operating a motor vehicle in a careless manner, leaving the scene of an accident and 28 counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Hern was

Arraignment held for man accused of attempted robbery, armed-criminal action

March 10, 2023 2:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who is accused of trying to rob a Break Time and pointing a gun at a man was arrested by Columbia police early Friday and had an arraignment. Nakwon Harris, 21, is charged with first-degree attempted robbery, armed-criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and second-degree kidnapping. An initial arraignment