Crime Archives

Schlude say police have limited options for calls about homelessness; RATI director points at City Council for ‘lack of action’

October 16, 2025 7:24 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Following calls from University of Missouri System President Mun Choi to address homelessness in downtown Columbia, police say their options remain limited. At a September press conference, Choi urged city leaders to consider a loitering ordinance and take steps to “clean up encampments” and tackle homelessness. Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude said

Man sentenced to probation in 2023 Jefferson City park shooting

October 16, 2025 8:36 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged in connection with a 2023 shooting at McClung Park in Jefferson City pleaded guilty this week to a felony. Syvonn Byrd, of Jefferson City, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to unlawful use of a weapon and was sentenced to five years of supervised probation. He was previously charged

Moberly man accused of crashing into car, smashing windshield with piece of metal

October 16, 2025 5:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man was arrested and charged after he allegedly followed a vehicle containing multiple people, ramming into it with his vehicle and hitting it with a piece of metal. Alexander McConnell, 22, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, two counts of first-degree assault and a count of first-degree property damage. He

Waynesville man sentenced to 10 years after taking manslaughter plea

October 16, 2025 4:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Wanyesville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday after he pleaded guilty last month to voluntary manslaughter. Colin Mar was previously charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action after he was accused of shooting someone in a St. Robert home in March. Court documents in previous reporting

Jefferson City man indicted by grand jury in double-murder case

October 16, 2025 3:09 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man accused of shooting and killing two women last week was indicted by a grand jury on Thursday. Michael Davis, 40, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, three counts of armed criminal action and a single count of unlawful use of a weapon in the deaths of

Columbia leaders say city’s spending reflects priority on safety

October 15, 2025 9:42 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia residents had the chance to learn more about the city’s newly approved fiscal year 2026 budget during a “Let’s Talk Local” event on Wednesday night. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe hosted the discussion at Missouri United Methodist Church, where city officials outlined spending priorities and answered questions from the community. Around 35 people

2 men indicted in separate federal child porn cases

October 15, 2025 6:53 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men who were charged in separate child porn cases in Missouri were indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday. David Narcato, 41, of Columbia, was indicted in the western district of Missouri on two counts of producing child pornography and one count of child porn possession. He was previously charged

Family of woman who died after falling at nursing home sues for wrongful death

October 15, 2025 6:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A family member of a woman who died in 2022 more than a month after she fell at a nursing home in Miller County has sued the facility for wrongful death and negligence. A petition filed Tuesday in Miller County by Brenda James — the daughter of Ursula Hill — alleges the

2 women accused of lying to police in Ralls County homicide case appear in court

October 15, 2025 5:46 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women made their first appearance in court on Wednesday in connection with a deadly officer-involved shooting in Paris, Missouri, last weekend. Lois Armour, 78, and Patty Armour, 51, both of Paris, Missouri, were charged with hindering a felony prosecution and are currently booked in the Randolph County Jail. They are being

Columbia man indicted by federal grand jury for gun charge

October 15, 2025 5:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday for a gun charge. Damion Hunt, 32, was charged with being a felon with a gun. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. Previous reporting indicates he was found with a gun during a traffic stop

Columbia woman accused of assaulting mother, charged with first-degree domestic assault

October 15, 2025 4:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman was accused of assaulting her mother on Oct. 8 and biting a Columbia police officer. Nicole Denvit, 31, was charged on Tuesday with first-degree domestic assault, resisting arrest and misdemeanor fourth-degree assault. She is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. An arraignment was held on Wednesday.

Former William Woods employee sues school for disability discrimination

October 15, 2025 3:16 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former sports information director at a Fulton college has sued the school in federal court. A lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in the Western District Court of Missouri accuses William Woods University of disability discrimination and retaliation. The petition alleges John Roushkolb was hired as a sports information director for the

Prosecutors file murder charges in Jefferson City shooting case

October 14, 2025 9:00 AM Madison Stuerman, Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson said Tuesday two victims in a Jefferson City shooting have died. Thompson said in a news release that charges against Michael A. Davis, 40, of Jefferson City, will be upgraded from assault and domestic assault to first-degree murder. “The number of shots or stab wounds or

2 women charged in connection with Ralls County homicide investigation that led to shooting with law enforcement

October 14, 2025 3:07 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women who were jailed on Sunday in connection with a homicide case that led to a deputy being shot were charged Tuesday in Monroe County. Lois Armour, 78, and Patty Armour, 51, both of Paris, Missouri, were charged with hindering a felony prosecution. Both are being held at the Randolph County

Judge delays possible plea for Columbia arson, murder suspect

October 14, 2025 4:03 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia arson and murder suspect will get two more weeks to discuss a possible plea with his attorney. Steven Strumpf, 31, was in the Boone County Courthouse on Tuesday for a hearing in his 2024 murder case. Judge Jeff Harris allowed Strumpf and his attorney, Manuel Tatayon, to discuss the terms

Two arrested in connection with homicide case that led to shooting of ‘person of interest’

October 13, 2025 5:38 PM Matthew Sanders

PARIS, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women were jailed in Randolph County on suspicion of hindering prosecution in a homicide investigation that ended with a man shot dead by law enforcement officers. Lois Armour, 78, and Patty Armour, 51, both of Paris, Missouri, were arrested Sunday night and booked into the Randolph County Jail without bond, according

Weapon detection could expand to more CPS events

October 13, 2025 12:51 PM Haley Swaino

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is working to strengthen safety by expanding the use of weapons detection systems across campuses and major district events. Weapon detection use is being considered at more extracurricular activities and athletic events, according to CPS documents. This year, all high school dances will include weapons screening. CPS first rolled

Randolph County deputy shot in deputy-involved shooting in Paris; Suspect found dead

October 12, 2025 6:18 PM Nia Hinson

PARIS, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County deputy was shot in a deputy-involved shooting in Paris on Sunday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. A press release from the MSHP says Randolph County deputies and investigators with the Division of Drug and Crime Control were asked to help the Ralls County Sheriff’s Office with a

Columbia residents split on increased police presence downtown

October 12, 2025 5:32 AM Marie Moyer

Saturday marked the second weekend of an increased police presence in downtown Columbia that followed the September shooting that killed Stephen’s College student Aiyanna Williams.

Columbia mayor proposes student advisory council amid downtown safety concerns

October 10, 2025 7:53 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After walking back a proposal for a downtown task force, the City of Columbia is now considering forming a new advisory council made up of local college students. The original task force proposal came at the request of University of Missouri System President Mun Choi, following the Sept. 27 shooting death of