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Columbia police arrested Mustafa President on Tuesday afternoon after officers were dispatched to the 3400 block of Squirrel Drive in reference to a trespasser. A man told police he was checking on his vacant property and saw President sleeping on a couch in the house. Police said officers arrested President and found marijuana and drug

UPDATE 11/9: Columbia police said Gross called the victim on Tuesday about his arrest. Police said during the call, Gross tampered with the victim by using deception and attempts to dissuade the victim from making a report. Gross also attempted to dissuade the victim from filing a complaint or providing information for possible prosecution. Gross

THURSDAY: We’ll have another mostly sunny but cool day with high temperatures reaching near 50. A cold front will move through, shifting winds to the north up to 10 mph which will cause temperatures to drop to near freezing by 9 PM, which will set the stage for a very chilly night. TONIGHT: he coldest

Chelsea Hoeller and her husband and toddler moved to an apartment on Sylvan Lane this past summer and so far, she said the family hasn’t felt the effects of crime in the area. “I think I kind of live in my little bubble,” she said. But the crime exists. Since January, Columbia police have responded

NOTE: For complete coverage on “Battling The Opioid Crisis” from ABC 17 News, click here. In November of 2016, ABC 17 News interviewed a woman who wished to stay annonymous. She died about a month ago after she overdosed.Now, ABC 17 is speaking with the Drug Enforcement Agency, otherwise known as the DEA, on what

With tight budgets, some Columbia teachers are seeking donations through crowdfunding websites for classroom supplies. However, the Columbia Finance Committee said it might need to come up with some policies regarding how crowdfunding is used with CPS teachers. Right now there are no policies or regulations prohibiting teachers from asking for funds on websites like

TONIGHT: Another chilly night is in store as clear skies allow temperatures to drop back to near 30. Winds will shift out of the southwest up to 6 mph by morning creating wind chill values in the mid-upper 20s for the morning commute. THURSDAY: We’ll have another mostly sunny but cool day with high temperatures

Independence police are looking for a homicide suspect in the Columbia area. Police said on Nov. 2, three subjects were charged with murder, armed criminal action and burglary after a 72-year-old man was killed. Two of the three subjects have been taken into custody but Nathan Hendricks is still being sought by police. Police said

The University of Missouri Task Force on Academic Program Analysis, Enhancement and Opportunities met Wednesday as possible program cuts approach. As ABC 17 News previously reported, the task force is working to examine every academic program and will ultimately make recommendations to the provost’s office on which programs could possibly be cut. The task force’s

A woman accused of abandoning a corpse in her northeast Columbia apartment will stand trial after a seven-month commitment to a mental health facility. Judge Deborah Daniels signed the order to proceed with the case against Deborah Berardi on Nov. 6. Berardi is scheduled to be in court next Monday. Daniels committed Berardi to the

GetAbout Columbia staff are reminding cyclists the importance of having and using a white, front-facing light and red taillight. With daylight saving time ending this past Sunday, cyclists are encouraged to follow the law in regards to having these lights. GetAbout Columbia is partnering up with Columbia Parks and Recreation Wednesday Nov. 8 and Nov.

Miller County deputies arrested Michael Huber after officers were dispatched to All in One Secure Storage. According to the probable cause statement, Huber contacted the owner of the storage facility and said he needed to get inside one storage unit for investigative purposes. The owner told deputies that Huber refused to give his name or

MODOT crews are advising Jefferson City drivers to avoid Route 50 if possible because one westbound lane is shut down due to a multi-vehicle collision. Crews said the crash happened just west of Dix Road. Delays are likely, MODOT crews said.

Sedalia police announced on Wednesday officers have responded to 70 car thefts throughout the city in the last 30 days. Police said various items have been stolen, including firearms. Officers have asked the community to try to prevent the crimes by always locking their cars. Locked vehicles are less likely victims because breaking into them

Columbia police have asked for the public’s help in identifying two men who possibly have a credit card clone. Police said the victim found several fraudulent charges on one of his credit cards. The charges were made at the Walmart on Broadway. Video turned over to police have these two men as possible suspects. Police

A Miller County man has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child, and possession of a controlled substance after Miller County deputies pulled over a vehicle for a defective headlight. Deputies said they could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The driver, Dylan Larock, admitted to having smoked marijuana,

Randolph County deputies arrested George Griffin after a victim reported Griffin tried to expose her breasts. According to the probable cause statement, the victim attempted to walk around Griffin, when he turned and grabbed her shirt and bra and pulled it up. The victim told deputies that Griffin told her that if she told anyone,

A Boone County woman has been charged with DWI with a persistant offender enhancement and leaving the scene of an accident after rear-ending two vehicles while drunk and trying to leave the scene of the crashes, according to police. Wendy Morgan was charged on Wednesday after the October crash. Police said officers were first called

UPDATE 1:45 pm: Police said the crash happened when the driver had a medical emergency, causing him to veer off to the left. The car left the roadway and into the parking lot of Boone Medical Group. The car crashed into six parked vehicles, police said. The driver, Christopher Wise, 42, was taken to a

Macon police arrested Ashley Hamblen on suspicions that she endangered the welfare of a child after her 4-year-old died in a bathtub at the beginning of September. Officers said Hamblen later admitted to being outside, drinking and smoking marijuana at the time of the incident. Hamblen was previously charged with endangering the welfare of a