Burglary suspect has long criminal history
Dorice Reue Smith, 27, of Columbia, was taken into custody Friday after police say he barricaded himself inside of a residence on Rocky Fork Drive.
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Burglary suspect taken into custody following standoff
Police arrive on scene of burglary December 24, 2019 COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia burglary suspect was taken into custody after a standoff on Friday. Columbia Police went to the 5700 block of Rocky Fork Drive to serve warrants for a burglary that happened on Tuesday at the Arch Apartments. Detectives identified Dorice Reue Smith,
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Woman in custody after Columbia car crash
Columbia Police on Friday took one woman into custody after accusing her of leaving the scene of a Columbia crash. BREAKING: One woman is in custody on Nifong Blvd and Santiago Dr in Columbia after leaving the scene of a crash. #ABC17News pic.twitter.com/z7N61WFQk2— Zach Boetto (@newsmanzach) December 27, 2019 The crash happened around 2:30 Friday
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Independence man identified as Columbia bank robbery suspect caught in Kingdom City
Multiple Columbia officers responded to the Commerce Bank on Bernadette Drive Thursday morning for a robbery.
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Plea agreement in stabbing case shortens prison time by 25 years
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man will now serve a fraction of his original sentence after a plea agreement in a 2014 death. Anthony Shegog pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Monday. He was sentenced to 5 years with credit for time served during his previous conviction. Shegog was sentenced to 30 years in prison
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Columbia psychologist now wearing GPS monitoring device
A Columbia psychologist who is charged with two counts of statutory sodomy in Boone County and two counts of sodomy in St. Louis County is now wearing a monitoring device.
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Columbia police investigating suspected theft at Business Loop dealership
Columbia police are looking into a suspected theft at the Bob McCosh Chevrolet dealership on 1 Business Loop 70 East.
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Two Maries County men accused of arson
Chad and Cody Faulkner were both booked into the Maries County Jail on Thursday, both are charged with second-degree arson.
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Authorities identify Pulaski County Christmas shooter
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Thursday released the name of a man suspected of shooting a man in the head on Christmas.
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Pulaski County deputies responded to a report of a person being shot around 5:40 p.m. Wednesday.
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Several officers including a K9 unit were called to the Arch Apartments on Rock Quarry Road.
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State committee monitoring case of Columbia psychologist charged with sodomy
Although Columbia psychologist Kurt Bumby is facing charges of sexual abuse, he still has his professional license to practice psychology. The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance is responsible for the licensing of psychologists. Lori Croy, the director of communications at the department, said the State Committee of Psychologists is monitoring the case. “The State
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Pizza deliverer robbed by 2 suspects at Campus View Apartments
Scene at Campus View Apartments ABC 17 News has confirmed a Papa Johns employee was assaulted at the Campus View Apartments in south Columbia. Columbia Police Department officials said the Papa Johns employee was delivering pizza when two men wearing dark clothes approached her car. BREAKING NEWS: CPD and MSHP are looking for 2 suspects
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Woman arrested in Fulton for allegedly stealing from mailbox
Christina Willard was arrested for stealing Fulton Police say they arrested a woman on Monday for allegedly stealing from a mailbox. Police responded to the 600 block of Bluff Street for a report of a man and a woman approaching houses and acting suspiciously. A witness said the woman had taken mail from a mailbox
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Columbia Police Department gathers input on policies
The Columbia Police Department will hold a police policy public review and input meeting Monday. The meeting will be held at City Hall at 7 p.m. in conference room 1C.
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Columbia psychologist accused of sexual abuse bonds out of jail
Kurt Bumby, a Columbia psychologist, was released from the St. Louis County Jail after posting an $100,000 cash-only bond.
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JCPD: Stabbing suspect arrested, charged following early morning chase
Jefferson City officers said Monday a 30-year-old Jefferson City man was arrested suspected of stabbing a woman and leading police on a chase.
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Man charged in Boone County accused of burglary, domestic assault
Boone County prosecutors charged a 35-year-old man for allegedly breaking into a woman’s residence and assaulting her on Friday.
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Columbia armed robbery suspects charged in Boone County
Two people suspected of an armed robbery at a Columbia Steak ‘n Shake each face a county of first-degree robbery.
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Several agencies warn against spike in crime over the holidays
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many are busy buying gifts and and traveling in December, which leaves opportunities for people to take advantage of vulnerable situations. Several agencies warn of car thefts, home burglary and package thefts over the holiday season. According to a study by the National Council for Home Safety and Security, people carrying more
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