Man injured in west Columbia stabbing Sunday
Columbia police were called to the 400 block of Brewer Drive Sunday morning after a man was stabbed.
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Man charged with murder in 2017 killing faces more gun charges
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was recently arrested in connection with a 2017 homicide case is facing additional felony charges. David Adams, 44, of Columbia, was charged on Friday in Boone County with illegal gun possession and stealing a gun. He is also charged with first-degree burglary, first-degree robbery, second-degree felony murder and illegal
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Jury trial scheduled in 2026 for woman accused in fatal Holts Summit shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury trial has been scheduled for the spring for a woman charged with murder in a fatal shooting at a Holts Summit apartment complex in April. Heather Smith, of Holts Summit, was charged with three counts of unlawful use of a weapon, a count of first-degree of endangering the welfare of a child, second-degree
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Former Pulaski County substitute teacher pleads guilty to child sex crimes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former substitute teacher from a Pulaski County school district pleaded guilty on Wednesday to child sex crimes. Carissa Smith, of Dixon, Missouri, pleaded guilty to first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and two counts of having sexual contact with a student. She was previously charged with 19 felonies, including statutory
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Judge rules on evidence in Boone County manslaughter case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A judge ruled Friday that a victim’s invalid driver’s license will not be allowed as evidence in a Boone County manslaughter trial, but a decision on using a recording of the victim’s voice is yet to be made. Circuit judge Josh Devine heard arguments Friday ahead of the trial of Walter Montejo,
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Man accused of assaulting man with metal pipe in Ashland arrested
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was wanted in an assault case from Ashland was charged for evading law enforcement earlier this week. Michael Garrett, 47, was charged with resisting arrest on Thursday. Last month, he was charged with second-degree assault, armed criminal action and misdemeanor second-degree property damage. He is being held at
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MSHP to continue using planes for traffic enforcement
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol in a Thursday press release announced that it will continue its use of planes for traffic enforcement. The release says the patrol formed the Strategic Traffic Operations and Rapid Mobilization team on Sept. 1. Storm is made up of 23 troopers and is expected to “aggressively enforce
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Versailles man charged with drunk driving, arson
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Versailles man has been charged with three felonies after authorities say he drove a truck while he was drunk and set a trailer on fire. Joey Crosswhite, 43, was charged in Morgan County with chronic driving while intoxicated, second-degree arson and driving while revoked. He is being held at the Morgan
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Jury trial scheduled for former MU basketball prospect charged with rape, sodomy
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury trial has been scheduled for next year for a former University of Missouri basketball prospect who allegedly raped a woman when he visited the school’s campus last year. Keiner Asprilla, 18, of New Jersey, is charged with first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy and second-degree kidnapping. He is being held without bond at
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No suspects identified in barrage of gunfire in neighborhood near Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No one is in custody after several people fired a barrage of gunshots that hit homes and vehicles in a residential area just east of Columbia. Boone County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Brian Leer said that at around 1:17 a.m. Tuesday, the department received several calls of shots fired from the area of
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Randolph County woman accused of sending illicit photos of man without permission
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County woman was charged on Wednesday after authorities say she sent nude photos of a man to people he knew without his permission. Roni Spicer, of Cairo, was charged with nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. A warrant was requested and a court date has not been scheduled. The probable
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Former head of MU student Palestine group charged with assault
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The former president of Mizzou Students For Justice in Palestine was charged with a misdemeanor on Tuesday in Boone County for accusations related to a March incident. Isleen Atallah, of Columbia, was charged with fourth-degree assault. A criminal summons was issued for Atallah to appear in court at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 6.
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Callaway County man pleads not guilty to paying for ‘live child sexual abuse videos’
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Callaway County man pleaded not guilty Wednesday in his first court appearance on charges that he paid for what the U.S. attorney calls “live child sexual abuse videos.” David L. Maddox, 59, was indicted on Aug. 5, but the indictment was unsealed in federal court in Jefferson City during his
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Woman charged in multi-county chase that ended in Maries County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was charged after she led law enforcement on a multicounty chase on Monday that began in Jefferson City and ended in Maries County, according to court documents. Melissa Johnson, 43, was charged in Cole and Maries counties. In Cole County, she was charged with forgery, aggravated fleeing, misdemeanor accessory to
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Boone County Joint Communication to integrate new radio system
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications will begin integrating a new radio system across all of its agencies with the goal of improving cross communication when responding. “So all public safety, for our partners, will be available to be a part of the system,” BCJC Director Christie Davis said. “So that includes the Sheriff’s
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Columbia man accused of stabbing victim, spitting blood on cop
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor after he allegedly stabbed someone multiple times and spit blood on a police officer early Monday. Lawrence Johnson, 60, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, resisting arrest and misdemeanor fourth-degree assault. He is being held at the Boone
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WATCH: Prosecutor says he’ll seek death penalty in Charlie Kirk shooting death; first court hearing held
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said during a news conference Tuesday that he will seek the death penalty against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old from Utah accused of killing Charlie Kirk with a single shot from a high-powered rifle. Charges include aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and committing a violent offense
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Multiple teenagers arrested after vehicle chase throughout Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged on Tuesday after he allegedly led law enforcement on a chase throughout Columbia. Kyshawn Harris, 19, of Columbia, was charged with aggravated fleeing. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond, though a mugshot was not immediately available. A court date has not been set.
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with murder as prosecutors announce they will seek death penalty
By Chris Boyette, Aditi Sangal, Michelle Watson, Tori B. Powell, Maureen Chowdhury PROVO, UTAH — Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, appeared virtually for his first court hearing since he was formally charged with aggravated murder on September 16. Judge Tony F. Graf said Tuesday that Tyler Robinson, the
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Phelps County man charged in child’s death
Editor’s note: Language in this article have been clarified. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. James man was charged Tuesday with child endangerment in a 2022 incident in a backyard swimming pool. The Phelps County prosecutor charged Carl E. Swanson on Tuesday with a single count of child endangerment resulting in serious injuries, a Class B
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