Crime Archives

Trial set for 2017 Columbia murder suspect

February 8, 2022 10:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

A jury trial has been scheduled for a man accused of taking part in a robbery that killed someone in 2017.

Ashland police investigating kidnapping attempt

February 8, 2022 9:20 PM ABC 17 News Team

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Ashland police are investigating a possible attempted kidnapping. The police department says someone reported an attempted abduction around 2 p.m. near the intersection of Oak and Tandy streets. The child was not hurt. Police say officers searched the area and used a drone, but were unable to find anyone. Police have not released details about what

White powder in an envelope leads to evacuation of Department of Corrections Central Office

February 7, 2022 4:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Employees were permitted to re-enter the building under four hours of first receiving the envelope.

Moberly police searching for man accused of selling meth

February 7, 2022 9:12 AM Zachary Farwell

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Moberly Police Department is searching for a man accused of selling methamphetamine. According to the police department, officers learned late on Friday night that Michael Terrell was at a home in the 700 block of Promenade Street. Police said officers learned Terrell had meth, drug paraphernalia and a gun. There were

Armed man taken for psychiatric evaluation after making threats to harm himself and a child in Pettis County

February 6, 2022 3:31 PM Chanel Porter

PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday night around 10:20 pm, law enforcement agencies in Pettis County were made aware of an individual traveling from Johnson County with a 2-year-old child. The man was experiencing significant emotional distress and had made threats to not only harm the child but himself as well. It was also reported

Attorney for MU freshman hospitalized hopes lawsuit deters future hazing

February 4, 2022 9:20 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – An attorney for the family suing the MU chapter of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity hopes the legal action gets groups to stop forced drinking. The lawsuit from the family of Danny Santulli claims members of the fraternity, often called Fiji, made the freshman drink a bottle of vodka in order to

Judge considering motions to reduce bond and dismiss the case against Quatavia Givens

February 4, 2022 4:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County judge is considering motions to reduce bond and dismiss the case against Quatavia Givens. Givens is accused of killing 4-year-old Darnell Gray in Oct. 2018. Givens is charged with first-degree murder, abuse of a child, endangering a child and abandonment of a corpse. Givens was previously charged with

Witnesses, door camera video lead to arrests in Jefferson City shooting

February 4, 2022 12:31 PM Matthew Sanders

The Jefferson City Police Department said Thursday that a 25-year-old man was shot on Boonville Road. Police later said two suspects had been arrested and charged.

Two arrested in Boone County after man shot in Jefferson City

February 3, 2022 10:03 AM Matthew Sanders

A 25-year-old man was shot in Jefferson City on Thursday morning, police say.

Property owners could be liable for injuries on sidewalks covered in snow

February 2, 2022 8:13 PM Leila Mitchell

Severe wintry weather makes for slippery and hazardous conditions, and while shoveling your walkways is no fun, it is important.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri expand legal self-defense protections?

February 2, 2022 12:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

A Missouri Senate committee heard testimony Tuesday on a bill that would expand the legal protections for people claiming self-defense.

Columbia man charged with arson after vehicle fires

February 1, 2022 11:05 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after he allegedly set a vehicle on fire that caused damage to another vehicle on Friday morning. Leslie Williams is charged with two counts of second-degree arson and two counts of second-degree tampering with property. On Friday morning, the Columbia Fire Department responded

Jefferson City man charged with several crimes after a domestic disturbance Monday

February 1, 2022 10:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man with multiple crimes after a domestic disturbance Monday morning.

Prosecutors charge Columbia man accused of firing gun inside of apartment

February 1, 2022 12:44 PM Zachary Farwell

The Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed charges against a Columbia man accused of firing a gun inside of an apartment.

More charges filed against Audrain County man accused of sex crimes against children

January 31, 2022 10:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

An Audrain County prosecutor has filed more charges against a man accused of sex crimes against children.

Trial canceled for man accused of killing wife

January 31, 2022 8:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

A hearing/trial that was scheduled for a man accused of killing his wife has been canceled.

One man in custody after morning domestic disturbance in Jefferson City

January 31, 2022 7:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Jefferson City police responded to a domestic disturbance involving a gun at 3 a.m. at a residence on the 3800 block of Candlelight Drive.

Attorney general seeks restraining orders against CPS, other schools in mask lawsuits

January 31, 2022 4:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Missouri Attorney General Office has begun filing motions for temporary restraining orders in lawsuits against Columbia Public Schools and other school districts over mask mandates.

Prosecutors file lesser charge against suspect in deadly Columbia shooting

January 31, 2022 1:28 PM Zachary Farwell

The Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed lesser charges against a man accused in a deadly Columbia shooting.

Columbia man sentenced after reaching plea deal in deadly shooting

January 28, 2022 12:40 PM Zachary Farwell

A Boone County judge sentenced a Columbia man to 27 years in prison Friday for his role in a deadly shooting.