Crime Archives

Man charged after allegedly threatening minors on Halloween

November 2, 2021 7:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Montgomery County prosecutor has charged a man after he allegedly threatened seven teens with a gun on Halloween.

Opening statements in the murder trial of Joseph Elledge reveal Elledge killed Mengqi Ji

November 2, 2021 5:18 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Both sides presented their opening statements in the Joseph Elledge murder trial in court Tuesday, revealing both the prosecution and defense agree Elledge killed Mengqi Ji in their apartment. Elledge is charged with first-degree murder and is accused of killing his wife Mengqi Ji in October 2019. Both sides will work to

Jury chosen in murder trial of Joseph Elledge

November 1, 2021 6:43 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jury selection was finalized Monday, in the first-degree murder trial of Columbia man, Joseph Elledge. Judge Brouck Jacobs swore in the jurors around 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Jacobs, along with the prosecution and defense, spent all day Monday asking questions of jurors to find the group of people from Boone County to

Boone County Sheriff’s Office offers advice after Columbia man accused of hiding camera in bathroom

November 1, 2021 8:49 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Prosecutors charged a Columbia man Monday with sex crimes against a child. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Justin R. Perry, 41, on Sunday at a home in the 2400 block of East Buffalo Drive after a minor found a camera while bathing. The camera was used to

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Joseph Elledge Timeline: Jury selection to begin Monday

October 31, 2021 8:23 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Monday, Joseph Elledge will stand trial for the murder of his wife, Mengqi Ji, bringing an end to the case that sparked the attention of many people throughout Mid-Missouri. Jury selection starts Monday morning at the Boone County Courthouse. On Wednesday Oct. 10, 2019, Mengji Ji was reported missing by her

Evidence shows that shots were fired Sunday evening in Northwest Columbia

October 31, 2021 7:37 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Evidence shows that shots were fired in Northwest Columbia Sunday evening just before 7 p.m. Police were one the scene at the Ash Street Apartments Sunday evening. Once on scene, ABC 17 News Crews saw evidence of shell casings in that area. We’re working to find out more information.

One person shot in downtown Columbia Sunday morning

October 31, 2021 10:22 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Columbia Police Department, one person was shot in the 400 block of North College Ave. on Sunday morning. CPD said one man was shot around 12:30 a.m. and drove himself to a local hospital. In a release, police said the man’s injuries were non-life threatening. Police found property damage

Shots fired in downtown Columbia Sunday morning

October 31, 2021 3:59 AM Meghan Drakas

Multiple shots were fired in downtown Columbia around 3 a.m. on Sunday morning.

Memorial held for a 4 year-old boy after he was killed three years ago

October 30, 2021 5:15 PM Leila Mitchell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Members of the community gathered for a memorial service Saturday at Washington Park in Jefferson City to honor a 4 year-old boy who lost his life three years ago. Darnell Gray was first reported missing on Oct. 25, 2018 but the search ended just days later when the boys body was

Colorado man charged after random attack on Interstate 70 in Cooper County

October 29, 2021 8:39 AM Zachary Farwell

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cooper County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a Colorado man on Friday with attempted murder and other crimes. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Eric C. Townsend, 38, of Brighton, Colorado, was arrested on Thursday at 12 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Eric C. Townsend, 38, of Brighton,

Prosecutor claims gun found in Renick murder case

October 29, 2021 9:49 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Prosecutors in a case over a Montgomery County snake breeder’s death said they found the weapon they believe his wife used to kill him. Assistant Attorney General Kevin Zoellner revealed that the state recovered the piece of evidence during Lynlee Renick’s pre-trial hearing Friday afternoon. Zoellner said the state worked with

Jury selection set for Monday in first-degree murder trial of Joseph Elledge

October 29, 2021 4:21 AM Ben Fein

Joseph Elledge’s defense team is set to appear in court again Friday at 9 a.m. ahead of his first-degree murder trial, set to begin Monday.

One person charged after dog fight ends with shooting in Cooper County

October 29, 2021 2:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Cooper County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a Wooldridge residence on a dog fight and a shooting Wednesday.

Stover man charged for possession of child pornography

October 29, 2021 2:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Morgan County prosecutor has charged a Stover man for possession of child pornography.

Missouri Attorney General files lawsuit to stop vaccine mandate for federal contractors

October 29, 2021 1:22 PM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit to stop a vaccine mandate for federal contractors. According to the 12-count lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Executive Order 14042 issued by the White House on Sept. 9 violates the rights of federal contractors.

Columbia police investigate robbery at Casey’s General Store

October 29, 2021 10:40 AM Katie Greathouse

The Columbia Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at the Casey’s General Store on Range Line Street

Centralia man charged after allegedly threatening dogs with a gun in front of the owner and an Amish schoolhouse

October 29, 2021 9:41 AM Karl Wehmhoener

CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Audrain County prosecutor has charged a Centralia man after he allegedly used a gun in front of multiple witnesses to threaten dogs. Charles Schnepp is charged with second-degree terrorist threat, first-degree harassment and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. Audrain County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report on Oct.

Judge denies request to leave plant, soil science testimony out of Elledge trial

October 28, 2021 4:27 AM Ben Fein

seph Elledge’s defense team is set to appear in court at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, ahead of Elledge’s first-degree murder trial that is scheduled to start on Monday.

Jefferson City police investigating shooting that left vehicle damaged

October 28, 2021 2:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Jefferson City police arrested one person after a shooting on the 800 block of Clark Avenue Wednesday evening.

Date set for retrial in Cole County teen’s murder

October 27, 2021 1:10 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The retrial in Devin Schrimpf’s case will begin on Jan. 4, 2021. A mistrial was declared in the case against 19-year-old Devin Schrimpf, who is accused of killing Marquise Conley at a home off Rolling Hills Road in 2019. A hearing will took place at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the case