Federal Grand Jury Indicts Three

A federal grand jury sitting in Jefferson City returned indictments yesterday against three individuals charging a range of federal offenses.

Included in those charges, Alex Mills Zoll, 42, Cedar Rapids, Ia., was charged with three counts, enticement a minor to engage in sexual activity, an attempt to produce child pornography, and the transfer of obscene material in interstate commerce. The charges stem from incidents between May 11, and June 1, of this year.

This case was investigated by Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

In a separate case, 34-year-old Aaron James Kipper, of Columbia, was charged with unlawfully possessing two firearms. The indictment alleges that on June 27, 2025, Kipper, a prior felon, possessed a Taurus .357 revolver and a Jennings .22 caliber semi-automatic firearm. Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who is convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition.

This case was investigated by Boone County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

The other case involved Joanna Fabian Rivera, 33, Arizona, charged with possession with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine. The indictment alleges that during a traffic stop on May 3, 2025, packages of cocaine and heroin were found within Rivera’s vehicle.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jim Lynn. It was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.