Mexico Public Safety reports the arrest of 43 year old Travis Eugene Joles on an Audrain County Warrant yesterday (Wednesday). Public Safety went to the following calls yesterday (Wednesday): An unwanted subject at 101 West Promenade. Juvenile Problems at 1250 Curtis.… Continue Reading
Mexico’s Fred West Lt. Governor Senior Service Award Winner
A Mexico, Missouri man is the recipient of a prestigious award. Fred West recently found out he won the Lt. Governor’s Senior Service Award and says it is quite an honor. Ione Bickell Mexico Senior Center Administrator nominated West and says its amazing the help he provides. West will be honored at the state capitol…… Continue Reading
Police Investigating Shooting at Black and Gold Tavern in Columbia
An investigation is underway by Columbia Police after a shooting at the Black and Gold bar early this (Thursday) morning. Officers say they went to the bar at 2101 East Business Loop 70, around 2:16 this (Thursday) morning and found a 36 year old man was hit by gunfire. He was taken to a local…… Continue Reading
Three Arrested in Fulton on Active Warrants, Resisting and Interfering with an Arrest
Three arrests in Fulton last (Wednesday) night. According to Fulton Police they received a call for a Careless and Imprudent Driver in the area of Hawklake Drive just before 8. Officers say they located the vehicle behind a house and made contact with 31 year old Cale A. Larkin of Boonville who was arrested for…… Continue Reading
Franklin County Escaped Prisoner Captured
Franklin County law enforcement has apprehended a man that escaped from the jail at around 6:00 this morning. [Wednesday] The suspect, identified as 37 year old Ricky A. Johnson Jr., was captured after an alert citizen spotted the suspect running in the area of Prairie Dell Road and Denmark Road. When Johnson was approached by…… Continue Reading
Two Arrested In Audrain Drug Bust
A drug bust in Mexico yesterday [Tuesday] led to the arrest of 2 people. A search warrant was served in the 1600 block of south Western. A search of the residence uncovered methamphetamine, marijuana, pills and drug paraphernalia. Investigators arrested 37 year old Patrick Eldridge for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia,…… Continue Reading
Callaway County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two Fugitives
The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office arrested 2 fugitives between the late night hours on Monday and the early morning hours Tuesday. The department reports around 10:33 on Tuesday deputies conducted an investigation in the 7000 block of County Road 428, near Hams Prairie. They arrested 28 year old Lucy Dixon, wanted for felony parole violations.…… Continue Reading
MU Chooses Title IX Leader
The University of Missouri has named their new Title IX and ADA Assistant Vice Chancellor. Andrea “Andy” Hayes has been serving in the role in an interim role since August. Hayes was one for 3 finalists for the position. Hayes was formerly the assistant prosecuting attorney in Boone County from 2007 to 2015. The search…… Continue Reading
Mexico Drug Take Back
A drug take back is scheduled in Mexico this upcoming Saturday, April 28th. The Mexico Public Safety Fire Station on North Coal will be the drop off location where area residents can bring any unused or unwanted medications. The take back starts at 10 am and runs through 2pm.… Continue Reading
Clark Woman with Serious Injuries South of Moberly
A Clark woman is recovering from moderate injuries after an accident on U.S. 63 South of Moberly last (Tuesday) night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol it happened around 10:16 when 70 year old Judy C. Barnes swerved to avoid a deer, went off the road and overturned. Barnes was taken to the University…… Continue Reading
