Audrain County Health Department’s Sarah Palmer Earns Several Certifications Audrain County Health Department’s Environmental Public Health Specialist Sarah Palmer has earned a certificate in Public Health Workforce Preparedness from A.T. Still University. Palmer recently completed four, 10-week graduate-level courses in discipline to earn the certificate. The four-course program prepares students to play a role in…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested After Disturbance on Pearson Street
Mexico Man Arrested After Disturbance on Pearson Street A Mexico man is facing multiple charges after an arrest yesterday (Tuesday), in the 500 block of Pearson Street. Mexico Public Safety responded in reference to a disturbance with someone being held against their will. According to a release officers found evidence that 52-year-old Robert L. Jackson…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Shelter Resource Coalition Hosts Open House Discussion on Homelessness
Audrain County Shelter Resource Coalition Hosts Open House Discussion on Homelessness Elected officials and law enforcement gathered yesterday (Tuesday) in Mexico for a discussion on homelessness in the area. An open house was hosted by the Audrain County Shelter Resource Coalition at its main office located at 626 East Summit Street. The nonprofit operates a…… Continue Reading
Missouri State Fair Pays Tribute to Sydenstricker Family
Missouri State Fair Pays Tribute to Sydenstricker Family A Mexico family is being honored by the Missouri State Fair this year. The Missouri State Fair is dedicating all the Beef Cattle shows to the Sydenstricker Family. Eddie has been attending and showing Angus at the fair for over 70 years. Kim and Lee Ann plus…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Sentenced to Multiple Years in Prison for Deadly 2020 Home Invasion
Mexico Man Sentenced to Multiple Years in Prison for Deadly 2020 Home Invasion A Mexico, Missouri man charged in a deadly home invasion is now sentenced. 26-year-old Deyton Fisher pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and first-degree burglary yesterday (Tuesday). He was sentenced to 15 years in the Missouri Division of Adult Institutions for both charges…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested for Statutory Rape and Statutory Sodomy
Mexico Man Arrested for Statutory Rape and Statutory Sodomy A Mexico man is facing charges of Statutory Rape and Statutory Sodomy after an arrest yesterday (Monday), July 23, 2023, by Mexico Public Safety. According to a news release from Mexico Public Safety an alert area resident notified the department that they were concerned 21-year-old Dominique…… Continue Reading
Vandalia Man and Woman Arrested on Drug Charges
Vandalia Man and Woman Arrested on Drug Charges A Vandalia man and woman are facing drug charges after an arrest on Friday, July 29, 2023. Members of the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office and East Central Drug Force executed a narcotics search warrant in the 200 block of East Home Street in Vandalia. According to the…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Pleads Guilty to First Degree Murder Sentenced to Life in Prison
Mexico Man Pleads Guilty to First Degree Murder Sentenced to Life in Prison A Mexico man is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to First Degree Murder. Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger announced yesterday (Tuesday), that 32-year-old Ryan Blair plead guilty to the June 13, 2019 murder…… Continue Reading
Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest of Vandalia Man
Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest of Vandalia Man A Vandalia man is facing drug charges after an arrest Narcotics Investigation in Vandalia. The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, East Central Drug Task Force, and Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted the investigation. As a result of the investigation, a traffic stop was conducted along West Walsh Boulevard…… Continue Reading
St. Charles Man Injured in Audrain County Accident
St. Charles Man Injured in Audrain County Accident A St. Charles man is recovering from minor injuries after a one-car accident in Audrain County Wednesday, July 12, 2023. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol accident report it happened on Route D near Audrain Road 975 around 10:20pm. A vehicle driven by 33-year-old Andrew J. Harkins…… Continue Reading
