Three Venezuelan Citizens Arrested for Kidnapping and Assault in Audrain County Three people are facing charges after a reported kidnapping and assault in Audrain County. According to a facebook post from the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a report on Saturday morning from the Columbia Police Department of the alleged crimes. Three people were…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Man Jailed on Charges of Statutory Rape A Laddonia man charged with statutory rape in July was arrested and booked into the Callaway County Jail this week. 19-year-old Jaylen Scott Fendrick was charged with first-degree statutory rape and furnishing pornographic material to a minor. He is being held at the Callaway County Jail…… Continue Reading
Audrain Ambulance District Ambulance Catches Fire While Transporting Patient An ambulance from the Audrain Ambulance District is a total loss after catching fire the afternoon of Tuesday, August 22, 2023 while transporting a patient to Columbia. Audrain Ambulance District Director Graeme Goodwin says it happened around 2:30pm on I-70 and that they are now down…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Municipalities Meeting Held at Former Audrain County Hospital Building Elected officials and community leaders from Audrain County gathered in the cafeteria of the old hospital building in Mexico on Monday, August 21, 2023 to hear a presentation from Ziva Medical. Amanda Shurtz CEO of Ziva Medical, the group who now owns the hospital…… Continue Reading
Juveniles Detained in Mexico After Vehicle Stolen and Abandoned and Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Five juveniles in Mexico were detained after a number of vehicle break-ins during the early morning hours Thursday, August 17, 2023. According to Mexico Public Safety an alert resident notified the department about some suspicious activity in the northwest part of town…… Continue Reading
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 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 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 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 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
