Callaway Deputies Arrest Wanted Sex Offender Callaway County deputies arrested a wanted sex offender near Fulton early yesterday morning. [Monday] According to a release from the sheriff’s office, the K9 unit was patrolling in the 5000 block of Pendergras Road when the deputy located 42 year old Caleb Jackson of Kingdom City. He had an…… Continue Reading
Man Accused Of Killing Baby In Boone County Court
Man Accused Of Killing Baby In Boone County Court A man accused of being responsible for the death of his six month old daughter was arraigned on new charges in Boone County yesterday. [Monday] Prosecutors changed the charge against Cortavia Smith from second degree murder to child abuse resulting in death. Both charges carry the…… Continue Reading
I-70 Bridge Reopened
I-70 Bridge Reopened The I70 bridge over the Missouri River near Rocheport is open after crews worked to make emergency repairs beginning on Saturday. The eastbound traffic on the interstate was interrupted as crews worked 24 hours to make the repairs on an expansion joint. The work on the bridge was completed overnight.… Continue Reading
Two Drivers, Two Pedestrians Injured In Columbia
Two Drivers, Two Pedestrians Injured In Columbia Police are investigating a major car crash on Grindstone Parkway in Columbia that occurred around 10:30 yesterday [Sunday] morning. Columbia police report A pick up driven by 22 year old Caleb Willis was following two pedestrians, identified as 33 year old Randall Siddens and 22 year old Robbin…… Continue Reading
Semi-Truck Hauling Oranges Delays I-70 Traffic
Semi-Truck Hauling Oranges Delays I-70 Traffic Drivers on eastbound I-70 may have experienced some delays this morning [Monday] as crews continued to clear the site of a semi-truck crash last night. [Sunday] The 35 year old driver of the truck hauling pallets of oranges struck a MoDOT truck around 9:30 at mile marker 113. The…… Continue Reading
One Injured When Motorcycle Hits Deer
One Injured When Motorcycle Hits Deer A Farber man is recovering after hitting a deer on a motorcycle last night [Sunday] on Highway 54, near Route PP. The Highway Patrol Crash Report says 27 year old Michael McConnell struck the deer, traveled of the right side of the road and overturned. He was transported to…… Continue Reading
Possible Child Abduction Untrue
Possible Child Abduction Untrue The Centralia Police Department announced today [Monday] on social media that a report of a possible child abduction that took place on Friday is a fabrication. Centralia Police report their investigators, along with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, performed many hours of investigation and interviews when coming to this determination. The…… Continue Reading
Two Shots Fired Incidents In Mexico
Two Shots Fired Incidents In Mexico Mexico Public Safety is investigating two separate shots fired incidents over the weekend. On Friday, officers responded to the 1000 block of West Breckenridge at around 3:32. Investigation revealed two vehicles met in that block and the occupants shot at each other before both cars fled. It was discovered…… Continue Reading
Missouri State Capitol Lighted In Blue
Missouri State Capitol Lighted In Blue The Missouri State Capitol Dome will be lighted blue tonight (Friday) by order of Governor Parson in order to honor fallen law enforcement officers. Several ceremonies will take place starting tonight (Friday) and concluding tomorrow (Saturday). At 8 tonight (Friday) a candlelight vigil will be held at the Missouri…… Continue Reading
Former Columbia Police Chief Ken Burton Arrested On Suspicion Of DWI
Former Columbia Police Chief Ken Burton Arrested On Suspicion Of DWI Former Columbia Police Chief Ken Burton is facing DWI charges after being arrested last (Thursday) night in Columbia. According to reports DWI Enforcement officers stopped a car Burton was driving at the intersection of Broadway and McBaine Avenue around 8:18 last (Thursday) night. Burton…… Continue Reading
