One arrest is made and two people are still on the loose after an attempted armed robbery on Switzler Street in Columbia yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. Columbia police say 23 year old Jamon Deniro Roberts entered a house, brandishing a firearm and demanded money from the occupants. Five people were at home at the time of…… Continue Reading
Fulton Woman Arrested at Wal-Mart Accused of Switching Bar Codes
A Fulton woman is facing felony stealing charges after an arrest last night at the Fulton Wal-Mart. According to Fulton police they went to the store on 1701 Bluff Street just after 8 last (Wednesday) night and determined that 26 year old Kara D. Hooks was placing bar code labels on items that belonged to…… Continue Reading
Governor Greitens Attends National Day of Prayer Breakfast in Mexico, Missouri
Governor Eric Greitens made an appearance at the Centennial Baptist Church in Mexico, Missouri this (Thursday) morning for a National Day of Prayer Breakfast. Pastor of the church Bryce Kristofferson says the governor talked about a scripture in the bible from Joshua 1:9. Audrain County Presiding Commissioner Steve Hobbs the prayer breakfast at Centennial Baptist…… Continue Reading
Fulton Police Recover Stolen Car Make Two Arrests
A stolen car has been recovered and two Fulton men are in the Callaway County Jail after an arrest last (Wednesday) night. Fulton Police Department reports they located the vehicle during a security patrol in the area of Singer Lane around 7:30. Officers say during the investigation 29 year old Darrell Wesley Sanders and 42…… Continue Reading
Mexico, Missouri Woman Sentenced for Embezzling From Employer
A Mexico, Missouri woman is sentenced to one year and one day in prison for embezzling from her employer in a federal court today (Thursday). According to court records 55 year old Robyn Smith was sentenced today (Thursday) for stealing over two hundred eighteen thousand dollars from her employer’s financial account. Along with the prison…… Continue Reading
Two Teens, Two Juveniles Accused of Attempting to Rob Delivery Driver in Columbia
Two teens and two juveniles are in Columbia police custody accused of attempting to rob a Jimmy John’s delivery driver early this (Thursday) morning. Columbia Police report it happened in the area of South Garth Avenue and East Lathrop around 1:43 this (Thursday) morning. A Jimmy John’s delivery tried to deliver an order and several…… Continue Reading
MSHP Special Enforcement
The Missouri State Highway Patrol will be conducting special enforcement operations this month. Troop F will conduct 2 DWI saturation operations. The areas selected for enforcement are based on a high number of drinking-related crashes, high numbers of contacts with drunk drivers and officers input as to probable contact with DWI violators.… Continue Reading
Second Missing Fisherman Likely Found
A body discovered in the Mississippi river yesterday afternoon [Tuesday] is believed to be that of a fisherman who had been missing since March. 54 year old Earl Fogle of and 51 year old David Hultz had gone fishing in March and were reported missing after they did not return home. Hultz’s remains were located…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Inspection Scores for April
Audrain County Health Department is releasing a report of inspections it conducted of businesses in April. Receiving a score of 100 are McMillan School, Teal Lake assisted living by Americare, Dos Arcos, Hardee’s, Hilltop Cafe, Stacy’s Place, Donut Palace, Hobo’s Bar and Grill, the Mexico Senior Center, Fast Lane in Laddonia and Kathy’s Roadside Cafe.…… Continue Reading
Mexico Police Investigating Stolen Truck
Mexico Public Safety is investigating and asking for information about a stolen truck. According to the department they received a report about a stolen 2004 Ford F-150 truck yesterday (Tuesday). Police say a man went into a business and parked his truck in the parking lot unlocked with keys inside and when he returned 20-30…… Continue Reading
