Charges of statutory rape and contact with a student are being brought against a former high school teacher in the Moniteau County R-1 School District. According to prosecutors 27 year old Clairyssa Lorenz was charged yesterday (Thursday) for the contact that allegedly happened last year (2017) with a student who was 16 at the time.…… Continue Reading
TWO JUVENILES FACING CHARGES AFTER THREATENING JEFFERSON CITY STUDENT WITH USE OF FIREARM
Two juveniles are facing charges of terroristic threats and a peace disturbance and police are continuing to investigate the incident. According to Jefferson City Police A Jefferson City School Resource officer was notified yesterday (Thursday) about a threat involving using a firearm against a 15 year old male student at the Jefferson City High School.…… Continue Reading
COMERZAN FOUND NOT GUILTY
It was an emotional scene in the St. Charles County Courtroom where Serghei Comerzan was found not guilty of resisting a lawful stop by fleeing and involuntary manslaughter. This case began in August of 2015 when Trooper James Bava called in a speeding motorcycle. Moments later he was killed in a car crash on Route…… Continue Reading
MODOT FOCUSING ON REPAIRING POTHOLES IN MARCH
Starting in March the Missouri Department of Transportation will be focusing on repairing potholes to keep roads as safe and smooth as possible. Mike Shea Maintenance Liaison Engineer with MODOT says the public is being asked to report potholes so the crews can assess the damage and complete the repairs as needed. Motorists can report…… Continue Reading
COLUMBIA POLICE RELEASE 2017 ANNUAL INTERNAL AFFAIRS REPORT
The Columbia Police Department is releasing its Annual Internal Affairs Report for 2017. The department saw a 2.1 percent decrease for total calls compared to 2016. Officers were dispatched to 73,489 calls for service in Columbia and made five thousand six hundred eighty arrests. You can view the full report at www.CoMo.gov/Police.… Continue Reading
AUDRAIN COUNTY DEPUTIES HELPING IN PATROLLING VANDALIA
The City of Vandalia is currently getting patrol help from the Audrain County Sheriff’s Department. Vandalia City Administrator Darrin Berry says they have been struggling on getting help due to several officers taking other jobs. Mr. Berry says they are taking several ads out in area news papers to try and attract some officers to…… Continue Reading
MAN ARRESTED IN COLUMBIA ACCUSED OF BREAKING BABY’S ARM
A man in Columbia is facing felony child abuse charges after an arrest yesterday (Tuesday) for allegedly breaking the arm of an 11 week old baby. Columbia Police report arresting Christopher Capps yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon after being called to Women’s and Children’s Hospital for an urgent assist. Apparently the baby had a broken bone that…… Continue Reading
LAKE OZARK POLAR PLUNGE RAISES THOUSANDS FOR MID-MISSOURI SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Over one hundred fifty seven thousand dollars will go to the Special Olympics in Mid-Missouri thanks to a Polar Plunge at Lake Ozark. A group of around 18 plunged into cold water on Saturday about 24 times in a 24 hour period.… Continue Reading
COLUMBIA POLICE TAKE THIRTEEN YEAR OLD BOY INTO CUSTODY FOR THREATENING SOCIAL MEDIA POST
Columbia Police have taken a thirteen year old male into custody over the weekend due to a social media post that was deemed threatening to community members. Columbia police report they were told of a social media post that appeared to threaten a middle school in the Columbia Public School District. Police investigated and identified…… Continue Reading
OPENING ARGUMENTS IN COMERZAN CASE BEGIN TODAY IN ST. CHARLES COURT ROOM
Opening arguments in the Serghei Comerzan case begin in a St. Charles courtroom this (Monday) morning. Comerzan is accused of causing the death of Trooper James Bava in August of 2015. Audrain County Prosecutors downgraded charges of Second Degree Murder to Involuntary Manslaughter last week. Comerzan’s first trial ended in a hung jury last year…… Continue Reading
