A man is behind bars after attempting to hit an officer with his vehicle in Fulton. The Fulton Police Department says they were called just before 5:00 on Saturday afternoon to the 400 block of Canterbury for a male going through the reporting person’s trash and mail. When the officer attempted to make contact with…… Continue Reading
SERIOUS ATV ACCIDENT IN CAMDEN COUNTY
One person was seriously injured in an ATV accident in Camden County over the weekend. The Highway Patrol says the accident happened when 54 year old Michael Gipson, of Claremore, Oklahoma, swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway. Michael Gipson, and his passenger, 52 year old Jessie Gipson, also of Claremore, were ejected from…… Continue Reading
TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONROE CRASH
Two people sustained serious injuries in a crash involving a semi truck in Monroe County on Saturday. The crash happened 17 year old Nolan Pennewell, of Monroe City, was attempting to cross U.S. 36 and hit the trailer of a Freightliner driven by Michael Pribble of Illinois. The semi then traveled east until the trailer…… Continue Reading
OFFICER IMPERSONATOR IN COLUMBIA
A person impersonating a police officer is being reported in Columbia. According to the department, on Saturday a man impersonating an officer pulled a driver over in Columbia. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall with short dark hair, and a salt and pepper full…… Continue Reading
ST. LOUIS MAN ARRESTED IN MEXICO
Mexico Public Safety arrested a St. Louis man accused of driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident on Saturday. Officers responded at 9:35 PM to the area of Monroe and Western in reference to a maroon, 1997 Chevrolet minivan swerving in the roadway, nearly striking other vehicles. When officers arrived 3 minutes…… Continue Reading
TWO ARRESTED AFTER CALIFORNIA SCHOOL THREAT
Two teens are in custody after the California Police Department received a threat that had been made just before 10:00 Saturday night. According to a letter to parents from California School Superintendent, Dwight Sanders, the district was contacted by the police and together they were able to distinguish who was involved. A 17 year old…… Continue Reading
VANDALIA MAN CHARGED
A Vandalia man has been charged with first degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon after an incident on February 28. Vandalia Police were called to the 400 block of Lincoln Street in reference to an unwanted subject. When officers arrived they found 2 males in the front yard and were…… Continue Reading
PROSECUTOR NOT SEEKING DEATH PENALTY
The Audrain County Prosecutor’s Office will not be seeking the death penalty against a man accused of shooting Leon Wilder III outside Centralia in July of last year. A notice was filed with the court on Friday that Richard Henry II, who is charged with first degree murder, drug trafficking, and abandonment of a corpse…… Continue Reading
DEATH INVESTIGATION NOW HOMICIDE
The Jefferson City Police have upgraded a death investigation to murder. Police responded yesterday [Sunday] to the 600 block of Clark Avenue. Throughout the course of today, detectives have interviewed a number of persons who were believed to have some knowledge of teh death. Due to the nature of the scene, the investigation into 41…… Continue Reading
GREITENS CRACKS DOWN ON OPIOIDS ON MEDICAID
Governor Eric Greitens has announced a crackdown on medicaid providers who over-prescribe opioids. The Department of Social Services, Department of Mental Health and the Department of Health and Senior Services have joined forces to implement national standards for prescribing opioids to chronic pain patients. Last year, 1.2 million opioid prescriptions were paid for by Mo…… Continue Reading
