The Columbia Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a suspect in an attempted armed robbery that occurred on October 29. Police responded to Dash Liquor at 11:18PM in the 2100 block of Paris Road after a male suspect entered the business wearing a mask. The suspect then displayed a hand gun…… Continue Reading
HAWLEY INVESTIGATES UBER
Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley announced he is launching an investigation into the Uber data breach to ensure the Missouri Consumer Protection and Data Privacy Laws were not violated. Hawley sent a letter to the Uber CEO demanding the company take immediate action to notify all affected consumers and protect their person information. According to…… Continue Reading
CALLAWAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S SEARCHING FOR SUSPECT
The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man accused of sex crimes. 28 year old Christopher Laird has been charged with 2 counts of child molestation and one count of sodomy. A judge has issued a felony warrant for his arrest. The charges are the result of an investigation from the Callaway Sheriff’s…… Continue Reading
MEXICO DRUG BUST
A search warrant led to the arrest of A Mexico man. The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office and Mexico Public Safety served a search warrant on Marine Drive. As a result of the warrant, officers found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. They arrested 40 year old Brian Michael Stone for possession of a controlled substance and…… Continue Reading
THANKSGIVING TRAVEL
According to AAA, nearly 50 million Americans will be traveling over Thanksgiving weekend. A majority of those are predicted to be hitting the road sometime between Wednesday and Sunday. AAA says if driving to a holiday destination keep your eyes on the road and avoid distractions. They also recommend leaving when fewer people on the…… Continue Reading
HARTZLER IN MEXICO
U.S. Representative Vicki Hartzler was in Mexico at the Audrain County Courthouse yesterday to meet with her constituents. [Tuesday] Hartzler discussed her work on the Ag committee. She stressed the importance of protecting crop insurance for farmers. She also talked about the tax reform bill that just passed through the house and as gone to…… Continue Reading
CALLAWAY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Bridge maintenance in Callaway County may cause travel delays on Monday and Tuesday. The Missouri Department of Transportation reports the westbound highway 54 bridge over interstate 70 will close one lane from 7AM to 3PM each day. MoDot is asking for patience from motorists while the work is being completed.… Continue Reading
AREA POLICE DEPARTMENTS OFFER SAFE SHOPPING TIPS
Area police departments are offering tips for a safe shopping experience. Before shopping, avoid carrying a purse. Use a fanny pack or deep pockets to carry what you need. Only have a small amount of cash, and do not carry credit cards and car keys together. When arriving at the store, remember exactly where you…… Continue Reading
MEXICO FOOTBALL ALL DISTRICT PLAYERS ANNOUNCED
Several Mexico Bulldog Football Players have been named to All district Teams. Jonathon Grubb was named second team quarterback and linebacker Cameron Holman made first team running back and defensive back, while Dillon Nichols got second team defensive back and linebacker Terrese Aaron earned first team Offensive Line and Defensive line. Wyatt Turner was second…… Continue Reading
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY
Yesterday, Mexico Public Safety investigated: an unwanted subject at 1010 East Liberty threats at 1300 Paris Road fire at 215 South Jefferson juvenile problems on Fairground traffic accident at 3800 South Clark burglary at 1701 Huntingfield child abuse in the 700 block of South Jefferson and a domestic verbal in the 4400 block of Friendship…… Continue Reading
