Mexico Man Charged With Arson in Connection to Fire at Nu-Tone Cleaners Building A Mexico man is charged with arson after police said he intentionally started an apartment fire at the Nu-Tone Cleaners building in Mexico on Saturday, February 3rd. According to a press release from Mexico Public Safety 42-year-old James Schade is charged with…… Continue Reading
Several Days of Community Conversations Planned in Mexico
Several Days of Community Conversations Planned in Mexico Several days of community conversations will get underway in Mexico starting Tuesday, February 6th and running through Wednesday, February 7th. C2C, a partnership between the Tyronn Lue Fund and Partners for Rural Impact will host the community conversations. C2C executive director Kerri Ferrari says the meetings will…… Continue Reading
Cause of Nu-Tone Cleaners Building Fire in Mexico Under Investigation
Cause of Nu-Tone Cleaners Building Fire in Mexico Under Investigation One dog and two cats died in an apartment in Mexico during the evening hours of Saturday, February 3, 2024. Mexico Public Safety responded to the 400 block of West Monroe at the Nu-Tone Cleaners building and found flame coming from the upper level of…… Continue Reading
Two Juveniles Found in Stolen Car From Mexico Taken Into Custody in Columbia
Two Juveniles Found in Stolen Car From Mexico Taken Into Custody in Columbia Two juveniles were taken into police custody after being accused of stealing a vehicle in Mexico during the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 30, 2024. According to a press release from Mexico Public Safety they learned that several vehicles had been…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested for Arson Following Mexico Handi-Shop Fire
Mexico Man Arrested for Arson Following Mexico Handi-Shop Fire A Mexico man is facing multiple charges after an arrest in connection to a fire at the Audrain County Handi-Shop property in Mexico. According to Mexico Public Safety they responded to the 500 block of East Liberty just before 7am on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Responding…… Continue Reading
Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Youth Apprenticeship Lunch and Learn
Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Youth Apprenticeship Lunch and Learn Representatives from businesses in Mexico and Audrain County packed the Mexico Chamber of Commerce building on Monday, December 18, 2023 to hear about a registered youth apprenticeship program. Mexico High School College and Career Advisor Rebecca Moppin says they are exploring options of apprenticeships…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Identified as Driver in High Speed Chase
Mexico Man Identified as Driver in High Speed Chase A Mexico man identified as the driver who took police on a high speed chase on Friday, December 15, 2023 has died. According to a news release from the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, 22-year-old Dominic K. Bosworth of Mexico was the driver. Bosworth was pronounced dead…… Continue Reading
Man Found With Gun Shots to the Head After Audrain County Police Pursuit
Man Found With Gun Shots to the Head After Audrain County Police Pursuit The condition of a man who took police on a car pursuit through Audrain County during the evening hours of Friday, December 15, 2023 is unknown. According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office their deputies were dispatched to Casey’s in Laddonia just…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man in Audrain County Jail On Drug Trafficking and Weapons Charges After Traffic Stop on Halloween
Mexico Man in Audrain County Jail on Drug Trafficking and Weapons Charges After Traffic Stop on Halloween Prosecutors have charged a Mexico man with felony counts of First-Degree Drug Trafficking, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Resisting Arrest after a traffic stop on Halloween night.…… Continue Reading
Two People Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 54 Bypass Identified by Mexico Public Safety
Two People Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 54 Bypass Identified by Mexico Public Safety Two people who were killed in an accident on the US Highway 54 bypass on Sunday, October 23, 2023 have been identified by Mexico Public Safety. The accident happened around 7:12pm about one mile from East Liberty Street. According to…… Continue Reading
