Cole Camp
CRIME & SAFETY
Fire destroys shop at Benton County campground for military members, first responders
Multiple fire departments respond to a fire that destroys a shop at a Benton County campground. The Warsaw Fire Protection District says crews responded to a fire alarm at Camp OBR on Golden Acres Road last night. When crews arrived, they found smoke coming from the eaves of the shop building. Though the fire appeared small at first, once the shop doors opened, the fire rapidly grew, threatening other structures.
Man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Versailles man was flown to University Hospital with serious injuries Tuesday night after a motorcycle crash in Morgan County. According to the online crash report, Russel Jones, 36, was driving on Route W north of the Marvin Cutoff when he tried to pass another vehicle and traveled off the right The post Man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash in Morgan County appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Benton County Sheriff Arrests Burglary Suspect
On July 16, 2024 at 1:16 PM, Benton County Central Dispatch was notified of a disturbance at 34154 Highway 65, a rural Warsaw address. The owner of the property and his employee were returning after work to find a stranger trying to drive away in the employee’s truck. Luckily, there was a pipe fence obstructing the get away path and their incoming vehicle was blocking the driveway. The suspect, later identified as Lance Joseph Parker, 33 of Marble Falls, Arkansas abandoned the stolen truck and fled into the foliage beyond the residence. The property owner discovered Parker’s Dodge truck concealed inside his garage.
Sedalia Police Reports for July 16, 2024
This article is compiled from the Sedalia Police Department crime reports. Early Tuesday morning, Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of North Quincy Avenue to investigate a burglary no longer in progress. Jose R. Apolina and Braulio J. Apolina reported several items had been taken from the residence with an approximate value of $3,050.00.
Two Kansas Residents Facing Numerous Drug Charges In Benton County
Two Olathe, Kansas, residents land in the Benton County Jail after a routine traffic stop uncovers a large quantity of illegal drugs. A probable cause statement filed by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office alleges that 32-year-old Carlos Hernandez was driving erratically and had stopped twice in short order claiming he did so his dog could go to the bathroom.
Pettis County Sheriff’s Reports for July 16, 2024
Updated: This article was updated to reflect that Pettis County Deputies investigated an animal neglect case at a residence in the 1500 block of Crestview, Sedalia. This article is compiled from reports issued by the Pettis County Sheriff's Office. Very early Sunday morning, Pettis County Deputies responded to a report...
Camp owned by Kansas City’s Operation BBQ Relief nearly destroyed by fire
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Tragedy strikes a relief organization that has helped millions of people during some of their darkest hours. Operation BBQ Relief said fire destroyed much of Camp OBR overnight. The camp is located in Lincoln, Mo., and used as a sanctuary for members of the military,...
Alleged Car Thief Caught Thanks To Facebook
Earlier this afternoon, the Benton County Sheriff's Office issued a short press release stating that law enforcement was looking for an individual who attempted to steal a truck from 34154 Highway 65. Thanks to the release being posted on the Facebook page of the Benton County MO Sheriff's Office, the person was apprehended.
Man charged with murder of Hallsville man appears in court, denied bond
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of murdering a Hallsville man in Morgan County in June appeared in court on Tuesday morning for an arraignment. Chad Armstrong, 50, of Stover, was charged on Friday with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Morgan County Jail without bond. Armstrong was The post Man charged with murder of Hallsville man appears in court, denied bond appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
One Of FBI's Most Wanted May Remain In Stover Area
The Stover Police Department says the FBI alerted their Department that Donald Eugene Fields II could be in the area. Fields was placed on the May 2023 most wanted list after allegedly sex trafficking a child in Missouri between 2013 and 2017. He is wanted for the alleged sex trafficking...
Morgan County man seriously injured when his truck collides with UTV north of Camdenton
A Morgan County man is seriously injured when his pickup truck strikes a UTV in Camden County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says it was just before 7:00 last night when Boone Bax, 40, of Barnett, was driving down Highway 5, about eight miles north of Camdenton, when he pulled up behind a UTV. The UTV driver had stopped to turn onto Twin Rivers Point Road. Troopers say Bax failed to stop, began skidding off the side of the road, hit the UTV, and overturned.
Moniteau County man charged with pedestrian hit & run with serious injuries heads to trial next year
A Moniteau County trial concerning a hit-and-run incident involving serious injuries to a pedestrian is delayed by six months. Ethan Daniels, of California, was arrested last fall and charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in physical injury and operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner involving an accident.
Sedalia Man Involved in JoCo Rollover Arrested
A Sedalia man was injured in a three-vehicle accident that occurred Friday afternoon in Johnson County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a southbound 2015 Chevy Silverado, driven by 63-year-old Nicholas C. Palecek of Sedalia, was on Missouri 13, north of the Business 13 Roundabout around 1:30 p.m., when Palecek crossed the center line and attempted to pass a southbound 2024 Freightliner, driven by 67-year-old William L. Thompson of Springfield.
Johnson County Warrant Issued for Windsor Man With History of Fraudulent Activity
JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo - A warrant has been issued in Johnson County for a Windsor man with a history of fraud. According to a probable cause statement, 41-year-old Timothy Lee Mundy Jr. entered into an agreement with a rural Johnson County man to construct a deck at his home in September 2023 at a cost of $3,750. Mundy posed under the name of Giovanni Ybarra for the job and didn't complete the work. An inspector alleged the work was substandard and would need to be rebuilt.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.