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Columbia woman accused in death of man found on I-70 booked into the Boone County Jail
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman accused of hitting and killing a man on Interstate 70 back in March was booked into the Boone County Jail Monday night. Tyia Bush, 38, was charged last week with second-degree involuntary manslaughter and two misdemeanors: Reckless driving and speeding. According to online jail records, her bond is set The post Columbia woman accused in death of man found on I-70 booked into the Boone County Jail appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Death of Hallsville man found in Morgan County ruled ‘intentional homicide’
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The death of a Hallsville man whose body was found over the weekend in Morgan County was ruled an “intentional homicide,” according to a social media post from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. Beauford Wilson, 71, was found dead Sunday against a tree near Beechnut Road, south of Stover, the post The post Death of Hallsville man found in Morgan County ruled ‘intentional homicide’ appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Columbia man arrested on bond for burglary and methamphetamine possession
A Columbia man was arrested June 22 for allegedly knowingly burning or exploding, second degree burglary and possession of a controlled substance. James Allen Dorr, 46, has been charged with more than 20 similar offenses prior to this incident, including in a February fire at a home owned by Habitat for Humanity, according to court records and past KOMU 8 reporting.
Jefferson City man charged after shooting seriously injures one, police say
A suspect is in custody after an apparent shooting in Jefferson City over the weekend, according to the Jefferson City Police Department. Adonius Miguel Boykin, 19, was arrested in Columbia and booked into the Cole County Jail after 4 p.m. Sunday after officers responded to the 400 block of Ewing Drive in Jefferson City just before 2 a.m. Sunday for a reported weapons offense, according to the police department.
Here's what you need to know: Tuesday, July 2
Three former prison officers plead not guilty to felony murder of Othel Moore. Three former prison officers charged in the death of Othel Moore, an inmate at the Jefferson City Correctional Center, pleaded not guilty at the Cole County Courthouse Monday. Defendants Justin Leggins, Jacob Case and Aaron Brown appeared...
Two arrested after manhunt involving stolen car near Millersburg
Callaway County, Mo — The Callaway County Sheriff's Office deputies, along with the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers and Boone County Sheriff's Office, have arrested two suspects related to a manhunt around State Road J and County Road 362, south of Millersburg and north of New Bloomfield. According to...
Dodson Attorney Files Motion Preventing Refiling of Charges
Some more court filings in the case of a woman's death in Boone County more than two years ago. It was on March 6, 2022 that Rocky Dodson called 9-1-1 to tell emergency personnel that he had found his wife Amanda dead on the floor of their residence in Omaha. Early conclusions in the investigation led to Rocky Dodson being charged with murdering his wife.
Columbia council meeting to focus on police, solar energy, high temps
Police officers, solar energy and high temps will be a prime focus Monday for the Columbia City Council. This will all come from scheduled public comments Monday. Donald Weaver, general counsel for the Columbia Police Officers Association, is requesting the council by Sept. 30 commits to a five-year plan to rescue police pension, ensure it is removed from the Missouri governor's watch list and achieve a funding ratio of at least 80%.
Search underway for armed man after vehicle theft near Millersburg
Callaway County, Mo — The Callaway County Sheriffs’ Office deputies along with the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers are looking for a male who fled with a stolen vehicle around State Road J and County Road 362 south of Millersburg and north of New Bloomfield. According to a...
Ashland police host response training for active shooter scenarios
ASHLAND — Multiple mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies participated in active shooter response training this weekend at Southern Boone Primary School. Instructors from the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center at Texas State University taught the program in coordination with Missouri State University's Public Safety Center. Created in 2002,...
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