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CRIME & SAFETY
Unveiling The Most Violent Town in Missouri: A Closer Look
Missouri, known for its rich history, cultural landmarks, and picturesque landscapes, unfortunately, also harbors some areas marked by high crime rates. While many towns and cities in Missouri boast low crime rates and a high quality of life, there are some exceptions. In this article, we take a closer look at the most violent town in Missouri, examining the factors that contribute to its high crime rate, the impact on its residents, and what is being done to address the issue.
Morgan County, Mo., authorities investigate deadly shooting
VERSAILLES, Mo. (KY3) - Morgan County authorities are investigating the death of a man on Sunday. Deputies found the body of Beuford Wilson, 71, of Hallsville, Mo. Deputies say the home was off of Beechnut Road south of Stover. Investigators say he was shot several times. The sheriff’s office asks...
Waitress dragged into lake for confronting group who didn't pay bill
A group of unruly friends is being sought by police after earning themselves the title of world’s worst diners.The party of seven strolled into a restaurant on the Lake of the Ozarks reservoir in Missouri on Friday night when the trouble began.Liahna Bertels, who was working the late-night shift at the Fish and Company eatery said the problems were sparked by her refusal to serve a drink to a woman in the gang who didn’t have proper ID.The group allegedly seethed over the incident before eventually ordering food.However, the kitchen was particularly busy that evening so the meals took longer...
Hallsville man’s body found in Morgan County; death ruled as intentional homicide
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. — The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating an intentional homicide after they found the body of a man from Hallsville, Missouri, on Sunday, June 30, 2024. According to a Facebook post from MCSO, Morgan County E-911 received a report of an adult man found on his side against a tree […]
9 indicted in multi-state drug operation that includes Minnesota
FARGO, N.D. — Nine people have been indicted in North Dakota for their alleged involvement in a multi-state drug operation run from a federal prison cell. Prosecutors say beginning in January 2022, the distribution network moved significant quantities of methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl from Mexico into North Dakota, Minnesota, California, Colorado, Georgia, Missouri, Texas, Arizona and elsewhere. The operation was allegedly run by 26-year-old Jesus Amurahaby Celestin-Ortega, also known as Flaco, using a contraband cell phone while he was incarcerated in federal prison on unrelated drug and firearm charges.
Four Arrested & Some Children Removed From Drug House In Tuscumbia
Four people are facing numerous charges following a month-long investigation in Tuscumbia by the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force and the Miller County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say it started with a traffic stop, where Kyle Nelson consented to a search of his vehicle and suspected methamphetamine was found under a car seat where a child was sitting, leading to Nelson’s arrest.
Hearing set to determine if a Missouri death row inmate is innocent. His execution is a month later
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri judge on Tuesday set an Aug. 21 date for a hearing to determine if Marcellus Williams is innocent of the murder that landed him on death row — a hearing that comes just a little over a month before Williams is scheduled to die.
UPDATE: Elderly mid-Missouri woman still missing after being swept into floodwaters
An elderly woman is reportedly presumed dead after her vehicle was swept into the flooded Perche Creek west of Columbia this afternoon. Our news partner KMIZ reports the elderly woman was in a vehicle with a man near Gillespie Bridge and Coats lane, when they became trapped in floodwater. The station quotes Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp. The woman’s body has not been recovered yet. Mr. Blomenkamp tells KMIZ that the couple had been driving home from Columbia. Rescuers reportedly saved two people from the vehicle. KMIZ reports one of the rescuers was a landscaping worker who entered the floodwaters.
Deadly crashes in Missouri increase by 31% since 2013
The National Transportation Research Group reports that crashes resulting in deaths have increased by 31% in the past decade, despite a decline since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Deadly crashes in Missouri increase by 31% since 2013 appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Decision approaching on Missouri law to make celebratory gunfire illegal
PECULIAR, Mo. (KCTV) - With the Fourth of July approaching, some are getting excited to celebrate. Others are also dreading the bullets that come toward them or their homes. Last year, the Kansas City Police Department’s Shotspotter recorded 193 rounds of gunfire between 6 p.m. on July 3 and 6 a.m. on July 5. That only includes areas where Shotspotter technology is placed, so the number citywide is bound to be higher.
Local firefighters issue warnings about fireworks ahead of 4th of July holiday
As the 4th of July arrives, so do the reminders on how to use fireworks safely for people to enjoy Independence Day without any danger. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, in 2022, 324 people in Missouri needed hospital care for fireworks related injuries, where 292 were treated in emergency rooms and 32 people were admitted to the hospital.
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