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Arrest Turns Into Wild Chase With Maries County Fugitive On The Run
A search is underway for a man wanted for failing to appear on drug charges. According to the Maries County Sheriff Chris Heitman, deputies attempted to take Chris Hagan into custody in the area of highway 42 and highway V in Vienna. Hagan resisted arrest and took a motorcycle, starting...
Licking man arrested in St. Robert with runaway & four pounds of methamphetamine scheduled for trial
A Texas County man arrested in Pulaski County with a runaway and four pounds of methamphetamine is scheduled for a new trial date. John Weaver, of Licking, is charged with first-degree drug trafficking, two counts of delivery of a controlled substance, and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apartment damaged by fire in Richland
An apartment in Richland is damaged by fire. The Tri County Fire Protection District says crews were dispatched to a commercial structure fire in the 400 block of West McClurg Avenue around 10:30 Saturday morning. Crews arrived at the Richland Housing Authority Apartments to find light smoke showing from the eaves of a single story apartment complex. Crews entered one unit and found heavy smoke inside and a fire in the wall. The fire was quickly extinguished before it spread to the attic or adjoining apartments.
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.
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