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2 people with critical injuries rescued after boat crash on Lake Erie
MONROE — Monroe County first responders rescued two individuals after their boat crashed on Lake Erie, causing it to partially sink Thursday night, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reported. At 11:26 p.m., Monroe County dispatch received multiple 911 calls of a sinking boat on Lake Erie in the Bolles Harbor channel, the sheriff’s office said. When county deputies and Monroe County Fire arrived on scene, a 62-year-old Monroe resident and his 38-year-old son were found clinging to rocks near the Hoffman Memorial Fishing Pier in Bolles Harbor. The office said the boat crashed into the seawall near channel marker No. 10 while the pair of boaters attempted to enter the harbor, leading to the hull of the boat to rupture and it to partially sink.
Sammy's Stars: Meet Karma and Jackson
SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — Our pet for adoption is Karma! She was rescued by Helping Strays of Monroe County. She's got a playful personality, loves the outdoors, and gets along great with other dogs. She is also great with kids and kittens! She would make a great protector and friend. If you're interested in adopting Karma, call 618-939-7389.
Current drought conditions across Mid-Missouri
Drought has managed to remain minimal in the latest drought report that came out this morning at nine. Drought still persist in northeastern portions of Mid-Missouri including mainly portions of Macon and Monroe counties. This latest update, does not include the rainfall seen earlier this week where Macon county recorded...
Hunnewell man joins brother, mother in custody for alleged role in $3.5 million embezzlement case in Monroe City
PARIS, Mo. — Another member of a Hunnewell family is in custody and charged with embezzling $3.5 million from a livestock auction house in Monroe City. Evan M. Edlin, 38, turned himself into the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, June 18. He is lodged in the Randolph County Jail in Moberly on $250,000 bond. A Monroe County warrant was issued for his arrest on April 15. He has been charged with:
Paris, Missouri, Woman Arrested For Financial Exploitation, Stealing, And Forgery
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Jessica A. Chase, 45, of Paris, Missouri. Chase was arrested on June 10, 2024, for six counts of financial exploitation of an elder/disabled person, six counts of forgery, seven counts of filing false documents, 12 counts of felony stealing, two counts of fraudulent use of a credit/debit device, and one count of money laundering. Chase’s arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Troop B Criminal Investigations Unit of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control.
Missouri Man Fights and Injures Brown Co. Officers in Warrant Arrest
A Hunnewell, Missouri man accused of embezzling money from a livestock auction house in Monroe City, Missouri was arrested by Brown County Sheriff’s Deputies last week, that saw one officer get injured. 41-year old Ryan M. Edlin made his first appearance in Monroe County Circuit Court on Tuesday on...
Former public administrator for Monroe County faces 34 counts for forgery, stealing, financial exploitation
PARIS, Mo. — A request for a bond reduction was denied Tuesday afternoon during a hearing for a former public administrator for Monroe County facing 34 counts for forgery, stealing and financial exploitation. Jessica A. Chase, 45, of Paris, Mo., appeared in Monroe County Circuit Court with Hannibal attorney...
Former Monroe County official faces 34 felony charges for elder exploitation
Monroe County, Mo. (KHQA) — According to our media partner, WTAD, the former Public Administrator for Monroe County, Missouri, has been arrested, and is accused of stealing from several elderly people. On Monday, June 10, Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Jessica Chase, 45, of Paris, Missouri, on a total...
Mexico Public Safety Department Report 6/12/2024
Mexico Public Safety reports the arrest of 38-year-old Ashley R. Gibbons for a Monroe County warrant on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. 28-year-old Ciara N. Lynn was arrested for a City of Mexico warrant on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. 26-year-old Deibin S. Vasquez was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated on Tuesday,...
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