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March 22, 2023

WOMAN HURT IN CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT

A woman was hurt in an accident that occurred at 12:30pm Tuesday in Callaway County.  The patrol says that 28 year old Kelly Ratliff of Ashland was on Highway D when she failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the road, she overcorrected, traveled off the other side of the road, struck the ground and then struck a tree.  She was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries. 

 

TWO MEN INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH

Two men from Gerald, MO were injured in a Tuesday morning crash in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it happened after 9:30am Tuesday as a vehicle was stopped on Route A to make a left turn onto Pottery Road when 47 year old Douglas Vaughn became inattentive before swerving to avoid hitting the stopped vehicle and swerved to the left into the northbound lane and struck the front of another vehicle driven by 59 year old Gregory Reed of New Haven.  Both Vaughn and his passenger 56 year old John Heady sustained moderate injuries and were transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital for treatment.

 

TWO LICENSE OFFICE CONTRACTS UP FOR BID

The Missouri Department of Revenue has announced the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) of the license offices in Brookfield, located at 223 N. Main St., Brookfield, Missouri, 64628 and also the license office in Monroe City, located at 109 Second St., Monroe City, Missouri, 63456. Bids will start being accepted March 22, and must be submitted by April 4. For a list of bid opportunities and bid response instructions, please visit Missouri’s statewide electronic procurement system, MissouriBUYS, at https://missouribuys.mo.gov/.

 

 




 

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March 21, 2023

POLICE CHIEF IN MACON ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION, CAREER CHANGE

Macon Police Chief, Adam Dawdy has announced that he will be resigning as chief of the department effective next month.  According to KTVO the reason for his resignation is that he has accepted a position at Mark Twain Behavioral Health in Kirksville.  He also stated that he was ready for a life change and it was a decision made on behalf of his family.  Dawdy has worked at the Macon Police Department since 2005 when he was hired as a police officer and then he went to work as a school resource officer and then assistant police chief for a short time before becoming Macon Police Chief in March 2017.  While he is resigning as chief, he is not completely leaving the field of law enforcement.  He said he is going to continue as a reserve deputy for the Macon County Sheriff's Office.  Dawdy’s last day as Macon Police Chief will be April 25.

MACON TEEN HURT IN MARION COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Macon teen was hurt in an accident that occurred at 9:10am Monday in Marion County.  The patrol says that 64 year old James Mozingo of Clarence was on US 36 when he failed to yield and drove into the path of a car driven by 19 year old Jason Viers of Macon.  Viers was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. 

 

MAN INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT WRECK

A Warrenton man was injured in a two-vehicle wreck Sunday night in Warren County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 6:25pm Sunday as 42 year old Travis Shrum of Warrenton was southbound on Missouri Route 47 when he lost control of his UTV and traveled into the path of an SUV driven by 47 year old Tiffany Meine of Wright City.  After impact the UTV overturned onto its right side.  Shrum sustained minor injuries, but refused transport at the scene.

 

 




 

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March 20, 2023

ADULT AND CHILD SHOT IN COLUMBIA SATURDAY

This past Saturday, at approximately 5:11 pm, Boone County Joint Communications received numerous calls reporting shots being fired in the 700 block of Demaret Drive in Columbia. At least one caller also reported a child had been shot. Deputies responded to investigate and were assisted by members of the Columbia Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Upon arrival, responding personnel discovered an adult male and a female child had been shot. Both subjects were seriously injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities said they are limited as to what information can be released at this point in the investigation but Initial information obtained indicates a disturbance between parties erupted in gunfire. It is believed the child, who was simply present, was struck by gunfire and the male who was shot was possibly a participant in the disturbance. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department says this is an ongoing investigation, and more information may become available at a later time. Anyone with information on this investigation is encouraged to contact the Boone County Sheriff’s Office through Boone County Joint Communications by calling 573-442-6131 or 311. Those wishing to remain anonymous may provide information anonymously by calling CrimeStoppers at 573-875-TIPS (8477).

 

DRIVER KILLED IN GASCONADE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A driver was killed in an accident that occurred at 1:30am Sunday in Gasconade County.  The patrol says that 20 year old Markus Eldringhoff of Berger was on Route J when his car traveled into the northbound lanes, he overcorrected, traveled into the southbound lanes, went off the right side of the roadway, struck a fence and a tree.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

PASSENGER IN UTV FALLS FROM VEHICLE AND STRUCK BY CAR

The Highway Patrol reports an accident occurred around 5:30 pm Sunday in Marion County. The incident happened on Breckenridge Avenue in Palmyra when a 15 year old female driver was operating a UTV and being followed by a car driven by a 16 year old male. Both drivers were from Palmyra. When when the driver of the UTV and the car both made a left hand turn at an intersection, a 14 year old female passenger in the UTV from Hannibal fell from the vehicle onto the roadway and was struck by the car resulting in moderate injuries. She was transported by Survival Flight to St Louis Childrens Hospital for treatment.

 

TWO INJURED IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON CRASH

Two men were injured in a Friday afternoon crash in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 4:45pm Friday as an ATV and also a mini bike were both on a dirt path in a wooded area on Iron Hill Road when they collided head-on.  28 year old Brandon Hall the Fourth of St. Louis sustained moderate injuries while 27 year old Brandon Jones of St. Clair suffered minor injuries.  Both were taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment.

 

I-70 SOUTH OUTER ROAD/TREE FARM ROAD SCHEDULED TO CLOSE-WEATHER DOES NOT LOOK PROMISING

Weather permitting, the week of March 20, The Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., have scheduled the closure of the South Outer Road of I-70/Tree Farm Road.  The outer road will remain closed over the next several months until the south roundabout is complete.  Message boards will be placed on Missouri Route 19 to alert motorists of this closure.

Drivers will continue to experience various temporary traffic impacts over the next few months when traveling on Interstate 70 and Missouri Route 19, near New Florence.

The following traffic impacts will also be in effect with all work occurring during the nighttime hours of 8:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.:

 

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March 17, 2023

ONE KILLED, TWO INJURED IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A man was killed and also a woman and another man were injured in an accident that occurred at 3:45pm Wednesday in Lincoln County.  The patrol says that 25 year old Colin Heisserer of Wentzville was on Route C when his car traveled off the right side of the roadway, he overcorrected, causing it to return to the road and then went across the center of the road and collided head-on with a car driven by 75 year old Terrence Allen of O’Fallon.  Allen was taken to Mercy Hospital where he died a short time later from his injuries, while his passenger 74 year old Cheryl Allen of O’Fallon was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of moderate injuries and also Heisserer was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

 

DRIVER HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT WRECK

55 year old Stacey Williams of Vandalia was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in Pike County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 7:55pm Wednesday as he was on Missouri 79 when his car struck a deer in the roadway.  He sustained minor injuries and was taken to Pike County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

 

PALMYRA WOMAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH  

A Palmyra woman was injured in a crash that occurred at 10:30am Wednesday in Ralls County.  The patrol says that 48 year old Michael Waters of St. Louis was on Route H when he failed to yield to an SUV driven by Elizabeth Gainer of Palmyra, causing his freightliner to strike the SUV in the side.  She was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.

 




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March 16, 2023

PALMYRA WOMAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT

A Palmyra woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 10:30am Wednesday in Ralls County.  The patrol says that 48 year old Michael Waters of St. Louis was on Route H when he failed to yield to an SUV driven by Elizabeth Gainer of Palmyra, causing his freightliner to strike the SUV in the side.  She was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

JONES POULTRY TO EXPAND IN HANNIBAL, INVESTING $6 MILLION AND CREATING 50 NEW JOBS

Jones Poultry, a family-owned poultry processing company, has announced that it will expand in Hannibal, investing $6 million and creating 50 new jobs. The company is expanding its Illinois-based operations to Missouri due to the state’s business-friendly climate and strong workforce.

Jones Poultry was founded in Illinois in 1940 as a farm-based chicken processor. By 1996, the company modernized its operations by moving to a state-of-the-art, USDA-inspected poultry processing plant. Today, Jones Poultry is owned exclusively by the Duane Venvertloh family and offers a complete line of fresh poultry products to its customers, including restaurants, grocery stores, nursing homes, and broad line food service distributors throughout the country. The company is a leader in developing innovative solutions in response to its customers’ needs. Over the years, Jones Poultry has remained committed to improving operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality and freshness.

With its expanded facility, Jones Poultry will increase production and hire employees across all positions, including processing, sanitation, maintenance, customer service, sales, and management. The company expects to begin production by the end of April 2023. Jones Poultry will host an on-site recruiting event on April 1, 2023. Details on available opportunities can be found on the company’s website.

 

 




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March 15, 2023

CHARGES FILED AGAINST MAN WHO SHOT AND KILLED POLICE OFFICER AND INJURED ANOTHER

Formal charges have now been filed against Kenneth L. Simpson, the man accused of fatally shooting a Hermann Police Officer and wounding another. The Gasconade County Prosecutors office has charged Simpson with 1st Degree Murder, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, 1st Degree Assault and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Two officers with the Hermann Police Department attempted to arrest Simpson who had outstanding warrants at the Casey’s Convenience store in Hermann according to the probable cause statement. Neither of the two officers had guns drawn and when the suspect was told he was under arrest and started to handcuff the man, he pulled a gun and shot Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith and Officer Adam Sullentrup. Griffith was able to pull his weapon and return fire as Simpson fled the scene. He died from his injuries. The other officer was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries and later was stabilized. The suspect was taken into custody Monday following a standoff with Police was being held in the Crawford County Jail without bond. Tuesday night, a candlelight vigil was held in Rosebud where Giffith had served as the Police Chief and shared stories of his life and dedication to public service. His funeral is scheduled for Sunday at Owensville High School with visitation starting at 9 am.

TWO PEOPLE KILLED IN CRASH TUESDAY MORNING

The Highway Patrol said both drivers were killed in a crash at 6:46 am Tuesday morning on Route C, just east of Route AA in Russellville. 35 year old Loren Nichols of Jeff City was westbound when his van crossed the center line and hiit another vehicle driven by 39 year old Richard Dippold head-on. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.

TRAFFIC BACKED UP ON i70 TUESDAY AFTERNOON DUE TO CRASH

A traffic crash backed up traffic for sometime on Interstate 70, near the Highway 63 interchange Tuesday afternoon.  The Missouri Department of Transportation’s traveler’s information map showed the crash shut down the right lane of the Interstate. Columbia Police said units were responding to a vehicle collision in the area of Clark Lane near the I-70 East connector and asking drivers to avoid the area.

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK

A Marshall man was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in Saline County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 6:10pm Monday as 32 year old Jessy Smith was on MO 20 when his truck ran off the left side of the road and overturned, ejecting him from it as it came to rest on its passenger side.  He was flown by Life Flight to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

SALINE COUNTY INCIDENT MONDAY EVENING  

25 year old Taylor Anderson of Marshall was hurt in an incident that occurred at 8:45pm Monday in Saline County.  According to what he said to the state troopers, he was a passenger in a truck driven by an unknown person on Hemlock Avenue near 205th Road when the truck traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a ditch.  After impact the driver left the scene of the incident and Anderson told police he wasn’t sure of their location.  He suffered minor injuries and was taken home by private vehicle.




 

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March 14, 2023

TWO INJURED IN LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT

Two people from Iowa were injured in an accident that occurred at 12:50pm Sunday in Linn County.  The patrol says that 76 year old Phylis Willis of Altoona, IA attempted to turn eastbound onto US 36 from MO 5 and pulled into the path of a truck driven by 69 year old Robert Miller of Keytesville when the accident occurred.  Willis sustained moderate injuries while her passenger a 15 year old boy from Des Moines, IA suffered minor injuries.  Both were taken to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for treatment.

 

VANDALIA TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING WRECK

A Vandalia teen was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday morning in Ralls County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 9:25am Monday as 19 year old Bryson Aguirre Kelley was on Highway Y when his vehicle struck a deer, ran off the right side of the road and overturned.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

 

MAN HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH

35 year old Craig Doerr of Owensville was hurt in a Sunday night crash in Franklin County.  State troopers report that he was on 3559 Highway E when his truck traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck two culverts, two mailboxes and overturned.  He was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.  The crash occurred at 6:45pm Sunday.

 




 

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March 13, 2023

TEENS INJURED IN MACON COUNTY ACCIDENT

Three teens were injured in an accident that occurred at 6:40pm Saturday in Macon County.  The patrol says that a 17 year old boy from Shelbina was on US 36 at Anabel when his jeep slid off the right side of the roadway and overturned.  The driver and his two passengers’ a 15 year old boy from Shelbina and a 15 year old boy from Lentner were all taken to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment of minor injuries.

 

DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH

A Hannibal teenage driver was hurt in a Saturday night crash in Marion County.  State troopers report that the 17 year old boy was riding a motorcycle on MO 79 when it struck a car in the rear driven by 41 year old Matthew Lilo of Quincy, IL which had slowed down.  The teen suffered minor injuries and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment.  The crash happened at 5:15pm Saturday.

 

TEEN HURT IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

18 year old Jaden Ludy of Hawk Point was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon in Lincoln County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 12:30pm Saturday as she was on Highway D when her car traveled off the left side of the roadway, hit an embankment and a utility box.  She was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

 

 




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March 10, 2023

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME RESUMES THIS SUNDAY AT 2 AM

This Sunday morning is when Day light savings time resumes as clocks spring forward by 1 hour. It’s also a great time to replace battery’s in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and test them to make sure they are function properly.

GREENTOP MAN FACING FELONY CHARGES

A Greentop man is accused of molesting and raping a girl who was under the age of 12. KTVO reports on air and at KTVO dot com that Four felony charges were filed this week against Benjamin Charles Walker, 47, of Greentop, Missouri. Walker is charged with first-degree statutory rape, first-degree child molestation and two counts of sexual misconduct involving a child as he allegedly exposed himself to the girl on two separate occasions. Walker is being held in the Daviess-Dekalb Regional Jail on $100,000 cash-only bond.  The alleged crimes happened at a Sullivan County residence between May 1, 2020, and September 1, 2020

DRIVERS HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT WRECK

Both drivers from O’Fallon were hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in St. Charles County.  The highway patrol said it happened at around 7:10pm Wednesday as 62 year old Santonio Love was on Route P when he failed to slow down approaching the intersection and his SUV struck a car in the rear which was stopped at the intersection with flashing red lights on driven by 19 year old Haleigh Augusta.  Both were taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of minor injuries.

SALISBURY PANTHERS PLAY HARTVILLe  TODAY AT 4PM

This past Monday, the Salisbury School District confirmed the death of London White, a junior at Salisbury R-4 Schools and a student athlete on the basketball and football teams. The sudden unexpected news of White’s death resulted in immediate grief of various forms which will continue for some time.  The message from the school indicated the next few months will likely be some of the hardest faced in the district and beyond as they work through the tragedy.  News about Whites death spread like wildfire on social media and other platforms locally, regionally, statewide and beyond. Up until the time of London’s death, everyone in the Salisbury area was eagerly awaiting today as the Panther Basketball program was headed to state to compete in the State Basketball Final Four in Springfield. A decision had to be made. After talking with London’s family and learning of their support, it was decided to proceed with the games in Springfield and today at 4pm the Panthers will play Hartville. On Monday, March 13, at 8:15 p.m., a candlelight vigil will be held at the Salisbury High School football field. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Salisbury High School Old Gym. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11 am until the time of the service. Interment will follow in the East Lawn Memory Garden in Salisbury, MO. 




 

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March 9, 2023

BROOKFIELD MAN FACING FELONY CHARGES IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY

A Brookfield resident who was employed as an evidence officer with the Chillicothe Police Department  and the subject of a formal investigation that originated this past October by the Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control at the request of Chillicothe Police is facing three felony counts in Livingston County for stealing totaling $750 or more. A probable cause statement by the Patrol names 39 year old Jeremy Don Stephens of Brookfield as the person responsible for stealing just over $2100 in cash, along with two handguns from the Chillicothe Police Departments evidence room and the guns were later pawned for cash at a pawn shop in Chillicothe.  The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department extradited Stephens on February 27th from the Brookfield Police Department on the Livingston County charges and following processing, he was transferred to the Caldwell County Detention Center in lieu of $30,000 bond.

PEDESTRIAN SERIOUSLY INJURED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY VEHICLE TUESDAY NIGHT

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night in Boone County.  Through investigation, the highway patrol determined that it happened a little after 11pm on Tuesday as 20 year old Grace Knerr of Columbia was traveling eastbound on Route WW when the crash occurred as she noticed 33 year old Jesse Berger of Fulton walking in the roadway and applied the brakes, however, she was unable to stop in time and the front of her vehicle struck Berger.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

 

TWO HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK

Two Milan residents were hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday morning in Sullivan County.  State troopers report that 47 year old Angela Laro was on MO 6 when her car ran off the road to avoid colliding with an oncoming vehicle and struck a guardrail.  Both Laro and her passenger 65 year old Carl McKinsey were taken to Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan for treatment of minor injuries.  The wreck happened at around 7:30am Wednesday.

 

DRIVERS INJURED IN MACON COUNTY ACCIDENT

Both drivers were injured in an accident that occurred at 3:45pm Monday in Macon County.  The patrol says that 69 year old Laura Richardson of Moberly was on Route T one mile west of Excello when she failed to yield while making a left turn into a private driveway and her SUV was struck by a car driven by 44 year old Charles Mitchell of Macon.  Richardson was transported by ambulance to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment of minor injuries, while Mitchell was flown by helicopter to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries. 

 




 

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March 8, 2023

BROOKFIELD MAN FACING FELONY CHARGES IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY

A Brookfield resident who was employed as an evidence officer with the Chillicothe Police Department  and the subject of a formal investigation that originated this past October by the Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control at the request of Chillicothe Police is facing three felony counts in Livingston County for stealing totaling $750 or more. A probable cause statement by the Patrol names 39 year old Jeremy Don Stephens of Brookfield as the person responsible for stealing just over $2100 in cash, along with two handguns from the Chillicothe Police Departments evidence room and the guns were later pawned for cash at a pawn shop in Chillicothe.  The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department extradited Stephens on February 27th from the Brookfield Police Department on the Livingston County charges and following processing, he was transferred to the Caldwell County Detention Center in lieu of $30,000 bond.

WOMAN INJURED IN PIKE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Bowling Green woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 1pm Monday in Pike County.  The patrol says that 54 year old Janette Brown was on 515 Brown Street when she failed to maintain control and was fully ejected from her vehicle.  She was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

MAN HURT IN MONDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday afternoon in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 3:35pm Monday as 33 year old Zachary Hopkins of East Alton, IL was on Highway OO and being inattentive when he failed to maintain a single lane, causing his vehicle to travel off the right side of the roadway, hit a ditch and overturned.  He sustained moderate injuries and was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment.

 

DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT CRASH

54 year old Christopher Hellesvig of Sedalia was hurt in a Monday night crash in Pettis County.  State troopers report that he was on McVey Road when he topped a hill and struck a piece of road construction equipment which was left stationary in the roadway.  He was taken to Bothwell Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.  The crash occurred at around 11:50pm Monday.

 

LIVINGSTON COUNT Y SHERIFF’S REPORT - Incident Reports, Arrests, and MORE

The Livingston County Sheriff reported Monday, March 6th  the following Incident Reports, Arrests, and MORE …

Incident Reports:

LCSO has been busy working on a number of on-going criminal investigations and fugitive investigations in addition to sharing information with multiple law enforcement agencies.

Most Wanted Updates:

Arrested February 24:

Arrested February 28:

Other Arrests:

Citations:

Additional Information:

LCSO currently has 40 detainees in custody.

 

 




 

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March 7, 2023

WOMAN HURT IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY WRECK

A Bellflower woman was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday morning in Montgomery County.  The highway patrol said it happened at around 11am Monday as 49 year old Lisa Shaneberger was on Route E when her truck traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck an embankment, she overcorrected, causing it to travel off the right side of the road and hit a guardrail.  She was taken to St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake St. Louis for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MARION COUNTY ACCIDENT

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 10:05pm Sunday in Marion County.  The patrol says that 27 year old Joseph Terry of Hannibal was riding his motorcycle on Fulton Avenue at a high rate of speed when he lost control and it overturned.  He was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital and then transferred by Survival Flight to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. 

 

BOY SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON INCIDENT

A 9 year old boy from Eugene, MO was seriously injured in a Sunday morning incident in Cole County.  MSHP says that the boy was on private property at Dody’s Little Acre 897 when he entered a curve, went off the left side of the road and struck a tree, before being ejected from his vehicle.  He was taken to Kansas City Mercy Hospital with serious injuries.  The incident occurred at 2pm on Sunday.

 

TEEN SERIOUSLY HURT IN ATV MISHAP

18 year old Diego Thorne of Carrollton was seriously hurt in an ATV mishap Saturday night in Carroll County.  State troopers report that it happened at 6:30pm Saturday as he was on County Road 221 when it began to slide and ejected the driver.  He was taken to Research Hospital with serious injuries.

 




 

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March 6, 2023

FOUR INJURED, TWO SERIOUSLY IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT

Four people were injured, two seriously in an accident that occurred at 5:35pm Saturday in Randolph County.  The patrol says that 32 year old Cody Cross of Higbee was on Route B when his car ran off the road, struck a ditch and overturned.  He suffered minor injuries, while two of his passengers’ 33 year old Ragina Cross of Higbee and 21 year old Jared Vogan of Moberly sustained serious injuries while his other passenger 21 year old Lanee Riddle of Huntsville sustained moderate injuries.  All four were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.

 

MAN HURT IN BOONE COUNTY CRASH

A Columbia man was hurt in a Friday morning crash in Boone County.  The highway patrol said it happened at around 7:30am Friday as 35 year old Joseph Adams was on Route B when a vehicle driven by 23 year old Madesonne Yates of Kirksville pulled into the path of his vehicle when the crash occurred.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.

 

WOMAN INJURED IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A Waynesville woman was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Friday afternoon in Franklin County.  State troopers report that 61 year old Suzanne Williams was eastbound on I-44 and traveling too fast for conditions during a heavy rain storm when she lost control of her truck and spun out, struck the concrete wall and then reentered the roadway, traveled across all three lanes and struck the guardrail.  She suffered minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment.  The wreck occurred at 12:30pm Friday.

 




 

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March 3, 2023

MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY EVENING ACCIDENT

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 5:15pm Wednesday in Clark County.  The patrol says that 32 year old Layne Pullins of Alexandria, MO was riding his motorcycle on MO 27 when he lost control and was ejected from it.  He was transported by Air Evac to Blessing Hospital in Quincy with serious injuries.

 

MAN INJURED IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY WRECK

The highway patrol said that another motorcycle wreck occurred on Wednesday, this one in Livingston County as 69 year old William Donoho of Chula was on US 65 when his motorcycle struck a deer in the roadway, causing it to come to rest on its side off the west side of the road facing east.  He was taken to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe for treatment of moderate injuries.  The wreck happened at 3pm Wednesday.

 

DRIVER HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRASH

A Marthasville driver was hurt in a Wednesday night crash in St. Charles County.  State troopers report that it occurred at 11:15pm Wednesday as 37 year old Jonathan Staufenbiel was on Route D when he swerved to avoid a deer and his truck ran off the right side of the road and overturned.  He sustained moderate injuries and was transported by private auto to an unknown hospital for treatment. 

 

 




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March 2, 2023 

EXECUTION DATE SET FOR MAN WHO MURDERED TWO RANDOLH COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES

It’s been nearly 23 years, but the wheels of Justus continue to slowly turn and action by the Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday was news many have been waiting to hear as the Missouri Supreme Court has set the execution date of a man convicted of murdering two Randolph County jailers in 2000 during a botched jail break attempt to free another inmate. Michael Tisius was convicted in 2001 on two counts of First-Degree Murder for the deaths of Leon Egley and Jason Acton. The two deputies were killed after Tisius and the girlfriend of inmate Roy Vance, Tracie Bulington, unsuccessfully tried to free Vance from the old Randolph County jail in Huntsville. Tisius tried to get taken off of death row in 2010 and get a life sentence, but jurors voted to uphold the death penalty. On Wednesday, the court scheduled Tisius’s execution to be performed within a 24 hour period starting at 6pm on June 6th, 2023. For now, Tisius remains on death row at the Potosi Correctional Center according to the Missouri Department of Corrections website. 

COLUMBIA WOMAN FACING ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGES AND MORE

On February 23, 2023, deputies with the Cooper County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance in progress on I-70. When deputies arrived, they located an adult male and juveniles roadside. During the investigation, information was obtained that the male, (2) juveniles and an adult female were traveling eastbound on I-70 when the female supposedly grabbed a knife and tried to assault the juveniles with the knife. The male intervened and stopped the assault and was able to stop the vehicle at the 101 mile marker and began removing the juveniles from the vehicle. After a brief struggle, the male was able to remove both juveniles from the vehicle as well as the knife. The female then took off from the scene in the vehicle, leaving the male and juvenile’s roadside. Several witnesses were on scene helping with the incident. While personnel were providing aid to the victoms, reports were received about a vehicle driving recklessly east of the original location on I-70. A deputy and trooper located the female in the vehicle near the 111-mile marker on I-70 driving westbound in the eastbound median. The vehicle came to a stop after striking a concrete drain in the median and the female exited the vehicle and ultimately taken into custody without further incident and transported for medical evaluation. On February 24, 2023, the Cooper County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed formal charges against Jennifer Fangmann, 41, Columbia, MO. For (2) counts of Attempted Murder 2nd Degree, (3) counts of Domestic Assault 1st Degree, (2) counts of Attempted Abuse or Neglect of a Child-Serious Emotional or Physical Injury-No Sexual Conduct, (2) counts of Endangering The Welfare of a Child-Creating Substantial Risk-1st Degree-1st Offense, and Armed Criminal Action. Bond was set at $250,000 cash or surety. Fangmann was remanded to the Cooper County Detention Center on 2/28/2023 

MEXICO WOMAN INJURED IN AUDRAIN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Mexico woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 9:50am Wednesday in Audrain County.  The patrol says that 28 year old Faith Light was on Audrain Road 308 when she suffered a medical emergency, causing her car to run off the right side of the roadway and strike a tree.  She was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.  Missouri State Highway Patrol was assisted by Mexico Public Safety Department.   

MAN HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING ROLLOVER CRASH

43 year old Jess Earney of Sullivan was hurt in a rollover crash Tuesday morning in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at 10:40am Tuesday as he was on MO 185 when he became distracted and drove his vehicle off the right side of the road and overturned.  He was taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan for treatment of minor injuries. 

DRIVER HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT INCIDENT

A driver was hurt in a Tuesday night incident in St. Louis County.  State troopers report that 52 year old Malcolm Patrico of O’Fallon was westbound on I-270 when his jeep struck the rear of an abandoned car which was blocking his lane and after impact his jeep traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck the concrete median.  He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to SSM Health DePaul Hospital for treatment.  The incident occurred at 10:45pm Tuesday. 

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

This report covers the period 02/17/2023 – 02/23/23

·         On February 17, 2023, deputies responded to a residence on Bluffton Road in Rhineland for a reported burglary. The resident advised when she arrived home she noticed her front door was open and three firearms had been stolen from the residence. At this time the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on this theft. If you have any information please contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at (573) 564-3378 and ask to speak to a deputy.

·         On February 20, 2023, deputies stopped a vehicle on Highway 19 in the New Florence area for a moving violation. Deputies made contact with the occupants of the vehicle and reported the front seat passenger looked as if she was trying to hide something under the seat. After further investigation, the passenger found to be in possession of Hydrocodone, Methamphetamine, and two glass smoking devices. The passenger was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Hydrocodone), and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

·         On February 20, 2023, deputies stopped to check on semi parked on Interstate 70. Upon approaching the driver side of the truck, deputies reported the driver was slumped over the steering wheel. After further investigation, the driver was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. The driver was transported to the Montgomery County Jail where it was determined his blood alcohol content was more than five times the legal limit set by the State of Missouri.

·         On February 23, 2023, deputies responded to the 183mm West Interstate 70 to assist Jonesburg Police with a motor vehicle accident. During the investigation into the accident, it was discovered that one of the subjects involved had an Active No Bond Warrant out of Cole County for Domestic Assault. The subject was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

·         Over the past week, deputies were busy with warrant arrests. Deputies arrested one subject in Jonesburg on a Montgomery County Warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance. On another call, deputies arrested a subject in Middletown who had a Lincoln County Warrant for Domestic Assault ($250,000.00 Bond) and a Probation Violation Warrant for Aggravated Assault. Deputies further arrested a third subject, while on a traffic stop in New Florence, who had an O’Fallon Warrant for Assault. Lastly, deputies arrested a subject in Jonesburg on a Montgomery County No Bond Warrant for Harassment and a Montgomery County No Bond Warrant for Violation of a Court Order.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤:

·         Juvenile Threats - Montgomery City

·         Assist Children's Division - Jonesburg

·         Burglary - Bluffton

·         Operate Vehicle without License - Jonesburg

·         Resist Arrest - Montgomery City

·         Mental Health - New Florence

·         Warrant Arrest - Jonesburg

·         Warrant Arrest - New Florence

·         Warrant Arrest - Middletown

·         Stealing - Jonesburg

·         Driving While Intoxicated - Jonesburg

·         Possess Control Substance - New Florence

·         Possess Control Substance - New Florence

·         Burglary - Bellflower

·         Motor Vehicle Accident - Montgomery City

·         Possession of Marijuana in School - Montgomery County

·         Assist other Agency - Jonesburg

·         Driving While Revoked/Suspended - Jonesburg

·         Warrant Arrest – Montgomery City

·         Assist Other Agency - Bellflower

·         Warrant Arrest - Jonesburg

·         Assist Jail – Montgomery City

·         Public Service Request – New Florence

·         Check Well Being – McKittrick

·         Investigation – Montgomery City

·         C & I – Bellflower

·         Juvenile Complaint – Bellflower

·         Investigation – Montgomery City

·         Special Assignment – Jonesburg

·         Assist Children’s Division – Jonesburg

·         Public Service Request – Rhineland

·         Suspicious Activity – Bluffton

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Montgomery City

·         Vehicle Fire – Wellsville

·         Suspicious Person – Montgomery City

·         Alarm – Bellflower

·         Disturbance – New Florence

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Activity - Bellflower

·         Suspicious Person – Bellflower

·         Medical – Bellflower

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Jonesburg

·         911 Open Line – Wellsville

·         911 Accidental – New Florence

·         Special Assignment – Jonesburg

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         Disturbance – McKittrick

·         Peace Disturbance – New Florence

·         Check Well Being – New Florence

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Montgomery City

·         Assist MCPD – New Florence

·         Suspicious Person – Montgomery City

·         Attempt to Contact - Middletown

·         Attempt to Contact - Middletown

·         Attempt to Contact - Middletown

·         Stolen Vehicle – Jonesburg

·         Pedestrian Check – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Person – Jonesburg

·         Stolen Vehicle – Jonesburg

·         Citizen Assist – Bellflower

·         Disturbance – Wellsville

·         Public Service Request – Jonesburg

·         Attempt to Contact – Buell

·         C & I – I 70

·         Motorist Assist – I 70

·         911 Accidental – Rhineland

·         Attempt to Contact – New Florence

·         Assist Lake ST. Louis PD – Jonesburg

·         Motorist Assist – I 70

·         911 Accidental – New Florence

·         Child Abuse/Neglect – Bellflower

·         Medical – Wellsville

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Vehicle – Middletown

·         C & I – Bellflower

·         Medical – Jonesburg

·         911 Open Line – Hermann

·         Check Well Being – New Florence

·         Animal Complaint – Wellsville

·         Motorist Assist – I 70

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Montgomery City

·         Break In – Bellflower

·         Public Service Request – Bellflower

·         Investigation – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Activity – Montgomery City

·         Juvenile Complaint – Jonesburg

·         Special Assignment – Jonesburg

·         Assist Children’s Division – New Florence

·         Assist Children’s Division – Rhineland

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Rhineland

·         Suspicious Vehicle – Montgomery City

·         Check Well Being – Middletown

·         Abandoned Vehicle – I 70

·         Suspicious Activity – New Florence

·         Juvenile Complaint – Wellsville

·         Wildlife – High Hill

·         School Visit – Wellsville

·         Civil Stand by – Montgomery City

·         Check Well Being – Big Spring

·         Stealing – Montgomery City

·         Found Property – Middletown

·         Disturbance – Montgomery City

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Rhineland

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Jonesburg

·         Suspicious Activity – New Florence

·         Assist Children’s Division

·         911 Accidental – Middletown

·         Civil Stand by – High Hill

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         Information – Unknown

·         Information – Montgomery City

·         Unknown Situation – Bellflower

·         Burglary – Bellflower

·         Fire – I 70

·         Information – Montgomery City

·         Information – Unknown

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         Disturbance – Middletown

·         Suspicious Vehicle – Rhineland

·         Attempt to Contact – Jonesburg




 

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March 1, 2023

WOMAN INJURED IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 8:45pm Monday in Boone County.  The patrol says that 21 year old Patricia Martin of New Bloomfield was a passenger in a jeep driven by 22 year old Isaiah Brandy of Fulton.  They were on Route Y when it traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a road sign, crossed over Route Y and went off the left side of the road, entered a heavily wooded area and struck a tree.  She was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.

 

DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK

52 year old Tonya Renzelmann of Eugene, MO was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in Cole County.  State troopers report that she was on Missouri 17 when she swerved to avoid hitting a dog, causing her car to run off the right side of the road and hit a ditch.  She sustained minor injuries and was taken to Capital Region Hospital for treatment.  The wreck happened at 9:50pm Monday.

 

WINTER SEASON MOVING OUT; POTHOLE SEASON MOVES IN

Missouri Department of Transportation crews are already focusing on pothole repairs to keep roads as safe as possible and will continue through the spring as weather allows. When you see a MoDOT crew making repairs, motorists should slow down and move over a lane to give them room to work safely – remember, it’s the law.

MoDOT maintains 34,000 miles of road, including interstates, U.S. and Missouri routes, and lettered routes. In 2022, MoDOT patched more than 800,000 potholes, spending more than $16 million on pothole patching.

Potholes form when temperatures warm up during the day but continue to be cold at night. The rain and snow leave moisture that seeps into cracks and joints in the pavement. Frozen water in cracks and under the surface of the roadway causes pavement to bulge and bend. Then when ice melts, the pavement contracts and leaves gaps or voids in the surface under the pavement. When vehicles drive over the bulging pavement, it weakens the roadway, eventually causing chunks of pavement or asphalt to pop out, creating potholes.

Motorists can report the location of potholes on state-maintained roads using the following tools:

Call the 24/7 Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

Use the Report a Road Concern form at www.modot.org/report-road-concern.

Potholes on local streets and subdivisions should be reported to local city or county maintenance departments.

 




 

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February 28, 2023

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN AUDRAIN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 10:35am Sunday in Audrain County.  The patrol says that 66 year old Jacobs Venter of Milltown, IN was westbound on MO 22 when his SUV crossed into the eastbound lane, traveled off the south side of the roadway, struck a concrete traffic barrier, rotated and came to rest on the right shoulder, partially blocking the eastbound lane.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

 

TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ADAIR COUNTY WRECK

Two people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle wreck Monday morning in Adair County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at 8:20am Monday as 63 year old Rusty Harris of Kirksville was on MO 6 ½ mile west of Brashear when his dump truck ran off the right side of the road, he overcorrected, causing it to travel across the roadway striking a bridge and overturned onto a car driven westbound on MO 6 by 21 year old Ladonna Vincent of Durham, MO.  Harris was taken to University Hospital in Columbia while Vincent was taken to Northeast Regional Hospital in Kirksville with serious injuries.  

 

PLANNED ROAD WORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI THIS WEEK

The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for February 27-March 3.

All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.

Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

 

Macon County

Route J – CLOSED for bridge maintenance from Jasmine Avenue to the intersection of Iowa Street and Icon Street, February 27 – March 2, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Marion County

Route C – CLOSED for brush cutting operations from Route U to Route Z, March 1-3, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Monroe County

Route PP – CLOSED for pavement patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to the intersection of Route FF and Route CC, Feb. 27-28, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Montgomery County

Route ZZ – CLOSED for core drilling operations beginning 500 feet before the bridge over Little Loutre Creek and ending 500 feet after.  Work will take place, Feb. 27 – Mar. 2, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Ralls County

Route E – CLOSED for brush cutting operations from Saverton Drive to Riverview Drive, Feb. 27-28, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

 

 




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February 27, 2023

CENTRALIA MAN INJURED IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

26 year old Daryl Spauldin of Centralia was injured in an accident that occurred at around 11:35pm Saturday in Boone County.  The patrol says he was on Jay Jay Road west of Gano Chance when he failed to maintain a single lane and exceeded the posted speed limit causing his truck to travel off the right side of the road and struck a sign and then came to rest facing east off the right side of the roadway.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.

DRIVER INJURED IN SATURDAY MORNING INCIDENT

A Hannibal driver was injured in a Saturday morning incident in Ralls County.  State troopers report that it occurred as 25 year old Noah Barnett was on Janapas Trail when his car was struck by an SUV driven by 74 year old John Cordes of Hannibal which was backing into a private drive.  Barnett decided to seek own treatment for minor injuries.  The incident occurred at 10:50am Saturday.

MAN HURT IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A Milan man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon in Sullivan County.  The highway patrol said it happened just before 3pm as 65 year old Dale Morris was on Tower Road when his truck traveled off the right side of the roadway, he overcorrected, causing it to run off the left side of the road and hit a fence.  He suffered minor injuries and was taken to Sullivan County Memorial Hospital for treatment. 

OUT OF STATE MAN INJURED IN AUDRAIN COUNTY  CRASH

Troopers say a Milltown, IN man was taken to an area hospital for treatment after he crashed his auto in Audrain County at 10:36 AM Sunday on MO 22 at Route V. Jacobus Venter, age 66 was westbound and crossed into the eastbound lane, travelled off the roadway, struck a concrete traffic barrier. The auto then came to rest on the right shoulder partially blocking the east bound lane.




 

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February 24, 2023

TEENS INJURED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCIDENT  

Two teens were injured in an accident that occurred just before 10pm Wednesday in Montgomery County.  The patrol says that they were on Route J when their car traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a rock wall embankment and overturned and then returned to the road and slid to a stop on its top facing north, blocking the southbound lane of Route J.  Both the driver, a 17 year old boy from Bellflower and his passenger, a 16 year old girl from Montgomery City were transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.    

 

TWO HURT IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

Both drivers were hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 3:45pm Wednesday as 34 year old Meghan Haus of Hillsboro was southbound on Missouri 47 when she slowed down, yielding to traffic ahead of her when her car was struck in the rear by a car driven by 32 year old Aaron Schoenhoff of St. Clair as he became distracted and failed to keep a proper lookout of the roadway ahead when the wreck occurred.  She suffered minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment, while he refused treatment at the scene for minor injuries. 

 

TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP CELEBRATES THREE YEARS OF INNOVATION

In recognition of National Engineers Week, the Missouri Center for Transportation Innovation (MCTI) is marking three years of innovative transportation research. MCTI is a partnership with the four University of Missouri campuses, the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration and more to research, embrace, and develop new and groundbreaking transportation technologies. To date, MCTI has secured federal transportation research funding totaling more than $11 million for 57 projects. Projects from this partnership include the real-world testing of recycled plastics in asphalt on a four-mile stretch of Stadium Blvd in Columbia. Studies suggest inclusion of plastic can add years to the life of pavement and reduce the yearly risk of potholes and ruts, among other potential benefits.  Another project aimed to design a concrete bridge barrier reinforced with glass-fiber-reinforced polymer materials. Physical testing of this design is underway.

For more information about MCTI and its ongoing transportation research, visit https://mcti.missouri.edu/.

 

 




 

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February 23, 2023

TROY MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Troy man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 7pm Tuesday in Lincoln County.  The patrol says that 32 year old Delvon Franklin was on Myers Road when his car traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.  He was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries. 

 

TWO HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK

Two people were hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday morning in Callaway County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 10:45am Wednesday as 32 year old James Palmer of St. Louis was eastbound on I-70 when his car ran off the left side of the road and overturned.  He sustained moderate injuries, while his passenger 34 year old Persih Freelon of Columbia suffered minor injuries.  Both were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.  

 

MISSOURI OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING

The Missouri Office of Administration (OA) is celebrating 50 years as a state executive agency in Missouri. Created by the Missouri General Assembly on January 15, 1973, OA serves as the administrative and managerial arm of the Office of the Governor and coordinates the central management functions of state government. At a ceremony in Jefferson City, Governor Mike Parson presented a proclamation to the OA team members recognizing this important milestone.

“Since its implementation, the Office of Administration has become such an integral part in making state government operate effectively,” said Governor Parson. “The talent that makes up this department are some of the best and brightest. Milestones like this are a time to show recognition for our past accomplishments and appreciation to the hardworking men and women who continue to strive to make government better for Missourians.”

OA performs vital functions necessary for the operation of state government, from centralized accounting, budgeting, information technology, and procurement services to maintenance of state buildings, management of personnel classification, and beyond. The consolidation of resources into OA has made it possible to save citizen dollars in the provision of government services.

The collaborative efforts of OA have aided in the delivery of essential services to Missouri citizens, including in crises such as fires, floods, tornadoes, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The diverse and essential work of OA enhances state government operations for the benefit of all, both within and outside government.

OA is made up of seven divisions, and a collective of OA boards, commissions, and programs. From managing state operations and increasing efficiencies across state government, team members throughout OA are essential to making a lasting impact across state government.

 

 




 

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February 22, 2023

DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Hawk Point driver was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 9:35am Tuesday in Lincoln County.  The patrol says that 52 year old Mark Ruether was on Route U when he failed to negotiate a curve, causing the freightliner to travel off the roadway and overturned.  He was transported by Air Evac to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.

 

TROY WOMAN SERIOUSLY HURT IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING WRECK

A Troy woman was seriously hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Tuesday morning in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at 1:15am Tuesday as 28 year old Micaela Miller was on US 50 when her vehicle ran off the right side of the road and struck a rock bluff.  She was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington with serious injuries.

 

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH

48 year old Tracy Skiles of Union, MO was seriously injured in a Tuesday morning crash in Gasconade County.  State troopers report that he was on MO 28 when his car traveled off the left side of the roadway, went down a steep embankment and overturned.  He was flown by Arch 6 to Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur with serious injuries.  The crash occurred at 11:55am Tuesday.

 




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February 21, 2023

BRAYMER MAN FACING AT LEAST 10 YEARS TO LIFE IN FEDERAL PRISON AFTER CONVICTION OF METH TRAFFICKING

A Braymer, Mo., man has been convicted by a federal trial jury of his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Jason M. Potter, 40, was found guilty on Thursday, Feb. 16, of one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and one count of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. Evidence presented during the trial indicated that Potter and co-defendant Daniel Dryden, 51, of Clinton, Mo., participated in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine from May through July of 2020. Dryden pleaded guilty to the same charges on Jan. 13, 2023. Following the presentation of evidence, the jury deliberated for about 40 minutes before returning guilty verdicts, ending a trial that began Monday, Feb. 13. Under federal statutes, Potter and Dryden each are subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison without parole, up to a sentence of life in federal prison without parole. Sentencing hearings will be scheduled after the completion of presentence investigations by the United States Probation Office.

TEENS INJURED IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT

Two teens were injured in an accident that occurred at 3:05pm Sunday in Marion County.  The patrol says that a 16 year old boy from Hannibal was on US 36 when his truck sustained a blown tire, causing it to travel off the roadway into the median, overturned and came to rest in the westbound lane of US 36.  He suffered minor injuries and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital while his passenger a 16 year old girl from Palmyra was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital and then flown by Survival Flight to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.   

PLANNED ROAD WORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI

The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region over the next several weeks.

All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/ including areas not listed below …

Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region.

 

Audrain County

U.S. Route 54 – LANE REDUCTION for shoulder work from Route JJ to Missouri Route 19, Feb. 21-24, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. with an 11 foot width restriction in place while work is being completed.

Lewis County

Route H – CLOSED for culvert replacement from Missouri Route 6 to Route Y, Feb. 21-24, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Lincoln County

U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) – LANE REDUCTION from Route C to Route U, Feb. 21-24,  8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily with a 10-foot width restriction in place while bridge maintenance is being completed on the structure over Crooked Creek.

Macon County

U.S. Route 63 (Southbound) – LANE REDUCTION from Route T to Marshall Road, Feb. 23-24,  8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily with a 12-foot width restriction in place while pavement patching operations are being completed.

Route J – CLOSED for bridge maintenance from Jasmine Avenue to the intersection of Iowa Street and Icon Street, February 27 – March 2, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Marion County

Route DD – CLOSED for multiple maintenance operations from County Road 195 to Route C, Feb. 21-24, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Route C – CLOSED for brush cutting operations from Route U to Route Z, March 1-3, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Monroe County

Route PP – CLOSED for pavement patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to the intersection of Route FF and Route CC, Feb. 27-28, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Montgomery County

Route ZZ – CLOSED for core drilling operations beginning 500 feet before the bridge over Little Loutre Creek and ending 500 feet after.  Work will take place, Feb. 27 – Mar. 2, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Ralls County

Route E – CLOSED for brush cutting operations from Saverton Drive to Riverview Drive, Feb. 21, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Randolph County

U.S. Route 63 – LANE REDUCTION for pavement patching operations between U.S. Route 24 to one-half mile south of Route EE, Feb. 22, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.




 

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February 20, 2023

Happy President’s Day!!!

TROY WOMAN KILLED IN FRIDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT

A Troy woman was killed in an accident that occurred at around 7:45pm Friday in St. Charles County.  The patrol says that a Brooklyn, NY man was traveling northbound on US 61 when he made a left turn onto westbound Dietrich Road as a truck driven by 74 year old Irmgard Terran of Troy was traveling southbound, crossing US 61 when the front of her truck struck the towed unit of the man’s truck.  She was pronounced dead at the scene. 

DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN PIKE COUNTY WRECK

61 year old Sandra Oliver of Bowling Green was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday night in Pike County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 9:35pm Saturday as she was on US 61 when her car ran off the left side of the roadway, became airborne and overturned.  She was life-flighted to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.

TEENS HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH

Two teens from Washington, MO were hurt in a Saturday night crash in Franklin County.  State troopers report that the two teens were on Kiel-Lyon Road and traveling too fast for conditions when they failed to stop at a stop sign, causing their truck to become airborne, run off the left side of the road and hit several trees.  Both 16 year old boys were taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor injuries.  The crash occurred at around 11:15pm Saturday.

HANNIBAL POLICE ARREST BARRICADED SUBJECT AFTER RESPONDING TO DISTURBANCE CALL SUNDAY

Sunday morning, at approximately 07:40am, Hannibal Police Officers were dispatched to an apartment in the 100 block of North 11th Street in Hannibal for a disturbance. Officers arrived on scene and determined Jon R. Morton, age 37, of Hannibal, had been involved in a disturbance and was still inside the apartment. Morton was known to have two felony warrants for his arrest and lived at the apartment. Due to Morton’s history and risk factors, the Hannibal Special Response Team was activated along with officers trained as negotiators. Several residents were evacuated for safety reasons and officers began trying to contact Morton. After an extended period of time Morton made contact with negotiators and later agreed to surrender. Morton was arrested and transported to the Marion County Jail on the warrants. Additional charges could be sought at a later time, and no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

COLUMBIA MAN ARRESTED AFTER DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE WHERE HE BARRICADED IN A RESIDENCE

Columbia Police arrested David Walter Rose, 38, of Columbia, in connection to the reported domestic disturbance that occurred Friday night in the 4300 block of Derby Ridge. Rose was arrested for second-degree kidnapping, second-degree domestic assault and unlawful possession of certain weapons. The arrest is in connection to an incident that occurred at approximately 10 p.m. Friday night when Columbia Police responded to the 4300 block of Derby Ridge Drive for a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arriving on scene, officers located an adult female who had sustained injuries as a result of the incident. She was treated for her injuries by EMS at the scene. Officers then attempted to make contact with an adult male suspect, later identified as Rose, who was barricaded in a residence. By approximately 11:15 p.m., officers were able to successfully negotiate Rose out of the residence. He was arrested without incident and is in custody at the Boone County Jail. This is an ongoing investigation. If you know anything related to this incident, please contact us at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477.

NEW AIR CARRIER SELECTED TO PROVIDE FLIGHTS IN AND “OUT “OF KIRKSVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT

Officials in Kirksville have been working for several months to find a replacement for the current essential air provider after Cape Air gave a notice of termination to the city this past October. A news story on KTVO and at KTVO dot com on Friday said the city considered bids from three different companies wanting to take flight out of Kirksville Regional Airport. After reviewing all the options, the city council decided to follow the committee's recommendation to go with Contour Airlines. City leaders say that Contour opens the door to many new opportunities, providing flights to and from Chicago. The company will provide two roundtrips a day to Chicago, one in the morning that will return at lunch and one at lunch that will return in the afternoon. This will add up to about 12 flights a week, which is fewer flights than what Cape Air currently provides. However, the planes will hold more passengers per flight, with a capacity of up to 30 seats. The U.S. Department of Transportation is expected to officially approve Kirksville's contract with Contour Airlines by April 1. Cape Air will continue to provide flights until Contour officially takes over later this year. City leaders say they expect the new air service to take over sometime around July 1.

 




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February 20, 2023

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TROY WOMAN KILLED IN FRIDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT

A Troy woman was killed in an accident that occurred at around 7:45pm Friday in St. Charles County.  The patrol says that a Brooklyn, NY man was traveling northbound on US 61 when he made a left turn onto westbound Dietrich Road as a truck driven by 74 year old Irmgard Terran of Troy was traveling southbound, crossing US 61 when the front of her truck struck the towed unit of the man’s truck.  She was pronounced dead at the scene. 

 

DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN PIKE COUNTY WRECK

61 year old Sandra Oliver of Bowling Green was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday night in Pike County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 9:35pm Saturday as she was on US 61 when her car ran off the left side of the roadway, became airborne and overturned.  She was life-flighted to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.

 

TEENS HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH

Two teens from Washington, MO were hurt in a Saturday night crash in Franklin County.  State troopers report that the two teens were on Kiel-Lyon Road and traveling too fast for conditions when they failed to stop at a stop sign, causing their truck to become airborne, run off the left side of the road and hit several trees.  Both 16 year old boys were taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor injuries.  The crash occurred at around 11:15pm Saturday.

 

 




 

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February 17, 2023

DRIVER INJURED IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A driver was injured in an accident that occurred at 7:55pm Wednesday in Boone County.  The patrol says that Robert Demeulmeester Jr. of Omaha, NE was on Route Y when he failed to negotiate a curve to the left, causing his truck to travel off the right side of the roadway, down a steep embankment and struck several trees.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries. 

 

MOSCOW MILLS MAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY EVENING WRECK

59 year old Donald Forrester of Moscow Mills was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday evening in Lincoln County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 5pm as he was on South Ethlyn Road when his car ran off the right side of the road, returned to the roadway and overcorrected and then it began skidding and crossed the center of the road and ran off the left side, struck a ditch and a fence before overturning.  He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment.

 

WOMAN HURT IN EARLY THURSDAY MORNING CRASH

A Hannibal woman was hurt in an early Thursday morning crash in Ralls County.  MSHP reports that 31 year old Susan Severs was on Highway 61 when her car went off the right side of the road, down an embankment, struck a drainage ditch and came to rest.  She suffered minor injuries and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment.  The crash happened at 1:50am Thursday.

 

HARRISBURG WOMAN INJURED IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Harrisburg woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 3:30pm Wednesday in Randolph County.  The patrol says that 23 year old Destiny Gatzemeyer was a passenger in a car driven by 22 year old Hunter Gatzemeyer of Harrisburg.  They were on US 63 when he fell asleep at the wheel, causing his car to travel off the left side of the roadway and collided with a guardrail.  She was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.

 




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RANDOPLPH COUNTY SHERIFF UNDER INVESTIGATION

KTVO reports the Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed they are investigating Randolph County Sheriff Aaron Wilson. The Director of the Public Information and Education Division with the Highway Patrol said Wednesday the Division of Drug and Crime Control are investigating Sheriff Wilson but would not give any further details about the investigation. He did indicate the Randolph County prosecutor asked them to conduct the investigation. KTVO reached out to Sheriff Wilson for comment and were told he would not be coming in to the office on Wednesday. No one else was available to answer our questions about the investigation. KTVO also attempted to contact Randolph County Prosecutor Stephanie Luntsford for comment and left a message with her office.

 

WOMAN HURT IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT IN MACON COUNTY

A Kirksville woman was hurt in an accident that occurred at 4:45am Tuesday in Macon County.  The highway patrol said that 30 year old Henri Ramsey Spencer was on US 63 when her vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.  She was taken to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment of minor injuries.

 

TEEN INJURED IN TUESDAY NIGHT INCIDENT

A Perry teen was injured in a Tuesday night incident in Ralls County.  The 16 year old boy was on MO 154 when his truck ran off the right side of the road, struck a mailbox and then returned to the roadway, went off the left side and struck a tree.  The teen sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment.  The incident happened at 9:25pm Tuesday.

 

SERIOUS INJURY WRECK TUESDAY AFTERNOON

A one-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon in Franklin County sent a St. Louis woman to the hospital with serious injuries.  According to MSHP it occurred at 3:05pm Tuesday as 61 year old Teresa Boyer was eastbound on I-44 when her vehicle traveled off the right side of the road and struck the concrete wall.  She was taken to Mercy Hospital with serious injuries.

 

WOMAN HURT IN SUV CRASH IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

A woman was hurt in an SUV crash Tuesday night in Franklin County.  State troopers report that it happened at 6:55pm Tuesday as 35 year old Amanda Lindoerfer of Gerald, MO was on Route H when her SUV crossed the center line and was struck by a truck driven by 37 year old Marshall Hanks of Austin, TX.  The woman was taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan for treatment of minor injuries.

 

TWO HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT

Two Wentzville drivers were hurt in an accident that occurred at around 10:50am Wednesday in St. Charles County.  The patrol says that 43 year old Anna Rundell of Wentzville was eastbound on I-70 when the front of her car struck the rear of a car driven by 57 year old Richard Woods of Wentzville which then struck the rear of a car driven by 79 year old Pamela Fadler of Wright City. Also after impact Rundell’s car ran off the right side of the roadway.  Both Rundell and Woods were transported by ambulance to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of minor injuries.  Fadler was not hurt in the accident.

 

 




 

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February 15, 2023

MACON R-1 ADMINISTRATORS ON LEAVE

Three Macon R-1 School District administrators are on temporary leave. Superintendent Dr. Brent Hodge, Macon High School Principal Jeff Jones and Macon Area Career and Technical Education Center Director Cynthia Basler are all on leave.  Assistant Superintendent Shelley Devenport is serving as the acting superintendent. Mrs. Kim Winkler has assumed the duties associated with the Career and Technical Education Center and retired assistant principal Zack Grassley has returned to take on the duties of the High School Principal. In an email to parents, Devenport said she "cannot share additional information, as it relates to a confidential personnel matter."

COLUMBIA MAN HURT IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Columbia man was hurt in an accident that occurred at 6:55am Tuesday in Boone County.  The patrol says that 39 year old Bryant Jackson was on Route Z at the I-70 overpass when he drove through an intersection and into the path of a car driven by 31 year old Jed Lee of New Bloomfield.  Jackson suffered minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.

WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK

74 year old Margaret Schwaller of Berger, MO was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said she was on MO 100 when her truck traveled off the right side of the roadway into some trees.  She was taken to Mercy Hospital with serious injuries.  The wreck occurred at around 9:20pm Monday.  

TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ATV INCIDENT

A Jefferson City teen was seriously injured in an ATV incident Monday evening in Cole County.  State troopers report that the 14 year old boy was riding the ATV on a private road located at 7310 Rock Valley Road just after 5pm Monday when a deer entered the roadway and he struck it, causing the ATV to overturn several times and eject him from it.  The teen was life-flighted to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. 

DRIVERS HURT IN A MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH MONDAY AFTERNOON

Two drivers were hurt in a multi-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Callaway County.  The patrol says it happened at 4:30pm Monday as 39 year old Jacob Pichelmeyer of Columbia was on Route WW when his car crossed the center of the roadway as it navigated a corner resulting in it striking a truck driven by 54 year old Robert McCray of Williamsburg and a car driven by 36 year old Nicole Dawson of Fulton.  Dawson sustained moderate injuries while McCray suffered minor injuries.  Both were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment. 

MAHONEY CONVICTED & SENTENCED ON AUDRAIN & BOONE COUNTIES

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office obtained convictions against Blake Mahoney for Financial Exploitation of the Elderly and Deceptive Business Practices in Audrain and Boone Counties. Mahoney defrauded eleven consumers by demanding money upfront for home construction and renovation work, and then failing to do the promised work.Mahoney was sentenced to seven years in the Department of Corrections and ordered to repay consumers $83,300 as restitution for consumer fraud.

SUPER BOWL VICTORY CELEBRATION PARADE TODAY IN KANSAS CITY

Today, starting around noon is the Super Bowl Victory Celebration Parade  in downtown Kansas City after the Chiefs won the game 38 – 35 over the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday. On Tuesday, the tour buses that will carry the Chiefs, the coaches and staff during today’s victory parade made a stop for fuel in Brookfield.  Around 9:45 am Tuesday morning, 4 bright red busses pulled into the Casey’s Convenience Store in Brookfield, on their way from Chicago to Kansas City. The specially equipped tour busses were  proudly proclaiming  the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl World Champions and are the buses that will carry the team, coaches and other staff in today’s parade. While it is not something you see every day in Brookfield, Chiefs fans were glad they made the stop and even happier that once again the Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl World Champions

 




 

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February 14, 2023

MAN INJURED IN SCOTLAND COUNTY ACCIDENT

A man was injured in an accident that occurred at 11:15am Sunday in Scotland County.  The patrol says that 79 year old Danny Hargrave of Centerville, IA was on US Highway 136 when he swerved to avoid striking an object in the road, ran off the left side of the roadway, struck a ditch and a fence.  He was taken to Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis for treatment of minor injuries.

 

TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING WRECK

Two men were injured, one seriously in a two-vehicle wreck early Sunday morning in St. Charles County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 4am Sunday as 29 year old Odair Perez Murillo of St. Louis was driving the wrong way westbound in the eastbound lanes on MO 364 when his car struck the front of a car driven by 36 year old Clint Hanne of Wright City.  After impact Murillo’s car traveled off the right side of the road and struck the median barrier, while Hanne’s car skidded off the right side of the road, coming to rest on the shoulder.  Murillo sustained serious injuries while Hanne suffered moderate injuries.  Both were transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment.

 

DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH  

A driver was hurt in a Saturday night crash in Franklin County.  State troopers report that 23 year old Charles Brooks of Bethalto, IL was eastbound on I-44 when he lost control of his car as he was trying to avoid a vehicle which had traveled directly into his path when the crash occurred at around 8:30pm Saturday.  He suffered minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment. 

 

WOMAN HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT INCIDENT

An O’Fallon woman was hurt in a Sunday night incident in St. Louis County.  The patrol says it occurred after 5pm Sunday as 65 year old Susan Henry was eastbound on I-70 when an unknown vehicle failed to keep a proper following distance causing it to strike the rear of her car, causing her car to run off the left side of the road and hit a concrete median barrier.  She was taken to SSM Health DePaul Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

 




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February 13, 2023

CHIEFS COMBACK AND WIN SUPERBOWL

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 Sunday night and win Super Bowl LVII in Arizona at State Farm Stadium.  Kansas City trailed the majority of the game and the fourth quarter was up and down keeping everyone on edge and KC was in the lead with just over 5 minutes remaining when the Eagles tied the game 35-35 and pressure was on.  But the Chiefs did what it seems they do best when the odds are stacking up against them and once again they get the win.  Congratulations to the Super Bowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs!

FIRE IN DOWNTOWN MILAN CONSIDERED SUSPICIOUS

Several fire departments were called to fight a blaze in downtown Milan early Saturday morning. KTVO reports the 911 call reporting the blaze came in around 1:10 a.m. Saturday. Firefighters responded to a building just off the southeast corner of the downtown square in the 200 block of East 3rd street. The building housed several apartments on the second floor and the Milan License Bureau on the ground level.  Milan Police Chief Gail Hayes told KTVO all of the tenants were safely evacuated, and the fire did not impact the license office, but the blaze is considered suspicious, and a state fire investigator is looking into what may have started it. Firemen from Milan, Green City, Green Castle, Galt and Trenton battled the blaze. No injuries were reported.

KIRKSVILLE MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN HORSE AND BUGGY INCIDENT SATURDAY NIGHT IN ADAIR COUNTY

A Kirksville man was seriously injured in a horse and buggy incident that occurred at 6:20pm Saturday in Adair County.  The highway patrol said that 50 year old Larry Hamlin of Brashear was on Route E when his truck struck a stationary horse and buggy in the rear.  The man in the horse and buggy 40 year old Mervin Miller was airlifted to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries, while Hamlin suffered minor injuries and was taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment. 

COLUMBIA MAN HURT IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Columbia man was hurt in an accident that occurred at just before 6pm Saturday in Boone County.  The patrol says that 40 year old Joshua Long was on US 63 when his jeep traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a cable barrier, overcorrected, causing it to travel off the right side of the road and came to rest in a ditch.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.

DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FRIDAY MORNING WRECK

51 year old Wesley Gander of Bunceton, MO was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Friday morning in Cooper County.  State troopers report that it happened at 9:35am Friday as he was on MO 98 when his truck ran off the right side of the road, he overcorrected, causing it to overturn.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

SERIOUS INJURY CRASH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING IN RALLS COUNTY

A New London driver was seriously injured in an early Friday morning crash in Ralls County.  State troopers report that 58 year old Anthony Bremmer was on Route V when his pickup truck traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a culvert.  He was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital with serious injuries.  The crash happened at 12:05am Friday.

 




 

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February 10, 2023

BROOKFIELD WOMAN HURT IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Brookfield woman was hurt in an accident that occurred at around 8:25am Thursday in Livingston County.   The patrol says that 49 year old Caryl Martin was on MO 190 when her car began to skid on the slush covered roadway, traveled off the north side of the roadway, struck a tree and came to rest on its wheels facing east. She was taken to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe for treatment of minor injuries.

FOUR INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN EARLY THURSDAY MORNING WRECK

Four people were injured, one seriously in a two-vehicle wreck early Thursday morning in Sullivan County. The highway patrol said it happened at 5:20am Thursday as 20 year old Madison Brewer of Kirksville was on Highway 6 when her car crossed the center of the road and struck a car driven by 24 year old Fannie Swartzentruber of Green City head-on, causing it to travel off the right side of the road. Swartzentruber was taken to Northeast Regional Hospital with serious injuries, while two passengers’ in her car and also the other driver Madison Brewer were taken to Sullivan County Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.  According to KTVO, later Thursday morning Brewer was arrested by the highway patrol on a charge of DWI-serious physical injury, two charges of DWI-physical injury, failing to drive on the right half of the roadway resulting in an accident and a seat belt violation.

HIGBEE MAN HURT IN EARLY THURSDAY MORNING CRASH

A Higbee man was hurt in an early Thursday morning crash in Boone County. State troopers report that 23 year old Jason Hudson was on US 63 when his car hydroplaned, ran off the left side of the road, into the median and struck a concrete culvert. He sustained minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment. The crash occurred at 1:40am Thursday.

MOBERLY MAN ARRESTED AFTER MULTIPLE HOUR STANDOFF WITH AUTHORITIES

On Wednesday, the Moberly Police Department SWAT Team executed a search warrant in the 800 block of Myra Street, in reference to a man who had multiple warrants for his arrest. The man was also wanted by authorities in reference to fleeing in a motor vehicle from Moberly Police officers in January. A news release from the Moberly Police said the subject was taken into custody after barricading himself in a residence that lead to a multiple hour standoff with authorities. Several nearby streets were also closed during the standoff. The suspect was identified as Cornell Luchien and is now facing a new charge of resisting arrest and is being held without bond.  A female was also arrested and placed n a 24 hour hold, pending charges by the Randolph County Prosecuting Attorney. Police were assisted by the North Missouri Drug Task Force, Macon County Sheriff’s Department and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department.

KIRKSVILLE HOME DISTROYED BY FIRE THURSDAY

KTVO reports a Kirksville home is a total loss following a Thursday morning fire. It was reported at 8:49 a.m. at 1002 East McPherson Street. The Kirksville Fire Department got to the scene two minutes later. Kirksville Fire Chief Jon Cook told KTVO that no one was home at the time the fire started. The Neal Brown family had already left for work and school. Cook said the fire was burning intensely in the attic when crews arrived, and the metal roof made it difficult for firefighters to get to the flames. They had the blaze under control in about 45 minutes, but firefighters remained on the scene for a couple more hours putting out hot spots. Local Fire Investigator Ray Jagger said the fire appears to have started in the basement. At last report, the cause remained undetermined and under investigation, but Cook said he believes it was likely accidental. No one was injured battling the fire and a bystander was able to rescue a dog from the burning home. The Adair County Fire Department helped Kirksville Firemen battle the blaze. The family is now being assisted by the Red Cross.

DOZENS OF BIG STRAW BALES BURN NEW SCOTLAND COUNTY HOG CONFINEMENT BARN

KTVO also reported a trash fire got out of control Wednesday night and destroyed dozens of large bales of straw. The call came in around 8 p.m. about nine miles south of Downing. The property is in far western Scotland County. Alan Middleton with the Downing Fire Department told KTVO the landowner was burning trash when embers blew over and started approximately 80 big bales of straw on fire. The bales were near a large hog confinement barn. Crews used a forklift with a telescopic attachment to move the burning bales away from the building. Fortunately, no hogs were injured. Middleton said firefighters sprayed the forklift with water to keep it from catching fire. The Greentop Fire Department also helped battle the blaze. Crews were on the scene for about three hours.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

This report provided by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department and covers the period 01/27/2023 – 02/02/2023 …

·         On January 28, 2023, deputies received a report of a stolen firearm. Through the course of the investigation, deputies learned the suspect had been hired to complete work at the victim’s residence and during such, the suspect had taken possession of the victim’s AR15 rifle and was refusing to return it. The suspect told the victim that if he came to his house he would shoot him. Deputies identified the suspect and discovered he was a convicted felon who was known to possess and carry a handgun on a regular basis. Deputies further discovered the suspect was a fugitive from justice out of Columbus, Ohio. Deputies went to the suspect’s residence and upon arrival the suspect fled in a truck through a wooded area on the property. The suspect’s wife advised the suspect was in possession of a rifle and a handgun. Deputies located the truck, in the woods, on the back side of the property. Deputies backed out and requested further assistance. Deputies surrounded the wooded area and upon it getting dark, the suspect gave up and came out of the woods. The suspect was disarmed and arrested. The suspect was found to be in possession of a Glock 9mm handgun, an AR-15 Rifle, Suboxone medication, a white powder that deputies believed to be fentanyl. The suspect was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Use of a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Tampering with Physical Evidence in Felony Prosecution.

·         On January 28, 2023, deputies responded to a check the well-being at a residence in High Hill. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the resident and her three children. After further investigation deputies learned the resident was a victim of domestic violence. The victim advised she had been in a physical altercation with her boyfriend. The victim said that her boyfriend physically took her phone away from her so that she could not call for help. Through further investigation deputies learned, just previous to this assault, the boyfriend had broken the victim’s nose. Deputies reported the children were terrified and said they didn’t feel safe. Deputies made contact with the boyfriend who was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charged with 2 counts of Domestic Assault and 6 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

·         On January 29, 2023, deputies stopped a vehicle on Two-Mile Branch Road. Upon making contact with the driver it was discovered the driver’s driving privileges were suspended. The driver was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charged with Driving While Suspended.

·         On February 1, 2023, deputies were following up on an ongoing investigation for animal abuse/neglect after two hogs caused an accident on Highway 161 near Highway MM. Deputies reported there was a history of 8 complaints of animals in the roadway at this location, 1 of which we believe was hit by a motor vehicle but, not reported and 1 reported that caused a motor vehicle accident. On February 2, 2023 another accident was reported involving a hog at this same location. The owner of the animals has been identified. Contact was made with the owner who admitted ownership of the animals. The owner stated she no longer lives on the property but, claims the animals were being cared for by another person. The remaining animals are being moved to the owner’s new property. A Probable Cause Statement is being filed with the Prosecutor’s Office requesting charges against the owner for 2 counts of Animal Abuse.

CALLS FOR THE WEEK:

·         Suspicious Activity – Middletown

·         C & I – New Florence

·         School Visit – Montgomery City

·         Juvenile Complaint – Montgomery City

·         Disturbance – Jonesburg

·         Disturbance – Hermann

·         Suspicious Vehicle – Bellflower

·         Suspicious Vehicle – Montgomery City

·         Check Well Being – High Hill

·         911 Accidental – Wellsville

·         Funeral Detail – Montgomery City

·         Civil Matter – McKittrick

·         Public Service Request – High Hill

·         911 Accidental – Montgomery City

·         Public Service Request – High Hill

·         Suspicious Activity – Loutre

·         Public Service Request – Bellflower

·         Animal Complaint – Bellflower

·         Suspicious Vehicle – Rhineland

·         Suspicious Vehicle – Montgomery City

·         Harassment – Middletown

·         Structure Fire – Montgomery City

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         Assist Creek County, OK – Jonesburg

·         Animal Complaint – Middletown

·         Pedestrian Check – Middletown

·         Suspicious Activity – Danville

·         911 Accidental – Middletown

·         Check Well Being – Jonesburg

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Wellsville

·         Domestic – I 70

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         Motorist Assist – Montgomery City

·         911 Open Line – Danville

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         Assist Warren County – I 70

·         911 Accidental – Buell

·         Medical – Montgomery City

·         Traffic Hazard – High Hill

·         911 Accidental – Bellflower

·         Fraud – Danville

·         Disturbance – Montgomery City

·         Investigation – Montgomery City

·         Public Service Request – New Florence

·         Burglary – Montgomery City

·         Public Service Request – New Florence

·         Assist Children’s Division – New Florence

·         Assist Children’s Division – Bellflower

·         911 Accidental – Bellflower

·         Suspicious Vehicle – Montgomery City

·         Property Damage – Montgomery City

·         911 Accidental – New Florence

·         911 Accidental – Bellflower

·         Abandoned Vehicle – Hermann

·         Medical – Bellflower

·         Investigation – Montgomery City

·         Civil Stand by - Montgomery City

·         Stealing – Buell

·         Animal Complaint – Middletown

·         Animal Complaint – New Florence

·         Narcotic Activity – Jonesburg

·         Medical – Montgomery City

·         Fraud – Montgomery City

·         Check Well Being – Montgomery City

·         Attempt to Contact – Rhineland

·         911 Accidental – High Hill

·         Animal Complaint – Middletown

·         Suspicious Person – Gamma

·         Warrant Arrest - Bellflower

·         Driving While Revoked/Suspended - Montgomery City

·         Verbal Domestic – High Hill

·         Domestic - Bellflower

·         Educational Neglect - Montgomery City

·         Property Damage - Montgomery City

·         Assist Other Agency - New Florence

·         Warrant Arrest - New Florence

 




                                … from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom

February 9th, 2023

 

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TRENTON DRIVER HURT IN TUESDAY EVENING WRECK

A Trenton man was hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday evening in Grundy County. The highway patrol said it happened at 7pm Tuesday as 27 year old Logan Brown of Lineville, IA was southbound on US 65 when he began passing an uninvolved vehicle as it approached a hillcrest when a car driven by 27 year old Darwin Vanderlindin of Trenton crested the hill. Brown attempted to avoid the car by swerving back into the southbound lane of US 65 but the towed unit of the tractor trailer he was driving struck the front of the car, causing the car to come to rest partially in the road, off of the east side facing north, while Brown brought the tractor trailer to a controlled stop on the outside shoulder of southbound US 65. Vanderlinden sustained minor injuries in the wreck.

MAN INJURED IN COOPER COUNTY CRASH

30 year old Corey Walstead of St. Petersburg, FL was injured in a Tuesday afternoon crash in Cooper County. State troopers report that he was eastbound on I-70 when a tractor trailer merged into his lane and to avoid a collision he drove his car into the median and struck the median cable barrier and then he drove it from the median to a controlled stop on the shoulder of the roadway. The tractor trailer has not been located. The crash occurred at 4:10pm Tuesday. He was transported to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT

A Kansas City man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6:20pm Tuesday in Lafayette County. The patrol says that 22 year old Stefano Lo Bianco was eastbound on I-70 when his car slid off the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned. He was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.

KIRKSVILLE MAN FACING DRUG RELATED CHARGES IN PUTNAM COUNTY

KTVO also reports a northeast Missouri man has been arrested, and is now facing drug charges in Putnam County. Jerry Lee Williams, 31, of Kirksville, was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon by Putnam County sheriff's deputies. He is charged with possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Williams is being held on a $5,000 cash-only bond.

LANCASTER MAN FACING ADDITIONAL CHARGES

A Lancaster man who is already in jail facing charges of sex crimes against children is now facing additional charges. KTVO’s John Garlock reports new charges were filed Wednesday. The Schuyler County Prosecutor Lindsay Gravett told KTVO that Ronnie Lee Miller Sr., 69, of Lancaster, is now facing new charges of first-degree child molestation and two counts of statutory sodomy. According to court documents, the alleged crimes happened at Miller's home in the 300 block of West Madison Street in Lancaster between April 2018 and January 2023 and involved a female accuser who is less than 12 years old. Investigators said Miller touched the girl in a sexual manner and had deviate sexual intercourse with her twice. The suspect was charged last month with possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a minor child. Court documents said investigators had found 37 images of child pornography on Miller’s electronic devices. Miller remains in the Adair County jail on a total of $400,000 cash-only bond.

COLUMBIA COUPLE SENTENCED FOR SELLING COUNTERFEIT DISNEY MOVIES

Wednesday, a Columbia, Mo., couple was sentenced in federal court for a scheme to smuggle counterfeit Disney DVDs into the United States and sell them on eBay. Tabitha Nicole Rodgers, 43, and her husband, Clint Travis Rodgers, 49, were sentenced in separate appearances before U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark. Tabitha Rodgers was sentenced to four years in federal prison without parole. Clint Rodgers was sentenced to one year in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Tabitha Rodgers to pay $26,573 in restitution to the government for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits she was not entitled to receive. The court ordered Clint Rodgers to pay a $10,000 fine. On Oct. 12, 2021, Tabitha Rodgers pleaded guilty to one felony count of criminal copyright infringement for profit. Clint Rodgers pleaded guilty the same day to a misdemeanor count of criminal infringement of a copyright. In July 2014, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) received information from the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center indicating that Clint Rodgers had received more than 443 shipments of counterfeit DVDs from companies in Hong Kong known to sell and export counterfeit goods. HSI agents identified two shipments that had been seized prior to delivery to the Rodgers’ home in Columbia. One shipment contained 200 counterfeit “Beauty and the Beast” DVDs and another shipment contained 260 counterfeit “Aladdin” DVDs. On Feb. 4, 2015, Customs and Border Protection agents seized a parcel addressed to Clint Rodgers that contained 200 counterfeit Disney DVDs. Undercover federal agents purchased several counterfeit Disney DVDs from the Rodgers on eBay in February and March 2015. The Rodgers represented that the DVDs were genuine and authentic Disney products, when in reality, they were aware the products were counterfeit. During the investigation, agents contacted two persons who assisted the Rodgers in selling counterfeit DVDs on eBay. They told agents they were aware of numerous complaints from customers, including complaints that the DVDs didn’t work. On Aug. 25, 2015, HSI agents executed a search warrant at the Rodgers’ residence. Agents seized an assortment of counterfeit goods, including numerous counterfeit Disney DVDs. Tabitha Rodgers admitted that she conducted the day-to-day operation of the business. She corresponded via email with the counterfeit DVD supplier in Hong Kong and placed orders for the DVDs. She also packaged and sent the DVDs to customers and processed customer complaints when DVDs were inoperable. Clint Rodgers assisted by helping recruit third parties to use their eBay accounts to sell the DVDs for them.




February 8, 2023

 

MEXICO MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONROE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Mexico man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6:50am Tuesday in Monroe County.  The patrol says that 23 year old Rayone Evans was on Route O when he swerved to miss a deer in the roadway, overcorrected, causing his car to travel off the right side of the road and strike an embankment.  He was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital with serious injuries.

 

DRIVER KILLED IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING WRECK

37 year old James Sarlo of Vandalia was killed in a one-vehicle wreck early Tuesday morning in Ralls County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 5am Tuesday as he was on Route F when his car ran off the left side of the road, struck an embankment and a tree.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

AREA MAN FACING RAPE AND SODOMY CHARGES

KTVO’s John Garlock reports an area man is accused of having sex with a girl under the age of 14. Justin Lee Taylor, 34, of Shelbina, is charged with two felonies in the case: first-degree statutory rape and first-degree sodomy. He was arrested last week by the Shelbina Police Department. According to court documents, the alleged crimes happened between 2017 and 2020. Police say the female accuser was the same in both incidents. Taylor has pleaded not guilty. He is being held on $100,000 cash-only bond.




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February 7, 2023
FULTON TEEN HURT IN CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Fulton teen was hurt in an accident that occurred at 7:25am Monday in
Callaway County. The patrol says that a 16 year old boy was on Callaway
County Road 217 when his truck ran off the left side of the road, he
overcorrected, causing it to run off the right side and strike a bridge guardrail and
then became airborne and struck the ground. The teen was taken to Boone
Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.
MAN INJURED IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Gibbs man was injured in a two-vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon in Adair
County. The highway patrol said it happened at 2:20pm Sunday as 76 year old
Virgil Rusk of Brashear was on Route V when he slowed down to make a turn
and his truck was struck in the rear by a car driven by 44 year old William Pflum
of Gibbs. Pflum sustained moderate injuries and was transported by ambulance
to Northeast Regional Medical Center for treatment.
DRIVERS INJURED IN COOPER COUNTY CRASH
Both 67 year old Carl Hufford of Marshall and 37 year old Leighanne Fahrendorf
of Boonville were injured in a Sunday afternoon crash in Cooper County. State
troopers report that the man passed a slower moving vehicle on MO 41 when his
truck struck a jeep which was turning northbound from a private drive. Both were
taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries. The
crash occurred at 2:15pm Sunday.
STATE TO CARRY OUT SENTENCE OF LEONARD TAYLOR
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson confirmed that the State of Missouri will carry
out the sentence of Leonard Taylor on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, as ordered by
the Supreme Court of Missouri.
"Leonard Taylor brutally murdered a mother and her three children. The evidence
shows Taylor committed these atrocities and a jury found him guilty. Courts have
consistently upheld Taylor’s convictions and sentences under the facts and the
Missouri and United States Constitutions," Governor Parson said. "Despite his
self-serving claim of innocence, the facts of his guilt in this gruesome quadruple
homicide remain. The State of Missouri will carry out Taylor’s sentences
according to the Court's order and deliver justice for the four innocent lives he
stole."
Taylor murdered his girlfriend, Angela Rowe, and her three children—Alexus
(10), AcQreya (6), and Tyrese (5) Conley—in their home just before

Thanksgiving in 2004. Each suffered execution-style wounds to the head and
multiple other gunshot wounds. Taylor called his brother about the murders
specifically describing his current and planned acts, which later matched
evidence at the scene. His brother’s girlfriend also heard and attested to the
content of these calls.
As Taylor fled to California to see his wife, a witness saw him discard the
possible murder weapon. Bullets matching the caliber of the murder weapon
were both found at the scene and discovered in Taylor’s car. Blood was found on
Taylor’s sunglasses, and the DNA profile was consistent with Rowe’s DNA. After
a nationwide manhunt, officers found Taylor hiding on the floorboards of a car
while leaving another girlfriend’s home in Kentucky. Taylor has two prior forcible
rape convictions, underscoring a history of violent acts against women.




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February 6, 2023

COLUMBIA POLICE RESPOND TO SHOTS FIRED REPORT – INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY

Late Sunday night, Columbia Police were called to a report of shots fired in the area of 5th Street and Lyon Street. Upon arriving, officers learned an adult female had sustained apparent gunshot wounds. She was transported by EMS to a local hospital. Columbia PD officers, detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the scene and at last word the investigation was underway. The  Missouri Highway Patrol also provided their assistance. More information will be released later.  If you know anything related to this incident, please contact Columbia Police at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477.

FIRE FIGHTERS FROM KIRKSVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREAS BATTLE FIRE EAST OF KIRKSVILLE

Around 5:15 pm Sunday night, the Kirksville Fire Department along with others from around the area were called out to a battle a blasé at 21648 Bullion Way, a few miles east of Kirksville. The building was at one time an old abandoned church. The cause of the fire was undetermined and the building was a total loss. No injuries were reported

MAN DIES IN PUTNAM COUNTY GRAIN BIN FRIDAY

KTVO reports after an almost two hour search Friday afternoon, the body of a man was found in a grain bin in Putnam County. The Putnam County E-911 Center received the call just before 3:30 p.m. for a report of a man trapped in a grain bin. Multiple fire departments and emergency services responded to the farm south of Unionville, near Lemons, Mo., off of Missouri Highway 5. After searching the grain bin for an hour and 45 minutes, crews found the body of 61-year-old Bryan Reckrodt. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Unionville Fire Department, Lemons Fire Department, Putnam County Ambulance, Milan Fire Department, Green City Fire Department, Grundy County Fire Department, Trenton Fire Department, Galt Fire Department, Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, helicopter MU 1 out of Moberly and help from numerous community members. The grain bin was about 3/4 full of soybeans.

IOWA MAN KILLED IN LOGGING ACCIDENT SATURDAY IN PUTNAM COUNTY

KTTN Radio reports a Keosauqua, Iowa resident was killed Saturday in a logging accident in northeastern Putnam County. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department said the Amish man, 25-year-old Alvin Bontrager, was struck by a large tree limb as he was cutting timber for logs. The accident happened north of Livonia near 135th Street. The Putnam County E911 telecommunication center received a call during the noon hour on Saturday regarding the accident.

THREE PEOPLE KILLED IN LINCOLN COUNTY CRASH

The Highway Patrol reports 3 people were killed in a Lincoln County crash early Sunday morning. It happened at 3:40 am on South Chantille Road, south of Ethington Road when a vehicle driven by 17 year old female from Winfield was travelling too fast for conditions. The vehicle became airborne, landed, began to skid and travelled off the roadway striking a tree and overturning. The driver had serious injuries as did an occupant identified as 20 year old Trevor Bogert of Troy. Both were transported to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis be helicopter. 3 other occupants including 18 year old William Flickinger of Troy, a 17 year olf femaile from Hawk Point and a 15 year old male from Winfield were all killed in the crash

MONTGOMERY CITY MAN INJURED IN MACON COUNTY CRASH

Troopers say 18 year old Derrick Shaw of Montgomery City sustained minor injuries in a Macon County crash at 12: 10 AM Sunday morning on US 63, 3 miles north of Macon. Shaw’s vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a culvert, returned to the road, then travelled off the right side and overturned. He was transported by ambulance to Northeast Regioanl Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment.

MACON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SUMMARY OF CALLS

The Macon County Sheriff’s Office recently released Monthly Statistics for the month of January, 2023 …

·         911 Hang ups-12

·         Alarm Calls-2

·         Animal Calls-6

·         Assaults-3

·         Assist Motorists-10

·         Assist Other Agencies-93

·         Burglary-2

·         Check the Well Being-6

·         Civil Matters-5

·         Civil Service-76

·         Death Investigations-2

·         Domestic Disturbances-4

·         Harassment-2

·         Informative/Misc-19

·         Juvenile Problems-4

·         Keep the Peace- 6

·         Mental Health-2

·         Peace Disturbance-3

·         Prisoner Transport-15

·         Property Damage-2

·         Public Relations Events-14

·         Scams-1

·         Sex Offender Registration/Compliance-20

·         Stealing-4

·         Suspicious Vehicles/Persons-16

·         Traffic Complaints-14

·         Traffic Stops-151

·         Trespassing-3

·         Vehicle Lockouts-8

·         Warrant Service-11

·         Jail Bookings-67

·         Reports Written-46

·         Citations Written-62

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Covering the period 01/20/2023 – 01/26/2023 …

·         On January 20, 2023, deputies stopped a vehicle in the Mineola area with expired license plates. Upon contacting the driver, deputies discovered the driver’s driving privileges had been revoked. After further investigation, the driver was found to be in possession of a glass jar containing methamphetamine and a glass pipe, commonly used to ingest methamphetamine. The driver was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Felony Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Register a Motor Vehicle, and Driving While Revoked.

·         On January 20, 2023, deputies stopped a vehicle in the Middletown area for expired license plates. Upon making contact with the driver, it was discovered that the driver’s driving privileges had been suspended. The driver was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was booked, finger printed, and released on summons.

·         On January 25, 2023, deputies stopped a vehicle in the Jonesburg area for a registration violation. Upon making contact with both occupants, it was discovered the passenger had an active Probation and Parole Warrant out of Lincoln County. Deputies arrested the subject and transported her to the Montgomery County Jail.

·         On January 27, 2023, the Sheriff’s Office, East Central Drug Task Force, and Montgomery City PD served a search warrant on a residence on Wentz Street in Montgomery City. During the execution of the warrant approximately 13 pounds of marijuana, 1 large jar of THC wax, approximately 4.5 grams of methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia were seized from the residence. As a result of the search warrant, two subjects were arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charges were filed on both for 2cts. Possession of a Controlled Substance, Distribution of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤:

·         Suspicious Activity – Wellsville

·         Unwanted Subject – Middletown

·         Public Service Request – Middletown

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         Attempt To Contact – Hermann

·         Suspicious Vehicle – Montgomery City

·         Citizen Assist – New Florence

·         Suspicious Person – Middletown

·         Motorist Assist – I 70

·         Trespassing – Danville

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Jonesburg

·         Information – Montgomery City

·         Controlled Burn – Montgomery City

·         911 Open Line – Jonesburg

·         911 Accidental – Big Spring

·         Domestic – Montgomery City

·         Medical – Montgomery City

·         911 Accidental – New Florence

·         Information – Unknown

·         Information – New Florence

·         Motorist Assist – I 70

·         Motorist Assist – Montgomery City

·         Abandoned Vehicle – High Hill

·         911 Open Line – Unknown

·         Burglary – Bellflower

·         Medical – Wellsville

·         Motorist Assist – I 70

·         Medical – Montgomery City

·         Medical – Bellflower

·         Pedestrian Check – Montgomery City

·         Disturbance – New Florence

·         Suspicious Activity – Jonesburg

·         Disturbance – Jonesburg

·         Disturbance – Middletown

·         Suspicious Vehicle – McKittrick

·         Animal Complaint – Montgomery City

·         Assault – Bellflower

·         Assist Tow Company – I 70

·         911 Accidental – Montgomery City

·         Vehicle Fire – Middletown

·         Trespassing – Bellflower

·         Alarm – New Florence

·         Investigation – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Activity – High Hill

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Montgomery City

·         Public Service Request – Bellflower

·         Assist Children’s Division – Wellsville

·         Civil Matter – High Hill

·         Assist Warren County

·         Citizen Assist – I 70

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         911 Open Line – I 70

·         Assist Children’s Division – Montgomery City

·         Motorist Assist – New Florence

·         C & I – I 70

·         Assist Drug Taskforce – Montgomery City

·         Possess Control Substance – Montgomery City

·         Driving While Revoked - Middletown

·         Educational Neglect - Bellflower

·         Juvenile Matter - Montgomery City

·         Assist Wellsville Pd - Wellsville

·         Warrant Arrest - Jonesburg

·         Trailer Inspection – Montgomery City




 

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                                … from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom

February 3, 2023

POLICE OFFICER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A police officer from Union was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 3:50pm Wednesday in Franklin County.  The patrol says that 26 year old Logan Dale was on Main Street with his vehicle’s emergency lights and siren activated just as a truck driven by 18 year old Lucas Bellville of Union was on MO 47 when both vehicles entered the intersection at approximately the same time and the front of the truck struck the rear right side of the patrol vehicle.  Logan Dale sustained serious injuries while Lucas Bellville suffered minor injuries.  Both were taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment.

MAN HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRASH

A man from O’Fallon, MO was hurt in a Wednesday night crash in Franklin County.  The highway patrol reports that it happened at 9:55pm Wednesday as an unknown tractor trailer and a car driven by 20 year old Ethan Hinson were eastbound on I-44 when the driver of the tractor trailer began to change lanes, causing Hinson to apply his brakes in an attempt to avoid a collision, but the right rear of the towed unit struck his car and then the unknown tractor trailer left the scene of the crash.  He was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of moderate injuries.

MOBILE HOME FIRE TUESDAY

Tuesday morning shortly before 9:30 am,  Boone County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to the 9700 block of E. Highway OO, just east of Hallsville to a reported Residential Structure Fire. Fire units arrived on scene to find a single-story mobile home with fire and smoke coming from the front of the structure. Upon arrival, firefighters made entry into the home and were able to quickly knock down the flames. Firefighters worked for two hours to extinguish hot spots throughout the home. Occupants were able to escape without injury. Three engines, four tankers, 1 squad, and 18 firefighters responded as well as one ambulance from Boone Health EMS  The mobile home is considered a total loss with $25K in structure and contents damage. The cause of the fire is ruled accidental and caused by an electrical malfunction.

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED TO HELP PREVENT SUICIDE AMONG SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

On Thursday, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri Governor’s Challenge Team to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families has launched a new website to further the state’s efforts in reducing suicides: www.mogovchallenge.com. The site provides general information on the team’s projects and strategic priorities, the impact suicide is having on the military community, and resources for both members of the military community and for anyone wishing to support them. The website also offers access to free online military culture and suicide prevention training through PsychArmor for health care providers, Veterans, employers, military family members, and others. Missouri established a Governor’s Challenge team in 2021 under Governor Parson’s leadership. The Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families is a non-partisan state interagency team created to collaborate, plan, and implement suicide prevention best practices and policies for service members, Veterans, and their families across the state.




February 2, 2023

 

CALLAO MAN KILLED WHEN TRACTOR TRAILER STRUCK FARM TRACTOR ON US 36

 

A Callao man is dead after the farm tractor he was operating was struck by a tractor trailer unit shortly before 4 o’clock Wednesday afternoon in Macon County. The highway patrol said the crash happened on US 36, two miles west of Callao when a tractor trailer unit, driven by 58 year old Robert Ives of Nevada, MO was eastbound and struck a farm tractor that was also traveling eastbound. The farm tractor was driven by 62 year old Nels Magnuson of Callao. The impace caused both vehicles to run off the right side of the road, strike a guardrail and overturn. Magnuson was ejected from the farm tractor and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Macon County Coroner Brian Hayes. The driver of the 18 wheeler sustained minor injuries and was transported by Macon County EMS to Samaritan Hospital in Macon.

 

WOMAN INJURED IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY CRASH

A woman was injured in a Tuesday night crash in Livingston County.  State troopers report that 56 year old Teena Hines of Shawnee, KS was on Old Route 190 three miles west of Chillicothe when her car hit a pile of asphalt, causing her to drive off the roadway and strike a pile of dirt and then it came to rest on its wheels off the west side of the road facing westbound.  She was taken to Hedrick Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.

 

TROY TEEN HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT

A Troy teen was hurt in an accident that occurred at around 7:50am Wednesday in St. Charles County.  The patrol says that 32 year old Douglas Fortuna of Silex was on US 61 when he braked due to congestion and his truck was struck by a car driven by 19 year old Abigail Layton of Troy.  After impact, both vehicles traveled off the roadway and struck the cable barrier.  Abigail Layton was transported by ambulance to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake St. Louis for treatment of minor injuries.

 

DRIVER INJURED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY WRECK

A driver was injured in a two-vehicle wreck early Wednesday morning in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at 6:30am Wednesday as 18 year old Connor Thomas of Marthasville was on Route A when his car crossed the center of the road and struck a car driven by 32 year old Kara Ressel of Washington.  The teen sustained minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment.

 

HOME DISTROYED BY FIRE IN LABELLE

 

KTVO’s John Garlock reports multiple fire departments battled a northeast Missouri house fire early Wednesday afternoon. Crews were paged out at 12:15 p.m. for a structure fire at 411 Main Street in LaBelle. Firefighters told the Edina Sentinel that smoke was coming from the front of the two-story home, and flames were shooting out the back of the house when they arrived. Dwight Clay lives in the residence alone, but he was not home when the fire started. The cause is still undetermined. An investigator from the Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office has been called in to try and figure out what started it. The home appears to be a total loss. Five fire departments worked together to battle the blaze.

 




 

LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY

 

 

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February 1, 2023

NEW SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCED AT MOBERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Moberly’s Board of Education has officially announced the upcoming appointment of Cristina Wright as the next Superintendent of Schools following unanimous board approval. Wright was selected following a comprehensive search process facilitated by the Missouri School Boards Association. The board appreciates the feedback from administrators, teachers, staff, students, parents and community members throughout the selection process and will host a meet and greet with Mrs. Wright starting at 4pm, Thursday, February 23rd at the Moberly High School library. All staff and community members are welcome to attend.

KNOX CITY DRIVER RESCUED FROM PARTIALLY SUBMERGED CAR IN HENRY SEVER LAKE

A Knox City driver was injured in an accident that occurred at 3:55pm Monday in Knox County.  The patrol says that 64 year old Bryan Slings was on a private drive off of Route E one mile north of Newark when his car traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a tree, drove over the embankment and into the water at an area lake.  KTVO’s John Garlock reports the discovery was made around 3:45 p.m. at Henry Sever Lake just north of Newark in Knox County. It's unclear how long the vehicle had been in the water before it was found. The car was about 10 feet from the edge of the lake. It was only partially submerged. The Edina Sentinel told KTVO the Newark Volunteer Fire Department was the first agency to arrive at the scene. When emergency responders got there, the man was sitting in the car’s back door window with his legs dangling in the water. He was transported by ambulance to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL for treatment of minor injuries.

MAN KILLED IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK

A St. Charles man was killed in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in St. Louis County.  State troopers report that it happened at 11:45pm Monday as 69 year old Frank Sun was eastbound on I-70 when his car ran off the right side of the road, struck a guardrail and then returned to the roadway and traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck the median wall.  He was taken to SSM Health DePaul Hospital where he died from his injuries a short time later.

MAN CONVICTED OF KILLING MONTGOMERY COUNTY SNAKE BREEDER SEEKING NEW TRIAL

KMIZ TV in Columbia reports the man convicted of helping kill a prominent snake breeder in Montgomery County is asking for a new trial. Attorneys for Michael Humphrey filed his appeal on Jan. 26 in the state's Eastern District Court of Appeals. The appeal says Judge Jason Lamb should not have allowed a key witness to testify about what a co-defendant in the murder case of Ben Renick told him about who did it. A jury convicted Humphrey in October 2021 of first-degree murder and armed criminal action for killing Ben Renick at his farm in 2017. Prosecutors changed his charge to second-degree murder and recommended a life sentence with parole in exchange for his testimony against Renick's wife, Lynlee Renick. Lynlee Renick was convicted in December 2021 of second-degree murder and armed criminal action. She was sentenced to the jury's recommendation of 16 years in prison.

ONGOING SHOOTING INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST

Columbia Police have arrested Sean Eugene Colton, 21, of Columbia, for first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. The arrest is in connection to an incident that occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30 in the 1800 block of West Business Loop 70, when officers responded to a report of shots heard. Upon arriving, officers learned there was an adult male victim with apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital. Officers quickly identified Mr. Colton as the suspect and arrested him. This is an ongoing investigation with the Department’s Criminal Investigations Division. If you know anything related to this incident, please contact us at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477. Thanks for helping keep Columbia safe by sharing what you know.

COLUMBIA POLICE REOPEN MURDER INVESTIGATION

Columbia Police have recently reopened the investigation into the murder of Virginia Davis, 43, of Columbia. She was found deceased in a residence at 1508 Patsy Lane on June 6, 1994. Her death was determined to be a homicide, but a suspect has yet to be identified in this case. If you have any information pertaining to Ms. Davis’ murder, please contact our Criminal Investigations Division at 573-874-7409. To provide information without leaving your name or number, call CrimeStoppers at 573-875-8477.

STATE SEEKING ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO CHILDREN DURING SUMMER MONTHS

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is looking for non-profit organizations throughout the state to help feed thousands of children who would otherwise go without meals during the summer months and during times of public emergencies, when children do not have access to free or reduced-price meals at school. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) reimburses organizations for meals they serve to children under the age of 18 who are at risk of not having enough to eat during the summer months. The program is one of the ways Missouri is working to fight childhood hunger. Organizations that choose to sponsor the SFSP will help ensure that children in underserved areas of the state continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. Organizations eligible to participate in the program as sponsors include non-profit organizations such as schools, faith-based organizations, camps, private nonprofit agencies and local government entities. The sites qualify if they are located in areas where at least half of the children are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals.  The federally funded program is administered by DHSS. The department will accept applications from new non-profit organizations March 1 through May 15 to participate in the program. Organizations interested in serving nutritious meals to children through the summer are requested to apply. Training in the requirements for the program will be provided.  More information about the Summer Food Service Program is available online at www.health.mo.gov/sfsp or by telephone at 888-435-1464 (toll-free).  Hearing- and speech-impaired citizens can dial 711. Community organizations that would like to become sponsors may also email the Summer Food Service Program at sfsp@health.mo.gov or write to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Summer Food Service Program, P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 for more information.




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January 31st, 2022

 

 

MISSOURI  TO OBSERVE EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS MONTH IN FEBRUARY WITH EMPHASIS ON PREPARDNESS

Each February, the state of Missouri observes Earthquake Awareness Month to emphasize the chance of a major earthquake occurring in the New Madrid Seismic Zone and the importance of being prepared. Located in Southeast Missouri, the NMSZ generated some of the most powerful earthquakes to ever jolt the nation. A series of major quakes occurred in 1811-1812, destroying buildings, ringing church bells hundreds of miles away and briefly causing the Mississippi River to run backward.  The area is still active today with an average of more than 200 earthquakes each year, though most are too small to be felt. No one can predict exactly when an earthquake will occur, but scientists agree that large earthquakes in this zone still pose a risk. The State Emergency Management Agency known as SEMA has several  resources for families, schools and businesses are available on SEMA's Earthquake Preparedness website. Included are fact sheets, interactive maps and informational videos that explain what to do in the event of an earthquake. Please visit sema.dps.mo.gov/earthquake_preparedness for more information and make sure you and your family are prepared for the quake we hope will never come.

 

U.S. ROUTE 24 NEAR BRUNSWICK TO NARROW FOR GUARDRAIL WORK AT PALMER CREEK BRIDGE.

The final work on the Palmer Creek bridge deck replacement project should be completed this week. Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., working under a contract with the Missouri Department of Transportation to replace the Palmer Creek Bridge, will conduct guardrail work at the bridge on Chariton County U.S. Route 24 west of Route MM near Brunswick. One lane of U.S. Route 24 at the bridge will close Tuesday, Jan. 31, and Wednesday, Feb. 1, during daylight hours. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place with flaggers directing motorists through the work zone. All work is weather dependent, and schedules are subject to change.

 

TWO MEN HURT IN WARREN COUNTY CRASH

Two men from Cincinnati, OH were hurt in an early Monday morning crash in Warren County.  State troopers report that two vehicles were eastbound on I-70 when 20 year old Kobe Dean lost control on the ice covered roadway and the passenger side of his automobile hit the driver side of a vehicle driven by 47 year old Van Jenkins of Atlanta, GA.  Both Kobe Dean and his passenger 22 year old Dante Davis sustained minor injuries and were taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment.  The crash occurred at 12:30am Monday.

MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS RELEASE

Moberly Police report this past Friday, January 27, 2023, Moberly Officers responded to the 1100 block of N. Morley St in reference a medical emergency. While on scene, Officers made contact with 32 year old Nichole Parsley who was placed under arrest for an active Chariton County warrant. Parsley was transported to the Randolph County Jail.  Also on Friday, Moberly Officers made contact with 60 year old Ricky Sandifer in reference a peace disturbance. Sandifer made several threatening statements to Officers and he was placed under arrest for making a terroristic threat. Sandifer was also transported to the Randolph County Jail in Huntsville.

 

CHILLICOTHE POLICE REPORT

 

Chillicothe police report the following calls for Sunday, January 29th 2023

·         01:42 AM Officers conducted a vehicle check at a church in the 2900 block of Washington locating a homeless woman. The female denied any assistance from officers and had been granted permission to be parked in the parking lot.

·         09:42 AM Officers investigated a noise complaint in the 500 block of Williams Street involving a running semi truck. Officers spoke with both the complainant as well as the truck owner and resolved the issue.

·         01:11 PM Officers were advised of property damage done to a vehicle in the 300 block of BUS. 36. Reporting party did not wish to make a formal report at this time but may do so later.

·         02:06 PM Officers conducted a traffic stop  on HWY 65 near the US 36 overpass resulting in contraband being seized from the juvenile driver.

·         03:45 PM Officers resolved a parking complaint in the 300 block of Mansur in which a vehicle owner was contacted to move their car that was blocking a driveway.

·         06:05 PM Officers began a report of child abuse that occurred on 01/28/2023. The victim had been brought to the LEC after disclosing the abuse to a friend’s mother. Officers have ensured the juvenile is safe and the investigation is underway.

·         09:38 PM Officers responded to a false burglar alarm in the 600 block of BUS 36.

·         10:17 PM Officers were dispatched to an intrusion alarm in the 300 block of Washington but were advised by the alarm company that it was a false alarm before arrival.

·         Officers also conducted traffic stops, business checks, paper service, and followed up with numerous investigations on Sunday.

Chillicothe Police report the following from Saturday, January 28th 2023:

·         6:18am, Report of C & I driver on S. Washington Street....Unable to locate the vehicle...

·         6:49am, Commercial business alarm in the 500 block of W. Business 36....Building checked....All secure....

·         8:54am, Report of unsecured residence in the 1600 block of Calhoun Street....Officers to the scene and residence is not inhabited.....OK....

·         10:12am, Complaint of vehicle abandoned on Chadwick Plaza....Officer advised of their options....

·         12:26pm, Officer provided a courtesy ride to subject in the 1000 block of Graves Street...

·         1:24pm, Officer served a Municipal warrant for failure to appear to a 32 year old subject in the 1100 block of Grandview Street....The subject was able to post bond and was released....

·         5:21pm, Officers attempted paper service in the 300 block of J.F. Kennedy Ave.....Negative contact on subject....

·         7:06pm, Officers to the 1000 block of Graves Street in reference possible theft from vehicle....No report....Item was found in the vehicle....

·         7:17pm, Subject calling PD to ask questions and provide information....Dispatch handled the call...

·         7:40pm, Subject calling to advise of possible attempted crime in the 1000 block of Graves Street....Reporting party refused to provide any information....

·         7:47pm, Officer stopped vehicle near Wilson and Dickinson Streets for traffic violation.....Controlled substance was seized for destruction.....Warning for expired registration....

·         09:13 PM Officers responded to the 400 block of Mack Street to contact a person who repeatedly called 911 requesting an escort to their home. The caller mentioned seeing people who were out get him. Upon arrival officers speaking to the subject determined him to possibly be in a state of drug induced psychosis. The suspect had gotten into a vehicle and locked the door and refused exit the vehicle. Officers advised the suspect he was detained and wished to conduct field sobriety tests to ensure the suspect would not be driving while under the influence. The suspect refused orders and started their vehicle and fled the area. Suspect has been identified and charges for resisting the lawful detention are being sought after.

·         Officers also conducted traffic stops, business checks, paper service, and followed up with numerous investigations.




 

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January 30, 2023

CHIEFS HEADED FOR THE SUPERBOWL

The Kansas City Chiefs are advancing to Super Bowl LVII following a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship game on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. After suffering a high ankle sprain last week in the Chiefs win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round, Patrick Mahomes led the team to the Sunday night victory. Earlier in the day, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 31-7, in Philadelphia, to advance to championship game for the first time since the 2017-18 season.

MEXICO MAN WANTED FOR 1ST DEGREE MURDER AND MORE

As a result of the investigation into the fires that occurred in the early morning hours of December 23, 2022, the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office applied for and obtained an arrest warrant for Brandon S Spears, age 43, for Murder 1st degree, Arson 1st degree (times two), and Armed Criminal Action. In addition, Spears has an active arrest warrant from the Missouri Department of Probation and Parole for a probation violation. Spears was a resident of the apartment building that burned and the son of Ruth Stuart who died in the incident. Anyone with information about the investigation or Spears’ location is asked to contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 or the Mexico Public Safety Department at (573) 581-2100 or (573) 473-5800.

TROY DRIVER INJURED IN LINCOLN COUNTY WRECK

The Highway Patrol reports 73 year old Michael Frost of Troy sustained moderate injuries when he lost control of his vehicle on an Icy Lincoln County roadway at 7:30 Sunday night. Frost was westbound on Highway 47, west of Highway W when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

ICY ROADWAY RESULTS IN CRASH INVOLVING CHILLICOTHE DRIVER

The patrol said 66 year old Mark Miller of Chillicothe was eastbound in Henry county when his vehicle slid on the ice covered road and he failed to stop at a stop sign and struck another vehicle driven by Kyle Wolfd of Clinton. That crash happened at the Route Y and Route OO intersection at 6:40 pm Sunday. Neither driver was injured. A 16 year old male in the Miller truck had moderate injuries. Three occupants in the Wolfd truck were injured including 41 year old Elmo Fannon and 36 year old Blaze Counts all had moderate injuries while Mark Doleman had minor injuries.

GLASGOW MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SALINE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Glasgow man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6:15am Saturday in Saline County.  The patrol says that 23 year old Martin Nevels was on MO 240 when his car traveled off the north side of the roadway, struck the ground and overturned, ejecting him from the car.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

WOMAN HURT IN FRIDAY MORNING CRASH

A St. Louis woman was hurt in a Friday morning crash in St. Charles County.  State troopers report that it happened just before 7am Friday as 29 year old Kayla Goodwin was westbound on I-70 when her car was struck by a car driven by 49 year old Matthew Westphal of O’Fallon, IL, causing her car to slide off the road and strike the concrete median barrier.  She sustained minor injuries and was taken to SSM Health DePaul Hospital for treatment.

PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MO, JAN. 30 – FEB. 9

The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for Jan. 30 – Feb. 9.  All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.  Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There will also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below.  You are also encouraged check the map for other roadwork across our listening area and other parts of the Show Me State.  

Audrain County

Lincoln County

·         U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) –Jan. 30 & 31, the road will be reduced to one lane from Lincoln County Route C to Lincoln County Route U between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance.  There will be a width restriction of 10 feet in place while work is being completed.

·         U.S. Route 61 (Northbound) – Feb. 1 & 2, the road will be reduced to one lane from Lincoln County Route U to Lincoln County Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance.  There will be a width restriction of 10 feet in place while work is being completed.

Marion County

·         Route MM –Jan. 31 & Feb. 1, the road will have short-term CLOSURES at various locations between Veterans Road and Paulina Drive in Hannibal between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for brush cutting operations. 

Monroe County

·         Route V –Jan. 30 – Feb 1, the road will be CLOSED from U.S. Route 36 at Hunnewell to Monroe County Route FF between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for pavement patching operations.

Montgomery County

·         I-70  Westbound Ramps (MM 175) – Feb 2, the ramps will be CLOSED between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for pavement repairs.

·         I-70  Eastbound Ramps (MM 175) – Feb 2, the ramps will be CLOSED between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. for pavement repairs.

Warren County

·         Missouri Route 94 – Feb. 1 & 2, the road will be reduced to one lane one-half mile before to immediately after the bridge just east of Rush Island Road between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance.  There will be a width restriction of 10 feet in place while work is being completed.

 




 

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January 27, 2023

CONVICTED UNIONVILLE CHILD MOLESTER IS NOW IN PRISON FOR HIS CRIMES

KTVO reports a convicted northeast Missouri child molester has learned his punishment. Ralph Saavedra, 34, of Unionville, was sentenced this month to a total of 20 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. According to online court records, a Putnam County jury found Saavedra guilty in early November 2022 of two counts of second-degree child molestation. A judge sentenced Saavedra to 10 years on each count with those sentences to be served consecutively. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office transported Saavedra to the Missouri Department of Corrections earlier this month to begin serving his sentences.

NIGHTTIME LANE REDUCTIONS CONTINUE FOR I-70 AND MISSOURI ROUTE 19

Drivers will continue to experience temporary traffic impacts over the next few months when traveling on Interstate 70 and Missouri Route 19, near New Florence. The Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc say Intermittent rolling lane closures will continue through the month of February along I-70 near the MO 19 exit to move equipment into the median between 8 p.m.-10 p.m. and 4 a.m. – 6 a.m.   Beginning as early as this upcoming Monday,  Jan. 30th , I-70 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between mile markers 174 and 176 from 8:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for bridge concrete placement.  All ramps at Missouri Route 19 will remain open.  This work is anticipated to continue over the next month.  In early February, Missouri Route 19 will be reduced to one lane just south of Interstate 70/Tree Farm Road near New Florence between 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for temporary pavement widening.  All ramps at Missouri Route 19 and access to the south outer road/Tree Farm Road will remain open. Flaggers will direct motorists through the work zone. This work is anticipated to be completed within one week and will begin when site conditions allow.  The South Outer Road of Interstate 70/Tree Farm Road near New Florence, west of Highway 19, is tentatively scheduled to temporarily close as early as February 6 but no later than the first week of March, dependent upon when site conditions allow earth work operations to resume.  The road will remain closed over the next several months with anticipated re-opening in mid-summer.  All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.  Drivers will be alerted to all traffic impacts through signs and changeable message boards.

CHARITON VALLEY RECIPIENT OF GRANT FUNDING TO CONTINUE FIBER EXPANSION PROJECT

 Chariton Valley has been selected as the second largest grant recipient in the state for a grant program funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, in which the Missouri General Assembly allocated $261 million to the Department of Economic Development for broad band expansion in unserved and underserved areas of Missouri. The 10 grants totaling over $43 million specifically awarded to Chariton Valley must be used to complete broadband infrastructures in certain areas by September 30, 2026. Chariton Valley will use the grant funding to continue deploying sustainable fiber and will bring high-speed fiber broadband to homes, businesses, and farms in rural areas of Macon, Monroe, Ralls and Shelby Counties with the funding. When the projects are completed, approximately 4300 locations will gain access to symmetrical fiber internet, making online health care and educational services, remote work, and precision agriculture possible.  To learn more about the project, visit www.cvalley.net/fiber or call 660-395-9000.




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January 26, 2023

FOUR MACON RESIDENTS INVOLVED IN CRASH JUST SOUTH OF MACON

Troopers say a one vehicle crash resulted in 4 people from the same family were transported to Samaritan Hospital for treatment after a single vehicle crash on highway 63, a half a mile south of Macon around 5:20 pm on Wednesday. 40 year old Matthew Jacobs of Macon was northbound when his vehicle ran off the left side of the highway, struck an embankment a nd came to rest on its wheels.  Jacobs received moderate injuries while his passengers, 38 year old Heather Jacobs, 19  year old Jayden Jacobs and a one year old boy all had minor injuries.

TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT

Two Moberly residents were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 7:55am Wednesday in Randolph County.  The patrol says that 23 year old Conar Maylee was on Route M when he lost control of his truck due to the snow covered roadway, traveled off the left side of the road, struck a tree and came to rest in a creek.  He suffered minor injuries and decided to seek own treatment, while his passenger 22 year old Maya Stilwell was transported by ambulance to Boone Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.   

PEDESTRIAN SERIOUSLY INJURED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY TRUCK EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a truck early Wednesday morning in Lincoln County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 6am Wednesday when 57 year old Irwin McRoberts of Troy entered the roadway on Highway 47 and into the path of a truck driven by 64 year old Lee Thompson of Troy when he was struck by it.  McRoberts was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.

MAN INJURED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY WRECK

A Union man was injured in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred just before 5am Wednesday in Franklin County.  State troopers report that 20 year old Julian Crider was on Route A when he swerved to avoid a pedestrian in the road, causing his vehicle to travel off the right side of the road and strike a culvert pipe.  He was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.

DRIVER HURT IN EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH

21 year old Ethan Blaylock of Washington, MO was hurt in an early Wednesday morning crash in Franklin County.  MSHP said that he was on MO 100 and driving too fast for the road conditions when his car slid off the left side of the road and struck the median barrier.  He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment.  The crash occurred at 6:10am Wednesday.

TRACTOR TRAILER HUNG UP ON TRACKS AT CROSSING STRUCK BY FREIGHT TRAIN

A freight train hit a tractor-trailer Wednesday morning after the big rig got hung up on the railroad tracks at a northeast Missouri crossing. It happened just before 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Routes U and A in the heart of Gorin. The Scotland County Sheriff told KTVO the semi was pulling a flatbed trailer loaded with steel road tubes. He said the truck was just about three blocks from its destination when it got stuck on the tracks. The truck driver, from Florida, told KTVO the trailer, which sits close to the ground, got high-centered on the railroad tracks, and he was unable to move forward or backward. He said he was stuck on the crossing for approximately six minutes before the BNSF train came along and hit it. The driver was not hurt because he wasn't in the truck at the time of impact. The state trooper working the scene said no one on the train was injured either. The locomotive pushed the truck about two city blocks down the tracks, leaving the road tubes at the crossing. Large tow trucks were brought in to remove the semi-tractor from the tracks. After it was cleared, crews had to make repairs to the train’s braking system before it could be moved. The crossing in Gorin reopened to all traffic at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

For the period 01/13/2023 – 01/19/2023

·         On January 14, 2023, deputies responded to Bellflower for a report of trespassing. Upon arrival, deputies located two female subjects inside the vacant residence. They claim they went into the residence looking for “rocks”. Further investigation revealed both subjects had felony warrants for Burglary and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Both subjects were arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Jail for the active warrants.

·         On January 15, 2023, deputies were patrolling Highway 94 when they observed a vehicle failing to maintain a single lane of traffic. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and deputies made contact with the driver. Deputies reported the driver was displaying signs of intoxication and requested that the driver submit to a Field Sobriety Test. The driver agreed to the testing and deputies reported the driver performed these tests poorly. Subsequently the driver was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

·         On January 15, 2023, deputies received information about a subject who had an active warrant for failing to register as a sex offender. Deputies were able to locate the subject in the Big Spring area and take him into custody. He was then transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

·         On January 16, 2023, deputies responded to a stolen property report on Oak Hall Road. The reporting party advised his 2022 Polaris Razor PRO XP UTV, white and blue in color, was stolen between the hours of 5:30 PM on January 15th and 4:30 AM on January 16th. If you have any information on this stolen UTV, please contact the Communication Center and ask to speak with a deputy.

·         On January 16, 2023, deputies responded to the area of Highway N for a domestic disturbance. The reporting party advised her teenage son was out of control and threatening other members of the family. Through the course of this investigation, deputies learned the argument started over the juvenile’s mother taking his phone away. Deputies were able to talk with the juvenile and de-escalate the situation. The incident has been referred to the Montgomery County Juvenile Office for review.

·         On January 18, 2023, deputies were patrolling the area of Oak Hall Road when they stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation. Deputies made contact with the driver and after further investigation the driver was found to be in possession of 5 used syringes, a glass container containing methamphetamine, and two small baggies containing methamphetamine. As deputies were placing the driver under arrest, the driver pulled, from inside her bra, a 3rd baggie of methamphetamine. She was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Drug Paraphernalia. As she was being booked into the jail, jail staff located 2 more baggies of methamphetamine that were located within her bra. As a result, the driver now faces additional charges for Delivery of a Controlled Substance into Correctional Faculty.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤:

·         Livestock At Large – Montgomery City

·         Abandoned Vehicle – Montgomery City

·         Threats – Montgomery City

·         Domestic – Wellsville

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         Suspicious Vehicle – Wellsville

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – New Florence

·         Property Damage – Bellflower

·         Civil Stand by – Wellsville

·         Disturbance – Montgomery City

·         C & I – I 70

·         Livestock At Large – Jonesburg

·         Suspicious Activity – Wellsville

·         Disturbance – Wellsville

·         Disturbance – Bellflower

·         Fraud – Bellflower

·         Investigation – Montgomery City

·         Motorist Assist – I 70

·         Suspicious Activity – Bellflower

·         Alarm – Montgomery City

·         Motorist Assist – Danville

·         Civil Stand by – New Florence

·         Traffic Hazard – New Florence

·         Unwanted Subject – Montgomery City

·         Arrest Attempt – Hermann

·         911 Accidental – Montgomery City

·         Assist Jail – Montgomery City

·         Stolen Vehicle – Jonesburg

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         Vandalism – Wellsville

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         911 Open Line – Unknown

·         Check Well Being – High Hill

·         Domestic – Minneola

·         Unknown Situation – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Vehicle – Rhineland

·         Assist Children’s Division – Montgomery City

·         Assist Children’s Division – Montgomery City

·         Citizen Assist – Montgomery City

·         Assault – Montgomery City

·         Juvenile Complaint – Montgomery City

·         Domestic – High Hill

·         Motorist Assist – I 70

·         Vandalism – Wellsville

·         Animal Complaint – Jonesburg

·         911 Accidental – Bellflower

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         Vehicle Fire – Montgomery City

·         Citizen Assist – Jonesburg

·         Investigation – Jonesburg

·         Abandoned Vehicle – New Florence

·         Juvenile Complaint – Wellsville

·         Pedestrian Check – Hermann

·         Citizen Assist – Bellflower

·         Suspicious Activity – Montgomery City

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         Check Well Being – Bellflower

·         Disturbance – Montgomery City

·         Alarm – Rhineland

·         Motorist Assist – New Florence

·         Suspicious Activity – Montgomery City

·         911 Accidental – I 70

·         Juvenile Complaint – Rhineland

·         Suspicious Vehicle – Bellflower

·         Information – Montgomery City

·         Warrant Arrest - Montgomery City

·         Motor Vehicle Accident - New Florence

·         Fraud - Montgomery City

·         Warrant Arrest - Bellflower

·         Driving While Intoxicated - Rhineland

·         Warrant Arrest – Rhineland

·         Driving While Revoked/Suspended - Bellflower

·         Stolen ATV - Jonesburg

·         Domestic Disturbance - Montgomery City

·         Assault - Montgomery City

·         Assault - Montgomery City

·         Domestic Incident - High Hill

·         Deliver Control Substance – Montgomery City

·         Juvenile Issue - Wellsville

·         Driving Without Valid License – High Hill

·         Runaway Juvenile – Rhineland




 

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January 25, 2023

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WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

·        WHAT...Snow will continue this morning. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches are likely.

 

·         WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, south east and southwest Missouri.

 

·         WHEN...Until Noon CST today.

 

·         COUNTY’S AFFECTED… Gasconade MO-Franklin MO-Jefferson MO-Crawford MO-Washington MO-Saint Francois MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-Iron MO-Madison MO-Reynolds MO-Maries-Pulaski-Phelps-Laclede-Texas-Dent-Wright-Howell-Shannon- Oregon

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

HEAVY, WET SNOW CREATES A WINTRY WEDNESDAY

A winter storm iis bringing snow to much of Missouri. It started last night and continues this morning.  It’s also affecting the Wednesday morning’s commute. Snowfall amounts up to 4 inches have been forecasted for the north and central part of the state with 5 to 9 inches possible south of Interstate 44.  The Missouri Department of Transportation urges all drivers to be aware of changing road conditions both where they are and where they plan to be. Crews were out last night as temperatures dropped and conditions changed from rain to snow. If you need to travel, make sure you have a full tank of gas, blankets, gloves and provisions like water and snacks in the event of an emergency. Make sure your cellphone is fully charged, but never use it while driving. If you should slide off the road, or are involved in a crash, stay inside your vehicle with your seat belt buckled until help arrives.  If you encounter a snowplow or salt trucks on the road, always give them room to work. Do not tailgate or try to pass. Snowplow operators are reacting to the road ahead of them with a very limited field of vision. You may see them, but they may not see you.

STATE AWARDS $30 MILLION IN FUNDING TO HELP COMPANIES FIND AND TRAIN WORKERS

On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $30 million through the ARPA Workforce Training Grant Program. The program is focused on helping companies address workforce shortages by recruiting and training thousands of Missourians. The ARPA Workforce Training Grant Program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), was launched in August 2022. The program awarded competitive grants to a wide range of applicants and will train workers for a variety of industries including child care, health care, broadband deployment, manufacturing, and more. The grant is also aimed at helping those who need it most, encouraging recipients to train at-risk and low-income populations.




 

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January 23, 2023

KEYTESVILLE WOMAN CHARGED WITH MURDER FOLLOWING DEADLY SHOOTING FRIDAY

The incident happened around 7:30 a.m. Friday at a home on Grand Avenue (Route K) in southern Keytesville. Authorities were called to a possible home invasion, but the incident turned out not to be a home invasion. The Chariton County Sheriff’s Office called in the patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control to assist. The DDCC then took over the investigation at the request of the sheriff. Following the Patrol investigation, Sherri L. Laws, 52, of Keytesville, is facing charges of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, two counts of tampering with physical evidence and delivery of a controlled substance. Investigators said Laws shot and killed Jacob D. Abney, 38, of Grandview, Missouri. KTVO’s John Garlock reports Cpl. Justin Dunn said Abney had gone to the Keytesville residence where Laws and James M. Johnson, 50, lived. One of the two let Abney into the house where a physical altercation started. The fight then moved outside. Johnson was shot and injured. He was taken to Moberly Regional Medical Center by ambulance, then flown to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment. Investigators are not yet saying who shot Johnson. Abney suffered gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy is scheduled. Laws is being held without bond in the Chariton County jail. The investigation is continuing

VANDALIA MAN KILLED IN UTV ACCIDENT FRIDAY AFTERNOON

A Vandalia man was killed in an UTV accident that occurred at 4:45pm Friday in Ralls County.  The patrol says that 26 year old Brandon McCurdy was on Vermont Lane, 2 miles southeast of Perry, MO when his UTV struck a deer in the roadway and after impact it ran off the left side of the road, struck a ditch and overturned, ejecting the driver.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

DECEASED MALE FOUND INSIDE RESIDENCE AFTER AUTHORITIES RESPOND TO RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE IN MOBERLY

Saturday morning, January 21, 2023 at approximately 5am, Moberly Police and Fire Department were dispatched to 1625 S Morley Street in Moberly in reference to a residential structure fire. Officers found the body  a deceased male subject inside the residence. The State Fire Marshall and Randolph County Coroner was contacted to assist in the investigation. The Randolph County Coroner later identified the victim as 62 year old Norman Lee Reed of Moberly. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. Moberly police said the fatal house fire was reported at approximately 5 a.m. at 1625 South Morley Street in Moberly. As of late Sunday afternoon, the cause of the fire remained undetermined and under investigation.

MADISON JUENILE INJURED IN MONROE COUNTY CRASH SUNDAY

Troopers report a 17 year old male from Madison was injured in a single vehicle crash on MO 151, 4 miles north of Madison at 4pm Sunday. According to the crash report, the juvenile was north bound and his vehicle ran off the right side of the road. The driver overcorrected and the vehicle went off the left side of the highway, crossed a county gravel road and struck an embankment. The driver had moderate injuries and was transported to Moberly Regional Medical Center for treatment by private auto.

TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

Two drivers were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 5:50pm Friday in Boone County.  The patrol says that 37 year old Brandon Lightfoot of Fayette turned south onto US 63 from MO 124 west into the path of a car driven by 49 year old Oliver Oerly of Moberly which caused his car to strike the rear of Lightfoot’s truck and then both traveled off the left side of the roadway, with the truck coming to rest on the left shoulder of southbound US 63, while the car came to rest in the left lane of northbound US 63 and also another car was  involved in the accident as 25 year old Dimetri Mattingly of Moberly traveled in the left lane and his car struck the front of Oerly’s car.  Mattingly sustained serious injuries while Lightfoot suffered moderate injuries.  Both were transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.

WOMAN HURT IN FRIDAY EVENING WRECK

31 year old Mary Meininger of Ashland was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Friday evening in Boone County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 5pm Friday as she was on Route N when she failed to negotiate a curve, causing her truck to run off the right side of the road, hit a ditch and overturned.  She was treated and released at the scene for minor injuries.

LOUISIANA WOMAN INJURED IN SATURDAY MORNING CRASH

A Louisiana woman was injured in a Saturday morning crash in Pike County.  State troopers report that 60 year old Mary Cisco was on Highway 79 when her car traveled off the right side of the roadway and then returned to the road, she overcorrected, causing it to run back off the right side, strike a ditch and overturned.  She was taken to Pike County Memorial Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.

LANCASTER MAN FACING FELONY CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES

According to a report on KTVO, Ronnie Lee Miller Sr., 69, of Lancaster, is charged with possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a minor child. According to court documents, the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office received a report on January 13, 2023, that one of Miller's family members was using Miller's home computer and found images depicting nude children under the age of 14 in sexually explicit poses and engaged in sexual acts. Investigators seized Miller's computer and cell phone from his home in the 300 block of West Madison Street in Lancaster for forensic examination. They say they found 37 images of child pornography showing underage girls. Court documents reveal that bed sheets seen in the photos have the exact same pattern as the sheets on Miller's bed. Miller was booked into the Schuyler County jail on $200,000 cash-only bond. He'll be transferred to the Adair County jail.

MILAN POLICE INVESTIGATE HIT AND RUN

Authorities in Milan, MO are investigating a Saturday evening hit-and-run accident where a vehicle hit a building during a snow storm. Milan Police Chief Gail Hayes told KTVO a possibly red van hit the corner of the former Casey's General Store building in the 200 block of East 3rd Street in Milan and then fled the scene. Police do not know who the driver was. Hayes said the damage to the building was minimal.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WEEKLY REPORT

This report covers the period 01/06/2022 – 01/12/2023 and was submitted by the Sheriff’s Department

·         On January 6, 2023, deputies received information about a vehicle involved in the theft of radiators and rims from an auto parts store in Hermann. Deputies located the vehicle traveling north on Highway 19 and conducted a traffic stop. Upon contact with the driver, deputies discovered his driving privileges were suspended. While talking to the two occupants, deputies noticed several radiators in the back seat. Hermann Police Department arrived on scene and took both subjects into custody for theft and transported them back to Hermann. Deputies will be filing charges against the driver for Driving While Suspended.

·         On January 6, 2023, deputies stopped a vehicle in the High Hill area for failing to register their vehicle. Deputies made contact and discovered the driver did not have a valid license and the vehicle was reported stolen out of Cleveland, Ohio. The vehicle was towed and the driver was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid License and Tampering with a Motor Vehicle.

·         On January 9, 2023, deputies received a report of possible drug activity at the Love’s Truck Stop. Deputies began investigating the situation and made contact with the suspect. Through the course of the investigation, Deputies located 11.75 grams of methamphetamine and a pipe in the subjects' pockets. The subject was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Drug Paraphernalia.

·         On January 9, 2023, Deputies were patrolling the area of Hwy 19 and Porters Road when they observed a vehicle traveling 84 mph in a 60 mph zone. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and upon making contact with the driver he advised deputies his license was revoked. After confirming his driving privileges were revoked, he was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

·         On January 10, 2023, deputies responded to High Hill for a report of a suspicious person in the area. The residents were concerned as the subject was walking from house to house knocking on doors and asking for a ride. Upon making contact with the subject, deputies noticed his behavior was very erratic and he appeared to be under the influence of an illegal substance. The subject refused a ride and was told to leave the area. The subject failed to leave the area and continued to harass area residents. Deputies made contact with the subject and attempted to take him into custody, but he fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit deputies caught up with the subject and attempted to restrain him. He began physically resisting the deputy's efforts. With the assistance of a local citizen, the subject was safely taken into custody. After being evaluated by EMS he was transported to the Montgomery County Jail pending charges of Trespassing and Resisting Arrest.

·         On January 10, 2023, deputies were patrolling the area of Long Road when they observed a vehicle being operated by someone, deputies knew had a suspended driver's license. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and upon making contact with the driver, it was confirmed her driving privileges were suspended. After further investigation, deputies located two small bags of methamphetamine and a syringe inside the vehicle. The driver was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charged with Driving While Suspended and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤:

·         911 Accidental – New Florence

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         Stealing – Montgomery City

·         Information – High Hill

·         Public Service Request – Wellsville

·         Citizen Assist – New Florence

·         Information – Warren County

·         Motorist Assist – High Hill

·         Alarm – Montgomery City

·         Disturbance – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Person – Jonesburg

·         Stolen Vehicle – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Vehicle – High Hill

·         Stolen Vehicle – Montgomery City

·         Domestic – Montgomery City

·         Fraud – Montgomery City

·         Public Service Request – High Hill

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Montgomery City

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         Pedestrian Check – I 70

·         Public Service Request – New Florence

·         Public Service Request – Wellsville

·         Disturbance – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Activity – Montgomery City

·         Fire – Jonesburg

·         Narcotic Activity – New Florence

·         Traffic Hazard – Montgomery City

·         Break In – Jonesburg

·         Investigation – Jonesburg

·         Stolen Vehicle – Jonesburg

·         Break In – New Florence

·         Juvenile Complaint – Bellflower

·         Abandoned Vehicle – Middletown

·         Abandoned Vehicle – New Florence

·         Motorist Assist – Montgomery City

·         Medical – Jonesburg

·         Arrest Attempt – Bellflower

·         Investigation – Montgomery City

·         Assist MSHP – I 70

·         C & I – Wellsville

·         Motorist Assist – I 70

·         Suspicious Person – High Hill

·         Suicidal Subject – Rhineland

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         Check Well Being – Montgomery City

·         Disturbance – Montgomery City

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Rhineland

·         Animal Complaint – Middletown

·         Medical – Montgomery City

·         Public Service Request - New Florence

·         Special Assignment – Montgomery City

·         Burglary – New Florence

·         C & I – I 70

·         Civil Matter – New Florence

·         Trespassing – Montgomery City

·         911 Accidental – Middletown

·         Medical – Wellsville

·         Attempt to Contact – New Florence

·         Suspicious Activity – Montgomery City

·         911 Accidental – Rhineland

·         911 Accidental – Jonesburg

·         Information – Rhineland

·         Check Well Being – Middletown

·         Information – Unknown

·         Suspicious Activity – Jonesburg

·         Suspicious Activity – New Florence

·         Threats – Bellflower

·         Suspicious Activity – High Hill

·         Check Well Being - Middletown

·         Driving While Revoked - Montgomery City

·         Tamper With Motor Vehicle - New Florence

·         Possession of Controlled Substance - New Florence

·         Driving Without Valid License - Wellsville

·         Warrant Arrest - Montgomery City

·         Warrant Arrest - Bellflower

·         Resting Arrest - High Hill

·         Possess Control Substance - Montgomery City

·         Assist Montgomery City Police Department - Montgomery City

·         Property Damage - New Florence

LIVINGSTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WEEKLY REPORT

Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reported Friday the following Incidents, Arrests, and More …

Incident Reports:

·         January 02 LCSO assisted a rural family on possible suicidal relative that had sent disturbing message(s) and was unable to be located.  Person was later located in another county and was fine but would seek professional assistance.

·         January 06 a Dawn resident reported violation of a protection order after receiving messages from the person who is not to contact her.  Further investigation shows the respondent in the matter was not served the protection order until the next day, therefore the criminal case is now closed.

·         January 13 Deputy Sheriff/School Resource Officer Mike Lewis filed a report with this office regarding an alleged peace disturbance and threat made at Chillicothe High School by a juvenile.  School Officials and Deputy Lewis handled the situation at the school.  The parent(s)/guardians for the juvenile were contacted and juvenile officials now have the case.

·         January 14 about 11:00 a.m. LCSO deputy made a vehicle stop for expired registration and learned the juvenile occupant was in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.  The parent/guardian was contacted and the juvenile turned over to the adult.  A report is being submitted to the juvenile office.

·         January 15 about 8:05 p.m. LCSO was dispatched to Dawn as a resident believed 2 people in a vehicle were planning on stealing from him or his property.  A vehicle had been by his residence and the headlamps were or went off.  The resident shined a light into the vehicle and words apparently were exchanged.  Investigation continues.

·         January 17 LCSO handled call of an adult potentially suicidal in the north part of Livingston County.  This was an unfounded call for service.

·         January 18 LCSO responded to call for service where a juvenile was allegedly suicidal.  Person was taken to Hedrick Medical Center for assistance and later released with a parent or guardian.

·         January 18 LCSO was dispatched to Wheeling regarding a fire at vacant apartments near the fire station.  Incident report completed and turned over to Missouri Fire Marshal.

·         January 18 about 10:11 a.m. LCSO responded to the 200 block of N. Sherman in Wheeling for an unattended death investigation.  LCSO worked with deputy coroner and preliminary information suggests the elderly female passed due to natural causes.  Our thoughts and prayers remain with the family and other loved ones.

Most Wanted Updates:

Arrested January 10:

·         Anthony M. Rounkles, 33, Hale by MSHP on Livingston County arrest warrants for alleged Failure to Obey a Judge's Order on original class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance.  Bond set at $20,000 on case #22LV-CR00410.  LCSO Jail Management records show Mr. Rounkles was arrested/incarcerated on this case September 28 through October 19, 2022 when he was released on ROR bond.  Warrant added December 07, 2022 on case #22LV-CR00193 for alleged Failure to Appear in Court on original class E felony Leaving Scene of Accident-Property Damage Exceeding $1,000.  Bond set at $10,000.  Mr. Rounkles was transferred to Harrison County Jail in lieu of bond.

Added January 12:

·         Victoria Renee Libeer, 41, Brookfield, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Violation of Bond Conditions on original class E felony of Harassment-1st degree.  Bond set at $25,000 on case #21LV-CR00332-01.  LCSO Jail Management records show Ms. Libeer was initially arrested/incarcerated on this case July 06-July 12, 2021 and released on ROR bond.  Warrant again issued and served/incarcerated November 10-December 01, 2022 and again released on ROR bond.  We are again seeking the whereabouts of Ms. Libeer.

·         Stephen J. Johnson, 32, Braymer, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged class C felony Delivery of Controlled Substance and class E felony Resisting Arrest/Detention/Stop by Fleeing-Creating a Substantial Risk of Serious Injury/Death to Any Person.  Bond denied by the court on case #23LV-CR00010.  Offense date November 22, 2022.

Added January 17:

·         UPDATE:  Mr. Swartz was arrested by Jackson County authorities on January 18, 2023.  Extradition will take place at earliest opportunity.  Kegan S. Swartz, 30, Kansas City, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Probation Violation on original class E felony Fail to Register as a Sex Offender-2nd offense.  Warrant 21LV-CR00063-01 lists alleged violations of probation as being Residency, by not residing at KC Recovery Now in Independence, MO.  Employment, by not providing verification of employment.  Association, by associating with prohibited person.  Special Conditions, by not paying costs on 18AR-CR01472-01.  Supervision Strategy, Swartz is non-compliant with sex offender registration requirements.  Bond set at $20,000 cash.

·         Chase Jordan Fantazia, 32, Chillicothe, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Probation Violation on original class E felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon-Subsection 4-Exhibiting.  Warrant 19LV-CR00692-01 lists alleged violation of probation as being: Drugs, by testing positive for methamphetamine.  Bond set at $20,000.

Added January 20:

·         Savannah Kathryn Jimenez, 33, Kansas City, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance.  Bond set at $5,000 on case #23LV-CR00022.  TIP information is Ms. Jimenez is aware of this warrant and hiding in Chillicothe.

·         Stephanie Rae Standley, 33, Chillicothe, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Failure to Obey Judge's Order on original class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance.  Bond set at $10,000 on case #22LV-CR00603.  LCSO Jail Management records show Ms. Standley was arrested/incarcerated on this case November 14-18, 2022 when she was released on ROR bond.

·         Heather Louise Woods, 28, Chillicothe, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Probation Violation on original charge class D felony Endangering the Welfare of a Child Creating Substantial Risk-1st degree-1st offense-No Sexual Contact.  Bond set at $20,000 on case #21LV-CR00308-01.  Warrant lists alleged violations of probation to include: Residency, by not living at her approved home plan Employment, by failing to obtain/maintain employment or enter into any approved programs.  Reporting Directives, by twice failing to report as directed.  Reporting Directives, by failing to return to her approved home plan.  Special Conditions, by failing to obtain employment or enter into furthering education programs.  Special Conditions, by associating with known narcotics users.  Special Conditions, by failing to complete public service work.  Special Conditions, by failing to obtain/maintain employment.  LCSO Jail Management records show Ms. Woods was initially arrested/incarcerated on this case Jun 15-16, 2021 and released on ROR bond.  The court again had Ms. Woods arrested/incarcerated September 16-20, 2021 when she was again released on ROR bond.  Then again October 07-18, 2021 and again released on ROR bond.  Ms. Woods was again incarcerated on this case January 06 through February 05, 2022 when she served 50 days shock time.  Then June 11 until August 11, 2022 when Ms. Woods was taken to Dept. of Corrections for a treatment/education program.  We are once again looking for Ms. Woods.

Other Arrests:

·         January 05 about 11:30 a.m. LCSO arrested Chamen Richard Bell, 37, Blue Springs, on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Probation Violation on original class E felony Harassment-1st degree.  Mr. Bell was transferred to the Caldwell County Detention Center in lieu of $15,000 bond.

·         January 05 at 12:03 p.m. LCSO arrested Kayla Linn Jones, 29, Trenton, on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance.  Ms. Jones was transferred to the Harrison County Detention Center in lieu of $20,000 bond.

·         January 05 LCSO arrested John Wayne Rothwell, 54, St. Joseph, on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Fail to Obey a Judge's Order on original class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance.  Mr. Rothwell was transferred to the Caldwell County Detention Center in lieu of $20,000 bond.

·         January 05 LCSO arrested Faren Danielle Evans, 32, Dawn, on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Probation Violation on original class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance.  The Court later amended the warrant to ROR bond provided Ms. Evans follows the requirements for bond.

·         January 12 at 10:45 a.m. LCSO served an arrest warrant in the 300 block of JFK on Dillon Lee Potter, 26, Chillicothe, for alleged Probation Violation on original class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance.  Mr. Potter was processed at the LEC and transferred to Caldwell County Detention Center in lieu of $20,000 bond.

·         January 12 at 3:57 p.m. a deputy stopped a vehicle for excessive speed and subsequently arrested the driver being Lori Ann Redell, 53, Utica, for alleged Driving While Suspended-1st offense and excessive speed.  Ms. Redell was processed at the Law Enforcement Center and released on summons.

·         January 14 at 11:00 p.m. a deputy made a traffic stop in the area of Third and Cherry Streets in Chillicothe.  The stop resulted in the arrest of Sarah N. Moore, 47, Princeton, for alleged Driving While Suspended/Revoked-2nd offense.  Ms. Moore was processed at the Law Enforcement Center and released on summons.

·         January 15 about 4:53 p.m. LCSO had responded to a call in Chula regarding a certain person who was observed by the deputy driving a pickup.  Investigation resulted in the arrest of Sarah Nicolle Moore, 47, Princeton, for the alleged Driving While Revoked.  Ms. Moore was processed at the LEC and released on summons.

·         January 17 at 8:27 a.m. a deputy was assigned traffic safety enforcement overtime grant project and stopped a speeding vehicle on U.S. 36.  This resulted in the arrest of two persons once being the driver, Joshua C. Uthe, 30, Winfield, for alleged No Valid Driver's License.  The second person was the passenger Cheyenne Kay Walton, 28, Winfield for alleged felony Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine Drug Paraphernalia.  Both persons were processed at the LEC and released on summons and pending results from the crime lab.

Citations:

·         January 06 at 4:15 p.m. an Illinois driver was cited for 85 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 261.

·         January 06 at 11:00 p.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for not having 2 working headlamps on a stop near Highway 190 and Highway 65.

·         January 10 at 12:45 p.m. a LaPlata driver was cited for 82 in a 65 on U.S. 36 near Utica.

·         January 10 at 2:05 p.m. a Meadville driver was cited for Failure to Register Motor Vehicle with expired July 2022 license plates. 

·         January 10 at 2:29 p.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for Failure to Register Motor Vehicle and required to appear in court as he has never registered the vehicle.

·         January 12 at 12:10 a.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for no headlamps on motorcycle and failure to stop at stop sign/signal.

·         January 13 at 12:25 a.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for failing to stop at sign/signal.

·         January 13 at 2:45 p.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for a seat belt violation after being stopped for a moving violation.

·         January 14 at 9:50 a.m. an Illinois driver was cited for 83 in a 65 on U.S. 36 near Mooresville.

·         January 14 at 7:25 p.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for 51 in a 35 on Highway 190.

·         January 15 at 12:50 p.m. a Brunswick driver was cited for 84 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 255.

·         January 17 at 8:06 a.m. a Lenexa KS driver was cited for 81 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at Mooresville.

·         January 17 at 8:22 a.m. a Winfield driver was cited for No Valid Driver's License on a stop on U.S. 36 at LIV 4068.

·         January 17 at 11:33 a.m. an Illinois driver was cited for 83 in a 65 on U.S. 36 near Mooresville.

·         January 17 at 11:53 a.m. a Raytown driver was cited for 82 in a 65 on U.S. 36 near Mooresville.

·         January 19 at 10:10 a.m. a Utica driver was cited for not having auto insurance on a traffic stop on Highway 65.

·         January 19 at 3:00 p.m. an Ohio driver was cited for 91 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 412.

Additional Information:

·         LCSO received information of a suspicious person in the area of LIV 233 and Old Highway 190.  Multiple checks of the area led to deputy contacting the subject on the evening of January 06.  The man was lying to the deputy but nothing was found illegal.  LCSO will periodically monitor the area.

·         January 05 LCSO had 20 detainees appear in Livingston County Circuit Court.

·         January 10 LCSO transported Stephanie Brownsberger, 50, to the Missouri Department of Corrections in Vandalia.

·         LCSO staff has been taking several online annual required training courses.

·         A parked LCSO vehicle was damaged from a hit/run driver recently.  Estimates were obtained and were in the range of $3,000 in damage.  Repairs being made to the 2022 Durango.  Chillicothe PD investigated the incident.

·         LCSO has had multiple meetings regarding 2023 budgets for this office.

·         LCSO has remained busy working on various criminal and fugitive investigations.  We have shared information with several agencies and contacted other state agencies regarding issues we have been working on.

·         Additional security was in place for Livingston County Circuit Court on January 19 as information obtained earlier in the week included information about certain detainee(s) being combative, aggressive and not wanting to comply with law enforcement.  We had no problems in court or during transports.

·         LCSO has worked with and assisted multiple people with mental health issues this month.

·         If you have information on these or other crimes please call dispatch at 660-646-2121.




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January 20, 2023

UNIONVILLE WOMAN HURT IN PUTNAM COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Unionville woman was hurt in an accident that occurred at 7:20am Thursday in Putnam County.  The patrol says that 22 year old Madison Hoover was on US 136 at Route Y 3 miles east of Unionville when she slowed due to another traffic crash and her car was struck in the rear by a truck driven by 25 year old Cheyenne McDannald of Livonia.  Hoover sustained minor injuries and decided to seek own treatment.

BUCKLIN MAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A Bucklin man was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in Linn County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at 3:50pm Wednesday as 31 year old Shawn Akins was on US 36 one mile east of Marceline when his car traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.  He was taken to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for treatment of moderate injuries.

TEEN HURT IN LINCOLN COUNTY CRASH

A Silex teen was hurt in a Wednesday night crash in Lincoln County.  State troopers report that the crash occurred at 11:15pm Wednesday as the 17 year old boy was on Route H when his truck ran off the right side of the road and began sliding, struck a ditch and a fence before coming to rest off the right side of the roadway.  The teen was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment of minor injuries. .

DRIVER HURT IN EARLY THURSDAY MORNING INCIDENT

36 year old Jon Haws of Raytown suffered minor injuries in an early Thursday morning incident in Lafayette County.  MSHP said that he was on Route OO while fleeing from the Odessa Police Department when he attempted to make a right turn, causing his truck to skid across the road and strike an embankment. The vehicle then overturned, before coming to rest on its wheels in a field.  He was taken to CenterPoint Hospital for treatment.  The incident happened at 12:05am Thursday.




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January 19, 2023

 

HALLSVILLE WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SCHUYLER COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Hallsville woman was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 11:20am Wednesday in Schuyler County.  The patrol says that 44 year old Misty Robb was a passenger in a car driven by 69 year old Brenda Lewis of Centralia.  They were on US 63 at Queen City when a truck driven by 69 year old John Rhoads of Queen City pulled into the path of the car, causing the car to strike the truck.  Misty Robb was transported by ambulance to Northeast Regional Hospital with serious injuries.

 

DRIVERS HURT IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

Both drivers were hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 4:30pm Tuesday as 28 year old Martina Messex of Bourbon, MO was on Highway 47 when her car struck the rear of a jeep driven by 49 year old Crystal Malin of Union, MO.  Both women were taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

 

MDC REPORTS FINAL DEER HARVEST FOR SEASON NEARLY 300,000

Missouri's 2022-2023 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reporting a preliminary total deer harvest for the season of 299,721. Of the deer harvested, 140,736 were antlered bucks, 27,029 were button bucks, and 131,956 were does. Top harvest counties for the overall deer season were Franklin with 6,471 deer harvested, Callaway with 5,438, and Jefferson with 4,966. Hunters harvested 295,143 deer during the 2021-2022 deer hunting season with 143,815 being antlered bucks, 26,750 being button bucks, and 124,578 being does.

ARCHERY DEER RESULTS

·         Deer hunting ended with the close of the archery season. Preliminary data from MDC showed that hunters checked 56,525 deer during the 2022-2023 archery deer season. Top counties for the archery deer season were Jefferson with 1,391 deer harvested, Franklin with 1,182, and St. Louis with 1,068.

ARCHERY TURKEY RESULTS

·         Fall archery turkey hunting also ended Jan. 15. Preliminary data from MDC showed 2,446 turkeys harvested. Top counties for the fall archery turkey season were Macon with 73 turkeys harvested, Franklin with 66, and Greene with 66.

HUNTING INCIDENTS

·         MDC reported two firearms-related hunting incidents during deer and turkey season with both being non-fatal and being self-inflicted.




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January 18, 2023

PARIS MAN KILLED IN MONDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A Paris man was killed in a one-vehicle wreck Monday afternoon in Boone County.  State troopers report that it happened at 12:20pm Monday as 22 year old Troy Boshears was on Route Z when his cement truck ran off the right side of the road, re-entered the highway, began to overturn and then traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned, coming to rest on its top.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT

Two Troy residents were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 8:25pm Monday in Lincoln County.  The patrol says that 31 year old Justin Bailey was on 1016 Ridge Road when his automobile traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a mailbox and then continued, hitting a ditch, a tree and overturned.  He sustained serious injuries, while his passenger a 3 year old girl suffered minor injuries.  Both were transported by ambulance to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment.

COLUMBIA DRIVER HURT IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING CRASH

A Columbia driver was hurt in an early Tuesday morning crash in Boone County.  MSHP said that 33 year old Tony Jones was traveling north on MO 763 south of Route VV and driving at a high rate of speed when he failed to slow down as he approached a roundabout, causing his car to strike a curb south of the roundabout, crossed the roundabout’s grass center island and overturned, before coming to rest blocking the northbound lane of Missouri 763, directly north of the roundabout.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.  The crash happened just after 2am Tuesday.  

TEEN INJURED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY VEHICLE AWAITING TO GET ON SCHOOL BUS IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

A 16 year old St. Clair teen was injured after being struck by a vehicle awaiting to get on a school bus Tuesday morning in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said that the incident occurred at around 6:50am Tuesday as a vehicle driven by 60 year old Anita Nunnery of St. Clair was westbound on North Commercial Avenue and a school bus with yellow flashing lights was eastbound on North Commercial Avenue approaching the teen’s location when he stepped into the roadway into the path of her vehicle and was struck by Nunnery’s automobile.  The teen was taken to St. Louis Children’s Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.




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January 17, 2023

TEEN INJURED IN SALINE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A 17 year old Slater teen was injured in an accident that occurred at 11:05am Monday in Saline County.  He was a passenger in a truck driven by a 16 year old teen from Slater.  The patrol says that they were on MO 41 when their truck was struck in the driver’s side by a truck driven by 40 year old Jason McKim of Hot Springs, AR.  The teen refused treatment at the scene for minor injuries.

WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY MORNING WRECK

A woman was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday morning in St. Louis County.  The highway patrol said it happened after 8am Sunday as 55 year old Ashley Kolb of Breckenridge Hills, MO was westbound on I-70 when she failed to maintain control of her truck and crossed the exit lane to Missouri 141, traveled off the right edge of the road, struck a guardrail, went down an embankment and then entered northbound Missouri 141 where it came to rest.  She was taken to SSM Health DePaul Hospital with serious injuries.

DRIVER HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH

A driver was hurt in a Sunday night crash in Franklin County.  State troopers report that 76 year old Betty Boesing of Beaufort, MO was on Route M at Route AT when her vehicle ran off the south side of Route AT, struck a tree and overturned.  She suffered minor injuries and was taken to St. Clair Hospital for treatment.  The crash occurred at 11:35pm Sunday.

TRUCKER CHARGED IN FATAL CRASH SENTENCED

KTVO’s John Garlock reports a northeast Missouri truck driver, who was charged with involuntary manslaughter following a deadly crash, avoided prison time. According to court documents, Joseph Harrington, 34, of Atlanta, Missouri, pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree involuntary manslaughter. The judge gave Harrington a four-year sentence, but he suspended execution of that sentence. He instead placed the defendant on probation for five years. The fatal crash Harrington was accused of causing happened in November 2020 in Moniteau County, between Tipton and California, Missouri. Court documents state that Harrington was driving a tractor-trailer and crossed the center line. The big rig collided with an oncoming pickup truck. The pickup driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A witness told officers that Harrington's truck was "all over the road" just before the crash. Investigators said Harrington told them he did not remember the collision. KTVO’s sister station KRCG-TV reported that, according to court documents, Harrington was not impaired by alcohol. KRCG also reported that Harrington was cited for failing to maintain a required braking system, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway resulting in an accident, and a motor carrier violation of unauthorized person not to be transported.

 

COLLISION SENDS ONE MAN TO HOSPITAL

KTVO also reported a northeast Missouri man took an ambulance ride to the hospital after another pickup truck slammed into the back of his pickup. It happened just after 10:30 a.m. on Highway 63 at the north edge of Kirksville. Sgt. Matt Kellison from the Kirksville Police Department told KTVO both trucks were northbound on Highway 63 at the time of the crash.A pickup driven by Lonnie Salter, 65, of Brashear, was stopped in traffic, waiting to make a left turn onto Benton Road. Police said that is when a pickup driven by Timothy Juricic, 31, of Worthington, rear-ended Salter's truck. Both trucks ended up off the highway in opposite ditches. Salter suffered minor injuries and was taken by ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center for treatment. Juricic was not hurt.




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January 16, 2023

 

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY

A reminder that today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates It's a federal holiday, which means government agencies, banks and many corporate offices will closed for the day. Nonessential government offices -- such as the Department of Motor Vehicles, public libraries and city offices -- will be closed. State and federal courthouses will also be closed. The United States Postal Service will be closed Monday, so there will be no regular mail deliveries. The day recognizes the birthday of the civil rights leader who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He was assassinated four years later.

 

COLUMBIA MAN HURT IN EARLY FRIDAY MORNING WRECK

A Columbia man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Friday morning in Boone County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at around 12am Friday as 53 year old Michael Simpson was on Route ZZ when his van traveled off the road and overturned several times.  He was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

 

WOMAN INJURED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCIDENT

A woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 8:15pm Friday in Montgomery County.  The patrol says that 69 year old Shelley Maines of Granite City, IL was eastbound on I-70 when her vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway and struck the rear trailer of a parked semi.  She was taken to SSM Health in Wentzville for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

ARREST MADE IN DECEMBER SHOOTING AT COLUMBIA BREAKTIME

Columbia Police report that this past Thursday morning at approximately 8:45 a.m. officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Terrance Andra Johnson Jr, 27, of Columbia, in connection to a shots fired with injury incident that occurred Dec. 19, 2022, in Columbia. Johnson was arrested in St. Louis for first-degree assault, armed criminal action, felony property damage and unlawful use of a weapon.  The December 2022 incident occurred in the 2400 block of Paris Road, when Columbia Police responded to a report of shots fired at approximately 3:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located one adult male with apparent gunshot wounds who was transported by EMS to a local hospital.

 

NEW INTERIM CEO AT KIRKSVILLE HOSPITAL

KTVO reports the head of a Heartland hospital was fired on Friday. A spokesman for Northeast Regional Medical Center (NRMC) in Kirksville told KTVO’s John Garlock, "Tony Keene is no longer with the hospital as of Friday.” He went on to say, "We appreciate and thank him for all he had done during his tenure with NRMC and wish him the best in the future." Keene took over as CEO in August 2021. Keene came back to NRMC from Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan, Missouri, where he had served as CEO since 2019. Before heading to Milan, Keene had previously served as assistant CEO at Northeast Regional. The hospital spokesman said Dwayne Blaylock, a seasoned healthcare executive, will serve as interim CEO until permanent leadership is identified. A reason for Keene’s termination was not given.




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January 13, 2023

MARSHALL MAN INJURED IN THURSDAY MORNING ACCIDENT

A Marshall man was injured in an accident that occurred at around 11:50am Thursday in Pettis County.  The patrol says that 56 year old Kyle McClure was on Route T when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch, overturned and struck a fence before coming to rest upright in a field.  He was taken to Centerpoint Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries.

MOTORCYCLIST HURT IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CRASH

A motorcyclist was hurt in a Wednesday afternoon crash in Pettis County.  State troopers report that it happened at around 3:35pm Wednesday as 45 year old Nathaniel Vanderlinden of Sedalia was on MO 127 when he failed to negotiate a curve, causing his motorcycle to run off the right side of the road and overturned, ejecting him from it as it came to rest in a ditch.  He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Western Missouri Medical Center for treatment.

KIRKSVILLE MAN KILLED IN SAWMILL ACCIDENT

KTVO’s John Garlock reports  A deadly tragedy happened Wednesday at a northeast Missouri sawmill. The incident was reported shortly after 1 p.m. at the sawmill on Highway 6, west of Brashear near the Route V intersection. The victim is identified as Brendan Folsom, 21, of Kirksville. Adair County Coroner Brian Noe told KTVO Folsom was fatally cut by multiple saw blades. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Law enforcement officers call it a tragic accident, but they were unable to provide details on exactly how it happened. The incident remains under investigation.

CONTROLLED BURN GETS OUT OF CONTROL NEAR SHELBINA

The Shelbina Fire Protection District was called to the natural cover fire southeast of Shelbina around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. The property owner was attempting to burn off Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres along Monroe Road 311, when the winds picked up and spread the fire to the neighboring property. Approximately 40 acres of CRP land and brush burned before the blaze was brought under control. No injuries were reported.

GREEN CITY MAN ARRESTED FOR FAILING TO OBEY COURT ORDER

Anthony Dorsey, 31, of Green City, Missouri, was taken into custody by Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers and Sullivan County, Mo. Sheriff's deputies on Wednesday. KTVO reports Dorsey was arrested on a Putnam County warrant for violating the terms of a furlough by going absent without official leave from a treatment center on Dec. 15, 2022. He also failed to return to the custody of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office as required. His original charges include possession of controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Dorsey is being held in the Daviess Dekalb Regional Jail with no bond.

COLUMBIA MAN DEAD FOLLOWING COLUMBIA POLICE OFFICER INCOLVED SHOOTING INCIDENT

This past Wednesday, January 11th  at approximately 5:45 p.m. Columbia Police were involved in an officer-involved shooting in the 4200 block of Clark Lane. The subject involved is identified as Jordan Pruyn, 28, of Columbia. At approximately 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Columbia Police responded to a report of a disturbance with a weapon in the 4200 block of Clark Lane. It was reported to officers who were responding to the active assault with a weapon that the subject had assaulted multiple individuals and that others in the area were in danger.  Officers arrived on scene and the subject then retreated into a mobile home, where he barricaded himself inside while officers attempted to make contact with him.  Multiple resources were called to the scene to help resolve the situation, including the Department’s Crisis Negotiation Team, medics, the Department’s embedded Community Behavioral Health Liaisons and the SWAT team.  After multiple attempts to communicate with him, the subject exited the front door with a knife and ran toward officers in a threatening manner while officers were telling him to drop the knife. When Mr. Pruyn continued to run without dropping the knife, two officers fired at him, striking him. He was then taken by EMS to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The incident is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control while CPD runs its Internal Affairs Investigation concurrently. This is an ongoing investigation. More information may become available later.

SUSPECT ARRESTED AND CHARGED IN COLUMBIA HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

On Tuesday, January 10th  at approximately 5:30 p.m. officers with the University of Missouri Police Department were dispatched for a welfare check at Hudson Hall on the University of Missouri campus.  The investigation led MUPD to the 2400 block of Bentley Court, where officers located unidentifiable human remains. The circumstances these remains were found in appeared to be suspicious. At the request of MUPD, the Columbia Police Department responded to the scene to conduct a homicide investigation. Authorities  were able to quickly identify a suspect in this case. Probable cause was established to arrest Emma Adams, 20, of Columbia for second-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with physical evidence and abandonment of a corpse. Due to the condition the body was found in, we are unable to make a positive ID at this time. While we believe we have a good idea of who the victim is, we need to obtain more definitive information and inform next of kin before we are able to release a name. For now, the victim will be referred to as John Doe. Columbia Police detectives will continue to work with MUPD, the medical examiner's office and the prosecutor's office to complete this investigation.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department provided the following information for the period 12/28/2022 – 01/05/2023

·         On December 29, 2022, deputies patrolling the area of Melvin Road observed a suspicious vehicle. Deputies made contact with the occupants of the vehicle and discovered the driver had an active Montgomery County Warrant for Driving While Intoxicated, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

·         On December 30, 2022, deputies stopped a vehicle in the Wellsville area for failing to maintain a single lane of traffic. Upon making contact with the driver, deputies reported a strong odor of intoxicants and a child in the vehicle. The driver failed the Field Sobriety Test and was taken into custody. The driver was transported to the Montgomery County Jail pending charges for Driving While Intoxicated, with a person less than 17 years of age in the vehicle.

·         On January 1, 2023, while patrolling the area of Highway MM, deputies observed a vehicle turning onto Post Oak School Road without any license plates affixed to the vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and contact was made with the driver. Through the course of the investigation, deputies learned the driver did not have a valid license as his driving privileges had been previously suspended for ten years. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail. He was booked and released with citations for Operating a Motor Vehicle without a License and Failing to Register a Motor Vehicle.

·         On January 4, 2023, deputies were patrolling Highway 19 near Montgomery City when they observed a vehicle traveling south with expired plates. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated and failed to stop. Deputies pursued the vehicle as it left the roadway and began driving through a field. After crossing two separate fields the vehicle became stuck in the mud and the driver was taken into custody. After further investigation, it was discovered that the driver's driving privileges were revoked. He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail pending charges of Driving While Revoked, Resisting Arrest, Failing to Register a Motor Vehicle, Displaying Plates of Another, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, and Property Damage.

·         On January 4, 2023, deputies patrolling the area of Davis Road conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for impaired driving. Deputies reported, due to the driver’s action, the driver appeared to be under the influence of an illicit drug. A Montgomery County Deputy who is a Drug Recognition Expert conducted an evaluation on scene and determined the driver was in fact under the influence of an illicit drug. After further investigation, the juvenile passenger was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail pending charges of Driving While Intoxicated. The juvenile was transported to his residence, and charges for Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Drug Paraphernalia will be forwarded to the Montgomery County Juvenile Office.

Calls for the Week:

·         Alarm – Wellsville

·         Check Well Being – McKittrick

·         Check Well Being – Jonesburg

·         Fraud – Montgomery City

·         Investigation – Jonesburg

·         Weapons Offense – Montgomery City

·         Informational – Truesdale

·         Check Well Being – Bellflower

·         Check Well Being – Montgomery City

·         C & I Driver – Montgomery City

·         Disturbance – Montgomery City

·         Medical – New Florence

·         Medical – New Florence

·         Animal Complaint – Montgomery City

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Wellsville

·         Medical – Montgomery City

·         911 Open Line – Montgomery City

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         Medical – Bellflower

·         Juvenile Complaint – Montgomery City

·         Animal Complaint – Jonesburg

·         Open Door – Montgomery City

·         C & I – Jonesburg

·         Medical – New Florence

·         Public Service Request – Wellsville

·         Pedestrian Check – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Vehicle – New Florence

·         911 Accidental – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Person – Wellsville

·         Burglary – Montgomery City

·         911 Open Line – High Hill

·         Motorist Assist – Jonesburg

·         Domestic – I 70

·         Illegal Dumping – Montgomery City

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         Civil Stand By – Rhineland

·         C & I – Montgomery City

·         Traffic Hazard – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Person – Gamma

·         Unwanted Subject – Middletown

·         911 Accidental – Wellsville

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Buell

·         Disturbance – Prices Branch

·         Disturbance – Bellflower

·         Motorist Assist – Wellsville

·         Medical – Montgomery City

·         Harassment – Jonesburg

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         Structure Fire – Bellflower

·         Check Well Being – McKittrick

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         911 Accidental – New Florence

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Middletown

·         Disturbance – Middletown

·         Burglary – Wellsville

·         Trespassing – New Florence

·         Motorist Assist – I 70

·         Suspicious Activity – Bellflower

·         Domestic – New Florence

·         Alarm – Jonesburg

·         Medical – Bellflower

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         Fire – I 70

·         Information – High Hill

·         Disturbance – Montgomery City

·         911 Accidental – New Florence

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         Alarm – Jonesburg

·         Suicidal Subject – Montgomery City

·         Attempt To Contact – Montgomery City

·         Trespassing – Montgomery City

·         Suicidal Subject – Bellflower

·         911 Accidental – High Hill

·         Public Service Request – Bellflower

·         Medical – New Florence

·         Attempt To Contact – Bluffton

·         Suspicious Vehicle – Jonesburg

·         Public Service Request – Bellflower

·         Suicidal Subject – Montgomery City

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         Motorist Assist – Montgomery City

·         Vehicle Fire – I 70

·         Compliance – Montgomery City

·         Check Well Being – Bellflower

·         Harassment – Montgomery City

·         Illegal Dumping – Wellsville

·         Trespassing – New Florence

·         911 Accidental – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Vehicle - Jonesburg

·         Fraud Use of Credit Device - Montgomery City

·         Death Investigation - New Florence

·         Death Investigation - Bellflower

·         Warrant Arrest - New Florence

·         Property Damage - Bellflower

·         Driving While Intoxicated - Wellsville

·         Littering - Montgomery City

·         Scam - Wellsville

·         Juveniles Fighting - Jonesburg

·         Fire Investigation - Bellflower

·         Driving Without Valid License - Middletown

·         Motor Vehicle Accident - Middletown

·         Child Custody Dispute - Jonesburg

·         Resist Arrest - Montgomery City

·         Death Investigation - New Florence

·         Possess Control Substance – Montgomery City

·         Recovered Stolen Vehicle - Montgomery City

·         Fail To Register As Sex Offender - Montgomery City

·         Driving While Revoked - Montgomery County

·         Driving Without Valid License - Montgomery City

·         Trespassing Notice - New Florence

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR 118TH RECRUIT CLASS

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 118th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on July 3, 2023. The application deadline is March 1, 2023. To be eligible, candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be 21 years of age upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy.  Interested persons can find out more about the qualifications and benefits by contacting a Patrol recruiter at telephone number 1-800-796-7000, or may apply online at www.motrooper.com.




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January 11, 2023

DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN PIKE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Louisiana driver was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 8:25am Tuesday in Pike County.  The patrol says that 45 year old Lucretia Starks was on MO 79 when her automobile began skidding on the ice covered roadway, crossed the center of the road, ran off the right side of the road, went down an embankment and the passenger side of her vehicle struck a tree line.  She was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.  

WOMAN HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH

A Moscow Mills woman was hurt in a Tuesday morning crash in St. Charles County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 6am Tuesday as 47 year old Amy Avery was on Route A when her vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with a vehicle driven by 35 year old Amanda Dees of Wentzville.  After impact Dees’s vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned, while Avery’s vehicle went off the road and struck a MoDOT light box.  Amy Avery sustained minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment.

MAN INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

62 year old Larry Manier of High Ridge sustained moderate injuries in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon in St. Louis County.  State troopers report that he was on the westbound I-70 ramp to northbound I-270 when he suffered a medical episode, causing his SUV to travel off the right side of the road and hit a guardrail.  He was taken to SSM Health DePaul Hospital for treatment.  The wreck happened at 12:45pm Tuesday.

LACLEDE MAN HURT IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY INCIDENT

A Laclede man was hurt in an incident that occurred at 4:40pm Monday in Livingston County.  MSHP said that 39 year old Kenneth Rogers was stopped at a stop light on US 65 when his truck was struck in the rear by a truck driven by 28 year old Danielle Morris of Chillicothe.  Rogers was taken to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe for treatment of minor injuries.

TWO ARRESTED AFTER LINN COUNTY TRAFFIC STOP

A traffic stop in northeast Missouri turned up more than a pound of methamphetamine and landed two area residents in jail. KTVO reports a Linn County sheriff's deputy pulled the suspects' car over last week because the plates did not match the vehicle. The defendants are Kyle Andrew Donaubauer, 31, of Atlanta, and Elizabeth Christine White, 32, of Edina. Both are charged with second-degree trafficking drugs (methamphetamine) and possession of the controlled substance LSD (acid). According to court documents, Donabauer appeared extremely nervous during the traffic stop and wanted to get out of the car immediately. A Macon County K9 was brought to the scene, and the dog gave a positive alert for drugs in the vehicle. A search of the car turned up a black thermos containing one pound and four ounces of methamphetamine. Deputies also found three LSD tablets and $4,500 in cash sorted into bundles by denomination. Donaubauer and White entered pleas of not guilty on Tuesday. They are being held in the Macon County jail on $100,000 cash-only bond.

 

ARREST MADE IN PASSIONS ADULT BOUTIQUE  ROBBERY

On Jan. 10 at approximately 11 a.m. Columbia Police Officers arrested Jawan Avant, 27, of Columbia, for first-degree robbery. He is currently in the custody of the Boone County Jail in connection to a robbery that occurred on Jan. 5 at approximately 8:06 p.m. at Passions Adult Boutique in the 1100 block of Business Loop 70 East.  It was reported that the suspect entered the business armed with a handgun and fired one shot into the ceiling. He demanded money from the cashiers and took an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing on foot.  During the course of the investigation, our detectives identified Mr. Avant as the suspect in the case and developed probable cause for his arrest. This is an ongoing investigation. Police ask that if you know anything related to this incident, please contact them at 573-874-7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573-875-8477. Thanks for helping keep the community safe by sharing what you know.

COLUMBIA WOMAN EXTRICATED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT AFTER CRASH

Monday morning at approximately 7:50 a.m. Columbia Police & Fire Department personel were dispatched to the area of West Boulevard and Business Loop 70 for a reported traffic collision involving a single vehicle. Upon arrival, officers learned that a vehicle had overturned near the on-ramp to I70 Eastbound. The Department’s Traffic Unit determined that the vehicle was traveling east on the I70 Eastbound on-ramp when the driver lost control and the vehicle began to slide. Shortly after the vehicle left the roadway and overturned. Further details are still under investigation. The vehicle’s passenger, Kira B. Shocks, 22, of Columbia, was extricated from the vehicle by the Columbia Fire Department and transported to a local hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.  The driver, an adult male, sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for further medical evaluation.




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January 10, 2023

 

NEW WESTERN DISTRICT COMMISSIONS APPOINTED IN PIKE COUNTY

This past Friday, Governor Parson announced appointments to fill county office vacancies. One of those appointments was in Pike County. Brock Bailey, of Curryville, was appointed as the Pike County Western District Commissioner. Mr. Bailey is a retired agriculture education instructor and high school principal. He has been a beef cattle producer since 1987 and has served as an agent with Oswald Crow Insurance Agency in Bowling Green since 2017. He holds a Master of Science in agriculture education from the University of Missouri–Columbia.

 

MEMPHIS MAN INJURED IN SCOTLAND COUNTY CRASH

A Memphis man was hurt in a Monday morning crash in Scotland County.  It occurred at 8:15am on US 136 as state troopers report that 80 year old James McQuoid was stopped in traffic to make a left turn when his car was struck in the rear by a car driven by 22 year old Amanda Hoover of Gorin.  McQuoid was taken to Scotland County Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

 

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WARREN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Marthasville man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 2:15pm Sunday in Warren County.  The patrol says that 65 year old Leonard Lamke was on Missouri 94 when his truck traveled off the left side of the roadway, returned to the road, before traveling off the right side and struck a tree.  He was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital with serious injuries.

 

DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY MORNING WRECK

A Festus driver was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday morning in St. Charles County.  The highway patrol said that 52 year old David Dix was on Route W when his vehicle ran off the left side of the road and overturned.  He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph West Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment.  The wreck happened at 8:25am Monday.

 

TEMPORARY BENEFIT INCREASE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER FOR MISSOURI WIC PARTICIPANTS

Missouri WIC announces the extension of the temporary increase of the Cash Value Benefit for Fruit and Vegetable Purchases (CVB) which started Jan. 5, 2023. The new amounts will be $25 per month for child participants, $44 per month for pregnant and postpartum participants and $49 per month for breastfeeding participants. Previous CVB values range from $9 - $11. WIC is the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.  Eligible participants need to contact their WIC local agency to schedule an appointment to load the additional benefits on their eWIC card before redeeming any January benefits. Participants who redeem any January benefits before receiving the increase will not receive the increase until February.

 

 

 




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January 9, 2023

WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SULLIVAN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A woman was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6pm Saturday in Sullivan County.  The patrol says that 42 year old Lisa Arndt of Humphreys was on MO 6 when her vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned.  She was taken to Wright Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SATURDAY MORNING WRECK

A man was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday morning in Marion County.  The highway patrol said that the wreck happened just before 8am Saturday as 59 year old Eugene Mattox of Opelika, AL was on US 36 when he failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the right side of the road and struck several trees.  He was transported by Survival Flight to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

MAN AND WOMAN INJURED IN AUDRAIN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A man and a woman from Holts Summit were injured in an accident that occurred at 7:10pm Saturday in Audrain County.  The patrol says that 26 year old Jeffrey Wilcox was on US 54 when he lost control of his truck on the slush covered roadway, traveled off the left side, struck a ditch and ejected both the driver and his passenger 44 year old Rebecca Wilcox from the truck.  Both were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.

DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRASH

A Jefferson City driver was hurt in a Saturday afternoon crash in Cole County.  21 year old Lucas Anderson was on Scott Station Road when his car ran off the right side of the road, hit a sign and overturned.  He suffered minor injuries and was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City for treatment.  The crash happened at 4:10pm Saturday.

DRIVERS EXAMINATION STATIONS WILL BE CLOSED NEXT MONDAY

Next Monday, January 16th is a holiday and Driver Examination Stations Statewide will be closed In observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal operations will resume the following day, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the regular scheduled times.

COLUMBIA BUSINESS ROBBED AT GUN POINT

This past Thursday, January 5th at approximately 8:06 p.m.,  Columbia Police were dispatched to a report of a robbery at Passions,  an Adult Themed business in the 1100 block of Business Loop 70 East. It was reported that the suspect entered the business armed with a handgun and fired one shot into the ceiling. He demanded money from the cashiers and took an undisclosed amount of cash. He fled from the scene on foot. The suspect is described as a Black male, wearing all black clothing. If you can help identify the suspect, have any knowledge of details related to this case or knowledge of similar offenses, please call the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or call CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477).  Columbia Police Detectives are investigating this case. According to the News Release, certain details are being withheld in this case to assist in their investigation.

MONTGOMERY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT HAD BUSY FRIDAY

Firefighters with the Montgomery County Fire Protection District worked three calls this past Friday evening.  The first call came in a little after 5:30 regarding a power line down with a fire. Upon arrival firemen found the line on the ground arcing and assisted in creating and maintaining a safe area until Ameren arrived. After the line was shut down, personnel went to view where the line had blasted holes in the ground and made glass from the items in the soil. With a little investigation, fire crews discovered it takes temperatures over 4,000 degrees to make glass which was a  strong reminder power lines are no joke be sure to stay away if you see one down. The second call involved a reported Rollover motor vehicle accident on Highway 19. Those involved had left the scene before arrival. And Call three was reported as a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 70 which turned out to be a broken down car parked on the side of the road in the area.

TEMPORARY NIGHTTIME TRAFFIC IMPACTS SCHEDULED ON I-70 AND  MISSOURI ROUTE 19

Drivers can expect temporary traffic impacts over the next several weeks when traveling on Interstate 70 and Missouri Route 19, near New Florence, as construction continues on the bridge replacement and interchange improvement project.  The Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., have scheduled the following lane reductions:




 

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January 6, 2023

KIRKSVILLE WOMAN INJURED IN SULLIVAN COUNTY WRECK

A Kirksville woman was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Thursday morning in Sullivan County.  The highway patrol said it occurred at around 6:10am Thursday as 27 year old Kassie Buckwalter was on MO 6 one mile west of Greencastle when her truck began sliding, traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned.  She was transported by ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment of minor injuries.  The patrol was assisted by Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department and Sullivan County ambulance. 

MAN HURT IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A man was hurt in an accident that occurred just before 6am Thursday in Franklin County.  The patrol says that 39 year old Kyle Wilmesherr of Villa Ridge, MO was on Route N when his freightliner trash truck traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned.  He sustained minor injuries and was taken to Phelps Health Medical Center for treatment.

WOMAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRASH

A Fredericktown woman was injured in a Wednesday night crash in St. Charles County.  72 year old Rhonda Wensink suffered moderate injuries and was transported by ambulance to Barnes Jewish Hospital for treatment as state troopers report she was on MO 364 ramp to Central School Road when an unknown vehicle changed lanes and sprayed water on the windshield of her car, causing her vision to be obstructed due to the water and the glare from the sun, resulting in her car running off the right side of the road and striking a crash cushion at the end of a guardrail.  The crash happened at around 11pm Wednesday.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

The following information provided by the Sheriff’s office covering the period 12/21/2022 through 12/27/2022

·         On December 22, 2022, Deputies responded to a residence in New Florence for a possible overdose. While on scene Deputies learned one of the individuals on scene had a felony warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Once EMS transported the patient, deputies made contact with the wanted subject and advised him he was under arrest. The subject resisted and fled on foot. Deputies pursed the subject but, were unable to locate him. Charges have been filed for Resisting Arrest.

·         On December 22, 2022, Deputies received a report of a missing person. The caller advised her 66-year-old father left the residence on foot the previous night and has not been heard from since. She was concerned for his safety due to the extreme cold conditions. Deputies began searching the last known area and Silver Alert was sent to all agencies throughout the state. A short while later the missing individual was found walking in Jonesburg and transported back to his residence.

·         On December 27, 2022, Deputies responded to New Florence in an attempt to locate a subject who had previously fled from law enforcement and had an active warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Deputies knocked on the front door and the suspect answered the door. Once the suspect realized it was law enforcement he slammed the door and barricaded himself in the house. Deputies gained entry into the house and locate the suspect hiding in the attic. He was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail for the warrant and an additional charge of Resisting Arrest.

Calls for the Week:

·         Resist Arrest - New Florence

·         Missing Person-Located - Montgomery County

·         Death Investigation - Middletown

·         Domestic Disturbance - New Florence

·         Resist Arrest - New Florence

·         911 Accidental – Montgomery City

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Bellflower

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Person – Bellflower

·         Trespassing – Montgomery City

·         Abandoned Vehicle – Jonesburg

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         Disturbance – Wellsville

·         911 Accidental – New Florence

·         Missing Person – Jonesburg

·         Open Door Check – Jonesburg

·         Traffic Hazard – I 70

·         Medical – Middletown

·         Medical – Middletown

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Montgomery City

·         Traffic Hazard – I 70

·         Animal Abuse/Neglect – New Florence

·         Medical – Montgomery City

·         Arrest Attempt – New Florence

·         Motorist Assist – I 70

·         Assist MSHP – I 70

·         Disturbance – New Florence

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         Motorist Assist – I 70

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         C & I – Montgomery City

·         Motorist Assist – Montgomery City

·         Public Service Request – Hannibal

·         Check Well Being – Montgomery City

·         Domestic – New Florence

·         Domestic – Montgomery City

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         C & I – I 70

·         Attempt To Contact – Jonesburg

·         Check Well Being – Jonesburg

·         Assist St. Louis County

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         C & I – I 70

·         Suspicious Vehicle – Wellsville

·         Disturbance – Montgomery City

·         Motorist Assist – I 70

·         Suspicious Vehicle – Wellsville

·         Suspicious Activity - Wellsville

·         Suspicious Activity - Wellsville

·         Suspicious Activity - Wellsville

·         Alarm – Jonesburg

·         Suspicious Person – Montgomery City

·         Arrest Attempt – Bellflower

·         Alarm – New Florence

·         Information – Montgomery City

·         Animal Complaint – Bluffton

·         Stealing – New Florence

·         Medical – Jonesburg

·         Fraud – Middletown

·         Civil Stand by – Rhineland

·         Suicidal Subject – New Florence

·         Assist Other Agency – Bellflower

·         911 Accidental – Rhineland

·         Check Well Being – Jonesburg

·         Assist JBFD – Jonesburg

·         Check Well Being – McKittrick

·         Alarm – Wellsville

·         Check Well Being – Montgomery City




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THREE AREA RESIDENTS ARRESTED AFTER ATTEMPTED BURGLARY

 

An attempted burglary on Wednesday resulted in the arrest of three area residents. Police responded to the scene in the 2500 block of Hope Street in Hannibal around  1:42 am and a homeowner gave authorities a description of the vehicle that fled the area. Officers Quickly located the vehicle and saw one of the occupants throw items from the vehicle as they approached.

Police contacted everyone in the vehicle: Seth Emerson, 23, and Ashely Clayton, 36, both of Hannibal, and Austin Enochs, 29, of Monroe City.

The items thrown from the vehicle are believed to be methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, police said. Inside the vehicle, officers "located items that are known to be used

 

Emerson: Possession of Burglar Tools

Bond was set at $25,000 cash or surety, and they remain in the Marion County Jail.

 

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT

A St. Louis man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred after 1pm Tuesday in St. Louis County.  The patrol says that 28 year old Christopher Barr was southbound on I-55 when his car traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck the median barrier.  He was taken to Mercy Hospital South with serious injuries.

 

MDC REPORTS 8,599 DEER TAKEN DURING ALTERNATIVE METHODS PORTION

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 8,599 deer during the alternative methods portion of the firearms deer season, Dec. 24 – Jan. 3.  Top harvest counties were Franklin with 200 deer harvested, Harrison with 186, and Macon with 162.  The harvest total for last year’s alternative methods portion was 10,038. For current ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at https://extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.

The archery deer and turkey season runs through Jan. 15.

   

MACON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RECEIVES DONATION OF PROTECTIVE VEST FOR K9 UNIT   

The Macon County Sheriff’s Office in Macon just recently received a donation that will better protect one of its own in the line of duty.  According to KTVO the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has donated a bullet and stab protective vest to the K9 unit of the Macon County Sheriff’s Office.  The vest was sponsored by the National Police Association and is embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by NationalPolice.org”.  A single donation of $960 will provide one vest.  Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 4,845 vests to K9s in all 50 states.




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January 5, 2023

 

MACON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RECEIVES DONATION OF PROTECTIVE VEST FOR K9 UNIT   

The Macon County Sheriff’s Office in Macon just recently received a donation that will better protect one of its own in the line of duty.  According to KTVO the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has donated a bullet and stab protective vest to the K9 unit of the Macon County Sheriff’s Office.  The vest was sponsored by the National Police Association and is embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by NationalPolice.org”.  A single donation of $960 will provide one vest.  Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 4,845 vests to K9s in all 50 states.

 

THREE AREA RESIDENTS ARRESTED AFTER ATTEMPTED BURGLARY

 

An attempted burglary on Wednesday resulted in the arrest of three area residents. Police responded to the scene in the 2500  block of Hope Street in Hannibal around  1:42 am and a homeowner gave authorities a description of the vehicle that fled the area. It didn’ Three people on Wednesday were arrested after the Hannibal Police Department, HPD, was called to investigate an attempted burglary. Around 1:42 a.m. police were called to the scene in the 2500 block of Hope Street, where a homeowner gave a description of the vehicle that fled the area of their home. Officers said they quickly located the vehicle and saw one of the occupants throw items from the vehicle as they approached.

Police contacted everyone in the vehicle: Seth Emerson, 23, and Ashely Clayton, 36, both of Hannibal, and Austin Enochs, 29, of Monroe City.

The items thrown from the vehicle are believed to be methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, police said. Inside the vehicle, officers "located items that are known to be used in the   ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..                                  were arrested on several warrants:

Bond was set at $25,000 cash or surety, and they remain in the Marion County Jail.

 

 

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT

A St. Louis man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred after 1pm Tuesday in St. Louis County.  The patrol says that 28 year old Christopher Barr was southbound on I-55 when his car traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck the median barrier.  He was taken to Mercy Hospital South with serious injuries.

 

MDC REPORTS 8,599 DEER TAKEN DURING ALTERNATIVE METHODS PORTION

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 8,599 deer during the alternative methods portion of the firearms deer season, Dec. 24 – Jan. 3.  Top harvest counties were Franklin with 200 deer harvested, Harrison with 186, and Macon with 162.  The harvest total for last year’s alternative methods portion was 10,038. For current ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at https://extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.

The archery deer and turkey season runs through Jan. 15.




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January 4, 2023

MARCELINE MAN INJURED IN MACON COUNTY WRECK

A Marceline man was injured in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred at 3:40am Tuesday in Macon County.  The highway patrol said that 54 year old John Calhoun was on US 63 when his car struck a deer in the roadway.  He was transported by ambulance to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment of minor injuries.  The highway patrol was assisted by Macon County Sheriff’s Office.

WOMAN INJURED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Steelville woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 10:30am Tuesday in Franklin County.  The patrol says that 76 year old Judy Adams was on MO 47 when she failed to stop for stopped traffic ahead of her and then her car began slowing and sliding, causing her to overcorrect, crossed the center of the roadway, traveled off the right side and struck a barbed wire fence.  She was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT CRASH

A St. Louis driver was hurt in a Monday night crash in Callaway County.  State troopers report that 52 year old Joseph Lalor was eastbound on I-70 and driving too fast for road conditions when his car ran off the right side of the road and overturned.  He suffered minor injuries and was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.  The crash happened at 9:50pm Monday.

MSHP REPORTS 2 TRAFFIC FATALITIES, 0 DROWNINGS AND 0 BOATING FATALITIES OVER NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY WEEKEND

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the New Year’s holiday weekend: 2 people died and 75 were injured in 243 traffic crashes during the 2023 New Year’s holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Monday, January 2, 2023. There were 0 boating crashes and 0 drownings over the 2023 New Year’s holiday counting period. Troopers investigated  total Traffic Crashes of 243 resulting in 75 injuries, 1 fatality and 104 were arrested for DWI.
[Note: During the 2022 New Year’s holiday counting period, one person was killed and 331 injured in 1,045 traffic crashes statewide. During last year’s New Year’s holiday, troopers worked 321 of those crashes which included 98 injuries and no fatalities. Troopers arrested 96 people for driving while intoxicated last year. Both fatal traffic crashes occurred in the Troop E, Poplar Bluff, MO area.

MOBERLY POLICE REPORT ARRESTS OVER THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND

The following incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between the hours of 7am on 12/30/2022 and 7am 01/02/2023. On December 30, 2022, Moberly Officers made contact with 37 year old Timothy Tinker who was arrested for an active warrant. While searching Tinker’s person, Officers located a controlled substance believed to be methamphetamine. He was transported to the Randolph County Jail and released to staff.  On December 31, 2022, Moberly Officers made contact with 31 year old Chrysten Beard and placed her under arrest for an active Randolph County warrant. Beard was transported to the Randolph County Jail and released to staff. On December 31, 2022, Moberly Officers responded to the 500 block of W. Coates St in reference an altercation. Officers arrested 37 year old Curtis Pearce for property damage. Pearce was transported to the Randolph County Jail and released to staff.  On December 31, 2022, Moberly Officers made contact with 29 year old Jerrord Williams on a traffic stop. Williams was placed under arrest for two active warrants. He was transported to the Randolph County Jail and released to staff.   On January 1, 2022, Moberly Officers responded to the area of Highway 63 in reference a vehicle being operated poorly. Communications received multiple 911 calls regarding the vehicle running off the roadway and being operated erratically. Moberly Officers attempted to stop the vehicle on Highway 63 near Highway EE. The vehicle failed to yield and continued north on Highway 63. Randolph County Deputies, along with Moberly Officers were able to get the vehicle stopped inside Moberly City limits. The 32 year old female driver was placed under arrest for DWI persistent, driving while revoked and resisting arrest. The female was later transported to the Randolph County Jail and released to staff.

MILAN MAN HITS WOULD BE INTRUDER IN HEAD WITH WOODEN CLUB DURING ATTEMPTED BREAKIN

KTVO’s John Garlock reports a convicted northeast Missouri felon got more than he bargained for during an attempted home break-in. He ended up in the hospital after the homeowner defended himself with a club. The incident happened late last Thursday afternoon at a home in the 600 block of East 4th Street in Milan. Police Chief Gail Hayes told KTVO Robert Wayne Heck, 40, of Milan, went to the home of Orville Hostetler and started screaming and yelling as he pounded on the front door. When the resident didn't come to the door, Hayes said Heck, who appeared to be under the influence, kicked in the door, and a scuffle ensued. During the altercation, police say Hostetler grabbed an approximately two-foot-long homemade wooden club with metal protruding out of the end and hit Heck in the head with it one time. Heck suffered serious injuries and was flown to University Hospital in Columbia. A hospital spokesman told KTVO Tuesday that the suspect is listed in fair condition. Heck hasn't been charged yet, but the police chief said charges are pending against him as the investigation continues.

PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI THIS WEEK

The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for January 1-7. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

Marion County

·         Route MM – CLOSED for brush cutting between Veterans Road and Shinn Lane, Jan. 4-6, 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Montgomery County

·         Interstate 70 EB and WB – LANE REDUCTION for shoulder work from mile marker 164.7 to mile marker 165.7, January 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a 12-foot width restriction in place while work is being performed.




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January 3, 2023

LA PLATA JUVENILE SERIOUSLY INJURED MONDAY MORNING

A 13 year old male from La Plata was injured in a crash Monday morning. The Highway Patrol reports the 13 year old was driving a UTV westbound and failed to yield to a northbound pickup driven by 59 year old Richard Ellison of Bevier. The crash happened at the intersection of Highway 156 and Northbound US 63 at La Plata. The 13 year old juvenile was seriously injured and was transported by ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville. Ellison was not injured, however, 58 year old Susan Ellison, of Bevier, a occupant of the pickup received minor injuries and was transported by private auto to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment.

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT RESULTS IN MINOR INJURIES FOR CALLAO MAN

The Highway Patrol said a Callao man lost control of his motorcycle shortly after 3:30 Sunday afternoon on Pine Street in Callao. Mickael Wreidt, 20, of Callao swerved to miss a dog in the roadway which resulted in the crash. He received minor injuries and was transported to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment.

TWO ARRESTED ON DRUG RELATED CHARGES IN FULTON

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Department, with assistance of the Fulton Police Department and the MUSTANG Drug Task Force made to drug related arrests Friday morning around 6am on Callaway Drive in Fulton. According to a post on social media, approximately 6 grams of methamphetamine were seized and a man and woman were arrested. Justin Wayne Thurston, 39, along with 37 year old Elizabeth Atterberry were both arrested on Probable Cause Charges for Possession of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams Or Less Of Marijuana/synthetic Cannabinoid.

GOVERNOR TO DELIVER STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS

Missouri Governor Mike Parson is scheduled to deliver the 2023 State of the State Address on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 beginning at 3pm at the Missouri House Chamber in the State Capital. The State of the State Address will detail the Governor’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget proposal.

NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL TO BE SWORN IN TODAY

Andrew Bailey will be sworn in today at 11am as Missouri Attorney General. The ceremony will take place in Jefferson City at the Supreme Court building.Bailey was appointed in November by Governor Parson after Eric Schmitt, the previous Attorney General was elected to the US Senate in the November General Election.

NIGHTTIME LANE REDUCTIONS SCHEDULED FOR I-70 AND MISSOURI ROUTE 19

Drivers can expect temporary traffic impacts in early January when traveling on Interstate 70 and Missouri Route 19, near New Florence, as construction continues on the bridge replacement and interchange improvement project.  The Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., have scheduled the following lane reductions:

·         The week of January 3: I-70 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between mile markers 174 and 176 from 8:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for barrier wall installation.  All ramps at Missouri Route 19 will remain open.  This work is anticipated to be completed within one week.

·         The week of January 9: Missouri Route 19 will be reduced to one lane just south of Interstate 70/Tree Farm Road near New Florence between 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for temporary pavement widening.  All ramps at Missouri Route 19 and access to the south outer road/Tree Farm Road will remain open. Flaggers will direct motorists through the work zone. This work is anticipated to be completed within one week.




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January 2nd, 2023

HIGBEE MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Higbee man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 2:15pm Saturday in Randolph County.  The patrol says that 40 year old Christopher Chase was on Route B when his vehicle traveled off the north side of the roadway and overturned.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. 

DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT WRECK

A Bethel driver was hurt in a single-vehicle wreck Saturday night in Shelby County.  The highway patrol said that 29 year old Colton Miller was on private property 5 miles east of Bethel when he lost control of his side by side and it overturned.  He was taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL for treatment of moderate injuries.  The incident happened at 11pm Saturday.  

MAN INJURED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCIDENT

A man was injured in an accident that occurred at 10:50pm Friday in Montgomery County.  The patrol says that 20 year old Mathew Bethel of Danville, MO was on MO 161 when his truck traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a ditch, a series of trees and then overturned.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.

HUSBAND AND WIFE FROM NEBRASKA INJURED IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

78 year old Dallas Michelsen and his wife 75 year old Jean Michelsen of Bellevue, NB were injured in a one-vehicle wreck Friday afternoon in Montgomery County.  State troopers report that they were eastbound on I-70 when their vehicle ran off the left side of the road and overturned.  Both sustained moderate injuries and were taken to St. Joseph West Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment.  The wreck happened at 2:25pm Friday.

DRIVER HURT IN UTV CRASH FRIDAY NIGHT

A Sullivan driver was hurt in an UTV crash Friday night in Franklin County.  MSHP said that 57 year old Bryan Stubblefield was on Acid Mine Road when his UTV traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned, ejecting him from it.  He was taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan for treatment of moderate injuries.  The crash occurred at 9:25pm Friday.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ASSISTED ANOTHER DEPARTMENT WITH STRUCTURE FIRE ON NEW YEAR’S DAY

Montgomery County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to a mutual aid request to assist the Bellflower Fire Department with a structure fire. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a home fully involved Our firefighters assisted with extinguishing the fire and with overhaul operations.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY DETAINEE DIED IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ON DECEMBER 27TH

A Livingston County Detainee who was being held at the Randolph County Jail passed away on December 27th.  The female Livingston County detainee reportedly suffered a significant medical issue.  The jail staff and nurse performed CPR and used AED equipment until an ambulance arrived and then continued assisting emergency medical personnel in getting to the hospital while providing urgent medical assistance.  Randolph County Sheriff Aaron Wilson informed Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox that Cheri Dawn Admire, 51, had passed away at the hospital at 2:33 p.m. Admire was being held in the Randolph County Detention Center lieu of bond on a Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged felony Financial Exploitation of the Elderly.  Ms. Admire had been in custody since March 28, 2022 after having allegedly failed to obey a judge's order while on bond.  Ms. Admire had maintained her innocence and a jury trial had previously been scheduled for February 21, 2023. Randolph County authorities are continuing with an investigation and an autopsy is scheduled. 

BLOOD DRIVE IN MEMORY OF COLUMBIA POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICER MOLLY BOWDEN

In memory of Columbia Police Department Officer Molly Bowden, the collective emergency services of Boone County and the American Red Cross will host the 2023 Officer Molly Bowden Blood Drive on January. 13, 2023 from 10 am to 5pm at Grace Bible Church, located at 601 Blue Ridge Road in Columbia. Donors will receive $5 off registration for the annual Molly's Miles 5K/10K on April 29. Officer Bowden was mortally wounded by gunfire while conducting a routine traffic stop on Jan. 10, 2005. She succumbed to her injuries Feb. 10, 2005. While she had only been on the force for over three years, her memory and contribution to Columbia and Boone County community continues to live on. For more information, call 573-874-7495. Visit RedCross.org to make an appointment and use sponsor code Molly Bowden.




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December 30, 2022

LUCERENE MAN DEAD AFTER ATTEMPT TO UNLOAD GUN

Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a shooting incident in Lucerne that occurred during the noon hour on Thursday. According to the sheriff’s department news release, officials were called to a residenceat US Highway 136 in Lucerne after the Putnam County E-911 Joint Telecommunications Center received a 911 call regarding a 20-year old white male who had shot himself by accident trying to unload a handgun. No foul play is suspected.

MSHP: BRING IN THE NEW YEAR SAFELY!

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s the 2022 New Year’s period, one person was killed and 331 injured in 1,045 traffic crashes in Missouri. The 2023 New Year’s holiday counting period begins at 6 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2023. If your plans to welcome the new year include alcohol, please designate a sober driver or utilize a ride share service or taxi to ensure you arrive home safely. The public is encouraged to call the Patrol Emergency Assistance Number (800) 525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone if they witness criminal activity or experience an emergency. These emergency numbers are operational for both highway and water emergencies.

NIGHTTIME LANE REDUCTIONS SCHEDULED FOR I-70 AND MISSOURI ROUTE 19

Drivers can expect temporary traffic impacts in early January when traveling on Interstate 70 and Missouri Route 19, near New Florence, as construction continues on the bridge replacement and interchange improvement project.  The Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., have scheduled the following lane reductions:

The week of January 3: I-70 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between mile markers 174 and 176 from 8:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for barrier wall installation.  All ramps at Missouri Route 19 will remain open.  This work is anticipated to be completed within one week.

The week of January 9: Missouri Route 19 will be reduced to one lane just south of Interstate 70/Tree Farm Road near New Florence between 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for temporary pavement widening.  All ramps at Missouri Route 19 and access to the south outer road/Tree Farm Road will remain open. Flaggers will direct motorists through the work zone. This work is anticipated to be completed within one week.




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December 29, 2022

 

BEVIER MAN KILLED, ANOTHER MAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK

A Bevier man was killed and a Cairo man was injured in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday morning in Macon County.  The patrol says that 55 year old Timothy Walton of Bevier was on US 63 at Roe Lane when his car struck a truck head-on driven by 26 year old Travis Fagan of Cairo.  Walton was pronounced dead at the scene while Fagan was transported by ambulance to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment of moderate injuries.  The wreck happened just after 7am Wednesday in Macon.   

TWO INJURED IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

Two people were injured in an accident that occurred at around 8:30am Wednesday in Boone County.  According to the Columbia Fire Department they responded to the scene of an accident near the 4100 block of Mexico Gravel Road where a truck and a car were involved in a head-on collision that sent two people to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.  No further information has been released at this time.

KIRKSVILLE MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD MOLESTATION AND TAMPERING WITH A VICTIM

KTVO’s  John Garlock reports a Kirksville man is accused of molesting a girl under the age of 12 on three different occasions. Kirksville police identify the suspect as Tyrel "Ty" Couch, 27, of Kirksville. According to court documents, the alleged crimes happened between May 2022 and August 2022 at Couch's home on Drake Drive. The girl told investigators Couch touched her in a sexual manner. The accuser also said that Couch told her not to tell anyone or he would hurt her.  Couch is charged with three counts of second-degree child molestation and one count of tampering with a victim in a felony prosecution. Investigators say when the suspect was taken into custody, he declined to answer any questions or make any statements. Couch is being held without bond in the Adair County jail. This isn't his first time being in trouble with the law. Court papers state he was found guilty in 2016 of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. He received five years probation for that crime.

MODOT ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR ROUTE 54 EXPANSION IN JEFFERSON CITY

MoDOT has announced plans to widen Route 54 in Jefferson City.  According to KOMU in Columbia the plan is to widen Route 54 to six lanes in northern Jeff City.  The work will take place between the Roy Blunt Bridge to the Route 63/Missouri Route 94 interchange.  In addition the Roy Blunt Bridge will be re- striped to add a fourth eastbound lane.  Construction is expected to take place sometime in 2024 with the contract being awarded in the month of December 2023.  A public meeting will be held next month on Tuesday January 10, 2023 from 4pm until 5:30pm at the John G. Christy Municipal Building in Jefferson City. 

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

The following was supplied by the Sheriff’s Department for the period 12/16/2022 - 12/20/2022

·         On December 16, 2022, Deputies received a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence on Lincoln School Road. Within a couple hours of receiving the report, deputies located the vehicle at a residence in Bellflower, Mo. After further investigation, deputies identified a suspect who was not at the residence. The vehicle was recovered and returned to the rightful owner. The investigation continues as deputies are actively searching for the suspect.

·         On December 17, 2022, Deputies responded to Bellflower for a theft. The reporting party advised they had a valuable family heirloom statute stolen from their front yard. Through the course of the investigation, Deputies located the Statute at another residence in Bellflower Mo. After further investigation, deputies identified the suspect as being the same suspect who stole the above vehicle. The investigation continues as deputies are actively searching for the suspect.

·         On December 17, 2022, while conducting an investigation in Bellflower Deputies searched a residence for a wanted subject. During the search, Deputies observed drug paraphernalia and multiple small baggies containing methamphetamine on a desk in plain view. When asked about the methamphetamine, the resident advised it was for her personal daily use. The subject was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail and booked on charges for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

·         On December 19, 2022, Deputies, while patrolling the Jonesburg area, attempted to stop a vehicle for an equipment violation. The vehicle failed to stop and continued through town before finally stopping on the Y Spur outside of Jonesburg. Upon taking the driver into custody Deputies learned the driver’s driving privileges were suspended and that there was an active traffic warrant out of Warrenton PD for her arrest. The driver was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and booked on charges for Driving While Suspended, Failing to Yield to an Emergency Vehicle, and Unapproved Lighting on Motor Vehicle.

Calls for the Week:

·         ​Tamper 12-hour Motor Vehicle - Bellflower

·         ​Stealing - Bellflower

·         ​Stealing – Wellsville ​

·         ​Possess Control Substance - Bellflower

·         ​Assist JPD - Jonesburg

·         ​Driving While Revoked – Bellflower

·         ​Assault - Montgomery City

·         ​Assault - Montgomery County

·         ​Domestic – Jonesburg

·         ​Domestic – Jonesburg

·         Suspicious Activity – Bellflower

·         Alarm – Jonesburg

·         Stolen Vehicle – Middletown

·         School Visit – Jonesburg

·         Traffic Hazard – High Hill

·         Stolen Vehicle – Bellflower

·         Public Service Request – New Florence

·         Stealing – Montgomery City

·         Juvenile Complaint – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Vehicle – Bellflower

·         Fraud – Montgomery City

·         Suicidal Subject – Jonesburg

·         Disturbance – Montgomery City

·         Assist MSHP – I70

·         Assist MSHP – I70

·         Assist MSHP – I70

·         Animal Complaint – Jonesburg

·         Citizen Assist – Jonesburg

·         Stealing – Bellflower

·         Arrest Attempt – Bellflower

·         Pedestrian Check – Jonesburg

·         Information – Montgomery City

·         Assist Jail

·         911 Accidental – Rhineland

·         Medical – Wellsville

·         911 Accidental – New Florence

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         911 Accidental – Jonesburg

·         Medical – New Florence

·         Citizen Assist – Bellflower

·         Assist Tow Agency – Traffic Control

·         Domestic – New Florence

·         Animal Complaint – Montgomery City

·         Motorist Assist – I 70

·         Fire – Jonesburg

·         Information - I 70

·         Motorist Assist – I 70

·         Assist Warren County

·         Pedestrian Check – Montgomery City

·         Motorist Assist – I 70

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Jonesburg

·         Stealing – Jonesburg

·         911 Open Line – High Hill

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         School Visit – Jonesburg

·         Trespassing – Montgomery City

·         Fraud – New Florence

·         Assault – Montgomery City

·         Unwanted Subject – Montgomery City

·         911 Accidental – Jonesburg

·         911 Accidental – Jonesburg




LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY

 

 

                                                 … from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom

December 27, 2022

 

CARROLL COUNTY CRASH RESULTS IN INJURIES

Troopers say two Carrollton residents were injured in a crash Monday night at 7:49 pm in Carroll County. It happened on US 65 at County Road 324.  Jamie Humphrey, 31, of Carrollton was northbound and struck another northbound auto driven by a Minnesota resident from behind. That driver was not injured, however, Humphrey and a 5 year old female who was a passenger both sustained moderate injuries and were transported by Carroll County EMS to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.

BOWLING GREEN TEENAGERS RECEIVE MINOR INJURIES AFTER SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH

The Highway Patrol said 18 year old Emily Deters of Bowling Green was northbound on Route NN, north of Pike County Road 255 at 7:45 Monday morning and was traveling to fast for road conditions. Her vehicle ended up going off the east side of the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned. The driver, along with an 18 year old passenger, Abigail Deters of Bowling Green both received minor injuries and were taken by private vehicle to Pike County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Th e Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a female from Lee’s Summit in Montgomery County shortly before 5 pm Monday. According to the report, 27 year old Bobbie M. Nicholson was wanted on a felony warrant out of Kansas for a parole violation on a sex offense charge. The warrant was a no bond warrant and Nicholson was transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

CALLAWAY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE MAKES A NUMBER OF FELONY ARRESTS

On Tuesday, 12/20/2022, the Callaway County Sheriff’s Department issued a news release which indicated a number of felony arrests in Callaway County.




LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY

 

 

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December 26, 2022

GOVERNMENT OFFICES, BANKS AND MANY OTHERS CLOSED TODAY IN OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS

With Christmas falling on a Sunday this year, most government, county and city offices, along with banks and numerous others may be closed today in observance of Christmas. And a similar situation exists next weekend with New Years falling on Sunday so that means most will observe Monday as the official holiday. Additionally, several City services may be impacted by the holidays. In Columbia, Solid Waste collections will operate Monday through Friday this week and next, as regularly scheduled. However, the landfill will be closed on the days of Dec. 26 and Jan 2. Public transportation services and more may also be affected. Emergency services will be operation and available just like always.

 

ICY ROADWAY RESULTS IN CHILLICOTHE TEENAGER CRASHING PICKUP

 

The patrol said a 17 year old male driver from Chillicothe was transported to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe with minor injuries after crashing the pickup he was driving Christmas morning. According to the report the accident happened at 6:52 am Sunday when the vehicle was south bound on LIV 23 and the driver lost control on the icy roadway. The vehicle went off the west side of the road and overturned onto its side.

 

MOBERLY DRIVER TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH

 

The patrol said 27 year old Christopher Johnson of Moberly was transported to MRMC for treatment of moderate injuries after crashing his vehicle on Route BB, 5 miles west of Moberly shortly after noon on Christmas day. According to the traffic crash report, Jo0hnson was westbound on the snow covered roadway when his vehicle began to slide off the south side of the road and struck several small trees

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

A DRIVER AND PASSENGER TRANSPORTED TO AREA HOSPITAL AFTER TWO VEHICLE CRASH