With millions of victims of identity theft each year law enforcement is providing some safety tips to protect yourself from the fraud.
Major Bryce Mesko with Mexico Public Safety says one way to protect against the fraud is simply do no share your personal information.
According to a study released in 2017 by the Identity Resource Center 905 million dollars in total fraud losses were reported by victims to credit card companies.
A two car accident with no injuries is being reported by Mexico Public Safety. According to the accident report it happened when a car driven by 16 year old Breanna Martin was backing out of a private drive yesterday (Wednesday) on Breckenridge at Mars and struck a car driven by 45 year old Bradly Helling…
Former St. Louis Cardinal David Freese is announcing his retirement. Freese is of course most well known for his big time performance during the 2011 postseason with the St. Louis Cardinals that led to them to a World Series win over the Texas Rangers. The Missouri native had 230 career postseason plate appearances over 69…
Columbia Police have arrested a 16-year-old male, who allegedly robbed a Phillips 66 on Paris Road about 6am this (Thursday) morning. According to a Columbia Police Department press release, CPD and the Highway Patrol arrested the teenager after a search warrant was served in the 2600 block of Quail Drive. Police claim they found evidence…
A Vandalia man with life threatening injuries after a three vehicle crash at Mile Marker 124 on Westbound I-70 in Columbia yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. Police say it happened when a vehicle driven by 86 year old William McDowell of Vandalia was in the merging lane from the Stadium/I-70 on ramp and attempted to use the…
Mexico Public Safety responded to the following calls yesterday (Tuesday): Threats at 721 Muldrow. Displaying a weapon at the corner of West Breckenridge and Abat. A neighbor dispute at 609 North Western. A fight in progress at 1015 South Western. A stealing or theft at 19 Marine Drive.
Arrests: Mexico Public Safety reports the arrest of 37 year old Stephanie R. Matich yesterday (Monday) for First Degree Trespassing and for Stealing as a prior offender. Calls For Service: Mexico Public responded to the following calls yesterday (Monday): Harassment at West Whitley. A domestic verbal on South Missouri. A stealing or theft at the…
