Arrests:
Mexico Public Safety reports the arrest of 28-year-old Desiree L. Abbott for two Mexico warrants on Wednesday, November 12, 2024.
Calls for service:
Mexico Public Safety responded to the following calls for service on Tuesday, November 12, 2024:
The Mexico City Council gave final approval for the 2020 fiscal year budget at Monday’s meeting. The city is expecting $17,202,850 and revenues with $19,063,533 in expenditures. The remaining $1,860,683 will be balanced using remaining funds from prior budget years as well as municipal bonds. Some budget challenges identified include property valuation decreasing nearly half…
A short in a fire alarm at Mexico Middle School caused staff to evacuate students. At around 11:15, the alarm sounded, and it was announced it was not a drill. After the students evacuated the building and were all accounted for, the students moved to the track, and were preparing to move the YMCA for…
A Mexico woman has been charged in Cole County after being accused of stealing from Dillards in Jefferson City. Lahomer Holden allegedly told police she and a friend had gone to the store to steal clothes for her friend to sell. Holden reportedly attempted to run from the store, but was stopped by employees. According…
In the wake of heavy damage done to vehicles, homes, businesses, and other property, the Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for unscrupulous storm-chasing contractors seeking to cash in on the destruction. The following tips are recommended when hiring contractors for emergency work. Call your insurance company first. Research the…
CALLS FOR SERVICE: Mexico Public Safety responded to the following calls for service yesterday (Tuesday): A report of animal abuse or neglect on South Morris Street. Threats at East Bolivar. Property damage on Jubel Drive and East Bolivar. A sexual assault reported at South Washington.
In sports: The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Baltimore Orioles in today’s spring training game 10 to 9. Yairo Munoz, an infielder acquired from Oakland for the triple A team played right field for the Cards. He hit 2 homeruns in the same inning and contributed to the 8 run inning that put the Cards…
