A registered sex offender is being held without bond in Callaway County after being charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault involving a juvenile. The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office says investigators received a report on June 1 and identified 63-year-old James Courtney as the suspect. Deputies located Courtney on June 4 and took him…
Voters in Boone County overwhelmingly passed Proposition 1 in yesterday’s (Tuesday) special election. 86% of voters said yes for a half-penny countywide sales tax that pays for roads, bridges and right of ways. The tax brought in fourteen million dollars for roads and bridges last year.
Governor Mike Parson is saying he would likely pardon the St. Louis couple, Mark and Patricia McCloskey who brandished guns during a protest outside of their home last month if they are charged. Parson made his remarks while talking with a St. Louis radio station on Friday. An investigation into the incident on June 28th,…
Two men accused of having sex with a 13 year old girl resulting in her becoming pregnant were in Audrain County Court today [Thursday] for bond reduction hearings. Dereck Turnage of Hannibal and Gerald Walker Jr. of Laddonia were being held without bond in the Audrain County Jail. Judge Linda Hamlett ruled Turnage, who is…
Arrests: Mexico Public Safety reports the arrest of 42-year-old Erica L. Willis for Third Degree Assault and Resisting Arrest on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Calls for service: Mexico Public Safety responded to the following calls for service on Wednesday, September 25, 2024: Unwanted subject at West Monroe and on West Jackson and at West Vine….
An investigation into a Columbia Police Department Officer’s Twitter posts has led the department to conclude he did violate the department’s social media policy. Lieutenant Brian Tate was placed on paid administrative leave on January 3 while the investigation into his social media was conducted. Acting Police Chief Jill Schlude said she cannot disclose specific…
