Columbia police are looking to send more gun-related cases to federal prosecutors as a way to deter violent crime.
The department says federal cases can carry mandatory prison sentences that may be longer than penalties under state law.
The approach follows a series of shootings and gun-related arrests in Columbia.
Police say they want to use federal prosecution when cases meet the requirements.
8 new cases of COVID-19 being reported in Audrain County this (Tuesday) afternoon. According to the Audrain County Health Department there are now 37 active cases, with 59 recoveries and 1 death. In total 97 positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Audrain County with 6 remaining in the hospital and 6 test results…
A Cairo, Missouri, man is facing drug trafficking charges after police say they found methamphetamine, marijuana and prescription pills during a traffic stop. Court documents say 57-year-old Christopher Pinegar was pulled over Wednesday night on Highway 63 near Route M by Moberly police and the North Missouri Drug Task Force. A K-9 alerted officers to…
Two people charged with animal abuse in Audrain County are scheduled to appear in court in September. The Audrain County prosecuting attorney charged James Johns and Taylor Stout with animal abuse by torture on Monday. Johns and Stout are accused of abusing animals at the Downtown Pet Stop in Mexico earlier this month. According to…
The City of Columbia has announced their first director of the new Communications Department. Christopher Ave will take his position on June 22. He is currently the head of media relations and public affairs at the University of Missouri. Columbia City Manager De’Carlon Seewood said, “Christopher’s extensive experience in journalism and strategic communications makes him…
The Mexico High School wrestling team took first place at the Mid Buchanan Invite on Saturday. January 11, 2025. Individual first place finishers included Logan Hilderman at 113. And Grant Van Horn in the 175 weight class. Carlos Juarez Ramirez 2nd place at 106. Kyler Benne 2nd place at 120. Watson Azdell 2nd place t…
